Work will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river ALGAR , which is natural habitat and where does live protected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be to differentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared for a lot of weeding :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic, nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach
Location & leisure:
Altea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities of swim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is also possible to see another near town on the weekend.
Work will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river ALGAR , which is natural habitat and where does live protected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be to differentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared for a lot of weeding :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic, nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach
Location & leisure:
Altea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities of swim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is also possible to see another near town on the weekend.
Fascinating Workcamp that will take place in the small holding/ farm, which is the headquaters of the WWOOF network of organic farming in Spain, up in the North of Spain, really precious humid/mountaneous area close to the Cantabri Sea.
WWOOF (World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a network of organic farming and WWOOF ESPAÑA is a not-for-profit organisation created with the collaboration of other international WWOOF organisations for Spain.
What is WWOOFing?
WWOOF is a Worlds Network of organic farms whos main goal is to facilitate the contact and experience between volunteers (WWOOFers), and hosts (usually rural inhabitants who practise or promote organic and sustainable methods). It is mainly based on family farms or small holdings where the owner usually lives at the same place and can hosts foreigner volunteers. This experience provides an opportunity to get a lot of knowledge about organic farming, planting, working with animals, macrobiotic gardening or sustainable development, as farms use to have a lot of previous experience on this fields. Nevertheless, the conditions are basic (sleeping in tents, on floor or matrasses in a sleeping bag, cooking for yourselves, etc.) and there is required medium-hard or hard manual work.
See more at :
www.wwoof.es
The Workcamp:
The workcamp will take place in Cereceda, a small village in the province of Cantabria, northern Spain. This is the third project we do here: the previous ones have been managing a number of smaller projects such as two vegetable gardens, one in a greenhouse, planting fruit trees, constructing a chicken run, the construction of a small wooden house, a dry toilet etc... (see photos)
The Work:
The objectives of this workcamp is to do different kind of work of maintainance of the farm such as cleaning the area (mainly brambles and bushes) and improve the condition of other aspects of the project: the water pond, fencing, gardening, setting tree shelters, etc. Work will contain agricultural and rural tasks: fencing, painting, gardening, planting, tree care, composting, paths conditioning, animals care (horses, hens, ducks). The workcamps will support this small farm but will be a great chance to learn about the WWOOF network.
Away from these physical activities there could be the chance to discover the region (walking) and be involved in local life (environmental activities). The workcamp also has an intercultural aspect, and participants are encouraged to share typical aspects of their culture respectively.
Accommodation and food:
Basic accommodation will be provided in a large tipi or in a rural house in one communal room on floor or matracces. We will also have a place to cook and to rest and we will cook for ourselves, so feel free to bring the best recipes from your grandmother. The food provided will be mostly organic. Vegetarian cattering is possible. Sleeping bag and a torch will be needed.
Languages:
English. Spanish can be useful.
Profile of volunteers:
Experienced volunteers are welcome on these camps, as well as any volunteers interested in organic farming and traditional life-style. Work will be quite demanding: therefore we expect from every volunteer a special motivation, cooperation, flexibility and open-mindedness!
Take into consideration the following features...
- Participants are really asked to try their best if they speak Spanish to communicate with the locals. Creating a good atmosphere will be the key for workcamps in future!! - Volunteers may have the chance of checking their emails. The farm is at little isolated place, so make sure, you have everything you need, before coming to the farm, as it may be difficult to go shopping once, you are in the farm! Travelling around the town will be done in on foot or bus. - It will be hot in the day and a bit chilly in the night and humid. The lanscape of Cantabria is similar to Ireland or Bretagne.. Be prepared for 30 º Celsius temperature. Nevertheless it will be possible to go to the river and swim. - Volunteers are asked to cook their own food.
- Conditions will be a bit hard in the place where we are living:
we are starting a farm and training centre and therefore the place is not yet very comfortable, although the views are breathtaking. We will not have good access to the spring water neither, nor have too much electricity and we sleep in tipi/tents!
Terminal:
Santander SDR. Others Bilbao (BIO), Zaragoza (ZAZ) and Madrid Adolfo Suarez Barajas (MAD)
Participants will work on the construction and signposting of a little path that goes from the village water tank to the top of the hill, where it used to be the old castle. They will also clean the vegetal dirty of the abandoned and ruined houses.
Accomodation & food:
In the sports centre of the village. The participants will sleep with mattresses on the floor, there will be no pillows. The tables and benches will be the places where participants will put their clothes and bags. The outside covered porches will be used as dining room. The participants will use the bathrooms of the sports centre with hot water. Free entrance to the municipal swimming pool, close to the sports centre.
Location & leisure:
Communication and recycling activities, traditional games from each country, one activity with the kids of the village, cultural excursions to Gerb and its surroundings, visit to Balaguer and the market, one night excursion to the outlook. Two-day excursion from La Pobla to Vilanova de la Sal sleeping in a shelter (La Tolla) with bunk beds and bathrooms with no hot water. There will be one excursion to the top of the Pica Roja Mountain to enjoy the view.
