Volunteers will help in: clean and manage the organic garden, support the staff in seasonsl seeding and plantation, cleaning and management of mountain paths, picking and transformation of wild plants and fruits (berries), bio-architecture using wood and stones. They will also support the daily works like cleaning, cooking, fetching the water etc
Accomodation & food:
Accomodation will be in shared tents, inflatable tents will be provided. Volunteers will support in the preparation of food.
Location & leisure:
The valley of Bau Mela in an ideal place to wonder around and discover the local nature. The closest little town is Santu Iussurgiu that is a beautiful historical center from the Middle age. There is a museum of local farming activities. The seaside are 25 Km away and are connected by bus. The closest main city is Oristano.
Requirements:
Note that the internet connection is poor or absent at times. Bring mountain boots and torch. Accommodation is basic and closest village is some km away.
Very small uninhabited island in front of Palermo known as a natural reserve since over 15 years. Volunteers will help in cleaning it, building stone paths, label and number rabbits burrows. In the afternoon they ll work on rocky shores (not on the island) to clean them and will distribute leaflets on environmental protection to local citizens and turist. Work can be tiring and hard due to hot temperature and Sicilian sun. (hat and sunblock are compulsory).The volunteers will support some environmental activities with local volunteers.
Accommodation and food:
In a small house in the village (not on the island). All volunteers will stay in the same room equipped with bunk beds. Food to be cooked by volunteers.
Special requirements:
Being able to swim is compulsory.
Location and free time:
Isola is close to Palermo and connected with regular bus.
PROJECT: Agape international ecumenical centre is a place of encounter where you can live an intense experience of community in beautiful natural surroundings. Agape was and still is an important point of reference in Italian Protestantism, for 50 years a place of education and development, theological exploration, political engagement, of acceptance and validation of differences. Every year many people, with different religious, cultural, political background, and of different age, come to Agape to discuss and to be challenged, to get to know themselves and each other and to exchange experiences around a particular theme. Agape was built after the Second World War as a sign of hope and of reconciliation between people, thanks to the voluntary work of many young men and women; a resident group still lives at Agape throughout the year. The dimensions of community and voluntary service remain central. Please visit: www.agapecentroecumenico.org to see which are the activity programmes for this period.
Work:
WORK: The work camp will support the activities of AGAPE when a number of guests have meetings on issues of political, social, cultural and religious interest. Volunteers will help in the following areas: kitchen, meal service (tables and dishes), cleaning, maintenance, bar tending, babysitting. Games, discussions and outings can be organized during free time. Programmed activities (especially in the evening) are most of the time open to volunteers, as long as they do not clash with work commitments. The place is beautiful but really isolated, though you will stay together with many international participants to the meetings of AGAPE.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD: Usually the workcampers will be host in 3-4 bed bedrooms. Toilets are in common on the floor. The meal are typical Italian Mediterranean and there's a vegetarian alternative for those who require it, as well as for any specific allergies. It is possible to use a washing machine.
Location & leisure:
ARRIVAL: We require that all volunteers contact the office before arriving especially since travel to Agape can be complicated.
Volunteers will support the teachers and the parents of the pupils in the manual work needed before the start of the school year: painting the classrooms, the desks and the chairs, clean the garden, arrange the play area for kids, repair desks, etc.
Accomodation & food:
In the school. Lunch together with teachers and dinners self prepared by the volunteers with provided food
Location & leisure:
The school is in the centre of Palermo, so the volunteers will be able to join social and cultural life of the city
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. Remember to bring warm clothes as the weather can be chilly in the evening. Also bring a warm sleepingbag.
The project: Since 1970, people from diverse backgrounds and art disciplines have participated in the MUSABA, a living museum and ongoing workshop. It's an original global project which envisions the production of art within the unique confines of its historical and natural context. Spanning 70k square meters nestled within the heart of the Calabrian countryside, MUSABA attracts a medley of enthusiastic participants such as artists, architects, naturalists, students...The aim is the development of the sensitivity and creativity of the participants who are invited to live an original cultural experience in a very special place together with the artist Nik Spatari, an ideal synthesis of contemporary art, architecture and landscape. MUSABA was built in the years thanks to the contribution of volunteers. More info on www.musaba.org
Work:
The work: the objective of is to restore, preserve, and further enhancing the ancient complex. The international volunteers will work on:- the opportunity to assist the resident artist in the realisation of the monumental mosaic "in progress", on the outside wall and cloister of the Art Residence (1000mq) and covering monumental works of art in mosaics;- the maintenance of the Park and kitchen gardens;- build fences, to work for the recovery of paths, paint signposts;- receive and guide visitors.MUSABA requires hard work and patience. Working hours will be early mornings and late afternoons, so to avoid the midday heat. Please keep in mind that this is a voluntary work experience, be prepared to get your hands dirty! The hands-on learning experience program involves a lot of physical labour outdoors. We take pride in our work and expect a high level of commitment and responsibility from volunteers. The rewards are many: the least of which beingable to see the tangible results from your physical efforts. Previous construction or artistic-architectural knowledge is not a prerequisite for participation in our program. Possession or use of illegal substances and excessive use of alcohol is not permitted at MUSABA.
