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GEN-01LTV ALTERNATIVE CAMP BODRUM 01/05-30/10 SOCI 25
Alternative camp is a place for handicapped people both psychical and mental and people with special needs of all kinds. Here all kind of sport programs, social, educational and training activities are held. Thus it is a very challenging and hard work. One can start any time and minimum stay is a month, up to 2 months. Longer stays are negotiable with the camp management.
Volunteers are expected to assist all manual and social work organized at the camp. You can also develop new activities depending on your talents. Interested volunteers will be trained as dive-buddies for handicapped people with the standard of HSA (Handicapped Scuba Association).
Candidates should have a strong motivation to work with handicapped people and write a motivation letter including their experience (if any) and will to be a part of a hard working team. No previous experience is necessary but a good mood, good will is essential.
Work: Serving and assisting the handicapped people in their daily life at the camp site, assisting the instructors during sport activities and courses, organizing and running social activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, kitchen duties, shopping, leading groups for trekking and biking .
Accommodation: In triple rooms with bathroom. If you want, you can bring your own tent and sleeping bag and sleep outside.
Qualifications: Volunteers talented on computers, sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. Teachers of above mentioned fields and skippers for the camp boat are needed especially. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form.
Food: Will be served at the centre.
Language: English, German & Italian. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary.
Location: Bodrum is in the south west of Turkey by the Aegean Sea coast. Nearest city is Mugla.
Terminal: Bodrum (via Istanbul or direct )

GEN-02LTV YOUTH CENTER Y. SAKRAN 01/05-30/10 MANU 3
3 longterm volunteers are needed at a sea-side located youth center for the season for various tasks. Volunteers should stay at least one month up to 3 months. Parts of work are hard and need responsibility while the atmosphere is relaxing.
W : There are different tasks for the different times. During April and May volunteers will deal with the preparation of the center for the season. Gardening, painting, carpentry and maintenance are the main work for this period. Between June and October there will be children / teenage/ youth groups coming to the center from Turkey & Germany. Then work will change to housekeeping, general cleaning, helping in the kitchen, cooking, dish washing, life-guarding, wardening, group leading, etc.
Accommodation: A private dormitory room for the volunteers will be supplied. A sleeping bag is necessary.
Food: All meals will be supplied.
Language: Camp language is English. Turkish and German will be helpful but not necessary. Any other language is welcome.
Qualifications: Volunteers must be over 20 years, able to communicate in English, ready to work long hours in the high season and be ready for any type of the tasks when requested. Male volunteers will be preferred for the first 2 months. A motivation letter including their experience (if any) should be sent along with the application form.
Location: Yeni Sakran is a small town, 70 km.s from Izmir.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-03 WITH TEENS-1 Y.SAKRAN 20/06-03/07 SOCI 10
GEN-06 WITH TEENS-2 Y.SAKRAN 04/07-17/07 SOCI 10
The newly established and seaside located youth center will host several children / teenage / youth groups. The first group will arrive as soon as the schools are closed. GENCTUR will host a group of international volunteers as a pilot project at this center.
Work: There are different tasks for the different times. However the main task will be practicing English, leading groups for day trips, playing in-outdoor games with the kids. Volunteers will be asked for housekeeping, general cleaning, helping in the kitchen, cooking, dish-washing, life-guarding, wardening, gardening, painting, carpentry and maintenance works when needed.
Accommodation: A private dormitory room for the volunteers will be supplied. Sleeping bag & mat are necessary.
Food: All meals will be supplied.
Language: Camp language is English. Turkish will be helpful but not necessary. Any other language is welcome.
Qualifications: Volunteers must be over 20 years, able to communicate in English, feel responsible at all times, ready to work long hours and for any type of the tasks when requested.
Location: Yeni Sakran is a small town, Nearest city is Izmir.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-04 TRADITIONAL HOUSES MUDURNU 21/06-05/07 RENO 15
Mudurnu is a small town with 5000 inhabitants and famous with its chicken production, handicrafts and also with traditional Mudurnu houses for which the volunteers will work.
Work:Painting the outside walls, window frames and doors of traditional houses. As an alternative they can help for environmental development in a park of the town.
Accommodation: In the unused sports complex of the town. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F:Volunteers will cook their own food, using the given materials.
Language: English
Location: Mudurnu is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Bolu.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-05 TEACH CAMP-1 DEVREK 01/07-15/07 TEACH 15
Devrek which is a big town famous for hand made, wooden walking sticks and hosted volunteers to paint the classrooms of its high school in the past. This year, volunteers will practise English with the high school students of 14 -17 years. During the camp, volunteers will also have a chance to watch the activities of the local "Cane Festival ".
Work: Practising English with the teenagers.
Accommodation: In a dormitory. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the dormitory.
Language: English.
Qualifications: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form.
Location: Devrek is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Zonguldak.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-07 VILLAGE CLINIC GOYNUK 05/07-19/07 RENO 15
The village clinic of Dedeler is planned to be a model in the area. The primary school also needs some development work so they need a help of volunteers. This small village with 300 inhabitants is a chicken producer.
Work: Environmental development work in the garden of the clinic and inside or outside of the school like painting and gardening.
Accommodation: In the school, sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at a nearby dining hall.
Language: English
Location: Dedeler is a small village in the northwest of Turkey. The nearest city is Bolu.
Terminal: Istanbul. As there is only one bus early in the morning, all volunteers must arrive in Istanbul 1 day before the camp and spend 1 night in a youth hostel at a cost of 10 EURO with breakfast.

