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Italy Italy: TURTLES, ENVIRONMENT and LEGALITY (IG23-11)

Dates

02/07/2023   -   14/07/2023

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
7
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Lamezia Terme (SUF)
Nearest bus/train station
Crotone

Work

The volunteers, under the coordination of WWF staff and marine protected area technicians, will support- monitoring and protecting turtle nests (ATTENTION. This require some days to wake up at 5.30 AM to go to beaches at the sunrise).- assistance to injured turtles or injured birds.- cleaning beaches- monitoring of protected areas- support for the creation of paths in natural areas, with the relevant illustrative signage.A study part is planned to introduce the theme of the social use of property confiscated from the bosses of local criminal organisations.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation will be provided inside the CELA itself in shared rooms.Volunteers will cook by themselves and with leaders, with food provided by the organization.

Location and leisure

The area is one of the best costal areas of Italy, place of the second largest European Marine protected areas, surrounded by several European areas of environmental interests. The inland mountains are home to some river areas with waterfalls and picturesque lakes. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit all the areas. Study and information activities will be carried out on migration issues (Cutro was the site of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants lost their lives) and on legality issues (CELA is housed in a property confiscated from a criminal associate and now used for social purposes).

Project hosted by

WWF Crotone runs the CELA Center for Environmental Education and Legality in San Leonardo di Cutro, a small town on the Calabrian coast.The area is famous for its beaches where turtles lay their eggs and for the presence of other areas of important naturalistic interest.The center works in collaboration with local authorities and nonprofit organizations to manage the Caporizzuto marine protected area, maintain a Turtle Hospital, and monitor and clean local beaches.

Directions to meeting point

To be fixed

Additional comments

Ability to swimm is compulsory. Some days works will start at 5.30 AM to monitor turtles nests.

Requirements

Volunteers must be able to swimm and be ready to work also in early morning and/or in the case of warm weather.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action
Italy Italy: Love the mountains in Alpe Dosso (Leg08)

Dates

02/07/2023   -   15/07/2023

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3
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Age
18 - 45
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
4 Male + -1 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Volunteers will clean pathways, eliminate infested plants and take care of the woods. They will be working with the constant help of experienced voluntary people (Consorzio Montagna Viva - http://www.cmviva.it) that will provide all the necessary tools.

Accomodation and food

The alpine hut is in a beautiful location at 1600m osl; it is very isolated (two hrs hike to reach it) and provided with a full furnished kitchen, one bedroom, and indoor and outdoor toilets.

Location and leisure

Orobie is the first alpine chain in the north of Lombardia's plain and pre-alpine reliefs. Since the alpine hut is quite isolated, leisure trips will be arranged inside the park itself, which has breathtaking landscapes and lots of pathways that volunteers will be free to visit to enjoy fully the Orobie Valtellinesi mountains park. Nearest airports: Orio al serio/Milano Malpensa Nearest train station: Colico

Milan's airports (Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo), Colico and Delebio train stations. null

Project hosted by

Legambiente Lecco is made up of young and dynamic people, mostly under 30. The main activity of this Legambiente group is the management of an hostel; moreover, it has campaigned against food waste and for the correct waste management. Take a look at: https://www.facebook.com/legambiente.lecco for details. We also have a new English website: http://www.legambientelecco.it/en/.

Requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIAL. Predisposition to live, walk and work in the mountains.

Italy Italy: FONTANELLATO (IBOIT04)

Dates

03/07/2023   -   14/07/2023

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Age
18 - 70
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Parma (PMF)
Nearest bus/train station
Fidenza

Work

A part of the convent is not renovated yet: particularly painting and tidying up the large monastery park are foreseen. General arrangement and renovation work: cleaning, plastering, painting and possible flooring in some places of the structure outside the monastery that will be used as a larger and future independent guesthouse.

Accomodation and food

Provided by the monastery guesthouse at the second floor of the convent with 11 rooms, 6 bathrooms, a big room with kitchen. Double rooms are at disposition. The lunches will be served in the cafeteria of the guesthouse, while the dinner will be organized by the volunteers autonomously.

Location and leisure

The monastery is located in the center, near the Sanctuary and the Rocca Sanvitale, 25 kilometers from Parma.It is possible to visit Parma, Bologna, La Spezia (for a refreshing swim... after work) but also Fontanellato has swimming pools and a beautiful historic center.

Project hosted by

The camp is the result of IBO Italy s collaboration with the congregation of the sisters of Maria Stella Matutina in Fontanellato (Parma), a religious community made up of 20 sisters from 10 different countries. The sisters arrived in 2016 in the ancient 16th century Dominican monastery in Fontanellato. Part of the sisters day is dedicated to humble and qualitative work. The dimension of work occupies an important place in the community besides prayer and study.The monastery needs a lot of restoration work, much has already been done but much remains to be completed.

