The project
The local association Waldstock e.V. promotes local youth activities in Pegnitz. Its members are very motivated and involved in organizing projects like concerts, film festivals or soccer cups. This is what the festival looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-twnQQC9X0&t=217s
The "Waldstock" music festival has been a huge part of the cultural life in the small village of Pegnitz for over 20 years. It's being put together by the alternative and artsy young people from the area. Since 2013, a small group of international Workcamp volunteers has been helping out at the festival. They're needed because the festival needs motivated volunteers, and the volunteers' international input is really appreciated. You will help the organisers in all phases of the festival like preparations, setting up the stage and the campground, help with the disassembly on the last days and assist in different areas: bar, stage, organisation, catering etc. There is a plan for the build-up of the festival, nevertheless the schedule will be flexible and adapted to the logistics of the event and you are expected to be flexible, patient and work autonomously within this plan. Volunteers should be prepared to work long and unusual hours, but also have some time between their shifts, which can be used to explore the festival and enjoy the music!
Accommodation & food
You stay at the local brewery, it is a small and basic accommodation with sanitary facilities and camp beds. Please bring your sleeping bag. Food will be cooked by the Workcamp group in the accommodation. During the festival, food will be provided by the food stands throughout the day so you have plenty options!
Location & leisure
Pegnitz is a small town in Franconia, Bavaria, near Nuremberg. The village is known for its beers: It has a long tradition in brewery and the locals are very proud of it. The Bavarian region, in which Pegnitz is located, is called “Little Switzerland” due to its beautiful surrounding that invites extended adventures and hiking trips in the region.
Project host
Internationale Begegnung in Gemeinschaftsdiensten e.V.", abbreviated IBG, was founded in 1965 with the aim of contributing to peace and international understanding through international youth community services (Workcamps).
Since 1965 they have...
... organized more than 1'500 international Workcamps in Germany and other German-speaking countries
... worked together with over 15'000 participants in our camps
... placed more than 10'000 volunteers in non-profit volunteering projects worldwide
... advocated for sustainability, inclusion, equality, and solidarity in our camps
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