The work camp is organized by ACARBIO (Associazione Costiera Amalfitana Riserva Biosfera) in collaboration with the local municipality of Minori. ACARBIO is an NGO engaged in the candidature of the Amalfi Coast as Biosphere Reserve within the MAB-UNESCO programme. Its activities focus on the conservation and safeguard of the natural and historical-cultural heritage of the Amalfi Coast, by promoting any kind of sustainable development with projects regarding the environment, biodiversity, tourism, local tradition, mobility, green energy. Among the many activities of the organization, international workcamps are become more and more important. Last year a workcamp called Make it Green was organized on the topic of waste management and cleaning of the green areas to raise awareness among the local population on the pollution issue. Now a similar attention needs to be given to the sea area which is an important part of the future Biosphere Reserve. As ACARBIO has worked these years promoting a more sustainable approach towards mother nature, we believe this project represents an opportunity to raise awareness about environmental protection at local level, and at the same time promoting volunteering, international cooperation and the involvement of local youth.
WORK:
International volunteers will work together with local volunteers from the civil service and they will give their contribution to the achievement of the objectives. The main activities will be focused on supervising the public beach, providing assistance to the bathers by keeping the beach clean from garbage, cleaning the sea with a paddle boat (pedalo), empty the trash bins, coordinate the usage of the umbrella-beach holders. The volunteers will also be engaged in the organization of activities for children aimed to raise awareness about the protection of the sea side and the environment as a whole. They will be protagonists in the communication activities and will send an important message in favour of the environment. Volunteers will be engaged in work for 5-6 hours a day, for 6 days a week.
ACCOMMODATION:
Board and lodging are guaranteed for all participants. Volunteers will stay at one of the local schools, where there will be bathrooms, showers and a kitchen. Participants will be asked to take their sleeping bag with them. The group will be responsible for preparing meals and cleaning the place. The organization will provide all the food that is needed. Public transportations are available for every days movements.
LOCATION:
Minori is a prestigious tourist destination in the Amalfi Coast. It is a small town that counts around 2.800 inhabitants and it is famous for being an ancient vacation destination for Romans. In fact a well preserved roman Villa was found in 1932 and now it’s one of the main attraction of the place. This town is also very famous for its gastronomic tradition, being the place where the production of pasta was born and became an art. Of course Minori offers also a beautiful seaside, beaches, nice promenade, stunning landscapes, one of the biggest Basilicas of the area and its bell tower. Other famous places like Amalfi, Ravello and Positano can be visited nearby. Naples and Salerno are about 1 hour away. In this period of the year there are several events related to local traditions, art and music all along the coast.
TERMINAL:
Airport of Naples. There are public busses that will allow participants to reach the place where they will be staying in Tramonti. The nearest train stations are Nocera Inferiore, Salerno and Naples in this order. From the train station you can take a bus to the Amalfi Coast, stopping at Minori. Specific instruction on how to reach us will be provided in the infosheet.
SPECIAL REMARKS:
A project-related letter of motivation is required. This workcamp is recommended for people who love the sea and the nature, who are interested in the topic of sustainable development and protection of biodiversity, who are ready to have a positive attitude towards interculturalism. No specific experience is required for the project, only a lot of motivation and desire to explore new places and help the nature and the local community.
