April 4, 2025
Country: Germany
Date: 20th – 30th July 2025
Number of Volunteers: 12
Age: 18-99
Project Code: DE-SCI 10.25
About the Project: A new forest education area is being created near Schluchsee in the Black Forest. Participants will help build a barefoot path, a sound station with creative sound objects, and plant trees and shrubs. They’ll also create habitats for insects, like sandariums and deadwood areas, combining nature, community, and sustainability.
Type of Work: Participants will learn basic woodworking skills under a master carpenter, using tools like drills and screwdrivers. Creative input is encouraged, especially for the sound station. Work will include planting, gardening, and gathering materials in the Black Forest to create an inspiring education space.
The study part of the camp will focus on biodiversity, exploring habitats and plants, from edible herbs to inedible species.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in Dome and MiniBootel tents. Bring a sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and camping dishes (plate, cutlery, cup).
Volunteer Requirements: Bring enthusiasm for outdoor work and be ready to spend time outdoors. Pack sturdy shoes, and comfortable clothes.
No application deadline, open until all spaces are filled.
More info and how to apply
This project is part of VSI’s International Volunteer Projects (IVP) programme, a unique form of values-based volunteering that brings together people from around the world to work on short-term projects with local communities. More info on the programme here.
1. Apply online on the SCI international website
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View this project on our international database here: Forest Education: Exploring nature at Lake Schluchsee in the Black Forest in Germany!
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Fees
Project in Europe:
Project Waged €155
Project Unwaged €105
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