International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Serbia
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV  11.4	FEST	22.08.2008	04.09.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV  11.4 ZRENJANIN BEER FEST (Zrenjanin)
	22/8-04/9  10vols/20
	Description: MANU, FEST
	
	Zrenjanin is a town of 100.000 people, 50km northeast from Novi Sad. At the end of summer it is hosting a beer 
	festival, which incorporates music and folklore performances, art exhibitions and sport events and competitions. 
	We would like to have international volunteers working together with the local ones. This would give a chance for 
	the (generally isolated) young local people to be a part of an international team, make friends, work and learn 
	together with their peers from abroad. 
	
	W: Helping in technical organization of the international folklore music and dance festival (which is one part of the 
	«big» event). This includes setting up stages and equipment, giving out promotional material on the streets of 
	Zrenjanin, watching over the instruments and costumes, communicating etc. 
	S: Introduction to the environmental and cultural diversity of the area – visits to the protected nature parks and 
	orthodox monasteries around Zrenjanin. Attending the folklore and other events and performances during the 
	festival. 
	A: In a sports centre, with showers and toilets. Meals will be available in a sport club's restaurant. 
	L: English
	T: Zrenjanin
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 11.1	RENO	16.07.2008	28.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 11.1 COLOURED HOUSE OF KIDS AND CULTURE (Backo Petrovo Selo)
	16/7 – 28/7  10vols/15
	Description: RENO, FEST, KIDS
	
	Backo Petrovo Selo (Petereve - Hungarian) is typical multinational settlement in the municipality of Becej, more 
	than 900 years old, with 7318 inhabitants. Backo Petrovo Selo stands on right bank of river Tisa, 62km from Novi 
	Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. There are a numerous cultural and historical monuments, more than 12 different 
	nationalities and it is perfect example of tolerant place. 
	During the summer, Backo Petrovo Selo (BPS) is a quite active village, with several summer festival dedicated to 
	its multicultural wealth with participation of few hundred kids and youth. BPS has three active ethno-artistic 
	societies which are the stakes of cultural life. All of them are practicing in the “Culture house” which is the place of 
	theatre, dance, painting, youth etc. The aim of this work camp is giving new colour of “Culture house” and through 
	work motivation of youth and kids from BPS to take active role. 
	W: Volunteers will work on painting the interior of „Culture house“. Volunteers will also be involved in preparation of 
	intercultural evenings, parties, film projections...
	S: Various workshops, pool and Tisa river visits, excursion to »Fantast« lake and castle. Volunteers will visit 
	orthodox monastery and catholic church and town hall. Volunteers will have opportunity to enjoy in the festival 
	»Cucumber days«. Volunteers will be introduced with our traditions and customs.
	A: Workcamp will be situated on five minutes from the centre of Backo Petrovo Selo, in the rooms of local football
	 club. Sleeping bags are necessary. All meals will be prepared by volunteers. Showers and toilettes are available. 
	L: English.
	Q: No special qualifications are required. Craft in painting the walls is welcome  :) 
	T: Novi Sad
	X: Please bring some characteristic games and/or food from your country.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 11.2	MAN	19.07.2008	02.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 11.2 SUMMER IN RUSKI KRSTUR 2 (Ruski Krstur)
	19/7 – 02/8  10vols/20
	Description: MANU, RENO
	
	Ruski Krstur is a village of 5000 people located 70km northwest from Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. It is 
	inhabited by the Ruthenian national minority (98% of the village). These people speak their own language and have 
	their own customs. Once you get to know them, they are open and friendly people, but their community is still 
	closed to the outside. In 2007 we did our first workcamp there. For most local people it was first chance to show 
	and open themselves to different cultures, traditions and characters. There is a swimming pool built on the Danube-
	Tisa-Danube canal at the end of the village, which is meeting place of the people during summer. However, the 
	place needs reconstruction and repairs.
	
	W: The main work is that together with people from Ruski Krstur volunteers make some repairs including painting, 
	cleaning, making wooden benches and a walking path and doing some smaller construction work to fulfil the space 
	around the swimming pool. 
	S: There will be few different workshops created by the locals to show Ruthenian culture and tradition. Volunteers 
	will have an excursion to Novi Sad, second largest city in Serbia, with visits to historical, cultural and 
	environmental sites. 
	A: In local school's dormitory, which is half an hour away by walk from the workcamp place, so participants will be 
	provided with bicycles. Sleeping bags are not necessary.
	Food will be prepared by locals and camp volunteers. 
	L: English
	T: Novi Sad
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 11.3	RENO	11.08.2008	22.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 11.3 KINDERGARTEN BG (Backo Gradiste)
	11/08 – 22/08  10vols/15
	Description: RENO, MANU
	
	Backo Gradiste (Bacsfoldvar-Hungarian) is typical multinational settlement in the municipality of Becej, more than 
	900 years old, with 5455 inhabitants. It is situated on right bank of river Tisa, 35km from Novi Sad, the capital of 
	Vojvodina. There are a numerous cultural and historical monuments, more than 12 different nationalities and it is 
	perfect example of tolerant place in the heart of Vojvodina. 
	Kindergarten which will be renovated is a part of this thinking and one idea of creating beautiful and safe 
	environment for kids of Backo Gradiste.
	
