Volunteers for

International Solidarity

and

Get involved, create a better future peacefully, worldwide

The Previous Camps

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: International Voluntary Work Camps 2010


International Voluntary Work Camps 2009
: VIS-US 1 & 2 Renovation

Volunteers for International Solidarity, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Renovation of volunteer residence, community center and the office of VIS

6 volunteers in each camp
July 4th to July 17th and Aug 8th to Aug 21st Accomodation will be in two rooms in our building.
This organization, which endevour to build meaningful world peace and cooperation, sponsors two camps in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world. Work will involve renovation of a building to house a community center, VIS office and future volunteers. Bring clothes for hard and dirty work in hot weather. We have our own Jacuzi and have access to a swimming pool. Bring a sleeping bag, musical instrument and a desire for world peace. Camp # 2 is the seventh annual camp being held in memory of our friend and former patron Michael Riley.

Work Camps Around the World

We have partners around the world in different countries to host our volunteers from USA. We will be happy to arrange for you to attend international work camps in the countries of your choice.Please apply. International placement VIS, USA

Long Term Volunteer

We are looking for a long term volunteer to start volunteering from October 1st to 6 to 12 months, with a driving license, computer and office skill and to do renovation in our building. Dedication is a is an important quality to work with us.

For more information please contact: Vivek Ananthan

Volunteers for International Solidarity

635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Tel: 215 923 7635 - Fax: 215 829 8954 -Cell: 215 806 2726

Web: www.critpath.org/viscca/

E-mail: viveka@juno.com

International Voluntary Work Camps 2008

VIS-US 1 & 2 Renovation

Volunteers for International Solidarity, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Renovation of volunteer residence, community center and the office of VIS

7 volunteers in each camp

July 5th to July 19th and July 26th to Aug 16th 2008

Accomodation will be in two rooms in our building.

This organization, which endevour to build meaningful world peace and cooperation, sponsors two camps in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world. Work will involve renovation of a building to house a community center, VIS office and future volunteers. Bring clothes for hard and dirty work in hot weather. Bring a sleeping bag, musical instrument and a desire for world peace. Camp # 2 is the sixth annual camp being held in memory of our friend and former patron Michael Riley.

Work Camps Around the World

We have partners around the world in different countries to host our volunteers from USA. We will be happy to arrange for you to attend international work camps in the countries of your choice.Please apply. International placement VIS, USA

Long Term Volunteer

We are looking for a long term volunteer to start volunteering from April 1st to 6 to 12 months, with a driving license, computer and office skill and to do renovation in our building. Dedication is a is an important quality to work with us.

For more information please contact: Vivek Ananthan

Volunteers for International Solidarity

635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Tel: 215 923 7635 - Fax: 215 829 8954 -Cell: 215 806 2726

Web: www.critpath.org/viscca/

E-mail: viveka@juno.com

International Work Camps 2007

VIS-US 1 & 2 Renovation
Volunteers for International Solidarity, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Renovation of volunteer residence, community center and the office of VIS

6 volunteers in each camp
June 30th to July 13th and July 21st to Aug 3rd 2007
Accomodation will be in two rooms in our building.
This organization, which endevours to build meaningful world peace and cooperation, sponsors two camps in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world. Work will involve renovation of a building to house a community center, VIS office and future volunteers. Bring clothes for hard and dirty work in hot weather. Bring a sleeping bag, musical instrument and a desire for world peace. Camp # 2 is the fifth annual camp being held in memory of our friend and former patron Michael Riley.
Work Camps Around the World
We have partners around the world in different countries to host our voulunteers from USA. We will be happy to arrange for you to attend international work camps in the countries of your choice.Please apply. International placement VIS, USA
For more information please contact: Vivek Ananthan

Volunteers for International Solidarity

635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
Tel: 215 923 7635 - Fax: 215 829 8954 - Cell: 215 806 2726
Web: www.critpath.org/viscca/
E-mail: viveka@juno.com or viscca@critpath.org
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International work camps----2006

US-1 & 2 RENOVATION
6 vols ( in each camp)


Camp #1 US 1 July 8th to 21st,
Camp # 2 US2 july 29th to 18 th August 2006
: WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community. Our second one is the fourth anniversary camp being held in memory of our friend and patron Michael Riley
: ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: 635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA. If you are flying into Philadelphia take the train at the airport and get off at Market East station and walk to Market and 11th Street and get bus # 17, 33 or 48 for a 1/2km ride to 3rd and Market sts. Take bus # 57 on 3rd st for 1 km get off at Fairmount St, walk West on Fairmount St, cross 4th St, touch 5th St and you are at 635 N 5th St
: If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia
for a two hours drive to reach Philadelphia Greyhound bus station. From the station walk to Market St and follow the above direction. Pickup is possible if you let us know well in advance. Contact us for emergency.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and background,however individuals currently having addictive problem, for instance alcoholism or drug addition are not welcome. Sorry.

