Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger

IE-VSI 6.10 BALLYTOBIN (Co. Kilkenny)
03/10 - 12/10. 6 vols ENVI  only Boys

Ballytobin (http://www.camphill.ie/content/ballytobin/home.htm) is one of 60 Camphill communities around the world and one of 14 in Ireland which offers those in need of special care a sheltered environment in which their educational, therapeutic and social needs can be met. The Ballytobin Community cares for approximately 50 children and adults, most of whom will be on holiday during the camp. Ballytobin is involved in the Bio Energy and Organic Fertiliser Services Project which provides fuel and energy needs of the Community through the production of biogas (methane) by the anaerobic digestion of farm wastes.
W: Manual/ gardening work on the grounds of Ballytobin.
S: Volunteers will learn about the Camphill philosophy and life in the community.
A: In the houses of the community.
T: Ballytobin is in an isolated, rural area in the south east of Ireland near Callan town, approximately 15 km from Kilkenny City.
X: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied.