REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS
Speak some English, be able to understand simple instructions, follow safety regulations, and take part in workcamp life

related discussions. Volunteers applying to work and teach English in the course of a workcamp must speak English

fluently and possess some basic pedagogical skills in order to run workshops, teaching English to foreigners, etc. They

should be open, interactive and tolerant.
For certain social projects, volunteers are expected to be highly motivated and dedicated to working with disadvantaged

and disabled individuals. They should be ready to provide all kinds of assistance to the local staff, be responsible both for

themselves and others, and be flexible and open-minded. If explicitly stated, FIYE might require some recommendations

or documents certifying language skills or previous experience and involvement in similar social projects.

WORK
Volunteers are expected to work approximately 30-35 hours a week. The work plan is largely up to the coordinator(s), but

suggestions from participants are more than welcome. Weekends are usually free, however, some projects may require

weekend work as well. In such cases, volunteers will need to be flexible and adjust to the institution’s regulations. Leisure

time is largely up to the group and co-ordinators.
 
WHAT IS PROVIDED ON A WORKCAMP
FOOD – usually, the volunteers are served three meals a day in a local canteen. Alternatively, if explicitly indicated in the

brochure, the volunteers prepare their meals themselves.
ACCOMMODATION – is provided at local schools, youth centres or sometimes in tents, all having access to all basic

facilities (toilets, showers). Sometimes the volunteers are requested to bring sleeping bags, as indicated in the brochure.
One workcamp LEADER and possibly a WORK COORDINATOR  - The leader acts as a group coordinator and is

responsible for assuring that the whole workcamp runs smoothly and that all potential problems and misunderstandings

are quickly resolved. He/she is also a volunteer and doesn’t get paid for being the leader. She/He makes sure that the

volunteers feel well and that the food and accommodation are satisfactory. He/she monitors and supervises all works.

Moreover, he/she tries to live up to the group's needs and is responsible for coordinating free time activities (e.g. organising

trips and excursions). Above all, his/her role is to integrate the participants and to maintain a friendly atmosphere throughout the workcamp. Should there be a work co-ordinator, he/she is responsible for making sure that all volunteers are aware of

their duties. He/she distributes and supervises daily tasks, makes sure that all volunteers have the proper equipment and

is in close contact with the local host. All co-ordinators work alongside with participants.
 
WHAT A VOLUNTEER NEEDS TO PROVIDE