	W: Volunteers will work on designing and reconstruction of the one part of the kindergarten yard which is overgrown
	 in weed. Work will consist of digging (to prepare the land) and planting, and painting the swings and little train, etc. 
	Also, painting a new wall is considered as well as a brand new stork nest. Volunteers will have professional help in 
	arranging the place. Volunteers will also be involved in preparation of intercultural evenings in the park, parties, film
	 projections.
	S: Various workshops, visit to swimming pool in Becej and river Tisa, excursions by bikes to »Pearl island« and 
	Becej-mere. Also, volunteers will have opportunity to visit orthodox and catholic churches. During the camp, 
	volunteers will have opportunity to enjoy in the night life in Backo Gradiste and to meet local inhabitants through 
	the two manifestations, »Fish dish« contest and traditional village celebration. Volunteers will have a visit to local 
	municipality. Volunteers will be introduced with our traditions and customs.
	A: Workcamp will be situated in the kindergarten near the centre of Backo Gradiste. Sleeping bags are necessary. 
	All meals will be made by volunteers in the kindergarten kitchen. Showers and toilettes are nearby. 
	L: English.
	T: Novi Sad
	X: Please bring some characteristic games and/or food from your country.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 5.1	KIDS	21.07.2008	03.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 5.1 PAINTING WITH KIDS (Sajkas)
	21/07 – 03/08  10vols/12
	Description: KIDS, RENO
	
	Sajkas is a village with 5000 inhabitants located  near Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina.  
	Near Sajkas are rivers Danube and Tisa. In this project local youth will be take part, kids from 10 to 15 years old. 
	They will be helping volunteers with their work, volunteers will be teaching them to paint and also they will play 
	games and/or have workshops with the volunteers.
	
	W: Volunteers will be working together with local kids on painting a border wall in a park and walls in a youth club 
	and they will have all the freedom to paint whatever they like. Also, they will be working on planting some trees in 
	the park.  During this workcamp, there will be a rock concert, and volunteers will be helping with organization.
	S: In the afternoons, volunteers will make some workshops or games with/for the children. There will be visits to 
	the orthodox monastery of Kovilj, local cultural and historical sites, nearby rivers, Novi Sad city and presentations 
	of traditions and local culture. 
	A: Sleeping is in the school on mattresses. Volunteers will need to bring their own sleeping bag. Also, showers, 
	toilets and kitchen are provided. Volunteers will be preparing food for themselves in a school kitchen.
	T: Novi Sad.
	Q: Some talent for painting, and motivation to work with kids. Therefore, a motivation letter is necessary.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 6.1	ENVI	27.07.2008	05.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 6.1 CLEAN RIVERS (Ljig)
	27/7 – 05/8  8vols/16
	Description: ENVI, STUDY
	
	Ljig is a small town of 5000 people in central Serbia at the foot of Rajac mountain. It is place 85km south of 
	Belgrade. Ljig also the location of one of the youngest spas in Serbia. A location ecological organization is trying to 
	protect the Ljig river through various activities. 
	
	W: Volunteers will explore the current situation of the river pollution, collect and update data on pollution. They will 
	work together with local experts.
	S: Knowledge and skills needed for the work (in biology, geography, environment protection, etc) will be practiced 
	through the work with the local experts. Depending on your interest, there could be additional workshops on these 
	topics. There will also be introductions to the local culture and folklore and visits to historical and environmental 
	sites. 
	A: In a rented house in the town, with showers and kitchen. Volunteers will make their own meals. 
	T: Belgrade
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 6.2	ENVI	31.07.2008	11.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 6.2 NOBODY’S DOG (Becej)
	31/07 – 11/08  10vols/15
	Description: ENVI, MANU 
	
	Becej is typical, multinational town in Vojvodina, more than 900 years old, situated on right bank of river Tisa, 
	53km north from Novi Sad. There are a numerous cultural –historical monuments, more than 12 different 
	nationalities and it is an example of tolerant town in the heart of Vojvodina.
	Becej is a town with a big number of abandoned dogs, so local community started to deal with that problem. There 
	are only two employed people who have all the obligations, so the main idea of the camp is helping them and the 
	dogs. There are about 120 dogs in the dog shelter. 
	
