LO:Ravensbrьck has approximately 10.000 inhabitants and is located in northern Germany, close to Fьrstenberg (about 70 kilometres north of Berlin). The landscape is dominated by many small and big lakes that create a wonderful scenery. Fьrstenberg is also known for its sad role in the World War II. In 1938/39 the Nazi regime built the largest concentration camp for women in Ravensbrьck. Website concentration camp www.ravensbrueck.de (available in German, English, French, Polish and Italian).
W: The main goal of this camp is to work with the history of the concentration camp Ravensbrьck. Therefore the volunteers will do research in the library, in multimedia files as well as in local archives. There will be texts to trabslate in different languages.
By doing this the volunteers will be given the opportunity to learn a lot of interesting things about the history of Ravensbrьck. Good knowledge of the German language is necessary! The exact tasks that will be undertaken will vary and volunteers are expected to be flexible in the work they do and be prepared to participate in all of the tasks fully.
T: Nearest train station: Fьrstenberg
Nearest airport: Berlin
A: The volunteers will be staying in a youth hostel
F: Full board is. There will be someone cooking for you.
Leisure time activities:Excursions are planned, short trips to nearby towns,swimming, canoeing, etc.
Further requirements: Please bring a sleeping bag, a mattress pad, motivation and good humour
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