Requirements:
Accessing For socioeconomic background and mental disabilitiesNot people with reduced mobility
It will be hard work. We will basicaly clean up a natural area called Banos de la Reina , an important roman site of Calpe. Calpe has been a historical place since the romans or before and for centuaries have provided fish to the bigger towns, such as Valencia, Alicante or Elche. Therefore it was essencial to have a close resource of salt, in order to conservate the fish captured. Nowadays, Calpe is a very famous touristic spot and the Banos de la Reina have become a great site preserved located in front of the Bay of Calpe. For some centuries this site has been worked and have been found very important discoveries such as antiques houses or thermas. Volunteers must prepare the site in order to allow the archaelogists to go on working in this marvellous and historic place.
Accomodation & food:
At a school (to be confirmed) or similar. Volunteers are required to bring lower sheets plus Summer sleeping bags
Location & leisure:
Dominated by the imposing image of the Rock of Ifach, Calpe sits on the shores of the Mediterranean, surrounded by a beautiful landscape filled with mountains and vineyards. Many ancient civilisations settled in this town in the Marina Alta region of Alicante, a history narrated by the remains it preserves, which include this Roman baths Banos de la Reina (Queen s Baths). Deeply-rooted traditions harmoniously coexist with the tourist industry, making it one of the main destinations on the Costa Blanca. Eleven kilometres of beaches and coves, a marina and a beautiful natural environment are part of the immense appeal of the town. Including, of course, its astounding gastronomy, an authentic showcase of Alicante s cuisine. Calpe, a town with a long history and deeply-rooted traditions, is also one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca. The Marina, the promenade and eleven kilometres of coastline, marked by cliffs, beaches and coves, are some of the many attractions. Another attraction is one of the symbols of the town, the Rock of Ifach, a huge calcareous rock, 332 metres high, that penetrates the sea and gave the town its name. This region has been declared Nature Reserve, because of its botanicaland faunal diversity. The best views of Calpe and its coastline are seen from the top of the rock, accessible through guided tours at the park. The mild climate and the peculiar orography of the area make this town the ideal destination for everyone, from those seeking beaches and sun to fans of outdoor sports.
Requirements:
Motivated volunteers as it is the first time we do such project and the host has to realise it worths while to do workcamps.
Villena is a town with a great diversity of vegetation and fauna. One of the first priorities of the municipality is to take care of these appreciated natural jewels. The volunteers will have to clean green areas to protect the vegetal and animal species that live in this area.But the volunteers will also have the possibility of practicing hiking, they will visit historical monuments and will treat with local people. One of the cultural activities will be to exchange the art of food preparation with local people. Swimming pool will be available.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will accomodate in a school, social centre or similar in Villena.
Location & leisure:
Villena area.
Requirements:
Mat and sleeping bag required. They must take their swimsuit too
Great posibility for those of you who love to work making people active and happy. The volunteers will support leisure activities of the Town Hall of Lozoyuela, little village in the Sierra Norte 65 km from Madrid. They will mainly organize and participate in a cultural festival which will take place the 13 July. that will recall a fiesta of 60 s, with music, food, clothes , and entertainment from the 60s. volunteeres will also help creating this atmosphere by preparing outside entertainment activities as pasacalles , animation or similar. The last day they will prepare some cakes and pastries from their counry and sell them in the Plaza of the Town.Meanwhile they will also support with their work other activities such as- preparation of scene for theatre activities, that means painting and clothing- They must sign, clean and adapt touristic routs. - Volunteers will be able to deal with local youngsters, organizing and enjoying with them through gymkanas, workshops and other activities.- And any other small work that the Town Hall consideres needed in a certain momment.
Accomodation & food:
Town Hall will provide it with two rural touristics houses in a towns near by. Volunteers will have bicycles to move in the village.Volunteers will cook for themselves and by the food from the local shops.
Location & leisure:
Lozoyuela is a little village in the Sierra Norte of Madrid. Every year this municipality celebrates a particular festival. This year is dedicated to the 60 s. Participants will enjoy the festival and will exchange their culture too. Lozoyuela is 65Km far away from Madrid, then volunteers will be able to visit the capital of Spain.
Requirements:
PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS.- Preferably over 24 (or mature enough to be responsible) with a lot of energy and capacity to lead leisure activities/fiestas. Campleading, thetre performance, playing music instruments on stage will be more than welcome.Vols shouuld be able to to prepare a cake/pastry tipycal from their home country and how to ride a bicycle. Some level of Spanish needed to be able to interact with the locals.And mostly very good sense of homour and possitive attitude.
Participants will work on the geographical center Rosa dels Vents on maintenance, reconstruction and cleaning tasks. They will also work on the interpretation center of Pinos. The volunteers will clean up the fountain from de Miracle Sanctuary. Organize, once a week, activities with the children of the village, and participate in excursions to explore the natural surroundings and develop the understanding of the rural way of life. There will also be a multicultural popular dinner.
Accomodation & food:
Pinos social center (participants will sleep all in the same place). In mattresses, and sleeping bag is needed. All services provided.
Location & leisure:
- Excursion to Pedro dels Quatre Batlles- Multicultural Popular Dinner - Visit to Barcelona (together with the participants from Peramola work camp) - Visit to a farmer s house- Visit to Solsona and Market- Football match with local youth- Archeology workshop- Visit Ardevol
Requirements:
Accessing For socioeconomicBackground and mental disabilities. Not access for reduced mobility
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