Volunteer in a multinational environment near Sibiu in Nocrich, Romania

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  Description

  Our scout Centre is a meeting place for scouts, no matter whether they are Romanian or come from abroad but also for other people interested in the area and finding out more about Romania and the scout movement and pottery here. It is hosted in a 220 year old house that is full of soul and personality, situated in southern Transylvania, 35 km away from Sibiu in the village of Nocrich. We have a pottery workshop where we try to restart a craft. We create pottery object and paint them with glasures. You can learn a lot about ceramics and pottery.
  
  We are part of The National Organization of Romanian Scouts, a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, a movement which tries to provide education for life. Scouting offers young people the chance to engage in various activities, it creates new opportunities for them and it encourages diversity and equality, linking new friends. Scouting empowers the practice of democracy, developing the potential of every individual and groups alike, making them responsible and accountable ​​and instilling clear values.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn a lot about scouting and pottery, that's for sure. Our team is always an international one and you'll have the chance not only to learn more about the Romanian culture, live in a village, but also meet people from different countries.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Each summer we have volunteers from all across the world (we had 100 volunteers from more than 10 different countries in previous years) who come to help us with pottery workshop help, gardening, woodcraft, activities for the kids, administrative work, cooking and taking care of the garden, welcoming guests and helping them with different activities. We have a pottery workshop, a big barn for activities, a library, a lot of nature around the village and many, many other things.
  
  The house is still under development so we also have to do administrative tasks like cutting wood, making reparations. Our scout centre will provide housing and we have utilities such as a fully equipped kitchen, internet. Cooking will be done together with other volunteers and you will take turns in the kitchen.
  
  For the time being we are mostly searching for volunteers who can help us in the pottery workshop. If you are good in paining we can teach you how to work with ceramics and how to paint different pots.
  
  We are looking for volunteers who can spend minimum one month here.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Romanian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We can offer you a place where to sleep inside a historical house, with all necessary utilities, hot water, library, internet etc.

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  What else ...

  Opportunities to see the countryside, hike, bike, to do some pottery in our workshop, take a tour of Sibiu or do scouting activities and pottery depending on when you come. We will be sure to do something to make your visit special :)
  
  Bus service is available from "Autogara 1 - Transmixt" in Sibiu (you'll have to take the bus which goes to Agnita) or you can hitchhike from the outskirts of the city and sometimes even from the central area if you are resourceful enough.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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