GEN-08 EUPHRATES KEBAN 11/07-25/07 RENO 15
Euphrates is one of the longest rivers of Turkey which runs to Iraq where it meets the Tigris river. There are several dams on Euphrates which collects the water for electricity and irrigation. Keban is a town on Euphrates and has a vocational high school which need some help for environmental development works like gardening, creating a sport hall for the students, etc.
Work: Transforming an old building into a sport hall, working in the garden of the high school, planting flowers at the green houses.
Accommodation: In the boarding house of the school. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the school.
Language: English.
Location: Keban is at the east of Turkey. Nearest city is Elazig.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-09 TEACH CAMP-2 SAPANCA 14/07-28/07 TEACH 15
Sapanca is a lakeside town where GENΗTUR had a manual workcamp last year. This year the work of the volunteers will be social. The town will host young people from all over the world and volunteers will practise English with the high school students of the town who are 14-17 years. Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form.
Work: Practising English with the teenagers.
Qualifications: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form.
Accommodation: In prefabs. The sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the campsite.
Language: English.
Location: Sapanca is in the northwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Sakarya.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-10 SCHOOL GARDEN CAYDEGIRMENI 15/07-30/07 RENO 15
Caydegirmeni, is a small town with 4000 inhabitants, on the motor way between two big cities. The garden of the old primary school of the town needs to be rearranged.
Work: Development work in the garden of the school.
Accommodation: In the lodgement of the primary school. The sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Will be prepared by the volunteers in the kitchen of the scouts who will be there during the workcamp.
Language: English
Location: Caydegirmeni is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Zonguldak.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-11 ART WorkSHOPS-1 FETHIYE 17/07-31/07 ART 15
GEN-16 ART WorkSHOPS-2 FETHIYE 31/07-14/08 ART 15
GEN-30 ART WorkSHOPS-3 FETHIYE 04/09-18/09 ART 15
This is a suitable camp for creative people who are interested in photography, sculpture, graphic, drawing, painting and handicrafts as well as the amateur or skilled artists of the arts mentioned above.
People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, jeep safaris, excursions, dia shows are being organized during the workshops.
Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above.
Accommodation: Under tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy.
Food: Will be served in a restaurant, open buffet.
Language: English.
Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The camp-site Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Fee : An extra fee of EURO 300.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. T : Istanbul.

