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Volunteers for Peace propose des projets, surtout à caractère social, qui sont plus particulièrement ouverts à des volontaires expérimentés et parlant couramment anglais.

Open places on BAXTER STATE PARK project!

VFP 20-08       CATSKILLS , NEW YORK        
22-Aug to 30-Aug     DISA      21-35     

SPROUT is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation to grow through challenging and safe travel experiences.
WORK: Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on a 5-day resort trip in Upstate New York. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, and overall enjoyment for your group 24 hours a day. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided.
LOCATION: Meeting and Training in NYC on project start date, transportation provided to and from project location at small resort hotel in Catskill Mountains of upstate New York .
ACCOMODATION: During the trip, you will stay in a hotel. Before and after the trip, you will stay at a youth hostel in NYC where volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities.
TERMINAL: JFK International Airport , Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Minimal free time in NYC.
SPECIAL REMARKS: Responsible, motivated vols age 21-35. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. 
VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED - Allow more time for placement in this project.  

VFP 21-08       WELLS, MAINE     
27-Aug to 17-Sep       ENVI/MANU/FEST      

WORK: Come to the beautiful seacoast of southern Maine and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Your work will include improving wildlife habitat and trail work at the Reserve and often painting and maintenance projects on our historic buildings. This entails getting dirty and working hard. You may also help with projects for partner conservation organizations. Your major project will be helping prepare for and staff a large Nature Crafts Festival fund-raising event. Work involves set up and take-down, assist other volunteers and staff with food, parking, recycling, and many other jobs. Educational programs are available to volunteers. The Reserve has a private beach and many nature trails.
STUDY THEME: Environmental  
LOCATION: Wells is 1/2 hour south of Portland , Maine and 1/2 hour north of Portsmouth , New Hampshire . The 1600–acre research and education reserve includes beach, coastal marsh, scenic uplands, historic farm buildings, and is a sanctuary for endangered plants and wildlife.
TERMINAL: Boston MA or Portland ME.  
ACCOMODATION: In a new dorm with comfortable beds, modern kitchen facilities, and common area.  Bicycles available. Vols will cook their own meals.
SPECIAL REMARKS: No smoking is allowed at any of the work sites or on the property of the Reserve.

VFP 22-08           BAXTER , MAINE        
06-Sep to  20-Sep       ENVI/MANU       

Baxter State Park will be your host, offering memorable experiences while completing meaningful environmental work in a wilderness setting. 
WORK: The first workweek with park staff to accomplish campground restoration, stain or paint park facilities, landscaping, and carpentry projects. The second work week on trails throughout the park.
STUDY THEME: Environmental. 
LOCATION: Baxter Park is a unique and beautiful 209,501acre wilderness preserve not far from the rugged and famous rocky coast of Maine , 2 hours north of Bangor .
TERMINAL: Bangor International Airport or bus to Medway , Maine . (Or train service only to Portland , ME ). Baxter will be providing transportation to and from the Bangor International Airport on 6-Sep from 11am to 4pm, returning them on 20-Sep. 
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Hike, swim, canoe, see moose, bear, loons, and other wildlife. Meet and share memorable experiences with other people. Discussions will focus on wilderness with park staff and knowledgeable guests.
ACCOMODATION: In primitive log cabins with no electricity and some with no running water, near the foot of beautiful Mt. Katahdin   
SPECIAL REMARKS: Must bring a backpack, sturdy hiking boots, work gloves and rain gear. Willingness to work hard, ability to hike up 8 miles/6 kilometers. No smoking in Park facilities.  A complete gear list will be sent with the information sheet.