Philadelphia is the birth place of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities of the world, living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world, besides other attractions.

Who are we?

Volunteers for International Solidarity is a non-profit organisation hoping to build meaningful world peace, co-operation,solidarity and longing to establish branches worldwide. It is an international volunteer workcamp organisation affiliated with UNESCO via Coordinating Committee of the International Voluntary Service (CCIVS). It is also a partner organisation of Service Civil International, which has branches in many countries, VIS organise volunteer work camps throughout the US and in other countries such as medical, construction and creative support work in Ghana, Haiti, Sri Lanka and elsewhere. We also attend international meetings to actively promote world peace working closely with the United Nations.

SPONSOR & CAMP CONTACT :Volunteers For International Solidarity

Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St Philadelphia,PA 19123, USA

Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell; 215 806 2726

Email; viveka@juno.com or viscca@juno.com Webpage: http://www.critpath.org/viscca

INTERNATIONAL WORK CAMPS 2005 (AND 2006)

1. VIS is going to have one camp in a new area this year in the state of West Virginia. This is going to be in a beautiful mountainous area. The duration of this camp is going to be two weeks and the volunteers will be helping to do landscaping and structuring a brand new retreat and camping ground, where you have a beautiful stream running all year round. Yoga, Meditation, African Drumming & Dance, Ayurvedic Healing, Reiki Energy Work, and many other possible topics.

Volunteers needed: 10

Dates: July 9 th to July 22

2. Volunteers for International Solidarity, a newly founded non-profit organization hoping to build world meaningful peace and world cooperation, sponsors two camps again this year also in urban Philadelphia, PA. Work will involve renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office in the future and to have various activities of the community. Bring clothes for hard and dirty work in hot weather. Bring a sleeping bag,musical instrument and a will for world peace.Second camp . ( Third anniversary; This camp is being held in memory of our friend and patron Michael Riley).

Volunteers needed: 6 in each camp

Dates: From July 2^nd to July 15^th and From July16^th to July 29^th

3.VIS-US-GH 7, Accra, Ghana, Africa
Church, medical and community related work in this tropical
country. Most of the work is at Accra, which has a beautiful
beach. The volunteers will be housed near there. There is a
possibility of collaborating with Volu, Voluntary Workcamp Association
of Ghana. More details will be posted shortly.

Volunteers needed: 10

Dates: 2005 July 16th to Aug. 5th

4.VIS-US-LK 8, 9 & 10, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Asia
Volunteers for International Solidarity, Sri Lankan branch in
collaboration with the VIS, USA will be holding their first short term,
medium term and long term projects starting from February 25th 2006, for
2 weeks, 4 weeks or long term camps. A brand new four storied building
will be constructed at Jaffna to house an educational facility, where a
free computer school, Center for conflict resolution, a meditation
center, internet café, communication center, tutorial institute and an
international hostel will be accommodated. Skilled and non-skilled are
welcome.

Volunteers needed: total of 10 short term, medium term or long term.

Dates: 2006 Feb. 25th to either March 10th, March 24th, or open
ended (up to 12 months).

For more information on camps in Asia, Europe, Africa and USA

please contact: Vivek Ananthan at

VIS-CCA, 635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Tel: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell 215 806 2726

Web Page: http://www.critpath.org/viscca/

E-mail: viscca@critpath.org or viveka@juno.com

"Get involved, create a better future peacefully, worldwide"

COMING SOON!! (long term project in Sri Lanka)

Volunteers for International Solidarity Sri Lanka

in partnership with

Volunteers for International Solidarity, USA

presents

VIS Education Center 53 Point Pedro Road Jaffna Sri Lanka

This exciting new development is managed by an all-island membership executive committee.

Affiliated members include: the United Youth League, Jaffna; the Center for Creative Activities, USA;

and Volunteers for International Solidarity, USA.

Who Are We?

VIS, USA is a non-profit organisation hoping to build meaningful world peace, world co-operation and solidarity.