	W: General work will be taking care of dogs, building and painting houses, cleaning, cutting grass, arranging the 
	garden in the shelter and making dog collars. 
	S: Various workshops, pools and the Tisa river visits, excursions to «Fantast» castle, and the nearby town Novi 
	Becej. Volunteers will visit orthodox and catholic churches, cultural centre and town hall. Also, volunteers will have 
	a tour on the river Tisa by boats and we will go to visit the dog shelter in village Djurdjevo. 
	A: Workcamp will be situated in the centre in one of the biggest parks in Becej, under the tents. Sleeping bags and 
	sleeping mats are necessary. Showers and toilettes are nearby. Food will be prepared by volunteers and it will be 
	mainly vegetarian.
	L: English.
	Q: It is important that you are not afraid of dogs!
	T: Novi Sad
	X: Please bring information about dogs, games and/or food from your country.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 9.1	ARTS	14.07.2008	26.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 9.1 PHOTO-SYNTHESIS (Despotovac)
	14/7-26/7 8vols/16
	Description: ART, KIDS
	
	Despotovac is a town and a municipality located in Serbia, around 130 kilometres south-eastern of Belgrade. Its 
	name stems from word "Despot" in Serbian, which means supreme ruler. The town has a total population of 4,363 
	people. Near Despotovac, there is the Manasija monastery, founded by Despot Stefan Lazarevic between 1407. 
	and 1418. Another interesting point is the waterfall of Lisine, the highest one in Serbia.
	Concept of this camp is organising photography workshops by international and local volunteers, with the aims to 
	discover new potentials and values of Despotovac  and to point out some intercultural values through a creative 
	process.
	
	W: Volunteers will be divided in small groups each day, and every group will get a thematic task for photographing 
	on that day. Second part of daily activities will be selection of the best photographs of that day in order to form a 
	collection for main exhibition of photographs and presentation of selected material.
	S: In the afternoon hours, volunteers will be able to spend time in creative art-workshops, which will be organised 
	for local children. In that way volunteers can be of great help to artist who will run the workshops. Also, volunteers 
	can use football and basketball fields. There will also be visits to the historical, cultural and environmental sites. 
	A: Accommodation with showers will be provided, volunteers will cook for themselves (perhaps one meal per day 
	can be provided in some restaurant).
	T: Despotovac
	Q: It would be good if you have some experience in photography. You will need to bring your camera with you.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 9.2	PEACE	15.07.2008	28.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 9.2 ART-AREA (Becej) PVP
	15/7 – 28/7 10vols/15
	DESCRIPTION: PEACE, STUDY
	Becej is typical, multinational town in Vojvodina, more than 900 years old, situated on right bank of river Tisa, 
	53km north from Novi Sad. There are a numerous cultural –historical monuments, more than 12 different 
	nationalities and it is an example of tolerant town in the heart of Vojvodina.
	With this camp volunteers work will encourage non-affirmed artists to expose themselves and not to be afraid of 
	critics – volunteers will give them the example! Main subject of the camp and volunteers work will be peace. 
	Promoting peace in  multiethnic town like Becej is more than necessary because of lack of intercultural 
	communication. 
	W:  We will work in groups or all together. During the camp our job will be easy, painting, wood cracking and 
	painting murals. Through our art-works and behaviour we will promote peace. Local artists will come to visit us  and 
	help them if needed. Also non-affirmed artists will be more than welcome to join us.  At the end of camp there will 
	be big exhibition of all art products  in a gallery.
	S: We will have workshops on peace, intercultural learning and conflict resolution. We will make visits to a castle 
	near Becej, Novi Becej – town next to Becej, Novi Sad, lake and river Tisa. 
	A: We are going to sleep in tents in Goranski park near youth club. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags are 
	necessary. Toilets and showers are next to the park, in sports centre. We will make our own food.
	L: English.
	Q: We are looking for volunteers who are deeply interested in topics of peace, intercultural learning and conflict 
	resolution. 
	T: Novi Sad
	X: This is a PVP camp – a motivation letter is needed! Please bring something that will represent your culture and 
	country.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS-VCV 9.3	ENVI	20.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS-VCV 9.3 CREA(C)TIVITY (Morovic)
	20/7 – 08/8 10vols/15
	Description: ENVI, EDU, MANU
	
	Morovic is a village of 3000 people, located about 70km southwest from Novi Sad, near the border with Bosnia and
	 Croatia. Two rivers flow through the village, Bosut and Studva. The village is surrounded by wonderful forests and
	 a network of canals, but despite the natural beauty, the riverbanks have been neglected and ignored by local 
	people. There is a general feeling of disinterest among the village people towards the problems and the potentials 
	of the local community. Intensive communication and interaction with the local people should help them adopt a 
	more positive attitude towards their own village.
	