Directions to meeting point

Fidenza train station on 03.07. at 17:00 o clock

Requirements

DOCUMENTS: identity card, European Health CardREQUESTS: it is asked of the volunteers to respect the religious and contemplative environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Italy Italy: RIDRACOLI FC (IBOIT20TEEN)

Dates

05/07/2023   -   15/07/2023

Feedback from 37 volunteers

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Study

Fee

CZK 2500 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 300 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 20
Max number of volunteers
34
Still room for
17 Male + 17 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Bologna (BLQ)
Nearest bus/train station
Forli

Work

The project foresees activities on enviromental education with particular attention to the importance of water. In the first workcamp (5/7-15/7) the keywords will be Connect and Empower. The participants will learn more about global warming and the effects of climate change in their countries as in the world. Through research activities, role-playing games, interactive games they will discover the importance of these topics and the urgent need of raising awareness among friends and their peers. The youngsters will process the information collected in order to create videos, presentations and infosheets to share and inform with their peers about what is happening to our planet. In the second (16/7-26/7) keywords will be instead Empower and Engage. The participants will analyse the material left by the previous group in order to develop and plan an awareness campaign on the issues addressed. Thanks to non-formal education activities, the youngsters will understand the importance of the choices that everyone can make every day to fight climate change and to take action immediately all together. Led by the group leaders, the participants will develop an online awareness campaign with some tips to reduce the human impact on nature and encourage young people to act, both with small and collective actions. IBO All the activities will be based on non-formal educational working methods: workshops, excursions, group activities, discussions, presentations, interviews, brainstorming, world-cafe, expression games, etc. The activity programme also includes: - Visit to IDRO, the interactive ecomuseum with experiments and multimedia interactions on the importance of water in our daily life and for the development and the future of our planet; - Visit to the dam of Ridracoli and the viewpoints of the wildlife of the lake; - Hiking in the woods with a break in lodges surrounded by nature on the shores of the lake.

Accomodation and food

The project will take place in Ridracoli, in the municipality of Bagno di Romagna in the Emila-Romagna region. Participants will be hosted in a sandstone and wood house surrounded by mountains and woods of the Foreste Casentinesi National Park near the dam. The house is equipped with bunk bedrooms, shared bathrooms and showers, equipped kitchen only for the participants, large space for outdoor activities and leisure. Everybody will collaborate in keeping the house clean. The isolated location, far from busy roads, allows the sighting of deers, roe deers and woodland animals.

Location and leisure

The activity programme also includes: - Visit to IDRO, the interactive ecomuseum with experiments and multimedia interactions on the importance of water in our daily life and for the development and the future of our planet;- Visit to the dam of Ridracoli and the viewpoints of the wildlife of the lake;- Hiking in the woods with a break in lodges surrounded by nature on the shores of the lake. For all the activities that foresee a ticket cost this it will be in charge for the volunteer.

Project hosted by

Ridracoli hosts one of the largest dam in Europe and is located within the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, in Italy. The dam is an artificial barrier that forms a large lake that has been supplying water to more than a million people in Emilia Romagna since the 80s. Lake Ridracoli is located 557 meters above sea level and has great environmental value; it represents a small corner of paradise and has a strong tourist impact. An interactive museum is located in the natural reserve; it s called IDRO i Ridracoli s water Ecomuseum and helps to understand the importance of water in the life of all living beings. The program of the activities is created with the aim of developing and stimulating the knowledge and critical thinking of the participants on various topics such as: the importance of water, drought, education to sustainability, climate change and global warming. The project location offers a perfect experience for a full contact with nature.

Directions to meeting point

The volunteers have to arrive from the airport of Bologna to the train station of Forli at the 12.00 a.m.

Requirements

English language. The camp is especially aimed at those who have passion for enviroment, nature and mountains.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action
Italy Italy: BOLOGNA (IBOIT07)

Dates

10/07/2023   -   19/07/2023

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Age
18 - 30
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
3 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Bologna (BLQ)
Nearest bus/train station
Bologna Centrale

Work

The work and activities that we plan to involve volunteers in include the following areas:-Care of vegetable gardens and greenery (harvesting of agricultural products and cleaning of the grove);-Building games for children and adults with natural materials in the grove (huts and exercise trails);-Decorating outdoor spaces with paintings, arts and crafts (pallet seats, outdoor ta-bles);-Making signs with recycled materials to improve signposting inside and outside Sa-lus;-Manoeuvring during the cultural events of the Salus summer festival;-Knowledge of reality and their values combined with a collective reflection on what has been experienced through a pedagogical pathway created by the project leaders

Accomodation and food

Salus will provide the three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plus two snacks (mid-morning and afternoon). It tends to be the case that meals will be provided already cooked, but it may also be possible that the preparation of some of these meals will be entrusted to the volunteers themselves.Accommodation will take place in 3 different ways:1. TENT: we ask those who have a tent to bring it along so that they can use it on their own or share it;2. Hostel rooms (4 places);3. Hosted in private homes in shared rooms (2 places);

Location and leisure

Free time: 1-14.30 p.m. on working days, 1 day off, 1 or 2 half-days of non-working activities.