Volunteers for International Solidarity is an international volunteers camp organisation affiliated with

UNESCO via the Coordinating Committee of the International Voluntary Service (CCIVS). It is also a

partner organisation of Service Civil International, which has branches in 30 countries.

Based in Philadelphia, USA, VIS organises volunteer camps throughout the US and world.

Current projects include medical, construction and creative support work in Ghana, Haiti, USA and elsewhere.

Members also attend international meetings to actively promote world peace, working closely with the United Nations.

* Further education centers in all areas of Sri Lanka are planned in the future depending on funds.

Funders can tempt us to start projects in their neighbourhood.

A site in Point Pedro has also been donated and will be developed once the Jaffna project is established.

VIS-CCA, 635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Tel: 215 923 7635

Fax: 215 829 8954

Cell: 215 806 2726

Web Page: http://www.critpath.org/viscca/

E-mail: viscca@critpath.org or viveka@juno.com

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Background

Jaffna, the most northerly city of Sri Lanka, was until 2002 the battleground of a divided nation, and more recently

was affected by the December 26th 2004 tsunami. This Community Center will provide a focal point for this hard hit

community, and will provide much needed services for all of the population regardless of age, gender, race,

religion or politics. We plan to hire local people whenever possible in addition to international volunteers.
The Education Center:
The four story building (similar to the above photo) will be built on a former bomb-site.
There will be seven halls, which will house many vital services:
An educational facility
A free computer school
The center for conflict resolution
A meditation center
An internet café
A communication center
A tutorial institute
An international hostel

How will you be part of this crucial new development?

There are two ways you can help to provide this valuable community resource:

Volunteer

Short-term (2 weeks), medium term and long-term volunteer placements are available from February 26th 2006

to help build the education center. 10 volunteers are needed; both skilled and non-skilled are welcome.

Free board and lodging will be provided.

Donate

Every building comprises many individual bricks, and every donation brings us closer to our completed

education center. Nothing is wasted; no contribution is too small to make a difference.

We welcome donations of building materials at any time, and of furniture when the construction is completed.

Finances

We need to raise (US)$25,000 for the first floor, $15,000 for the second floor, and $10,000 each for the upper two floors.

The Point Pedro Project will require $10,000 for each of the three stories. In recognition of donors' generosity,

the seven halls will be named in memory of donors' loved ones. The public has access to our accounts

with a reasonable notice period. Don't forget that donations can be tax-deductible. You can truly make a difference!

Please help us make this dream a reality!

International work camps in Ghana, Africa 2004

Short term, medium term and long term projects are being organised.

English speaking volunteers are needed.

Physicians, nurses, medical assistants, church workers, aids workers, builders, carpenters, handy persons, social workers, non-skilled workers, agriculturist, fishfarmers, general organisers, accountants, computer personals, etc., etc.

Detail announcements will be made shortly.

For early birds, contact us by the following means.

Volunteers For International Solidarity

Contact: Vivek Ananthan

Address: 635 North 5 th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954

Email: cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com

Homepage: http://www.critpath.org/viscca

International work camps in Ghana, Africa 2004

Where; Accra and other cities around the country

When; July 31st to 13th August 2004

Voulunteers needed; 10 medical personnels and assistants.

Apply to: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923
7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726 Email; cca.vis@juno.com orviveka@juno.com

webpage: http://www.critpath.org/cca Application Form

Last month a crew of 14 volunteers were in Ghana and were able to treat more than five hundred patients around the country. Join this dedicated crew and help the deserving community.

More camps in Ghana, Africa are being organized. Please await annoucement or contact VIS

International work camps in Sri Lanka, Asia

Proposal for short, medium, and long term work camps

VIS acquired two properties, one in Jaffna and the other in Point Pedro. We have decided to concentrate first on the property in Jaffna, and will begin work within one year. We are planning to construct two buildings.

The goal of the project is to provide an educational center that houses a communication center, tutorial institute, youth hostel, visitors quarters, offices, staff quarters, meditation room, and a free computer school. We currently do not have any funds earmarked for the project, other than six lakhs of Sri Lankan rupees that were donated by the children of the gentleman who donated the property, which was destroyed during the war.

Donations for the building fund

Both buildings will have seven halls, which we have planned to name in memory of the donors' loved ones. We are hoping to raise $20,000 US for the first floor, $15,000 for the second floor, $10,000 each for the remaining two upper floors of the main building, and $10,000 each for the three floors in the second building.