	W: We will organize an art colony (a group of international and local volunteer artists) to create paintings on topics 
	of natural beauty, healthy environment, etc... We should also make some creative workshops with the local kids. 
	In addition, we will spend a smaller amount of time on manual work - cleaning and arranging the riverbanks.
	S: Workshops on painting, knitting hammocks, introduction to local folklore and dances, getting to know the 
	centuries-old oak forests, practice in preparing typical local fish stew. Visits to Novi Sad 
	A: A local ecological organization has transferred two used railway coaches to the riverbank and re-arranged them 
	as a sleeping place, an office and a cafeteria. Volunteers will be placed there. No need for sleeping bags. On some
	 days, we will make our own food. On other days, local people will be proud to present their cuisine and cooking 
	skills.
	L: English
	Q: Artistic talent in painting is welcome! :)
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 11.1	RENO	07.07.2008	20.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 11.1 CAJETINA, Uzice
	Renovation/Environmental
	Dates: 07/07 – 20/07 
	Number of volunteers: 12
	Cajetina village is on famous mountain tourist resort Zlatibor, situated near National Park Tara Mountain and Mokra 
	gora, where famous film director Kusturica has his Ethno – village Mecavnik and the famous etno village Sirogojno.
	 Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate.
	Work: The volunteers will clean the surrounding of one old drinking – fountain. The project includes revitalization of 
	dry grasslands by cutting bushes and weeds, making and marking the walking paths and signs, construction and 
	installation of garbage cans and also a construction of a stone wall.
	Accommodation: in school.
	Language: English
	Location: Cajetina is a small town in the western part of Serbia, about 200 km from Belgrade.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remarks: Possibility for long walks, a lot of opportunities to discover flora and fauna of this mountain 
	region.  Local volunteers will be involved in the work.
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 11.2	CONS	15.08.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 11.2 YOUTH CENTER – Making Tradition, Valjevo
	Construction/Renovation
	Dates: 15/08 – 25/08
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Local NGO Research Society “Vladmir Mandic – Manda”, on 35th anniversary presented an idea of reconstructing 
	their old premises and making Valjevo YOUTH CENTER, located on the banks of the city river, whose 
	construction and functioning will be organized by themselves with the help of donators.
	Work: Last two years, a voluntary workcamp was organized, with the theme of helping putting up this building in 
	many ways, doing a promotions and some real construction work. This year Research Society is again organizing 
	the camp with the same aim – finishing this building and promoting it.
	Accommodation: family houses of Manda members; food by local municipality or in restaurants or in camp 
	kitchen.
	Language: English
	Location: Valjevo, small town in western Serbia approximately 100 km south–west from Belgrade.
	Special remarks: Several days of the camp will be organized in such way as to introduce participants to Research 
	Society activities including special excursions (considering trekking, caving, watching stars, etc.); participation of 
	the local youth/population in the project included
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 5.1	KIDS	10.07.2008	20.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 5.1 RAVNI I, Uzice
	Kids/Environmental/Education
	Dates: 10/07 – 20/07 
	Number of volunteers: 5 international + 5 local
	Ravni village is on famous mountain tourist resort Zlatibor, situated near National Park Tara Mountain and Mokra 
	gora, where famous film director Kusturica has his Ethno village Mecavnik and the famous etno village Sirogojno. 
	Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate. The Ravni summer camp aims to provide fun, 
	education and safe environment for children to enjoy the period of school holidays. The children are aged between 
	10 and 15 years old and the scheme is open to 40 children per one camp. 
	Work: The international volunteers will work together with staff (educators, organizers, a nurse and a doctor) and 
	Serbian volunteers to provide the summer camp activities. The volunteers will help supervise the group of children 
	while doing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities (arts, field studies of local biodiversity and environment, 
	crafts and games) and outdoor sports events and excursions. Volunteers will supervise the children, help them 
	develop their English language skills but also conduct some workshops for children on their own. Tasks will also 
	involve helping daily preparing for and clearing up after the scheme.
	Accommodation: In a school with beds. Sleeping bags are required for two nights outdoor in tents near the bank of 
	the river Rzav.
	Language: English
	Location: Ravni village is located 230 km from Belgrade.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special Requirements: Volunteers must send a motivation letter that describes their experience in working with 
	kids, and their thoughts and suggestions for concrete activities (games, sports, crafts etc.)
	Special Remarks: Volunteers must have a good level of English and be very motivated to work with children. 
	Smoking and drinking of alcohol is permitted only when volunteers are away from the children.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 5.2	KIDS	21.07.2008	31.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 5.2 RAVNI II, Uzice
	Kids/Environmental/Education
	Dates: 21/07 – 31/07 
	Number of volunteers: 5 international + 5 local
	Ravni village is on famous mountain tourist resort Zlatibor, situated near National Park Tara Mountain and Mokra 
	gora, where famous film director Kusturica has his Ethno village Mecavnik and the famous etno village Sirogojno. 
	Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate .The Ravni summer camp aims to provide fun, 
	education and safe environment for children to enjoy the period of school holidays. The children are aged between 
	10 and 15 years old and the scheme is open to 40 children per one camp. 