Project hosted by

Salus Space is the place where the volunteer camp will take place; Salus is the result of a European project, coordinated by the Municipality of Bologna with the participation of 16 partners, which won the first call of the UIA (Urban Innovative Actions) programme. Salus is a multi-functional centre with housing, art and craft workshops, a theatre, a study centre, an emporium, a farmers market, vegetable gardens, an inn and above all a community. The aim is to experiment with a space for sustainable co-existence and collaborative manage-ment in which the social inclusion of migrants and refugees is combined with a vision of intercultural welfare and active citizenship capable of overcoming the logic of assistance by category. Salus Space is managed by a Temporary Purpose Association made up of six Third Sector organisations: Eta Beta social cooperative (as leader), Acli Provinciali di Bo-logna APS, Aquaponic Design, Cantieri Meticci, Cefal Emilia Romagna, IRS Istituto per la Ri-cerca Socia-le. Each reality shares its knowledge and experience, in a co-management that puts the idea of collaboration at the centre.The idea of collaborating with IBO comes from sharing multiple values such as cooperation, integration and inclusion, collaboration and sustainability to build a world of Peace. The idea behind the project is to respond to the needs of the people living in Salus (inhabitants, citizens, ATS) by weaving relationships with young people from different places in Italy and Europe. The volunteers who participate in this experience will make handicrafts and artistic artefacts to make Salus even more welcoming, and will help in the management of the ve-getable gardens and green areas. Previous experience in using work tools and artistic mate-rials as well as mastering handicraft techniques is certainly an added value for the success of the project. In addition, an attempt will be made to participate in the cultural programming that will be organised in Salus on those days, both as labourers and as spectators. Finally, the course will be accompanied by moments of sharing and discussion on the experience lived to-gether and on the values that IBO and Salus convey; these moments will be organised by a team of volunteers who will coordinate the project together with the project manager. It is therefore envisaged that part of the afternoon and evening time could be devoted to a con-viviality, possibly co-designed with the volunteers themselves, in which there would be space for moments of play and reflection in the group.

Directions to meeting point

At the bus stop 25 and 14, Dep. Due Madonne then a 10-minute walk to Salus Space, via Malvezza 2/2 Bologna, Italy

Requirements

Documents: Identity Card, European Health CardRequests: A good ability to adapt to sleeping in a tent, artistic or handicraft skills, desire to get involved and get to know new people and lifestyles.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Italy Italy: RIDRACOLI FC (IBOIT21TEEN)

Dates

16/07/2023   -   26/07/2023

Feedback from 37 volunteers

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Study

Fee

CZK 2500 i Fee is paid in two installments:

CZK 2500 to be paid now.
EUR 300 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
15 - 20
Max number of volunteers
34
Still room for
17 Male + 17 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Bologna (BLQ)
Nearest bus/train station
Forli

Work

The project foresees activities on enviromental education with particular attention to the importance of water. In the first workcamp (5/7-15/7) the keywords will be Connect and Empower. The participants will learn more about global warming and the effects of climate change in their countries as in the world. Through research activities, role-playing games, interactive games they will discover the importance of these topics and the urgent need of raising awareness among friends and their peers. The youngsters will process the information collected in order to create videos, presentations and infosheets to share and inform with their peers about what is happening to our planet. In the second (16/7-26/7) keywords will be instead Empower and Engage. The participants will analyse the material left by the previous group in order to develop and plan an awareness campaign on the issues addressed. Thanks to non-formal education activities, the youngsters will understand the importance of the choices that everyone can make every day to fight climate change and to take action immediately all together. Led by the group leaders, the participants will develop an online awareness campaign with some tips to reduce the human impact on nature and encourage young people to act, both with small and collective actions. IBO All the activities will be based on non-formal educational working methods: workshops, excursions, group activities, discussions, presentations, interviews, brainstorming, world-cafU? 1/2, expression games, etc. The activity programme also includes: - Visit to IDRO, the interactive ecomuseum with experiments and multimedia interactions on the importance of water in our daily life and for the development and the future of our planet; - Visit to the dam of Ridracoli and the viewpoints of the wildlife of the lake; - Hiking in the woods with a break in lodges surrounded by nature on the shores of the lake.