GEN-12 UTRECHT SCHOOL-1 SOGUTLU 19/07-02/08 RENO 15
GEN-20 UTRECHT SCHOOL-2 SOGUTLU 03/08-17/08 RENO 15
Help to Turkey Foundation of Utrecht had built a primary school in a safe small town after the 1999 earthquake in the area. Now it is the time for some renovation.
Work: Volunteers will paint the in and ourdoor walls of the school as well as helping some of the environmental development works in the garden.
Accommodation: In the classrooms of the school. The sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Will be supplied in the school.
Language:English.
Location: Sogutlu is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Sakarya.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-13 NORTHEAST-1 OLUR 19/07-02/08 RENO 15
GEN-21 NORTHEAST-2 OLUR 03/08-17/08 RENO 15
The farest projects of this year will take place in the north-east part of Turkey not far from the Georgian border. There are several tasks for the volunteers to arrange and to develop the gardens of the village schools.
Work: Construction of the village school gardens.
Accommodation: In the school classrooms. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Volunteers will prepare the meals by the food provided.
Language: English
Location: Olur is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Ardahan.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-14 BY THE WATERFALL ULUS 20/07-03/08 RENO 15
The waterfall which is the main drinking water source of the next town, borns in the small Ulukaya village and meets another river in the village. They create a nice environment around. The locals are mainly old and hospitable people. A picnic ground around the riverside is planned to be organized.
Work: Volunteers will help to create a recreation area around the river like pedestrian roads, bases for sitting groups, etc.
Accommodation: Not in the village itself but in a student dormitory in the next town. The group will be transferred daily to the working area.
Food: Breakfast and dinner will be supplied in the dormitory, lunches in the village.
Language: English
Location: Ulus is a small town in the north west of Turkey. Next city is Bartύn.
Terminal: Istanbul

GEN-15 YIBO TOMARZA 26/07-09/08 RENO 20
YIBO is a regional boarding school next to Tomarza town where 500 pupils are hosted for their primary school education. The school has got 3 big buildings and a large garden. Volunteers are expected to work in the buildings and at the garden of the school.
Work: Greening and grass laying in the garden, painting the indoor walls of the school , repairing the roof and the tiles.
Accommodation: In the boarding school.
Food: Will be supplied in the school.
Language: English
Location: Tomarza is a town in Central Anatolia. Nearest city is Kayseri.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-17 PAINT BY LAKE-1 KOYCEGIZ 31/07-15/08 RENO 15
Koycegiz is very well known town by its lake and shores where the Caretta turtles lay their eggs. The high school of Koycegiz town is quite active. It has got a sister school from Greece, has got an orchestra and hosts several activities. This year the international volunteers will add another colour to the school activities.
Work: Volunteers will paint the classrooms and corridors of the school.
Accommodation: In a dormitory. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the dormitory.
Language: English
Location: Koycegiz is in the southwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Mugla. T : Istanbul.

GEN-18 CAMPUS ISTANBUL 02/08-18/08 SOCI 20
Sabanci University which is located at a far distance from the city center, encourages its students to be actively involved in the NGOs and community services. This camp is a project of the university students and will be led by them. But any contribution from the volunteers is welcome.
Work: Organizing social activities with and for the kids.
Qualifications: Volunteers who have got experience on working with kids or who are really motivated are needed to practice English, teaching games, songs, creative drama, handicrafts, fine arts, etc. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form.
Accommodation: In student dormitory of the university.
Food: Will be supplied in the cafeteria.
Language: English, Turkish will be helpful but not essential.
Location: The campus is in a suburb of and quite far from Istanbul. T : Istanbul.

GEN-19 WORLD MELODIES KOCAELέ 02/08-16/08 ART 15
Young people with musical talents are invited to create a concert at the end of the camp by rehearsing during the camp. Anyone who can play an instrument is welcome. But as we need limited number of person for each instrument the earlier applicants will have more change to get a place in the camp. KYΦD, a student association of Kocaeli city which will host the project.
Work: Playing music and learning Turkish music.
Accommodation: In a dormitory. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be served in the dormitory.
Language: English
Location: Kocaeli
Qualifications: All applicants should play an instrument on a good level. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application otherwise the application will not be considered.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-22 VISUAL ART CAMP GEREDE 05/08-19/08 ART 15
The mayor of Gerede intends to give a better and artistic looking to the ugly looking electrick supply buildings in the town. Thus Gerede town will host a group of volunteers who are talented on drawing and painting in order to change the facadesof those building by art.
Work: Drawing and painting the outside walls of 2 different buildings.
Accommodation: In a dormitory.
Food: Will be supplied by the municipality.
Language: English.
Location: Gerede is in the north-west of Turkey. Nearest city is Bolu.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-23 TEACH CAMP-3 OSMANIYE 05/08-20/08 TEACH 15
GEN-31 TEACH CAMP-5 OSMANIYE 20/08-03/09 TEACH 15
The governorship of Osmaniye is going to host around 50 young students from the city, for a special 2 weeks holiday at a youth center by the lake. This holiday will offer a great opportunity for the students to meet foreign young people, to practise English and to learn about each other's countries and cultures. Volunteers will encourage the local youth to speak English through daily activities like sports, in-outdoor games, discussions, info days, competitions, arts and crafts, music, etc. Experience with teenagers will be a plus. As there are 2 camps at the same site, it is possible to participate in both camps and stay for a month.
Work: Practising English with local youth.
Accommodation: At the youth center, in dormitories for 4 people. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the center.
Language: English.
Qualifications: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must be at least 20 years old and have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form.
Location: Osmaniye is at the south east of Turkey.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-24 NICE STREET PALU 06/08-20/08 CONS 15
Palu is a town by the Murat River. The central street of the town will be pawed this year in order to get rid of the mud. Volunteers will help to the skilled people to finish this work.
Work: Paving stones on the main street of the town.
Accommodation: In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the dormitory.
Language: English.
Location: Palu is in the east of Turkey. Nearest city is Elazig.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-25 NIPPON CAMP GOYNUK 07/08-20/08 RENO 10
Cubuk is a hospitable small village by a small lake whose primary school need to be renovated. This workcamp will fit for the volunteers who like to fish and to take the photos of nature (so, don't forget your fishing lines & cameras.
Work: Environmental development work in the garden of the school and building a wall around it.
Accommodation: In the school, sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Volunteers will prepare their meals by the food provided. You can also bring your national food.
Language: Japanese.
Location: Cubuk is in the northwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Bolu.
Terminal: Istanbul. As there is only one bus early in the morning, all volunteers must arrive in Istanbul 1 day before the camp and spend 1 night in a youth hostel at a cost of 10 EURO with breakfast.

