Leonardo Project in «Solborg Camphill Village»

NORWAY

the projectSolborg is a Camphill community. People with special needs, co-workers (unsalaried) and their families live and work together in the village. Everybody contributes according to his or her ability to do so. The village is quite self-

sufficient; there is a biodynamic farm and garden, as well as forestry, bakery, carpentry and weavery workshops. From the beginning of Camphill, this is the idea of the threefold social order: - A spiritual life based on the

individual freedom of all;- A social life where all are equal;- An economy based on a brotherly way of caring for each others needs.

This is an example of a Leonardo Trainee weekly timetable:

Trainee Profile• It is important to respect theway of life of the people living in the community;• Hardworking and prepared to immerse yourself in a community where you will learn vocational skills as well as learning about yourself• Comfortable living alongside disabled adults as equal• Be flexible to try differentactivities.

Activity Opportunities for personal and vocational development

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Guiding villagers living, working and sharing together

Beyond that there is a feeling that each person should develop responsibility - and not be only expecting others to tell them what to do and what not to do.

the Introduction Course which offers a theoretical and practical insight into Camphill & AnthroposophyNorwegian course for foreign co-workers

The course complements the practical experience gained through taking part in the daily life of the community. Co-workers who stay longer have the opportunity to participate in a diploma course in Social Therapy. Communication in a foreign language

Provide care for the villagers in their physical and social needs. Daily hygiene, Insure that villagers are clothed appropriately

Using initiative to encourage independence Social care skillsInitiativePutting into practise the knowledge and skills acquired

Workshop co-leadership. Educating villagers

Empathy, listening to the words and silences of the villagers.

Feel free to think of fun things to do with the villagers. In particular outings, games, songs, the cinema, cafe

Sense of initiative, creative expression-Developing the ability to take on responsibility individually and collectivelyDeveloping the ability to set objectives and attain themLearning to motivate oneself

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y Allmøte og Landsbymøte”The Village meeting occurs every month the villagers can tell about what is happening in their lives. On Saturday evenings Camphill Communities all around the world gather for the Bible evening

Social and cultural integrationDeveloping the capacity to participate socially

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Free time Sense of initiative

The country Climate: In this part of Norway it is often quite warm and sunny (about 20 C) during the summer. During the winter there is likely to be a lot of snow and the average temperature is about -5 C .

System of Government: Norway is a liberal and democraticcountry. It is not a member of the European Union (EU).

Capital: Oslo

Currency: Kroner

Official language: Norwegian

Time zone: +1 hour

the project placeNorway is a ruggedly beautiful country of mountains, fjords and glaciers. The ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ has amazingly long summer days. Nearly a third of Norway lies north of the Artic circle – the point at which there is at least one full day when the sun never sets and one full day when

it never rises. Norway has the lowest population density in Europe (pop: 4.54 million). Norway can be very expensive but you are unlikely to need much money as you will spendmost of your time in the Solborg village. This village of Solborg, in the southern part of Norway is about 1 hour north of Oslo.

the hosting organisationName: CamphillWebsite: www.camphill.no/english/home

Leonardo project in «Solborg Camphill Village»

NORWAY

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Solborg Location

contact: Long term coordinator

email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu

Unit 28, 30-38 Dock StreetLeeds, LS10 1JF, United KingdomTelephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999

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