Project

It became a good tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Marjamaa Community, which is the largest community of Estonia. It lies on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu, and it is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage: ancient settlement in Varbola, XIII century church in Marjamaa, chapel in Haimre, numerous German manor houses of XVIII-XIX centuries, etc. Local authorities see in the international camps an important tool for local development - not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction multicultural dimension to the population of local communities in the country. The camp will take place in the village of Marjamaa, the centre of the community. The task of the camp is to assist local authorities’ maintenance plan.

Work

The work will be mainly concentrated around historical church in Marjamaa – at the graveyard and the park around it. The work is simple: clearing and tiding up, mowing grass, cutting bushes, planting flowers, repairing dry stone wall, etc. Another proposed work is managing green public areas in the village under the supervision of Community Gardener. The work will be mainly outdoors. In case of rainy weather some odd jobs in Community House and local Gymnasium may be proposed.

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Accomodation:

Volunteers will stay in the premises of the Community House of Marjamaa right in the centre of village, sleeping on the mattresses. Please bring a sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available and it will be possible to try Estonian sauna. Volunteers will be eating in the school canteena and local pubs. The possibility of making own food is limited.

Location

Marjamaa is a village with about 4 000 inhabitants on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu. Distance from Marjamaa to Tallinn is 70 km. Being an administrative centre of community, Marjamaa has several shops, department store, culture house, cinema, several pubs, night disco club, etc. Larger city nearby is Rapla (25km), an administrative centre of the county, with a population of about 10 000 people. Marjamaa has good connection to Tallinn, Parnu, Haapsalu. More information on www.marjamaa.ee and www.raplamaa.ee

Terminal

Airport, harbor, bus & train stations in Tallinn; bus to Marjamaa.

Special requirements

Please bring sleeping bag and pillow, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language.

Leisure time