Accomodation and food

The project will take place in Ridracoli, in the municipality of Bagno di Romagna in the Emila-Romagna region. Participants will be hosted in a sandstone and wood house surrounded by mountains and woods of the Foreste Casentinesi National Park near the dam. The house is equipped with bunk bedrooms, shared bathrooms and showers, equipped kitchen only for the participants, large space for outdoor activities and leisure. Everybody will collaborate in keeping the house clean. The isolated location, far from busy roads, allows the sighting of deers, roe deers and woodland animals.

Location and leisure

The activity programme also includes: - Visit to IDRO, the interactive ecomuseum with experiments and multimedia interactions on the importance of water in our daily life and for the development and the future of our planet; - Visit to the dam of Ridracoli and the viewpoints of the wildlife of the lake; - Hiking in the woods with a break in lodges surrounded by nature on the shores of the lake. For all the activities that foresee a ticket cost this it will be in charge for the volunteer.

Project hosted by

Ridracoli hosts one of the largest dam in Europe and is located within the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, in Italy. The dam is an artificial barrier that forms a large lake that has been supplying water to more than a million people in Emilia Romagna since the U? 1/280s. Lake Ridracoli is located 557 meters above sea level and has great environmental value; it represents a small corner of paradise and has a strong tourist impact. An interactive museum is located in the natural reserve; itU? 1/2s called U? 1/2IDRO U? 1/2 RidracoliU? 1/2s water EcomuseumU? 1/2 and helps to understand the importance of water in the life of all living beings. The program of the activities is created with the aim of developing and stimulating the knowledge and critical thinking of the participants on various topics such as: the importance of water, drought, education to sustainability, climate change and global warming. The project location offers a perfect experience for a full contact with nature.

Directions to meeting point

The volunteers have to arrive from the airport of Bologna to the train station of ForlU? 1/2 at the 12.00 a.m.

Requirements

English language. The camp is especially aimed at those who have passion for enviroment, nature and mountains.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action
Italy Italy: Terzo Millennio - Laboratory of Human Solidarity (IT-SCI 7.1)

Dates

16/07/2023   -   30/07/2023

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Volunteers will be engaged in play and recreational activities with a group of 20 Italian and refugee children living in the area. Volunteers will be asked to share at least one game typical of their culture or that they played as children. Creative recycling and environmental awareness workshops will be organised. Environmental protection activities are planned through the cleaning and enhancement of a footpath. In order to limit the waste of resources, low environmental impact practices will be preferred in all camp activities (e.g. soft mobility, recycled material, 0 km products, etc.). Visits and excursions will be organised, with the involvement of local organisations and moments of sharing with the local community.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay in the municipality's multi-purpose space, a large building generally used for sports events and community festivals, where sleeping bags and mats will be placed. The space, equipped with separate toilets for men and women, will be mixed, reserved for volunteers only. Solar showers will be provided in the same space. It is necessary to bring sleeping bags and towels.
Breakfast, lunches and dinners will be self-managed by the volunteers themselves and organised in a facility with an equipped kitchen, located 100 metres away from the sleeping place. In the same space there

Location and leisure

The camp will take place in Castri di Lecce, in the province of Lecce, Apulia, in southern Italy. here are supermarkets, bars, bakeries and pizzerias. There is a bank with an ATM machine. The largest city in the vicinity is Lecce, capital of the province of the same name and one of the most important cities in Apulia. Due to the wealth of Baroque architectural monuments in the city, Lecce is commonly nicknamed 'The Florence of the South'.

Project hosted by

Terzo Millennio - Laboratorio di Umana Solidarietà works locally and internationally to promote Human Rights through integration and emancipation paths for refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants in the area; training for young people and adults; international mobility and cooperation.
The project is mainly aimed at refugee minors and their families, accepted in TM projects in the province of Lecce. The aim is to contribute to the well-being of the children through play and recreational activities during part of the summer holidays. The parents do not have a family network to care for them when the schools are closed and they are at work, so the project meets a concrete need and supports them in their daily lives.

Additional comments

Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 Euros for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. Check the status here: https://bit.ly/3vhBD5J. This fee covers hosting costs, insurance, a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects and administration costs and is to be paid on arrival at the project or online directly to the hosting branch. For volunteers coming through SCI Branches and Groups there is no additional incoming fee, since the costs covered by the additional fee are included in the amount paid to the sending branch.