Donations in the form of building materials are welcome, as well as furniture donations when construction is finished. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to our office any time.

Volunteers

We are expecting a team of ten international volunteers, who will be at the site from the beginning to the end of the construction period. We are also planning to have a staff of international volunteers on-site as far into the future as possible after the project's completion. We will hire local personnel whenever feasible.

Long Term Projects in USA, Ghana and Sri Lanka.

We are doing two projects at Philadelphia, USA and will be going on for a few more years as we are renovating the two buildings to house a school for computer training, internet cafe, office for our organisations, quarters for the volunteers and a community center. Our long term projects in Sri Lanka and in Ghana will be starting pretty soon. Details available at present are above.

International Work Camps in Philadelphia, USA 2004

We are continuing the previous three projects in Philadelphia doing renovation, by holding eight camps in total during the summer of 2004. Details are below.

CENTER FOR CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Camp 1. CCA/VFP         July 31st   to   Aug 13th          6 volunteers
Camp 2. CCA/VFP          Aug 14th   to   Aug 27th           6 volunteers
Camp 3. CCA/SCI-IVS   Augt 28th   to Sept 10th          6 volunteers

SPONSOR: Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726

Email; cca.vis@juno.com orviveka@juno.com
webpage: http://www.critpath.org/cca

CAMP CONTACT:Eric Sorlien (Center for Creative Activities) 2865 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134. Phone: (215) 427.1270 or (215) 533.0645

VFP Contact:(Camps No. 1 &2 ) Cami MacLean, VFP incoming placement officer. Volunteers For Peace (VFP)

1034 Tiffany RD Belmont VT 05730-0202 Tel:802 259-2759 Fax:802 259-2922
Email: incoming@vfp.org

SCI-IVS Contact: ( Camp No.3) Nancy Chappell nchap@cstone.net
5474 Walnut Level Rd. Crozet, VA 22932
phone and fax; 434 823-9003
EMail; mailto:placement@sci-ivs.org

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of our building to convert into a center for computer training & cooking classes, local people can learn skills for better employment future. Strong motivation to do carpentry and painting. Skills are useful but not required. Possible help for CEDC with soup kitchen & renovation.

ACCOMODATION: Community Education & Development Center (CEDC)
205 Porter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 755.2876 Bed,
showers and a kitchen are provided.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes and shoes suited to weather between 60 and 100 Fahrenheit (between 15 and 35 Celsius), sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE: If you are flying into Philadelphia, take the SEPTA R-1 train into center city and get off at Market East station. Walk 1 block South to Market Street and get bus #48, #33 or #17 going East. Get off at 4th Street and board bus #57 going South for about 3 Km. Get off at 4th and Porter Streets. Camp is two blocks East to 2nd and Porter. If you are flying into New York, board bus to the 42nd Street terminal and board a Greyhound or Trailways bus to Philadelphia for a two hour ride to Philadelphia bus station. From the station walk a block South to Market Street and follow the above directions.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and backgrounds, however individuals with addictive problems, for instance alcoholism or drug addiction, are not welcome.
REMARKS:

1.Center For Creative Activities is an organization that facilitates a variety of creative projects For more information check our web page http://www.critpath.org/viscca
2. Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to be nourished and to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide.

3.Philadelphia is the birth place of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities of the world, living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world.
4.This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facilities for wheelchairs.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Camp 4.   VIS/VFP   July 3rd   to July 16th           6 Volunteers
Camp 5.   VIS/VFP July 17th   to July 30th           6   Volunteers

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of CEDC building to house the local and international Vols. Also to train local community residents computer technology, information about employment and job training opportunities.

VFP Contact:(APPLY to) Cami MacLean, VFP incoming placement officer. Volunteers For
Peace (VFP) 1034 Tiffany RD Belmont VT 05730-0202 Tel:802 259-2759 Fax:802 259-2922
Email: incoming@vfp.org

SPONSOR: Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635

Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726 Email; cca.vis@juno.com or
viveka@juno.com Webpage; http://www.critpath.org/cca

ACCOMODATION & CAMP CONTACT: Ron Williams (Community Education Development Center)

Phone: 215 755 2876

Email: williams914@aol.com

205 Porter St Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: 215 755 2876. / 215 477 8638

Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided.
This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facility for wheel chair people.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE: If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get bus number either 48, 33, or 17 goingEast and get off at 4th St to board bus #57 going South for about 3 KM and get off at 4th & Porter Sts. Camp is two blocks away. If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. From the station walk to Market St and follow the above directions.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and background however individuals currently having addictive problem, for instance alcoholism or drug addition are not welcome.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide. Community Education and Development Center (CEDC) based 501 C 3 non-profit social Service Organization. Vocational Training Institute and Community Development Corp. CEDC provides individuals with information about educational job training and available job opportunity in the community.