	Work: The international volunteers will work together with staff (educators, organizers, a nurse and a doctor) and 
	Serbian volunteers to provide the summer camp activities. The volunteers will help supervise the group of children 
	while doing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities (arts, field studies of local biodiversity and environment, 
	crafts and games) and outdoor sports events and excursions. Volunteers will supervise the children, help them 
	develop their English language skills but also conduct some workshops for children on their own. Tasks will also 
	involve helping daily preparing for and clearing up after the scheme.
	Accommodation: In a school with beds. Sleeping bags are required for two nights outdoor in tents near the bank of 
	the river Rzav.
	Language: English
	Location: Ravni village is located 230 km from Belgrade.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special Requirements: Volunteers must send a motivation letter that describes their experience in working with 
	kids, and their thoughts and suggestions for concrete activities (games, sports, crafts etc.)
	Special Remarks: Volunteers must have a good level of English and be very motivated to work with children. 
	Smoking and drinking of alcohol is permitted only when volunteers are away from the children.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.1	ENVI	19.05.2008	29.05.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.1 TRSIC, Loznica
	Environmental/Study
	Dates: 19/05 – 29/05 
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Trsic is a small village famous as the birth place of Vuk Karadzic, the reformist of Serbian language and 
	orthography. Today it is a place very much visited by tourists. The local partner organization (www.trsic.com) 
	works on development and improvement of rural and eco tourism. This workcamp’s goal is to educate local people 
	in the field of preserving nature and other values for the sake of generations to come. 
	Work: Volunteers will work on cleaning the woods from garbage, clearing the vegetation and marking the paths 
	which are connecting Vuk’s birth house and 5 km distant XIV century Tronosa monastery. For its ultimate historical 
	importance for the Serbian language this village has, the volunteers will take part in educative workshops together 
	with the locals. That is why students of Serbian and other Slavic languages are very welcome.
	Accommodation: In a house only 50m away from Vuk’s house, built in the same style. Volunteers will prepare food
	 by themselves.
	Language: English
	Location: Trsic is situated close to Loznica in the western part of Serbia
	Terminal: Belgrade
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.10	ENVI	01.09.2008	10.09.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.10 GRADAC, Valjevo
	Environmental
	Dates: 01/09 – 10/09
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Local NGO Research Society “Vladimir Mandic – Manda” and Ecological Society “Gradac“ are organizing this camp 
	with the theme of helping building small "eco" dam at the upper course of the river Gradac. This dam will prevent 
	fishes from migrating to the parts of the river which run dry during the summer, and it will save them from 
	massive dying.
	Work: Together with locals, volunteers will build the dam by putting rocks, pebbles and branches into the earlier 
	prepared basis. 
	Accommodation: in the tents, placed on big sunny field by the river. Small object with electric power, which is 
	placed at the field, will be used for food keeping, but also can be used for sleeping, if it rains. Sleeping bags are 
	necessary.
	Location: The camp will take place at the Gradac River, approximately 15 km away from Valjevo, small town in 
	western Serbia, 100 km away from Belgrade.
	Special remarks: Each day will be organized in such a way as to introduce participants to research society 
	activities considering caving, watching stars, and of course living with the nature. 
	Language: English
	Terminal: Belgrade
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.2	ENVI	15.06.2008	23.06.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.2 LUDAS LAKE I, Subotica
	Environmental
	Dates: 15/06 – 23/06 
	Number of volunteers: 15
	Lake Ludas, an eolic lake surrounded with marsh, steppe and forest habitats, is famous as an ornithological 
	reserve. It is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and listed as wetland of international importance 
	(Ramsar Site from 1977). Besides preserved natural values (bird, fish and plant species of wetlands) there is also 
	a cultural heritage (archaeological findings, rural and sacral architecture, traditional culture especially good rural 
	cuisine). The beauty of the landscape, the lake with the tall reed beds, is a special value of the Reserve.
	Work: Volunteers will be included in the project of preparing a wooden mole (wooden pillars posted in the marsh 
	mud, covered with planks). This project is the part of one bigger project of bird – monitoring which will follow 
	throughout summer.
	Accommodation: in the Research Station “Ludas”. Food will be provided in a local restaurant.
	Language: English
	Location: Lake Ludas is located 12 km from Subotica
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.3	ENVI	06.07.2008	14.07.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.3 LUDAS LAKE II, Subotica
	Environmental
	Dates: 06/07 – 14/07 
	Number of volunteers: 15
	Lake Ludas, an eolic lake surrounded with marsh, steppe and forest habitats, is famous as an ornithological 
	reserve. It is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and listed as wetland of international importance 
	(Ramsar Site from 1977). Besides preserved natural values (bird, fish and plant species of wetlands) there is also 
	a cultural heritage (archaeological findings, rural and sacral architecture, traditional culture especially good rural 
	cuisine). The beauty of the landscape, the lake with the tall reed beds, is a special value of the Reserve.
	Work: Volunteers will be included in the project of wet meadows revitalization by removing reed, tree branches and 
	clearing other vegetation.
	Accommodation: in the Research Station “Ludas”. Food will be provided in a local restaurant.
	Language: English
	Location: Lake Ludas is located 12 km from Subotica
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.4	ENVI	27.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.4 SURCIN, Belgrade