Requirements

No special skills are required, but, since the camp involves daily interaction with children,a lot of patience, creativity, flexibility and a desire to have fun.Previous experience in working with children and organising fun activities is preferable.Artistic and animation skills and a minimum knowledge of Italian are appreciated. Recommended to bring musical instruments or games for activities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Italy Italy: Orto di comunità - Community garden (IT-SCI 10.2)

Dates

19/07/2023   -   31/07/2023

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Environmental

Fee

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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
9
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The planned work will be manual and agricultural, concretely following the orthotherapy project carried out by the partner association and encouraging intercultural exchange between the volunteers themselves and between the volunteers and the host community. Volunteers will support the guests of the community with the developing of the agricultural work organized for the orthotherapy project. Some specific activities could be: preparation of synergistic cultivations, construction of sustanaible irrigation system, light joinery with recycled materials for the construction of tables, benches, etc.

Accomodation and food

Possibility to sleep in tents (provided by us) or if you prefer in the house (3 double rooms and possibly a dormitory style living room). We will provide the necessary for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The preparation of meals will take place in collaboration. There will be shifts of 2-3 people who will prepare the meals of the day, to be agreed together after initial meeting on the first day of the camp. The internet connection is present, with the limits of connections in a country environment. There’s Wi-Fi available and the ability to share our cell phone connections.

Location and leisure

Frazione Sant’Anna - Montiglio Monferrato (AT) - around 58 Km from Turin and 25 Km from the railway station of Chivasso (TO)

Project hosted by

The farm AgriTermine, thanks to the experience of more than twenty years of one of its members, has started to develop an innovative project of orthotherapy for two years. Unlike other experiences that have brought the garden, agricultural work, in closed communities to create new and rich relationships for disadvantaged people, this project has the ambition to build an open community around a community garden starting from the awareness that the need for quality relations concerns the whole population and is always connected with the relationship that we are able to establish with the Earth. In line with these principles, the project combines the principles of synergistic agriculture and the application of orthotherapy as an educational tool for the whole community.

Additional comments

Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 Euros for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. Check the status here: https://bit.ly/3vhBD5J. This fee covers hosting costs, insurance, a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects and administration costs and is to be paid on arrival at the project or online directly to the hosting branch. For volunteers coming through SCI Branches and Groups there is no additional incoming fee, since the costs covered by the additional fee are included in the amount paid to the sending branch

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Italy Italy: Environmental protection of Codera Valley in the Rhaetian Alps! (IT-SCI 10.1)

Dates

28/07/2023   -   06/08/2023

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Environmental
Manual Work

Fee

CZK 2500
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The activities planned during the camp will be as follows:

- Manual work in the fields such as cultivation of potatoes, beans, corn and seasonal vegetables
- Cleaning of fields and paths
- Landscaping of abandoned and uncultivated plots using spades
- Construction of dry-stone retaining walls
- Clearing the forest of weeds and arranging the wood
- Cleaning and restoration of the ancient footpath.

Volunteers will work for about 6-7 hours a day near the village of Codera.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation is provided in rooms with several bunk beds equipped with mattress, pillow and blankets (however, it is necessary to bring your own sleeping bag); in the structure there are common bathrooms with showers with hot and cold running water. The village of Codera is located at 825 meters above sea level and there are no shops. The village is about 2 hours of scenic walking on a hiking trail from the nearest road (cumulative climb 800 meters).

Location and leisure

The camp will take place in Codera, a hamlet of the municipality of Novate Mezzola, Sondrio, Lombardy Region.There is a landline phone in the village; portable phones have varying signal depending on the operator. Internet connection available upon request at the Osteria.Behavior in the valley should be maintained with respect for the quiet and traditional habits of mountain people, the environment and farm animals.In free time you can walk, play board games, play bowling, guitar visit the Valleys museum. Meals will be prepared by members of Association with the assistance of camp volunteers.

Project hosted by

The Friends of the Codera Valley Association odv (www.valcodera.com) has been engaged in the protection and environmentally friendly promotion of the Codera Valley for 40 years. The valley is located in the Rhaetian Alps. It is carved out of granite, and is still wild and untouched, despite the fact that climate change has led to soil and rock erosion. The main objective of the association's activities is the protection and enhancement of the environmental and cultural heritage of the valley (a typical example of Alpine civilization) for the benefit of the residents, and of cultural and environmental tourism that appreciates the special attractions of the place. Activities take place around the village of Codera, which can only be reached by a 2-hour walk from the valley floor.

Additional comments

Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 Euros for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. Check the status here: https://bit.ly/3vhBD5J. This fee covers hosting costs, insurance, a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects and administration costs and is to be paid on arrival at the project or online directly to the hosting branch. For volunteers coming through SCI Branches and Groups there is no additional incoming fee, since the costs covered by the additional fee are included in the amount paid to the sending branch.