VOLUNTEERS FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY

CAMP No. 6 VIS/SCI-IVS July 10th to July 23rd Volunteers: 6

( Second anniversary; This camp is being held in memory of our friend and patron Michael Riley)
CAMP No.7. VIS/SCI-IVS July 31St to Aug 13th Volunteers: 6

CAMP No. 8 VIS Aug 28th to Sept 17th. Volunteers: 6

SPONSOR & CAMP CONTACT: Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726
Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com
Webpage: http://www.critpath.org/viscca

SCI-IVS Contact: ( Camp No.6 & 7) Nancy Chappell nchap@cstone.net
5474 Walnut Level Rd. Crozet, VA 22932
phone and fax; 434 823-9003
EMail; mailto:placement@sci-ivs.org

VIS Contact: ( Apply to Camp No 8) Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726
Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com
Webpage: http://www.critpath.org/viscca

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community.
Duration: Aug 28th to Sept 17th.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: 1222 Mt Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA.
If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and 11th Street and get bus # 23 for a 1 mile ride to 11th and Mt Vernon Sts and walk left on Mt Vernon St one block to cross 12th st and look for door #1222 on the left side of the St. If you arrive at Phila late in the night please call us to pick you up at the Greyhound bus station. This camp cannot take people in wheelchairs nor children.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and background however individuals currently having addictive problem, for instance alcoholism or drug addition are not welcome.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to flourish to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL WORK CAMPS -2003

Camp 1. Community Education & Development Center (CEDC)

When: July 5th to July 18th

Volunteers needed: 7

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of CEDC building to house the local and international Vols. Also to train local community residents computer technology, information about employment and job training opportunities.

VFP Contact: incoming@vfp.org

SPONSOR: Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726 Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca

ACCOMODATION & CAMP CONTACT: Ron Williams (Community Education Development Center) Phone: 215 755 2876 Email: williams914@aol.comCommunity Education & Development Center 205 Porter St Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: 215 755 2876. Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided. This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facility for wheel chair people.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE: If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get bus number either 48, 33, or 17 going East and get off at 4th St to board bus #57 going South for about 3 KM and get off at 4th & Porter Sts. Camp is two blocks away. If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. From the station walk to Market St and follow the above directions.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and background however individuals currently having addictive problem, for instance alcoholism or drug addition are not welcome.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide. Community Education and Development Center (CEDC) based 501 C 3 non-profit social Service Organization. Vocational Training Institute and Community Development Corp. CEDC provides individuals with information about educational job training and available job opportunity in the community.

Camp 2. CCA July 19th to Aug 1st 6 volunteers

Camp 3. CCA Aug 2nd to Aug 15th 6 volunteers

CAMP CONTACT: Eric Sorlien (Center for Creative Activities) 2865 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134. Phone: (215) 427.1270 or (215) 533.0645

VFP Contact:(APPLY to) Cami MacLean, VFP incoming placement officer. Volunteers For Peace (VFP) 1034 Tiffany RD Belmont VT 05730-0202 Tel:802 259-2759 Fax:802 259-2922 Email: mailto:incoming@vfp.org

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of our building to convert into a center for computer training & cooking classes, local people can learn skills for better employment future. Strong motivation to do carpentry and painting. Skills are useful but not required. Possible help for CEDC with soup kitchen & renovation.

ACCOMODATION: Community Education & Development Center (CEDC) 205 Porter Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 755.2876 Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes and shoes suited to weather between 60 and 100 Fahrenheit (between 15 and 35 Celsius), sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE: If you are flying into Philadelphia, take the SEPTA R-1 train into center city and get off at Market East station. Walk 1 block South to Market Street and get bus #48, #33 or #17 going East. Get off at 4th Street and board bus #57 going South for about 3 Km. Get off at 4th and Porter Streets. Camp is two blocks East to 2nd and Porter. If you are flying into New York, board bus to the 42nd Street terminal and board a Greyhound or Trailways bus to Philadelphia for a two hour ride to Philadelphia bus station. From the station walk a block South to Market Street and follow the above directions.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and backgrounds, however individuals with addictive problems, for instance alcoholism or drug addiction, are not welcome.

