There is a reconstructed ancient path connecting 2 villages of Sierra Norte El Cuadrón and Rascafría that is part of the Natural Paths (Caminos Naturales) created by the Environmental Ministry of Spain. The task of volunteers will be to pass through whole path step by step walking or using bicycles and to clean it and oil the wooden fence. There will be also a possibility of making a lot of little trips in surrounding (near villages, natural pools, ancient monastery, hiking, bicycling...). Monitors for both work and leisure time will be provided.
Accommodation:
provided in big tents to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday (http://www.monteholiday.com/en/home) near the place of work, with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimming pool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared for volunteers, breakfasts and strong dinner in camping, lunch in a form of picnic will be taken to the place of work. Local transport (camping - place of work - village) will be provided by bicycles or cars.
Age:
14+
Language:
English, Spanish
Location:
Gargantilla del Lozoya, Sierra Norte Madrid. A small town 80Km north of Madrid. Mountain area.
Terminal:
Nearest airport Madrid-Barajas (www.aena.es).
Important:
Come and join the party! By joining this project you will become a part of the 30th Alliance Anniversary Campaign! Almost 80 member and partner voluntary organisations form the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations network from all over the world, organising various voluntary projects during this year.
They all have the same aim:
promoting intercultural education, understanding and peace through voluntary service! Be one of the thousands of volunteers worldwide who will contribute to this initiative and help to raise awareness about international volunteering and its benefits. Join the party and celebrate the 30th birthday of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations! Find out more about Alliance at www.alliance-network.eu and about the campaign at http://allianceanniversary2012.blogspot.com
Volunteers will do work with honey and bee hives: collecting honey, centrifugation, filtering, filling and decorating jars, preparing hives, caring for the environment and so on. They will also do a direct work with bees under supervision and will get a quick course about the life of a bee, actual difficulties and apiculture and its specifics in Sierra Norte of Madrid. There will be also a possibility of making a trip to surrounding cities (Madrid, Segovia).
Accommodation:
provided with beds or mattresses in attic patio and rooms of a house in a village with shower, kitchen and wi-fi connection. It is recommended that you bring your sleeping bag. Food will be prepared by volunteers themselves. There is also possibility of making a barbecue, grill, paella and picnic directly in the place of work. Local transport (farm village) will be provided by bicycles.
Location:
Gargantilla del Lozoya, Sierra Norte Madrid. A small village 80Km north of Madrid. Mountain area.
Terminal:
Nearest airport Madrid-Barajas (www.aena.es).
Age:
16+
Language:
English, Spanish
Important:
1. During the camp, you will do a direct work with bees, therefore, if you have an allergy on honey or bee stings, you may have a hard time there! In this case, think about the risks of your participation and make sure you are taking all your medicine needed!
2. Knowledge of riding a bicycle is required.
3. Also, a basic level of Spanish will be very useful.
Fee:
Extra participation fee of 50 euros is required. The fee contain a study section, a quick course of apiculture, a guided Bee tour in the local mountains, entrance to the local swimming pool and 0,5kg of honey to take :-) .
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