Requirements

The camp takes place far from the characteristics and comforts of the modern world. Hence, it is required motivation for the work of recovering wild territorial areas and the spirit that drives the organisation, a minimum manual dexterity in the use of simple agricultural or environmental restoration tools, adequate resistance to physical fatigue and the ability to relate to the local population.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
Italy Italy: Campo dei Fiori (Leg07)

Dates

31/07/2023   -   14/08/2023

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Place(s)
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
4 Male + -1 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Volunteers will work in different sites of the park , in areas of great historical and natural importance such as linea Cadorna that was a defensive system on the border with Switzerland, designed and built between 1899 and 1918, and actually never used, and Villaggio Cagnola that is an area used by the Park to create a centre for environmental education and nature's preservation. The work will be: foothpaths cleaning and maintenance, removing weeds from grassland at the top of the mountains etc.

We'll work with local volunteers and citizens to support the organization of a local food fest on the weekend

Accomodation and food

The accommodation is a self managed hostel (one shared room with bunk beds) in a public area of a little village. Meals will use season’s, organics and local products and little meat.

Location and leisure

The natural Park “Campo Dei Fiori”. In the area there are several interesting natural and historical sites. http://www.parcocampodeifiori.it.

The particular geographical location and the geological features favored the presence of a various vegetation, with chestnut tree and beech tree woods, typical fora of the rocky areas, marshy and peaty zones rich in wildlife.

The park also contains interesting historical and artistic sites and also the Unesco heritage Sacro Monte at Santa Maria del Monte.

Milano Malpensa airport, Varese train station (about one our far from Milano)

last bus to Cunardo from Varese at 19.25 null

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Legambiente Varese Onlus is a local group of Legambiente, that, beside giving contributions to main Legambiente national campaigns mind about the environment of the district of Varese since the eighties. Legambiente Varese coordinate 14 local groups of Legambiente volunteers and it's the connection between local, regional and national offices of the association. Thanks to this organization we can carrying out several activities such as the management of natural areas, the organization of work-camps, environmental education addressed to youngest generations and promotion of environmentally friendly lifestyles.

Requirements

Volunteers have to be interested in ecology and soustanibility and motivated to work with local people.

Italy Italy: ISOLA DELLE FEMMINE 3 (IG23-09)

Dates

06/08/2023   -   17/08/2023

Feedback from 37 volunteers

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Environmental
Manual Work
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Place(s)
left

Fee

CZK 2500
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
3
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Palermo (PMO)
Nearest bus/train station
Isola delle Femmine

Work

Work will be run in the little uninhabited island in the middle of the sea every morning. Volunteers will take a boat every day to join this place, therefore, it is compulsory to be able to swim for safety reason Volunteers will support natural reserve s staff in:maintenance of existing vegetation (watering plants) , maintenance of the protected area (re-building stone paths) cleaning of the protected area from litter (the area is exposed to different marine streams that bring waste from the sea) other tasksWork will be done mainly in the morning, in case of wind or rain it will be postponed. Work is manual and demands physical effort, it is also tiring due to hot temperature and Southern sun (hat and sunblock are compulsory). Study part: Get to know the marine biodiversity, discover how natural reserve works in Sicily. Discussion on environmental topics can be done following volunteers interest (e.g. marine litter and related-environmental disasters, reduction of plastic and the impact of incorrect waste management on seas, etc.).

Accomodation and food

LIPU offers a room inside their office. All the volunteers will be accommodated in one common room equipped with 3 bunk beds and share one bathroom. Volunteers should be aware of a very basic condition and willing to live as such Volunteers will be responsible for cooking and cleaning.

Location and leisure

Isola delle Femmine is an Italian town in North-Western Sicily, in the province of Palermo. It is next to the sea so volunteers can spend their free time at the beach, do water sports, snorkelling, etc... Isola is a coast-town close to Palermo and connected with bus/train. Palermo is a beautiful city where there are many sights and places to spend the free time.

Project hosted by

The Isola delle Femmine is a natural reserve established in 1997 by the Sicilian Region and managed by LIPU (Italian league for birds protection) since 1998. This little uninhabited island is located in a strategic place for the migration of a specific spe-cies of bird called Gabbiano reale (Larus michahellis), this area allows them to rest from migration and to grow numerically. Due to financial cutting, the reserve suffers from maintenance and the support received along the year is not as much as should be provided. This is the reason why InformaGiovani with LIPU organize together every year workcamps to support the maintenance of the natural reserve and to sensitize the local community towards the place.

Directions to meeting point

At Isola delle Femmine train station on the arrival day. Further information will be shared within the infosheet.

Additional comments

Be able to swim is compulsory. Interest in environment issue, protection of sea and coast. High motivation is requested. Basic living condition.