REMARKS: 1.Center For Creative Activities is an organization that facilitates a variety of creative projects For more information check our web page http://www.critpath.org/viscca
2. Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to be nourished and to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide.
3.Philadelphia is the birth place of the USA, which has more than 100 nationalities of the world, living peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world.
4.This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facilities for wheelchairs.

Camp 4. VIS July 19th to Aug 1st 6 volunteers

Camp 5. VIS July 5th to July 18th 6 volunteers

SPONSOR & CAMP CONTACT: Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Cell No. 215 806 2726 Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: 1222 Mt Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA. If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and 11th Street and get bus #23 for a 1 mile ride to 11th and Mt Vernon sts and walk left on Mt Vernon St one block to cross 12th St and look for door #1222 on the left side of the St. If you arrive at Phila late in the night please call us to pick you up at the Greyhound bus station. This camp cannot take people in wheelchairs nor children.

Camp 6. Volunteers for International Solidarity Aug 16th to 29th

( This camp is the first one being held of the proposed annual event in memory of our friend and patron Mr Michael Riley)

Volunteers needed: 6 volunteers

Dates: Aug 16th to 29th

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community.

SCI-IVS Contact: (Apply to) Jamie Knapp 5474 Walnut Level Rd. Crozet, VA 22932 434 823-9003 phone and fax placement@sci-ivs.org

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE:1222 Mt Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA. If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and 11th Street and get bus # 23 for a 1 mile ride to 11th and Mt Vernon Sts and walk left on Mt Vernon St one block to cross 12th st and look for door #1222 on the left side of the St. If you arrive at Phila late in the night please call us to pick you up at the Greyhound bus station. This camp cannot take people in wheelchairs nor children.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to flourish to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide.

Camp 7. AFSC-Haiti International volunteer work camp

Dates: July 12th to 25th, 2003

Volunteers needed: 3 (Preferably French or Creole speaking)

WORK PROJECT: Gardening and forestation, Etc, Etc

SPONSOR & CAMP CONTACT: American Freinds Service Committee-Haiti, 42 Rue Carlstroem, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Tel: 509 244 1540 Contact: Serge Gilles Res; 509 246 8509 Cell: 509 556 3274 "Serge Bordenave" http://www.critpath.org/viscca/sedo2002@hotmail.com

SCI-IVS Contact: (Apply to) Nancy Chappell SCI/IVS, 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA 22932, USA Tel; 434 823 5400 day 434 823 2166 eve. Email: nchap@cstone.net

Contacts in the US: Denise Davis, http://www.critpath.org/viscca/DDavis@afsc.org (AFSC) Vivek Ananthan, http://www.critpath.org/viscca/viscca@critpath.org (VIS)

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE:Fly into Port-Au-Prince and take another local flight to Jerome and you will be picked up. Please carry things that are necessary to fight mild attack of mosquitoes. We suggest having anti-malaria pills as a preventive measure.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome people of all ages, all interests, varied experiences and backgrounds, but cannot accept people with alcohol or drug problems. Volunteers will need patience and love for children, openness to all races/social classes, cultural sensitivity.

REMARKS: Summer camp is a new project for this area, so we'll be developing our planning together American Friends Service Committee is well known in the world for its work around the needy internationally. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It is a beautiful country and the reasons are plentiful for the western powers to have invaded by many rich and powerful.

INTERNATIONAL WORK CAMPS -2002

Camp # 1 Volunteers For International Solidarity (VIS)

Dates: July 6th to July 19th

Volunteers needed: 5 ( 5 out of 10 vols)

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community.

VFP Contact: ( Apply to attend this camp to VFP only) Cami MacLean, VFP incoming placement officer. Volunteers For Peace (VFP) 1034 Tiffany RD Belmont VT 05730-0202 Tel:802/259-2759 Fax:802/259-2922 incoming@vfp.org

SPONSOR & CAMP CONTACT :Volunteers For International Solidarity Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5 th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Email; Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius)sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

ACCOMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: 635 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Tel: 215 236 9037 If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and 11th Street and get bus # 23 for a 1 mile ride to 11th and Wallace sts and walk left one block to 12th St and another left to Lemon St and you are at 635 door number If you arrive at Philly after 5 PM please call us to pick up at the Greyhound bus station.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organisation Hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace And cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to Establish branches worldwide.