GEN-26 PAINT BY LAKE-2 SIVRICE 10/08-24/08 RENO 15
Sivrice is a small town with 5000 inhabitants by Hazar Lake. The boarding premises of a primary school in the town will host 15 vols who are going to paint building while enjoying the lake scenery.
Work: Painting all the rooms and corridors of the school building.
Accommodation: In the boarding house of the school. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the school.
Language: English.
Location: Sivrice is at the east of Turkey. Nearest city is Elazig.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-27 BUSH OFF MENGEN 12/08-26/08 ENVI 12
Anyone against bush, can join in this camp as the volunteers are going to clear the ground of the village cemetery from the bushes. The cemetery was surrounded by a fence last year and its yard need to be cleared this year.
Work: Cutting and removing bushes and extract the roots from the cemetery.
Accommodation: In a traditional village house. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Volunteers will prepare the meals by the food supplied.
Language: English.
Location: Mengen is in the north west of Turkey. Nearest town is Bolu.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GEN-28 FRANCO CAMP TUT 16/08-30/08 RENO 15
Tut is a small town of Adiyaman province which is famous for the giant king sculptures at Mount Nemrut where tousands of tourists are visiting to watch the best sun rise in the world. A primary school in the town needs to be painted from the top to the bottom. Volunteers will have a chance to visit Mt. Nemrut while painting the school.
Work: Painting all the rooms and corridors of the school building.
Accommodation: In the school building. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the school.
Language: French.
Location: Tut is at the east of Turkey. Nearest city is Adiyaman.
Terminal: Istanbul

GEN-29 TEACH CAMP-4 SAKARYA 16/08-30/08 TEACH 15
Sakarya is on of the big cities which was badly affected by the earthquake in 1999. Many schools have been destroyed because of the earthquake and new ones were built right after in safe areas. EN-KA company established a private school where its foundation covers all the costs of the school and students.
Work: Practising English with the teenagers.
Accommodation: In the school dormitory. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
Food: Will be supplied at the school.
Language: English.
Qualifications: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form.
Location: Sakarya is in the north-west of Turkey.
Terminal: Istanbul.

GSM

GSM01 Bogazici Istanbul 17/07-01/08 ENVI/RENO 18
Partner: Since 1999, we have been organizing work camps with Bogazici University. For more information about the university please visit: www.boun.edu.tr
Work: During camp the volunteers will be involved in practical environmental work such as cleaning the campus area and the university groove as well as some renovation and painting work in the campus area. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will be no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It’s a city designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it’s possible to see the valuable remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Bogazici University is at the very center of Istanbul with its excellent view of Bosphoros.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.

