Description

Stuttgart is the capital of the Federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg and for many years has marketed itself as Stuttgart city amongst forests and grapevines. One of the most beautiful local forests is the Rotwildpark, the deer park in the western part of the city which is 4 square km in size. The Rotwildpark with its many ancient oaks and beech trees of strange and impressive shapes has been a nature reserve since 1939.

Unfortunately, non-indigenous plants have started to become a problem and this projects main task is to help halt that spread, especially that of the Indian balsam (impatiens glandulifera). As this is only possible with the help of many willing hands, both the Stuttgart Councils Countryside Conservation Department and the local forestry commission are very much looking forward to your contribution. Besides that work, you may be involved in constructing a barbecue site and maintaining other recreational areas including other maintenance of bio topical settings.

Highlights

The project takes place in Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart offers a lot of opportunities for leisure activities. The deer park is 10 km from the center of Stuttgart.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

16 - 26 years old

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.