Accomodation & food:
Accomodation and Food: Accommodation in the Art Residence Foresteria (two beds per room with annex bath).Availability washing machine and wifi. Volunteers prepare their own meals.
Location & leisure:
Location and Leisure: MUSABA is located in the heart of Calabria and distances 1km from the village Mammola(Reggio Calabria) and 10km from the seaside (Ionian Sea). No extra activities are foreseen for leisure time: the place is isolated and the volunteers should be ready to live in such situation. Don't expect the local host to organize your holidays.
TERMINAL:
Rosarno train station
Requirements:
Those loving of art and nature are welcome, you should be also hard worker and adaptable to live in MUSABA.
Requirements:
Requirements: Those loving of art and nature are welcome, you should be also hard worker and adaptable to live in MUSABA.
The project: Since 1970, people from diverse backgrounds and art disciplines have participated in the MUSABA, a living museum and ongoing workshop. It's an original global project which envisions the production of art within the unique confines of its historical and natural context. Spanning 70k square meters nestled within the heart of the Calabrian countryside, MUSABA attracts a medley of enthusiastic participants such as artists, architects, naturalists, students...The aim is the development of the sensitivity and creativity of the participants who are invited to live an original cultural experience in a very special place together with the artist Nik Spatari, an ideal synthesis of contemporary art, architecture and landscape. MUSABA was built in the years thanks to the contribution of volunteers. More info on www.musaba.org.
Work:
The work: the objective of is to restore, preserve, and further enhancing the ancient complex. The international volunteers will work on:- the opportunity to assist the resident artist in the realization of the monumental mosaic "in progress", on the outside wall and cloister of the Art Residence (1000mq) and covering monumental works of art in mosaics;- the maintenance of the Park and kitchen gardens;- build fences, to work for the recovery of paths, paint signposts;- receive and guide visitors.MUSABA requires hard work and patience. Working hours will be early mornings and late afternoons, so to avoid the midday heat. Please keep in mind that this is a voluntary work experience, be prepared to get your hands dirty! The hands-on learning experience program involves a lot of physical labour outdoors. We take pride in our work and expect a high level of commitment and responsibility from volunteers. The rewards are many: the least of which being able to see the tangible results from your physical efforts. Previous construction or artistic-architectural knowledge is not a prerequisite for participation in our program. Possession or use of illegal substances and excessive use of alcohol is not permitted at MUSABA.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation and Food: Accommodation in the Art Residence Foresteria (two beds per room with annex bath).Availability washing machine and wifi. Volunteers prepare their own meals.
Location & leisure:
Location and Leisure: MUSABA is located in the heart of Calabria and distances 1km from the village Mammola(Reggio Calabria) and 10km from the seaside (Ionian Sea). No extra activities are foreseen for leisure time: the place is isolated and the volunteers should be ready to live in such situation. Don't expect the local host to organize your holidays.
TERMINAL:
Rosarno train station
Requirements:
Requirements: A project-related motivation letter is needed to take into account any applications. Those loving of art and nature are welcome, you should be also hard worker and adaptable to live in MUSABA. Volunteers are expected to be minimum 2 and maximum 4: the small group should be independent, no tutors or leaders are available.
Volunteers work 4 hours and a half in the morning. In the afternoon they will be free. Help also needed with the preparation of lunch and dinner together with the hosting family. Help in the morning consist of work in vegetable gardening, general maintenance around the organic farm, pruning, harvesting vegetables, weeding and cleaning. In general terms volunteers will be involved in the everyday work of a traditional Italian farm.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in dorms in the farm. There is one dorm for males and one for females. Bathroom with hot water shower is available. Volunteers will eat with the family and staff of the farm. They will also help cooking
Location & leisure:
The farm is located in the National Park of Abruzzo. One of the most wild and stunning natural park of Italy where volunteers can do trekking, walks etc. Rome is also reachable and can be visited during the free day. Please note that volunteers will have only one free day every five days of work. Yet all afternoons will be free for them to relax and explore the surroundings. http://www.italyfarmstay.com/index.html
Requirements:
Bring warm clothes and comfortable working shoes, rain coat and sleeping bag. Volunteers should be motivated and interested in organic farming and learning about Italian culture.
« We did a lot of conservation work, building hiking paths, tidying up wooded areas, removing weeds, planting trees, etc. The work was extremely successful and I found it very rewarding. »
