HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN A.D.J CAMP SITE?
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN A CAMP SITE
CAMP SITE INTERNATIONAL WHAT IS A CAMP SITE INTERNATIONAL?
An international work camp is a form of making a humanitarian voluntary service or in the form of a solidarity camp. At the head is a manager called "facilitator" who represents the authority of the Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) on the camp. Any comments or complaints should be made towards him. This mission international camp site is often feasible during summer and winter, following a schedule of our various missions allocated according to a survey of local needs. This mission or international camp site allows volunteers to meet people of different nationalities for a contact useful to local communities as volunteers Togolese and foreigners. In other words the camp site by International Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) is putting together any human creation, promoting relations between the South South and the North South. Together volunteers from different nationalities is a way to observe, talk, to listen, to learn, to understand, to exchange technical, to love each other ... So, any voluntary and where it comes from working with Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) must have this spirit and act accordingly to make his stay pleasant in Togo since the opening and motivation are essential factors of concept of sustainable development.
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DOCUMENTING BEFOREHAND SE: It is essential, before leaving to have a good overview of where we are going to go. Prior knowledge of the language, history, culture, people, politics, etc.. undoubtedly enhance your trip. The local tourist agencies can provide information and documentation on the country.
PREVENT HIS FAMILY / FRIENDS: Be sure your family or friends know exactly where you go. Give them a copy of your itinerary and a list of places where you can be contacted in case of accident. You can leave the details of our association. If your family wishes to know what happens, this information will be useful, as well as you do. Do not disappear without saying anything: leave traces ... ! ! !
VISA - PASSPORTS - Vaccination: In Togo
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PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST MALARIA DRUG It is essential to take anti malaria treatment (
CAUTION Do not take Lariam because of side effects too heavy and very frequent. In general, Malarone is a good treatment but can be very expensive depending on the country. Plan specific antis mosquito repellents and sleeping under mosquito nets. (Available in
Kit During your visit to the doctor, do you prescribe drugs that will be useful in
INSURANCE: Travel insurance is absolutely essential when you travel in
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: Participation is open to the world with a minimum age of 18 years and without discrimination, for those under 18 we require parental permission. The skill does not matter. The volunteer will pay a participation fee which is payable upon arrival of the volunteer in Lomé and in the office of the Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) Togo Lome
PROVISION The group of volunteers is led by a moderator. The volunteer works 5 hours per day for 5 days per week, work hard 3 weeks. Everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, dishes ... are made in turn by small teams who will be trained by the moderator. Volunteers will have three meals per day ie breakfast, lunch and dinner.
NB: Volunteers who want to learn more about the
HOME airport A group of Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) welcomes all foreign volunteers at the airport and driven to the dwelling house and yard sites. To arrange your airport reception, please provide the references of the flight dates and times of arrivals.
Hosting on the camps, volunteers are housed in groups in buildings (schools, youth center, houses ...). Agenda for the Development of Youth (ADJ) can offer accommodation in
LANGUAGES OF SITES Languages: English mandatory minimum; English optional. LEISURE AND ACTIVITIES During the site development work of Youth (ADJ) is organizing a tour and / or excursions, cultural activities and meetings between campers and the local population. The campers organizes other leisure activities apart from those of the Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) for the team (the anniversary of one of the campers, ...). It is organized evenings African, European and other continents as campers during which they prepare their menus and initiate discussions about their country or continent. NB: In view of the African and European events held on the camps, we advise expatriates to bring European music and other things of European rejoicing to better organize the European evenings.
SOME AIRLINE COMPANIES IN TOGO Air France, Air Senegal, Royal Air Maroc, Afriqyah Airways Point Afrique (for land in Benin or Burkina Faso, two countries of Togo and continue the journey by bus. The bus is convenient between the two countries and Togo).
The cost of airline tickets are entirely borne by volunteers.
BANKING AND MONEY The CFA is the money used in Togo; 1 € = 655 CFA francs.
If you have several options to withdraw money do not hesitate to use them. The data changes from time to time and if you have at least two ways this is an asset. Travelers Check: If you have the travelers you can withdraw money at Lome, in one or two banks. Bank notes: They were easily exchanged at branches of banks. But complications began during the summer due to various reasons. Credit card: Credit cards VISA is the only map used in Togo. It is safer than others. Given the difficulties of withdrawing money with travelers checks in the inner cities of Togo, it is advisable to bring travelers checks. There are no problems for the changes to the bank when you are with a credit card visa.
THE NECESSARY - A sleeping bag - A pull-over - A garment of rain - a net - A photo ID (mandatory) - A flashlight - A pair of gloves for renovation projects, reforestation ... - Pastille to disinfect the Water - Passport - Vaccination (yellow fever) - Credit Card - Cash - Insurance Papers - Name and surname of the person to contact in case of emergency - Order of the doctor if necessary - International Driving Permit if need your generosity: NOT MANDATORY - School supplies (pens, pencils and colors, felt ...) - Preservatives awareness on HIV / AIDS - Clothing for children in trouble or in need .... - Past phones - Sporting (jerseys, ball ...) - Pharmaceuticals (antiseptic, dressing ...) - Hardware (old laptops, USB drives, ...) - Prospectus for AIDS awareness - Films for HIV-awareness AIDS
SOME ADDRESSES
- Embassy of Togo in France 8 rue ALFRED - ROU, 75017 Paris Tel. : 01 43 80 12 13
- Embassy of Togo in Canada 12 Range Road, Ottow K1N 8J3 Tel: 238 59 16
- Embassy of Togo in Belgium Avenue de Tervuren, 264 Brussels 1150 Tel (02) 770 17 91
- Consulate of Togo in Switzerland lis 11, rue Rodolphe - Toepffer, 1206 Geneva Tel (022) 346 52 60
USEFUL INFORMATION - Make sure your date and arrival times have been well received. - If you give us your flight and arrival in Togo, you will be greeted at the airport. Require a letter or paper of mission and / or membership card in the name of the Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) of the person who welcomes you to not get scammed because there are little thugs at the airport who will offer their help and who will go to members of the Action for the Development of Youth (ADJ) - Do not pay anyone to the airport without notifying the one who welcomes you. - If by mistake you just not welcome - Please call (00228) 0236366 or (00228) 9768019 (any time) for you to trust in the airport. - Look for a telephone booth in the last great hall of the airport after baggage hall, near a bar. You can ask a policeman. If the cabin is closed or does not work, ask for help from a safety officer (police or gendarme). This can greatly help you. We recommend: - only VISA credit cards are accepted at banks in Togo and travelers check is accepted in only one bank in Lome. Foreign exchange operations are in banks in Togo and now only large denominations are accepted (ie that from 50Euros). - We inform all smokers that the voluntary use of drugs of any kind even Canabis is strictly prohibited in Togo.
Violators will ensure its responsibilities vis-à-vis the police and justice.
Volunteers can bring school supplies, books. - You can also provide educational material on STDs / HIV / AIDS. - We are open to answer all your questions by e-mail: devjeunes_tg@yahoo.fr