Requirements

Since volunteers will take a boat every day the ability to swim is compulsory for safety reason. Interest in environment issue, protection of sea and coast. High motivation is requested. Volunteers should be aware of a very basic condition.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action
Italy Italy: SAN LORENZO BELLIZZI (CS) (IBOIT19)

Dates

13/08/2023   -   27/08/2023

Feedback from 37 volunteers

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Environmental
Agricultural

Fee

CZK 2500
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Age
18 - 70
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Lamezia Terme (SUF)
Nearest bus/train station
Trebisacce

Work

The first introductory activities will be the collection of waste, on natural heritage sites allinside the Pollino Park and the route is to enhance and sensitize the local population on the conservation of the natural heritage.Recovery of olive grovesThe works for the recovery of the olive groves will consist in the elimination of weeds, in the reduction of shrubs and, in general, in the plants that have nothing to do with the olive grove and have grown spontaneously over the years, removing the stones and all what is needed to prepare the recovery of the plant, from pruning to fertilization to subsequent plucking.The syntropic garden project will also be continued according to agroforestry techniques and methods.

Accomodation and food

The volunteers will be housed in the Casa Parco structure, a multifunctional shelter with roomsThe retreat has a usable kitchen.Agreements will also be activated with local establishments for breakfasts and meals

Location and leisure

excursion on the Pollino in collaboration with the Pollino Park Authority.

Project hosted by

The working camp was born from the collaboration of IBO Italia with the Association I Ragazzi di San Lorenzo Bellizzi (IRSLB) an association that takes its name from the same country as the fundamental objectives are the safeguarding of the old and the development of the new of the territory.San Lorenzo is a small city located within the Pollino Park, where a large part of the economy depends on pensions, small businesses, restaurants and seasonal summer tourist jobs. It is also affected by a strong depopulation and therefore aging of the remaining population, like many villages in southern Italy.An important resource for the place is the maintenance of natural resources and the recovery of ancient productions and skills. The recovery of these traditional activities is very important for the city in terms of economic, social and environmental balance.For several years IRSLB, in collaboration with the Municipality, has been working to combat the abandonment of rural areas. More and more olive groves are being abandoned in the municipal area because the elderly owners are no longer able to take care of them, due to lack of interest, others have emigrated, others have died.One of the goals of the field will be in fact the recovery of abandoned olive groves according to the principles of Agroforestry and syntropic agriculture and the enhancement of the ancient local artsFurthermore, a Biodiversity project will be activated to map the biodiversity of the surroundings of the Pollino Park. The works will be carried out together with IRSLB, aladministration It is to local associations (civil protection, Manola SanLo OdV, civil protection group, Museum of Rural Art).

Directions to meeting point

At the Sibari stationMEETING POINT 1: Sunday 13 August 2023 at 11.30MEETING POINT 2: Sunday 13 August 2023 at 17.00

Requirements

Resistance to heat, Ability to work and follow activities in a group

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Responsible Consumption and Production
Italy Italy: From the ground to the table: Agroecology in a community (IT-SCI 11.1)

Dates

16/08/2023   -   26/08/2023

Feedback from 16 volunteers

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Agricultural
Environmental
Social

Fee

CZK 2500
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
7
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Among the main activities:
- Transplanting and sowing seedlings.
- Weeding weeds from the rows by hand and with light tools.
- Harvesting vegetables and helping with preparation and division.
- Peeling and tying tomatoes.
- Mount fields with irrigation hoses.
- Manually control insect pests.
- If the weather permits, eco-construction activities such as plastering a thatched structure with lime or extraordinary maintenance activities are also scheduled during the work camp week.
All activities will be carried out alongside the various cooperative members who participate weekly, in a spirit of sharing and exchanging knowledge, conviviality and cheerfulness.

Accomodation and food

Lodging will be in tents. Volunteers are asked to each bring their own tent, max size 2 people, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, headlamp, comfortable shoes and clothing, sunscreen, hat and a towel. The dedicated space for tents is at the edge of the woods, well protected from the heat of the day and dedicated to volunteers. For afternoon rest, we have a hammock area under the pear trees.

Location and leisure

The camp will take place Via Prato della Corte at the North of Rome. Closest Train Station: Labaro. There are 3 solar showers, handcrafted. It is important to use only biodegradable and eco-friendly soaps. There is a Compost Toilet shared with the rest of the members. In a separate area there is also a gas kitchen with a pantry and eating area, a washing machine, as well as a clay oven where dough can be prepared. Activities and life in CSA is entirely outdoors, away from city chaos and technology.
A vegetarian-type diet is planned, based on products from our camps.