CAMP # 1A (Apply to Volunteers for International Solidarity only)

Dates: July 6th to July 19th

Volunteers needed : 5 ( 5 out of 10 volunteers)

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of VIS building to house the local and international vols and the office and to have various activities of the community.

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: 635 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Tel: 215 236 9037 If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and 11th Street and get bus # 23 for a 1 mile ride to 11th and Wallace sts and walk left one block to 12th st and another left to Lemon St and you are at 635 door number If you arrive at Phila after 5 PM please call us to pick up at the Greyhound bus station This camp cannot take people on wheel chair nor children.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius)sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

Camp # 2 and #3 Community Education & Development Center (CEDC)

Camp # 2 July 6th to July 19th 7 Volunteers

Camp # 3 July 27th to Aug 9th 7 Volunteers.

WORK PROJECT: Renovation of CEDC building to house the local and international Vols. .Also to train local community residents computer technology, information about employment and job training opportunities.

SPONSOR: Volunteers For International Solidarity Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5 th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Email; Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca

ACCOMMODATION AND CAMP CONTACT: Ron Williams (Community Education Development Center) Phone: 215 755 2876 Email: williams914@aol.com Community Education & Development Center 205 Porter St Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: 215 755 2876. Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided. This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facility for wheel chair people.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE: If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get bus number either 48, 33, or 17 going East and get off at 4th St to board bus # 57 going South for about 3 KM and get off at 4th & Porter Sts. Camp is two blocks away.If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. From the station walk to Market St and follow the above direction.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace and cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide. Community Education and Development Center (CEDC) based 501 C 3 non-profit social Service Organization. Vocational Training Institute and Community Development Copn. CEDC provides individuals with information about educational job training and available job opportunity in the community.

Camp # 4 J & B TRUST FOR THE LOPEZ LODGE

Dates: July 20th to Aug 2nd

Volunteers needed : 10

( Apply to Service Civil International-International Voluntary Service, )

Contact: Nancy Chappell Tel; 434 823 5400 day 434 823 2166 Eve E Mail; "nancy chappell" nchap@cstone.net SCI/IVS, 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA 22932, USA

Work Project:To prepare the premises for use as a retreat Center for artists , engage in various non-construction tasks perform interior and exterior surface preparation and painting replace furnishings and fixtures and decorate as necessary. Wheel chair people has no access.

SPONSOR: Volunteers For International Solidarity Contact: Vivek Ananthan 635 North 5 th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954 Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca

ACCOMMODATION & HOW TO GET THERE: The Lopez Lodge P.O.Box 7. Lopez, PA 18628 Tel: 570 928 9967 Contact: Paul Robinson ( 215 646 1850) E Mail: pgrobinson@hotmail.com The closest city is Wilkes Barre, PA, which can be reached either from Philadelphia or from New York City Greyhound bus station. As there is no public transportation you will have to be picked up upon your telephoning us. For your convenience we are expecting you all to arrive on Saturday the 20th at our VIS office at 635 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. To reach here please follow the details.If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get any bus going East or walk up to 3rd and Market Sts board bus # 57 going North for about 1 KM and get off at 3rd and Fairmount Sts. Walk west two blocks to 5th & Fairmount St to 635 N 5th St. If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. and walk to Market St and follow the above direction. We will drive later to the camp by van, probably on Monday or earlier. It takes about three hours of driving.

WHAT TO BRING: Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F (between 15 and 35 Celsius) sleeping bag, musical instruments and information for future harmony.

DISCIPLINE: We welcome peoples of all walks of life, varied interests and background however individuals currently having addictive problems, for instance alcoholism or drug addition are not welcome.

J & B Trust for The Lopez Lodge is in Sullivan County, PA Close to the County seat of Laporte, PA. Lopez is situated in the endless mountains of Pennsylvania, about 175 miles from New York City, NY and 150 miles from Philadelphia. There will be local attractions include Folk and traditional Arts and Crafts, Canoeing and Hiking as well as general enjoyment of the considerable acreage of protected wilderness surrounding the Lodge.

REMARKS: Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organization Hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace And cooperation. It is a non-profit organization longing to establish branches worldwide.

CAMP # 5 Discovery Cove Community at Church of Our Merciful Saviour Penns Grove, NJ

Dates: Saturday, July 20 - Saturday to August 3, 2002

Volunteers needed: 6

Work Project: 2-week summer day camp for multi-racial disadvantaged children. Volunteers will lead small groups, teach basic skills (math, reading, computers), lead games and play, supervise field trips.