This work camp is organized for the second time in collaboration with ACARBIO (Associazione Costiera Amalfitana Riserva Biosfera) and the local municipality of Tramonti. ACARBIO is an NGO engaged in the candidature of the Amalfi Coast as Biosphere Reserve within the MAB-UNESCO programme. Its activities focus on the conservation and safeguard of the natural and cultural heritage of the Amalfi Coast, by promoting any kind of sustainable development with projects regarding the environment, biodiversity, tourism, local tradition, mobility, green energy. Most of the activities are held in the village of Tramonti which is part of the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Tramonti’s name comes from the fact it is surrounded by mountains (Intra Montes = among mountains), which makes it a village with plenty of green nature and with agriculture traditions. This nature has sometimes suffered from the indifference of the people who have endangered it rather than protect it. ACARBIO has worked these years trying to change this trend, promoting a more sustainable approach towards mother nature. This project is intended to help following this path, giving the opportunity to raise awareness about environmental protection at local level, and at the same time promoting volunteering, international cooperation and the involvement of local youth. You can see some pictures and video of previous workcamp on Facebook page of ACARBIO (https://www.facebook.com/acarbio.onlus/timeline/2014/8)
WORK:
International volunteers will work together with local volunteers from the civil service and they will give their contribution to the achievement of the objectives. The activities of this work camp will be divided in two parts. One will be focused on the cleaning of the green areas and side of the roads of Tramonti in order to make the village nicer and at the same time send a message to tourists and local population. The second part of the activities will be about recycling workshops (re-use of waste materials) and other outside work to prepare a green area where to organize a final party with the local community. In this occasion volunteers will be able to show the results of their work and transfer their knowledge about recycling and waste management. Volunteers will be engaged in work for 5-6 hours a day, for 5-6 days a week. Local associations will also contribute for the free time activities, organizing parties with traditional music and other intercultural events and sponsoring an excursion to one of the many touristic places around, like the ancient ruins of Villa Romana in Minori or another beautiful places.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will stay at one of the local schools, where there will be bathrooms, showers and a kitchen. Sleeping bag is required. The group will be responsible for preparing meals and cleaning the place. The organization and the local community will provide all the food that is needed. Public transportations are available for every day movements. The municipality of Tramonti will offer a school bus to take volunteers to the working places and to some planned excursions.
LOCATION:
Tramonti counts about 4.000 inhabitants and it’s divided in 13 small villages, each of them with at least one church. Tramonti is surrounded by mountains and forests, but the coast is only 5 km away. Tramonti played an important role in the history of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi between the IX and XII century. Thanks to its position, Tramonti protected the coast from any enemy attack coming from the mountains behind. Famous places like Amalfi, Ravello and Positano can be visited nearby. Naples and Salerno are about 1 hour away. During the end of summer there are several events related to local traditions, art and music both in Tramonti and along the coast.
TERMINAL:
The nearest airport is the airport of Naples. There are public busses that will allow participants to reach the place where they will be staying in Tramonti. The nearest train stations are Nocera Inferiore, Salerno and Naples in this order. From the train station you can take a bus to the Amalfi Coast. Specific instruction on how to reach us will be provided in the infosheet.
SPECIAL REMARKS:
A project-related motivation letter is required. This workcamp is recommended for people who love the nature, who are interested in the topic of sustainable development and protection of biodiversity, who are ready to exchange good practices from their countries and have a positive attitude towards interculturalism. No specific experience is required for the project, only a lot of motivation and desire to explore new places and help the nature and the local community.
PROJECT: The local promoters are the Lucretili Mountains Natural Park and the association "Addo so Natu". The idea is to involve international volunteers in valorizing the natural heritage and to foster exchange with the local population.
Work:
WORK:it consists in cleaning path in the wood, rebuild signposting, place descriptive signs of the several trees and plants, works on the local flora and on visitors areas (wood tables and benches costruction). Other tasks are related to the Museum of the Park, to animate sessions with pupils. The volunteers work about 6 hours a day, five days a week. It's necessary work clothes considering that the camp is in a wood (it's needed trekking shoes, long trousers, sweater or pile, k-way, etc.).
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMODATION: in San Michele House, provinding a dorm with beds, bathrooms, showers and supplied kitchen.The volunteers cook, eat and sleep in the House. Surrounding area: near the place where the volunteers are going to live and work, you can visit the villages.
Location & leisure:
LOCATION: The workcamp is situated inside teh Park, 30 minutes on walk from a little ancient town, Orvinio, 1 hour by bus from Rome. The activitis are in the woods pf the Park and in the Museum.
TERMINAL:
Rome
Requirements:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: volunteers with botanical and environmental studies background are welcomed. Volunteers with some Italian language are also welcomed.
