APPLICATION FORM
A Design-Build
Earth-Construction
Workshop
Partnering with
Nka Foundation
|PROJECT DETAILS|
DATE
July 1 to September 23, 2017
LOCATION
Abetenim [40km from Kumasi], in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
WORKSHOP LEADERS
Lida Lioupi [graduate architect, AUTH]
&
Penny Stergiopoulou [undergraduate architecture student, AUTH]
COST
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Project contribution: 400€*
Accommodation and food: 80€ per week
|PARTICIPANT DETAILS|
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First Name
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Last Name
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Date of Birth
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Title
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Profession /School / Organization
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Full Mailing Address
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City
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Citizenship
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Occupation
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Name, address, telephone of a person to contact in case of emergency.
*At Notes/Cost you can find all the information you need about the project
contribution cost.
|ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION|
Period A_ 1/July-15/July
Introduction to designing and building with local earth / site analysis / hands-on
experience from site preparation to the foundation level / formwork design and
construction / field trip
Period B_16/July-5/August
Wall construction in tandem with window and door construction / field trip - (part1)
Period C_6/August – 27/August
Wall construction in tandem with window and door construction / field trip - (part2)
Period D_ 28/August – 23/September
Roofing / fittings / landscaping of the completed unit to blend with the local landscape
The minimum participation period is two weeks. The participants can take part
for more than one period if they wish to, bearing in mind that for the successful
completion of the workshop, it’s very important to be present on the first days of
every period because of the lectures, projections and introductions to
construction techniques that are going to take place.
Please, choose which period you would like to participate.
A/B/C/D
Date you plan to arrive in Ghana
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Date you plan to arrive at the Abetenim site
____/_____/_____ dd/mm/yyyy
The dates are not binding. They will be determined after a consultation between
each volunteer and the Workshop team.
Describe any skillsets, tools, strength etc. you are bringing to the workshop.
(i.e. design, carpentry, mason, photography, hiking, teaching, cooking, etc.)
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Anything else that you would like to tell us about yourself / personal
qualifications.
(i.e. is there any part of the whole workshop procedure that you would like to participate
in more?)
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Can you meet the required time and monetary commitment for this program?
_ Yes _ No
Are you available to help the workshop team by distance?
(i.e. coordinate volunteers, take a co-lead role for a particular design element)
_ Yes
_ No
How did you get to know about our project?
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I am applying as ________ intern
________volunteer
You can read about the difference between the intern and the volunteer, at the
end of the application form at Notes/internship/schedule.
I confirm that I’m genuinely interested in participating in this project. If my
application is viewed favorably, I understand that I am responsible for the costs
of my return airfare and subsistence in Ghana.
Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________
|APPLICATION PROCESS|
Fill out this application form, and send it to [email protected]
We will review your application and get back to you promtly.
|NOTES|
Cost
No application fee is required. All international volunteers are required to pay for
food and accommodation at the weekly rate of €80 and (400€) as project
contribution regardless of the length of your stay. The project contribution is
waved for participants from Ghana and neighboring West African countries. The
workshop team is already running fundraising campaigns and searching for
donations so that the participation fee is ultimately reduced. Therefore, the
exact cost is not yet clarified; however, the volunteers are required to submit 100
euros, after the acceptance of their application.
Liability
By signing this document, you confirm your ability to meet the monetary
requirement for participation and you ensure your liability to the workshop
leaders. Our project site is in rural locations, where the convenience of
development has not reached yet. The workshop leaders and community
coordinator will assist in every way possible should any incident occur, however,
will be held responsible or liable. Please contact us for any questions or concerns.
Course Credit
Nka Foundation will support students who have a specific research topic they
wish to develop in order to earn college credit. However, the topic must be
preapproved by Nka before the start of the research or service course. The
specific criteria necessary to earn credit will also need to be coordinated
between Nka and the teacher involved. If this is the case, please provide
necessary information and speak with the school contact person who will
coordinate your study course abroad.
Internship
Nka can provide you with a certificate of internship. The skill that you will gain is
hands-on experience in earth-handmade-construction methods by using local
and recycled materials. Interns, contrary with other volunteers will work more
systematically on the project, undertaking design work and other tasks.
Moreover, they are expected to participate at least for 5 weeks.
Schedule
We are flexible. Our project is open all year round- and during the Summer.
Volunteers and site coordinators will work together to arrange a flexible work
schedule. However, interns are expected to work at least 25 hours per week
during a 5 to 12 week internship.
Travel Information
All international flights arrive at Accra’s Kotoka International airport. If you will be
arriving in the evening hours at Accra’s Kotoka a hotel room to pass the night will
be in order ($10-$15) and you will continue your journey at Abetenim the
following day. You can reach Kumasi by bus (or by an internal flight but it is more
expensive) and someone will be there to pick you up and bring you to the
Abetenim village.
For updates concerning vaccinations please check the CDC’s website
(www.cdc.gov ), such as
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ghana .
A Visa is required for most visitors from outside West Africa, which can be issued
via the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in your region.
List of Ghana Embassies worldwide: http://www.touringghana.com/visas.asp
For more travel information, you may contact the Ghana Tourist Board (+233 21
222153; http://www.touringghana.com