Información de perfil
Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
Porcentaje de respuesta
70.0 %
Usually responds ≤ 3 dias
Comentarios
42
Correo verificado
Medallas (2)
Detalles
Descripción
We have a pioneering ecological and economic model, producing and supplying renewable electricity Kunststrom (art power) to the building and national grid. As a not-for-profit institution, we reinvest all revenue from energy production into its contemporary art programme. Located 45 minutes south of Berlin, we are located in a former coal power station built in 1913, ceasing production in 1989 after the fall of the Berlin wall.
We are jointly directed by Pablo and Helen. In 2017, the art collective led by German artist Pablo, acquired the former brown-coal power station with the vision to reanimate it as a sustainable Kunststrom power station to both feed power back to the national grid as well as function as a contemporary art centre. As part of an event in 2019, we formally switched the power of the former factory back on.
The exchange!
Since 2017, our international volunteer programme has hosted over 100 people, from a diverse range of backgrounds with a wide variety of skills. The opportunity to work within this field means you can either develop your existing expertise, or pick up entirely new skills! As all the work takes place under supervision, volunteers can quickly learn about construction, renovation and the constant maintenance that is necessary to keep a listed building running.
With other people and artists living in the building, you have the chance to meet interesting people! The living spaces are in the power station itself. There is a lovely big dog who you are welcome to play or relax in the outdoor space with. There is a public kitchen where you can cook and share meals with other volunteers. Many previous volunteers return to help out.
The building is located in a nice town, 45 mins south of Berlin by train. It is close to beautiful woods and lakes, which you are very welcome to explore in your leisure time.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
All the work is supervisioned. Volunteers can therefore learn much about construction work, renovation and reparation that is necessary to keep a listed building running, as well as gain experience in exhibition production.
Luckenwalde is 45 minutes from Germany's capital, Berlin, but still within a rural area that allows you to explore natural landscapes. There are also still many industrial structures of the building that are still intact and which we want to transform for our own energy concept. If you are interested, you can learn something about the different methods of energy production, practices in contemporary art and urban planning initiatives.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We are always looking for people with manual skills, such as plumbing, electricity, engineering, construction work, renovation and mechanics. Be prepared to help in maintenance which includes to keep the building running, such as logistical tasks, cleaning, cooking, supporting resident artists and the production of exhibitions.
Anyone who is open-minded, motivated, and excited to be a part of the team can apply!
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Accommodation is provided within the building itself. Bedrooms are sometimes shared with one other person. There are several bathrooms throughout the building for volunteers. The expenses for everyday meals are covered.
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There are many small historic, traditional German towns in the area with a fascinating industrial character that are worth visiting. There also lakes and many nice paths for cycling and hiking. Luckenwalde itself is a nice town with some shops, particularly amazing second hand shops. And a fast, frequent rail connection to Berlin that runs into the night.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (22)
There is so much to… read more
It was really cool to take part in setting up an exhibition. It felt like an active construction site at times, with constant random problem-solving solutions I would never have considered. Really cool to see this… read more
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There is so much to… read more
It was really cool to take part in setting up an exhibition. It felt like an active construction site at times, with constant random problem-solving solutions I would never have considered. Really cool to see this… read more
Ricky… read more
Every day they took on a new task, or challenge. Max (and some others) helped out Pablo diligently with the engineering and mechanical tasks, in both the engine room and the fire truck, but was multitasking with other… read more
There are plenty of other things I should add, but it's up to you to… read more
Zil helped us a lot with childcare and was an absolute angel.… read more
I assigted with the dome building project over the last month and had the best time.
Just want to say a huge thank you to Pablo, Helen, the team and the other workaways.
The work is… read more
The experience volunteering here was one of the best things I’ve done. I learned so much from watching Pablo work and just the general joy and passion for the proyect. I made friends for life and I learned that I can spend a long time having fun with a… read more
The work was varied: more manual tasks, cleaning,… read more
We have found the diversity of work (from office work to construction) to be interesting and our… read more
I fell in love with the space immediately and what Pablo is doing with it is just incredible. He's taking the beautiful old building, electrical equipment and all, and turning it into artist studios, apartments, exhibition spaces and an events space.
I helped for two weeks at the end of… read more
The work was of different types of tasks. Sometimes cleaning and maintenance and other times construction work.
Pablo is flexible with the work schedules… read more