CO.NET SICILIA APS (Coworking and Networking Sicilia) is an association of social promotion, founded in Palermo (Sicily, Italy) at the beginning of 2015. The main aims of the association are:
- Carrying out principles of peace, pluralism of cultures and solidarity among people; - Development of human beings in all kinds of expression, removing obstacles for freedom and equality; - Promoting equal rights for the access to health, social protection, education and culture; - Promoting the preservation and the development of historical, artistic, environmental, and natural heritage and local traditions, - Promoting the development of well being and healthy lifestyles; - Developing sustainable tourism focused on local food, wine and agribusinesses; - Promoting the empowerment of people and associations with different education methodologies, giving them tools and skills for their development;
In the summer 2015, Co.net Sicilia starts its project of a social and cultural centre for the promotion of the territory in Selinunte (TP), in a structure surrounded by nature and very close to the seaside. The aims of this centre are:
- To develop Co.net activities for the promotion of the territory and its enjoyment to travelers and local people (discover nature points, typical food and wine, etc...) - To involve organizations in or out the region (and the country) that will carry out their activities or projects as youth exchanges, training courses, thematic campaigns, etc...
These are just a few of a large variety of possibilities the organization has for the development of the area. The association is building its basis to grow and aims at being a point of reference for a lot of citizens and organizations at local and international level.
WORK:
International volunteers, together with volunteers from the organization, will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the project. The main activities of the workcamp are aimed at the development and sustainability of Selinunte centre and of the territory in which it is located. About the centre, the main work will consist of: agricultural work (such as realization of a vegetable garden and flower beds, tree pruning, watering plants, etc …), contributing to the environmental sustainability of the centre (making bins for recycling and compost, instructions on how to not waste resources as water, or electricity), contributing to the capacity of the centre of hosting mobility and social projects, such as youth exchanges, training courses, project with schools, other workcamps, etc... About the surrounding area, since we are close to the Natural reserve "Mouth of Belice river", volunteers will be engaged in activities for the promotion of the reserve, realizing panels and promotional messages for its preservation. Volunteers could be also involved in other Co.net Sicilia's activities that will be planned in the near future.
ACCOMMODATION:
Board and lodging are guaranteed. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms in the house or in a bungalow. Volunteers will use indoor and outdoor showers. It is necessary to bring a sleeping bag. The group will be responsible for preparing meals and cleaning the place.
LOCATION:
Selinunte (TP). The workcamp will be located near “Marinella di Selinunte”, a typical Sicilian village near the seaside. The place is 17 km far from Castelvetrano (TP), 9,8 km from Menfi (AG), and 95 km from Palermo, the main city of Sicily Region. The place for the work camp is a structure owned by Co.net Sicilia, consisting of a house surrounded by a plot of land that will be used for the promotion of the organization activities; it is surrounded by agricultural fields and is 10-minutes walking far from the beach.
TERMINAL:
The nearest airports are Palermo (Punta Raisi) and Trapani (Birgi).
SPECIAL REMARKS:
Project-related motivation letter is required. This Workcamp is recommended for those who love nature and countryside, enjoy staying outdoors and taking care of the environment, ready to exchange good practices existing in their countries of origin.
The camp promotes the eco-friendly use of an area with major natural and historical-cultural relevance and, possibly, nucleation and development of micro-economies.
Work:
Work: a) Identification of the path leading to an old mine (dating back to the late XVIII century) and restoration of the path itself;b) Elimination of unwanted plants and care of the biodiversity of native specimens;c) Identification of the location of the entrance of the mine and restoration and of the same;d) Preparation of informative sign posts about the flora and the fauna;e) Drafting of a report at the end of the camp to be presented to the municipal authorities and inhabitants of Sogliano al Rubicone.
Study part:
The volunteers will learn botanical aspects linked to the presence of native plants and specimens with a significant biodiversity (large oaks, small orchids); and geological aspects linked to the mine area. The working activities will be carried out with the technical support of a geologist, a botanist and representatives of the "Società di Ricerca e Studio della Romagna Mineraria" (Society for the search and study of the mines in Romagna).