GSM02 Gorece Izmir 17/07-01/08 ENVI/RENO 18
Partner: This is the first time that we organize an international voluntary workcamp with Gorece Municipality.
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks as well as some practical environmental work. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will be no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in a guest house
Location: Gorece, is a peaceful place to visit where you can taste both the village and the city life. The village people produce the world famous blue bead which is worn to avert the evil eye due to the ancient Greek mythology. It is only 20 minutes from Izmir city centerand very close to many historical places and natural beauties such as Cesme, where you can see the perfect beaches; Kusadas?, with its very live city life and deepest blue sea; Pergamum; Virgin Mary; Ephesus; etc…
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Izmir.

GSM03 Avcilar Istanbul 24/07-08/08 ENVI/RENO 18
Partner: We have been organizing work camps in cooperation with Istanbul University since 1999. For more information: about the university please visit: www.istanbul.edu.tr
Work: During the camp the volunteers will be involved in renovation and environmental work within the campus. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It’s possible to see the valuable remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Istanbul University is one of the biggest universities of Istanbul and it has many campuses all around the province. The location of the workcamp is Avc?lar Campus; it is from 50 minutes distance to Istanbul city center by public transportation.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.

GSM04 Mut Mersin 31/07-15/08 RENO 18
Partner: We have been organizing work camps with the Mut Municipality since 2000. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their small town.
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of an old building which belongs to municipality. In 2000 the renovation work has been started by international volunteers and at the end the building will become a cultural center. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: self catering / in a pension
Location: Located 165km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and an important port of Turkey. Mut is a village surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. The region hosts Turkomans, still living with their old traditions in the high plateaus. This Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting customs of Turkomans, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites
Terminal: The nearest International airport; Adana or Ankara.

GSM05 METU Ankara 31/07-15/08 ENVI 18
Partner: We’ve been organizing workcamps with METU - Middle East Technical University since 1996. For more information about the university please visit: www.medu.edu.tr.
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the cleaning of the university groove and some practical environmental work in the campus area. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Ankara, the capital city is the living witness of the establishment of the Turkish Republic. Today’s modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient site behind, dating back even to prehistorical times. METU, one of the biggest universities of Turkey, has been recognized as the most competitive and outstanding university in Turkey with 20.000 students. With its town like campus, it is located 15 minutes far away from the city center.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Ankara.

GSM06 Bademler Izmir 31/07-15/08 ARTS 18
Partner: We have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Culture and Art Association of Bademler Village since 2000.
Work: The inhabitants would like to have a sculpture in their village made by the international group. During the camp the volunteers will take part in the creation of the sculpture with an artist. Motivation Letter is highly requested! Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: family stay / food will be provided by the host families
Location: Bademler Village is one of the most interesting villages in Turkey, with its culture and very typical customs. It is 10kms to Urla and 60kms to Izmir. In 1969 the theatre hall of the village was constructed and up today all the inhabitants are very much interested in theatre both as audiences and actors. This village is also famous for its very typical wedding ceremonies.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Izmir
Special Requirements: It is expected from the volunteers to obey the rules of their host families.

GSM07 Maltepe Istanbul 14/08-29/08 ENVI 18
Partner: This is the first time that we organize an international voluntary workcamp with Maltepe University. For more information about the university please visit: www.maltepe.edu.tr
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in practical environmental work in the campus area such as planting, taking care of the trees. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is possible to see the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Maltepe University is located in the Anatolian part of Istanbul with its excellent campus facilities. It is 45 minutes by public transportation to city center in the Anatolian part.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.

GSM08 Konya Konya 14/08-29/08 ENVI 28
Partner: This is the first time that we organize an international voluntary workcamp with Selcuk University. In order to have more information about the university please visit: www.selcuk.edu.tr
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the practical environmental work in the campus area. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Konya one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, rank as one of the great cultural centers of Turkey. Cultural and philosophical growth, the mystic Mevlana, known as the Whirling Dervishes has lived and spread his thoughts in/from Konya. Mausoleum of Mevlana is one of the most famous places in Konya. Selcuk University with its good campus facilities is located 15 minues far away from the city center.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul or Ankara.

GSM09 Kadikoy Istanbul 14/08-29/08 ENVI 18
Partner: Since 2002, we have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with KGM-Kadikoy Youth Center. The youth center is supported by Kadikoy Municipality.
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work in the public parks. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in a dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Kadikoy Municipality and Kadikoy Youth center are located in the Anatolian part of Istanbul. The youth center is on Kalamis one of the most beautiful beaches of Istanbul and it is at the very center of Anatolian part of Istanbul.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.