	Environmental/Renovation
	Dates: 27/07 – 08/08
	Number of volunteers: 12
	Surcin is the youngest Belgrade municipality. It’s located 17 km west from the city centre. In its vicinity there’s 
	Sava River and cultivated area surrounded with oak and pine trees. It represents real oasis of fresh air. District of 
	sports centre is very cozy place ideal for camping, sports and picnic activities.
	Work: reparation of existing and construction of new resting places, benches and cleaning of the space in the 
	Tvrdenjava lake surroundings, within the Sport Centre. Also, the volunteers should take part in putting in order 
	vegetation nearby the foot and bike paths.
	Accommodation: in a school, sleeping bags and mats are needed; breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the 
	volunteers themselves in the school, lunch will be provided in the local restaurant within the sports centre.
	Language: English
	Location: Surcin
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.5	ENVI	27.07.2008	09.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.5 GRZA, Paracin
	Environmental
	Dates: 27/07 – 09/08
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Grza well is one of the largest karst springs in Serbia. In the last 15 years maintenance of Grza has been quite 
	neglected. The mountaineer’s home and the track to the spring are in very bad shape. Intensified unplanned 
	building of summer cottages ruins the environment and illegal tree cutting intensifies erosion.
	Work: Project consists of several phases: making trash beans, clearing forest trails and vegetation; marking 
	tracking paths; in the last phase of the project, volunteers will make photos of the area which will be used for 
	promo material (postcards, brochures, exhibition, etc.).
	Accommodation: In the mountaineer’s cottage: a local cook will be in charge of preparing food.
	Language: English
	Location: Grza is situated on 25 km from Paracin and 3km from the nearest village.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remarks: Visits to monasteries in the surrounding area, tracking tours and visits to nearby villages, fair and
	 local concerts in Paracin are planned.
	Special requirements: Volunteers should have any kind of photo camera with them and be interested in 
	photography.
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.6	ENVI	03.08.2008	13.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.6 OBEDSKA BARA, Pecinci
	Environmental
	Dates: 03/08 – 13/08
	Number of volunteers: 15
	Special Nature Reserve Obedska Bara is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and a wetland of 
	international importance (listed as a Ramsar site). Obedska bara, famous ornithological site, is an oxbow lake 
	surrounded with marsh and forest habitats.  Wetlands are among the worlds most threatened ecosystems and this 
	one has been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing and disappearance of wet 
	meadows. 
	Work: Volunteers will be included in the project “Return of the Ibis’’ of wet meadows revitalization by removing tree 
	branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the eleventh camp we organize here; so far because of our 
	activities several bird species have returned and the working site has the richest bird fauna in the reserve. 
	Accommodation: in the hotel “Obedska bara”. Food will be provided in the hotel restaurant.
	Language: English 
	Location: Obedska bara is located 50km from Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remarks: Lectures on wetlands and Obedska Bara's recent environmental problems will be given. Excursion
	 to a medieval church and a fortress in the area, a visit to the local bread museum and a trip to nearby Belgrade 
	are foreseen as well. Volunteers can also swim in the lake and river Sava, row a boat across the lake, watch the 
	birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area. 
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.7	ENVI	04.08.2008	13.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.7 ZASAVICA, Sremska Mitrovica
	Environmental
	Dates: 04/08 – 13/08
	Number of volunteers: 12
	The Special Nature Reserve Zasavica, covering 671 ha, is located west of Belgrade, along the Sava River. This is 
	one of the reserves with strongest management system and in last five years it is organising very successful 
	international voluntary workcamps. The river ecosystem, surrounded by the fragments of marshes, hygrophilous 
	forests and meadows, dominates the area. It is characterized by the presence of rare and endemic species of 
	animals, being endangered not only in Serbia but also in Europe, such as the fish Umbra krameri and other. It is 
	identified that allochthonous species spread on account of other species. This condition made us realise the need 
	for clearing the Reserve from these species.
	Work: The volunteers will clean reserve Zasavica from invasive allochthonous species.
	Accommodation: In a house inside the Reserve, with several bedrooms.
	Language: English
	Location: Zasavica (www.zasavica.org.yu) is located one hour by bus from Belgrade.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remark: This area offers educational and recreational possibilities, including bird watching (with short 
	course), sport fishing, camping and hiking.
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.8	ENVI	17.08.2008	27.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.8 STARA PLANINA, Knjazevac
	Environmental/Renovation/Agriculture
	Dates: 17/08 – 27/08
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Stara planina (Old Mountain) is biggest and most beautiful mountain in eastern Serbia. It is also protected as an 
	area of extraordinary natural values. Unfortunately, this area is neglected and most of the natural and tourist 
	potentials are unrecognized and unused. Idea is to show values and possibilities of development of sustainable 
	tourism. 
	Work: The group will continue with the last year workcamp activities: reconstruction of tracking paths, creation of 
	marking signs. Volunteers will also help old local people in their everyday duties in the country.
	Accommodation: In a renovated school.
	Language: English
	Location: village Custica, 30km from Knjazevac in eastern Serbia, 280km from Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remarks: Volunteers with special interest in sustainable tourism and with certain experience in this subject. 
	