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will be hosted in a guesthouse.
Location & leisure:
The territory of Sogliano is marked by the river Rubicone that is remembered for having been crossed by Julius Caesar in the first century B. C.In the east of Sogliano is the Adriatic Sea, with the beautiful beach of Rimini, and to the west are green hills, villages full historical traditions, famous for their food and wine tastings.For its geographical position, Sogliano al Rubicone has bright light at sunrise, red sunsets, and starry nights that inspired Dante Alighieri, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci and, closer to us, the poet Giovanni Pascoli and the film director Federico Fellini.During the free time the volunteers will visit the land of Federico Fellini and the small companies at the forefront of bio food production (including "formaggio di fossa").
Terminal:
Nearest airports are Bologna, Forli and Rimini. Nearest train station is Rimini.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be able to ride a bike.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Sogliano al rubicone, province of forlì-cesena, emilia romagna region
Anticoli Corrado has an important museum of modern and contemporary art and is an important touristic place, but mostly for people from Rome. However it has an international vocation because of its history and artistic past and the municipality, with the support of the local associations, wants to enhance this vocation. Legambiente Mondi Possibili bet on the touristic development of the valley and create in Anticoli Corrado an Educational Centre for children and adults who want to build a green future.
Work:
The work of volunteers will contribute to improve the enviromental communication and operations of the structure, translate some promotional materials in foreign languages and help the museum's activities and works for the conservation and value of artworks.Therefore, the volunteers will contribute to the creation of an environmental educational campaign in an intercultural way for children of Anticoli Corrado. They will strictly cooperate with the Anticoli's inhabitants in the summer event organization.
Study part:
The volunteers will learn how to repair a bike and to create a vegetable garden
Accomodation & food:
"Il Casone"is an Educational Center at the feet of the hill of Anticoli Corrado.
Location & leisure:
Anticoli Corrado is a village with less than 1000 inhabitants, 50 km from Rome, in Lazio region. Anticoli Corrado could be a milestone for tourism. This because of its proximity to Rome, because it is included in the Aniene Valley (that can be visited on foot or by bike), because it has a long artistic history, because it is a very nice village. During the free time it will be possible to have excursions in the Aniene Valley, Tivoli and to visit the nearby very nice villages to go once to Rome.
Terminal:
Leonardo da Vinci Airport (Fiumicino - FCO), RomeTrain stations (Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina) , local train station: Mandela, Roviano (2 KM).
Volunteers will mainly help in harvesting hazelnuts and eventually in making tomato sauce and dry tomatoes.
Accomodation & food:
Shared tents in the camping area that is furnished with hot water showers. Volunteers will cook for themselves.
Location & leisure:
There are three interesting medieval villages in the surroundings of the farm: Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana. Additionally from the 3rd to the 6th of September there is a famous local Vine fair organized in Pitigliano. In these days wine cellars and cooperatives are open to the public for trying local wines and traditional food.
Requirements:
Interest in out-door activities, agriculture and biodynamic farming is welcome
Legambiente has been working for years for the management of the reserve to enhance the area and to safeguard it from the numerous attempts of speculation over the years. The protected area is adjacent to a former industrial area heavily polluted; Legambiente is particularly committed in the contradiction between industrial interests and the pubic ones, represented in this case by the natural reserve.Objective of the workcamps is to enhance the educational use of the area
Work:
Work: Arrangement of educational courses and pic-nic areas; removing garbage; collaboration in the censuses of the fauna.
Study part:
In collaboration with botanists of the park, we will explore the topics of the European "Natura 2000" for the protection of biodiversity.
Accomodation & food:
volunteers will be hosted in a guesthouse, with two room with six beds.Some food will be bought from local farmers and cooked at the hostel by volunteers.
Location & leisure:
The reserve of Pian di Spagna is located at the feet of the Orobiche Alps, at the confluence of Lake Mezzola and the river Adda to Lake Como. in their free time volunteers can go trekking in the mountains and having trips to the lake.
Terminal:
Milan International Airports or Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport. Colico railway station.
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