GSM10 SDU Isparta 28/08-12/09 ENVI 28
Partner: This is the second year that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with SDU - Suleyman Demirel University. For more information about the university please visit: www.sdu.edu.tr
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work in the campus area such as planting, flowering, gardening etc. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in a dormitory
Location: Isparta is one of the prettiest cities in the Mediterranean region, full of fragrant roses and beautiful lakes of peaceful waters. It is surrounded by impressive caves. Isparta leaves a big impression on the visitors with its Egidir Lake, which is one of the most famous lakes for its various kinds of butterflies, its Selcuk fortress, its Byzantine churches and its ancient city of Antiocheia as well as its ruins of the Bayat.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.

GSM11 Urla Izmir 30/08-14/09 CONS 18
Partner: We’ve been organizing work camps in cooperation with the Urla Municipality since 1994. For more information about the Urla Municipality please visit: www.urla-bld.gov.tr
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a public park in town. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will be no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a restaurant / in a guest house.
Location: Urla, named Clazomenea in the ancient days, is a peaceful place to visit where you can taste the natural and historical beauties of Cesme Peninsula. It’s only 30 minutes from Izmir. Urla is surrounded by many historical places and natural beauties such as Cesme, where you can see the perfect beaches; Kusadas?, with its very live city life and deepest blue sea; Pergamum; Virgin Mary; Ephesus; etc…
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Izmir.

GSM12 Mersin Mersin 04/09-18/09 ENVI/RENO 18
Partner: We have been organizing work camps in cooperation with the Mersin Municipality since 2001. For more information about this municipality please visit: www.mersin-bld.gov.tr
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks and in addition in some practical environmental works such as planting, grassing etc. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a restaurant / in the guest house.
Location: Mersin is one of the most modern provinces with palm - lined avenues and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It’s also the largest port of the Turkish Mediterranean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteristics of a Mediterranean city. Although Mersin dates from the 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities.
Terminal: The nearest International airport; Adana or Ankara.

GSM13 Selcuk Izmir 04/09-18/09 RENO 18
Partner: This is the second year that we organize a workcamp with the Selcuk Municipality. For more information about this municipality, please visit: www.selcuk-bld.gov.tr
Work: During camp the volunteers take part in the renovation of public parks. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a restaurant / in the guest house.
Location: Ephesus proudly houses one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Artemis. The city is dedicated to her and has many fascinating buildings. The city still retains its importance but this time as the most important archeological and historical city in Turkey. The town of Selcuk is close to Ephesus and is crowded with a Byzantine citadel and the basilica of St. John. This lovely Aegean town with its historical site is from 1 hour distance from Izmir.
Terminal: The nearest International airport; Izmir.

GSM14 Yenisehir Mersin 04/09-18/09 CONS 18
Partner: This is the first time that we organize an international voluntary workcamp with Yenisehir Municipality.
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a public park. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will be no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in the guesthouse
Location: Mersin is one of the most modern provinces with palm - lined avenues and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It’s also the largest port of the Turkish Mediterranean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteristics of a Mediterranean city. Yenisehir is one the suburb of Mersin and one may easily taste the life of a Mediterranean city life.
Terminal: The nearest International airport; Adana or Ankara.

GSM15 DALYAN / MUGLA 14/8-29/8 ENVI/RENO 18
Partner: This is the first time that we organize an international voluntary workcamp with Dalyan Municipality and EKAD-Ecological Research Association which is working with caretta caretta turtles.
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in practical environmental work such as cleaning the beach and channels of Dalyan. In addition they will be involved in artistic wall painting in the village. The volunteers will also have the chance of joining the bio-diversity activities organized by EKAD. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will be no work during the weekends.
Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in a hotel
Location: This lovely Aegean village is a nature and wild life preserve and is a real paradise with its rare and beautiful setting and with a history going back to 3500BC. It is possible to cruise over the natural labyrinth-like channel, walled with reeds, that link sea and Lake Koycegiz, which is described as “smooth as glass” till noon and suitable for windsurfing in the afternoon. Dalyan can be reached at the end of a road decorated with scented frankincense trees. The Dalyan Delta is a unique and under preserve site, lying peacefully with its golden beach. Sea turtles of caretta caretta and blue crabs live here making the area more attractive.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Izmir