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 6.9	ENVI	17.08.2008	31.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 6.9 DELIBLATO SANDS, Kovin
	Environmental/Construction
	Dates: 17/08 – 31/08
	Number of volunteers: 15
	Deliblatska pescara (Deliblato Sands) used to be a real small desert some 150 years ago, when most of its area 
	(approx. 300 km2) was forested to prevent sand from further spreading by the wind. However, some of its habitats
	 remained untouched and are under protection as special nature reserves. Its precious natural resources have not 
	been used sufficiently for educational purposes. This camp is the continuation of activities of the Young 
	Researchers of Serbia on revitalizing areas of Deliblato Sands.
	Work: The volunteers will assist in construction of the house – an information point at the entrance to this 
	protected area and renovation of forest paths.
	Accommodation: In a house.
	Language: English
	Location: Deliblato is between towns of Kovin and Vrsac, 70 km away from Belgrade. 
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remarks: During the workcamp the participants will be shown the area of Deliblato Sands. Excursions to 
	lakes near the town of Bela Crkva and Danube (and swimming there) are foreseen. Workshops and lectures on 
	nature conservation of this endangered habitat are planned as well.
	Special requirements: Some experience in manual and handicraft work, not obligatory. 
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 9.1	ARTS	01.08.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 9.1 KOSJERIC I – SOUNDING, Uzice
	ARTS – Contemporary Art
	Dates: 01/08 – 15/08
	Number of volunteers: 7
	Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people 
	initiated summer art camps to increase and affirm cultural and tourist potentials through interaction with citizens in 
	an international atmosphere.
	Work: The idea for the music workshop is based on picture and sound interaction and wider communication as well 
	as possible collaboration with other workshops that take place in Kosjeric camps (mural and graffiti and theatre 
	workshop). The work process will be separated into three phases: a) Sound and spaces – participants would carry 
	out music for the video material that will be recorded in various localities; b) Sound and movement – participants 
	will make several improvisations together with the theatre workshop that will take in hand stage movement; c) 
	Sound and colour – in cooperation with mural workshop, participants will produce several compositions connected 
	with mural and graffiti that will be produced during the camp. 
	There will be a mini lecture on synthesis and interaction among different kinds of art expressions. Visit: 
	www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp
	Accommodation: local host families
	Language: English
	Location: Kosjeric, a small town in western Serbia, 130 km south of Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special Requirements: It is necessary to be able to play at least one instrument.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 9.2	ARTS	01.08.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 9.2 KOSJERIC II – ARTBURG HILL (visual art workshop), Uzice
	ARTS – Contemporary Art
	Dates: 01/08 – 15/08
	Number of volunteers: 7
	Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people 
	initiated summer art camps to increase and affirm cultural and tourist potentials through interaction with citizens in 
	an international atmosphere.
	Work: The aim of the workshop is to create permanent art installations on different city sites. The idea is to 
	present gradation/degradation of the human living soul through its life’s stages. On the specific city locations, 
	every stage of human life would be presented through a symbol: childhood (rocking chair), love life (bench), sorrow
	 (altered piece of rock), festivity (table) and old age. The workshop will consist of two phases. In first, 
	brainstorming for ideas, leaning on our past experiences and building up the theme. The second phase is to 
	implement idea whether in the studio or in the open. The materials used could be wood, stone, ceramic tiles, glass, 
	etc. The main goal is to create discrete and enduring interactive city exhibition to stay with the Kosjeric locals. 
	Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp 
	Accommodation: local host families
	Language: English
	Location: Kosjeric, small town in western Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Requirements: basic tool skills, basics in drawing, painting... (It is not necessary to be a professional, especially 
	not sculptor) nothing classical anyway.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 9.3	ARTS	01.08.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 9.3 KOSJERIC III – STREET GALLERIES: mural and art of making graffiti, Uzice
