INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS - SADEP'S yearly international workcamp like any of her cultural exchange programmes are organised in both summer and winter, it is aimed at bringing the youth of the world to learn, share ideas and experiences and to enhance culture diversity.The Workcamps serves as an opportunity for the youth to use their leisure time profitably on projects in poor communities to reduce poverty. The workcamp last for between 2 to 3 weeks depending on the nature of the projects. Workcamps are also organized for individuals groups of Six (6) and above for a specific period of time upon the request of the group. This people can form themselves into a group from Universities, High Schools, Colleges, Churches, Social Clubs, Youth Clubs and Friends. etc. The first 2 days of arrival is used to orientate volunteers as regards to camp life, the community, projects, the cultural differences and the SADEP'S administration.
		Volunteers helping build a school in a deprived community

Volunteers are normally housed in school buildings or houses within the local communities. However volunteers who wish to bring their own tents are welcome. 20 - 24 volunteers are the average number for each camp. As usual the working hours is six (6) daily. Saturdays and Sundays are the non working days which are used for sightseeing in the communities and their environs organised by the camps or individuals. Arrival and Departure SADEP should be informed by the participants of their arrival time 4 - 7 days (1 week) ahead, for them to be picked from and to the airport. Volunteers should arrived at least 2 days before the start of the camps for personal and organizational convenience.

Volunteers playing with children after a day work.

ITEMS FOR CAMPING A. Working Clothes, Boots, Gloves, Water Bottle, Flashlight. B. Raincoat, Toiletries, Mosquito Net , Sleeping Bag. C. Sun Cream, Tent, Water Purifying Tablets, Swimming Dress. D. Personal Medical Kits, Insect Repellants. E. Volunteers can also bring things that can show case their culture to share others to appreciate their culture values.

Volunteers arrived in deprived community to start their voluntary services.	Volunteers at work

CURRENT WORKCAMPS 2008

DATES	PROJECTS	VENUE	REMARKS
SUMMER
6th June to 25th June	Construction of a classroom block for the Demonstration school for the deaf	Eastern region, Akuapim South District “Manpong”	The volunteers will work and experience life with the deaf students. The construction of the classroom is needed to increase admission
4th July to 23rd July	Tree planting	Greater Accra Region Ningo District “New Ningo”	To plant trees to project and cover the vegetation from further environment problems.
1st August to 22nd August	Construction of office and guest house	Eastern Region Akuapim South District “Kitase	To construct a building that will accommodate volunteers on their arrival and departure for the volunteers to avoid spending huge amount of money on Hotels as they contribute to the development of Ghana
27th August to September	Tree planting	Volta Region Ho Municipality “Anfoeta”	To plant trees along the path leading to the base and source of the water falls in the community to protect the waterfall and to attract tourist that will raise revenue for the people for their development projects
19th September to 10th Oct.	Tree planting and construction of school block for the school for the deaf	Easter Region Akuapim South District “Manpong”	To plant trees to protect the environment and to help build more school structures for the school for the deaf
WINTER WORK CAMP
26th September to 17th Oct	Construction of Sadep’s Hostel	Eastern Region Akuapim South District “Kitase”	For the accommodation of volunteers in the future

RATES FOR WORKCAMPS IS AS FOLLOWS

• Euros - €300
• Dollars - $440
• Pounds - £210

THE USE OF THE PARTICIPATION FEE:

a) . ADMINISTRATION:- Surveying of camps , programmes ,staff allowances, stationery, communication and others.

b). ACCOMODATION AND FEEDING:- Lodging upon the arrival of the volunteers from their home countries and feeding before and during camping periods.

c). EXCURSIONS (TOURS):- Visiting of some selected tourist attractions.

d). TRANSPORTATION:- Conveying the volunteers on their arrival and departure to the Airport as well as to and from the camps.

The participation fee is paid on arrival by the volunteers in Ghana and NOT REFUNDABLE.

-WorkCamp 2007