Application to be submitted to Service Civil International-International Voluntary Service,USA

Contact: Nancy Chappell SCI/IVS, 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA 22932, USA Tel; 434 823 5400 day 434 823 2166 Eve E Mail; nchap@cstone.net

Sponsor and Camp Contact: Discovery Cove CDC, Penns Grove, New Jersey Contact: The Rev. Linda Strohmier, Episcopal (Anglican) Church of Our Merciful Saviour, 100 East Maple Avenue, Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069, USA Phone: 856-299-1098 or 856-220-4020 FAX: 856-299-4502 Email: lindastroh@yahoo.com or lindastroh@dca.net

Additional contact: Vivek Ananthan, Volunteers For International Solidarity 635 North 5th Street, Phildelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-923-7635 FAX: 215-829-8954 E-mail: Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca .

What to bring: Casual clothes and shoes (summer weather 60F to 100F / 15-35C); one dressier outfit; swim suit; sleeping bag; musical instruments; pictures and information about your family, home town, home country (to teach kids); songs to share; recipes from home (and essential spices if necessary).

Accommodation: Volunteers share rooms in large house connected with the sponsor church, along with the priest (middle-aged single woman); share meals, cooking.

How to get there: Closest airport -- Philadelphia. Also possible (if absolutely necessary): Newark (New Jersey) Airport or BWI (Baltimore-Washington International). We will make every effort to meet you at the airport, with advance notice of your arrival time. If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get any bus going East or walk up to 3rd and Market Sts board bus # 57 going North for about 1 KM and get off at 3rd and Fairmount Sts. Walk west two blocks to 5th & Fairmount St to 635 N 5th St. If you are flying into New York board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. and walk to Market St and follow the above direction.

Discipline: We welcome people of all ages, all interests, varied experiences and backgrounds, but cannot accept people with alcohol or drug problems. Workers will need patience with and love for children, openness to all races/social classes, cultural sensitivity.

Remarks: Summer camp is a new project for this organization, so we'll be developing our planning together. Expect to use whatever skills and gifts you can bring. Site is 1 hour from Philadelphia, 2 hours from New York and Washington, DC, so volunteers will be welcome to add time on either end of camp to explore these American cities.

INTERNATIONAL WORK CAMP -2001
Information sheet VIS/CEDC
Community Education & Development Center (CEDC)

August 4th to August 17th 10 Volunteers

WORK PROJECT:
Renovation of CEDC building to house the local and international
vols.Also to train local community residents computer technology,
information about employment and job training opportunities.

SPONSOR:
Volunteers For International Solidarity
Contact: Vivek Ananthan
635 North 5 th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
Phone: 215 923 7635 Fax: 215 829 8954
E-mail: Email; cca.vis@juno.com or viveka@juno.com http://www.critpath.org/cca
Camp Contact:

Ron Williams (Community Education Development Center)
Phone: 215 755 2876 Email: williams914@aol.com

SCI Contact:

Traudi Krausser (206) 283 5334
SCI-IVS, USA
814 NE 40th Street, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone & Fax: (206) 545 6585
Email: placement@sci-ivs.org

ACCOMMODATION:
Community Education & Development Center
205 Porter St Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: 215 755 2876
Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided.
This camp cannot take children nor does it have the facility
for wheel chair people.

WHAT TO BRING:
Work clothes, and shoes suited to weather between 60F and 100F
(between 15 and 35 Celsius)sleeping bag, musical instruments
and information for future harmony.

HOW TO GET THERE:
If you are flying into Philadelphia take a train to the city and
get off at Market East station and walk to Market St and get bus
number either 48, 33, or 17 going East and get off at 4th St to
board bus # 57 going South for about 3 KM and get off at 4th &
Porter Sts. Camp is two blocksaway.If you are flying into New York
board bus to the NY 42nd St terminal and board bus to Philadelphia
for a two hours drive to reach Greyhound bus station. From the
station walk to Market St and follow the above direction.

REMARKS:
Volunteers for International Solidarity is an infant organisation
hoping to be nourished and to flourish to create meaningful peace
and cooperation. It is a non-profit organisation longing to
establish branches worldwide.

Community Education and Development Center (CEDC) based 501 C 3
non-profit social Service Organisation. Vocational Training
Institute and Community Development Copn. CEDC provides
individuals with information about educational job training and
available job opportunity in the community.

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