	ARTS – Contemporary Art
	Dates: 01/08 – 15/08
	Number of volunteers: 7
	Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people 
	initiated summer art camps to increase and affirm cultural and tourist potentials through interaction with citizens in 
	an international atmosphere.
	Work: The workshop will consist of two groups, organized around the idea of "street galleries". First group's task will
	 be painting murals and introducing innovations to the technical procedure of the wall painting itself. The basic 
	medium shall be acrylic façade paint; however, interventions and experimenting with the third dimension are also 
	sought after. The primary goal of the second group work is introducing new forms of expression, graffiti art and 
	spreading popular culture through interaction with young people. An art that's been marginalized throughout decades
	 and classified as subculture gets its own legitimate place and recognition, through a phenomenon of a "street 
	gallery". Possible synthesis and collaboration between these two groups is possible depending on ideas and 
	agreement among members. The participants will, according to their own affinities, decide between 2 groups, where 
	they will express their creativity to the full extent. First days in camp will pass in getting acquainted with basics of 
	mural painting and graffiti, as well as in exchanging ideas among participants themselves. Apart from the 
	masterpiece, there is also a possibility of creating stencils, tags. Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp 
	Accommodation: local host families
	Language: English
	Location: Kosjeric, small town in western Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Requirements: Participants are expected to have basic art skills
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 9.4	ARTS	01.08.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 9.4 KOSJERIC IV – PERFORMING ARTS, Uzice
	ARTS – Contemporary Art
	Dates: 01/08 – 15/08
	Number of volunteers: 7
	Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people 
	initiated summer art camps to increase and affirm cultural and tourist potentials through interaction with citizens in 
	an international atmosphere.
	Work: Trough the series of the specific performing techniques and improvisation process, the work will explore the 
	possibilities of creating theatre images and stories in everyday life situations (on the park bench, in the restaurant,
	 etc.) Within easy to follow theatre games, workshop participants will create material which will not depend on text. 
	Dramaturgy based on dream–like logic allows combining theatre images, actions, sound and text. The aim is to 
	explore the interaction between the performers themselves, and relationship performers–audience–space, rather 
	than to create a finished theatre piece. Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp
	Accommodation: Local host families
	Language: English
	Location: Kosjeric, small town in western Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special requirements: The workshop intended for non–actors, but also for experienced performers, willing to enjoy 
	group dynamics.
_________________________________________________________________________
	SCI	Serbia	RS–VSS 9.5	ARTS	03.08.2008	13.08.2008	18+
	description
	RS–VSS 9.5 TIMACUM MINUS, Knjazevac
	Art/Heritage
	Dates: 03/08 – 13/08
	Number of volunteers: 10
	Serbia once was a part of the great Roman Empire. Some of the emperors were born in Eastern Serbia where still 
	exist important archeological sites as Viminacium, Felix Romuliana, Timacum Minus. Knjazevac is a region of 
	indescribable beauty, a mixture of ethno motifs and tradition with these late Roman archaeological sites and 
	monuments. District Museum in Knjazevac is in charge of protecting Timacum Minus and as the host of this 
	workcamp plans to involve volunteers in the project "Roman emperors’ routes".
	Work: Volunteers will work in vicinity of this late–antique Timacum Minus site: on its promotion by presenting the 
	Roman garments (dresses, suit, togas), which they will make by themselves, and the promotion of Roman 
	celebrations (religious and other important days).
	Accommodation: In a renovated school for students of archeology.
	Language: English
	Location: village Ravna, 8km from Knjazevac in eastern Serbia, 280 km from Belgrade.
	Terminal: Belgrade
	Special remark: Volunteers with special interest in archeology are welcome.
	Participation fee: 15 €
_________________________________________________________________________
	Межрегиональное молодежное общественное 
	движение поддержки добровольческих инициатив 
	«СФЕРА»
	
	Адрес: 603000, г. Н.Новгород, ул. Большая Покровская, д. 60, оф. 41/1
	Контактные телефоны: (831) 278-96-05, 278-07-56, 410-57-10
	Факс: (831) 278-07-56
	e-mail: out@dobrovolets.ru
	web: www.dobrovolets.ru