Project hosted by

CSA Seeds of Community is a great innovation for the Roman agricultural environment and for all of central Italy, in fact we are the first agricultural reality not to sell vegetables! We self-produce the food in our large garden, deciding together what, how and how much to plant. We are driven by values of solidarity, inclusion, knowledge sharing and respect for nature and human beings. The participation of members in agricultural activities in the fields is among the fundamental practices of our project. Through our efforts, we are demonstrating that another way of practicing 'organic farming, which does not exploit the labor of farmworkers, local (no supply chain) and environmentally friendly, is possible. It is a small but significant step toward food sovereignty for local communities.

Additional comments

Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 Euros for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. Check the status here: https://bit.ly/3vhBD5J. This fee covers hosting costs, insurance, a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects and administration costs and is to be paid on arrival at the project or online directly to the hosting branch. For volunteers coming through SCI Branches and Groups there is no additional incoming fee, since the costs covered by the additional fee are included in the amount paid to the sending branch.

Requirements

Lots of desire to get involved and learn. Desire to chat and share experiences. Desire to put in some physical effort: work in the fields can be tiring, but here everyone goes at their own pace and takes the breaks they need! We ask volunteers to specify in advance any allergies or specific dietary needs.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Sustainable Cities and Communities
Italy Italy: Granara Ecovillage (IT-SCI 11.5)

Dates

16/08/2023   -   22/08/2023

Feedback from 16 volunteers

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Disabilities
Environmental
Manual Work

Fee

CZK 2500
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
5
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The workcamp activities will include
In the morning activities such as:
green maintenance;
building fences in branches;
renovation of wooden structures;
small works and creative experimentations with clay;
taking care of the library and the books;
cooking for the group of participants;
renovation of bicycles and trial tests;
coaching and support to people with disabilities.

In the afternoon activities such as: group games, artistic or social activities and debate. This activities aimed to create an inclusive context, and thought as an occasion to study, deepen and confront with items such as ecology, sustainability and disabilities. Participants, in rotation, will be in charge to prepare the dinner for the group.

Work-group activities last 6 hours a day.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation is in Granaio house in three common rooms, from 2 to 4 places and 1 of 9 places. The 9 places room is gender mixed. Showers, toilet and kitchen are inside the Granaio house. There are also extra solar showers outside. Cooking and cleaning are in charge of the participants. All the participants eat together in the refectory. Food is provided by the host organisation, except from wine and beer. The village is isolated and far from cities. Food is mainly, but not exclusively, vegetarian.We encourage participants to bring their own towels, sheet bag or sleeping bag. Free Wi-Fi.

Location and leisure

Grarana Ecological Village, Parma province, Emilia Romagna region. Granara is 600 mt high on Appennino Tosco-Emiliano mountains. From 1993 Granara is an experiment of sustainability and open community where different social and cultural activities are organised.

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The project aims to create and experiment inclusive and sustainable communities, where everyone’s differences can be put at stake. The participants are the international volunteers, italian youngsters with disabilities and the persons in charge from the host organization. Among them expert educators and teachers will facilitate relationships, autonomy and communication. Their action is aimed to create a cooperative context between all the participants. The work camp takes place in Granara ecological village. Granara is an ecological village promoting ecological life style Granara is 600 mt high on Appennino Tosco-Emiliano mountains in Parma province, Emilia Romagna region. From 1993 Granara is an experiment of sustainability and an open community (www.granara.org/en).

Additional comments

Free time can be spent playing (volleyball, soccer, ping-pong, qubb...), resting on the hammock, bathing in the Granara biolake, walking in the woods. The evenings can be organized for dancing, star-gazing, sharing songs or conversation around the fire. Saturday afternoon is free. The village is isolated and far from cities. Volunteers in possession of a driver's license bring it please. Food is mainly, but not exclusively, vegetarian. Strictly gluten-free diet cannot be guaranteed.

Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 Euros for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. Check the status here: https://bit.ly/3vhBD5J. This fee covers hosting costs, insurance, a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers.

Requirements

Openness to get involved and participate to an inclusive and sustainable community life.

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Italy Italy: A path between nature and history_Tornareccio (Leg 05)

Dates

21/08/2023   -   31/08/2023

Feedback from 87 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Construction
Manual Work

Fee

CZK 2500
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
3 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
(Aeroporto di Pescara - Iata Code: PSR)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The renewal of the route requires manual work. The volunteers will work for about 6 hours a day. The works will take place mainly in the early morning hours. Volunteers will help Legambiente to clean the path from Lago Grande to the megalithic walls of Monte Pallano. The planned interventions concern the arrangement and cleaning of the path and the recovery of some sections interrupted by vegetation. Along the way, new signs will be prepared to allow better use of the route

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be housed in a former school building, with self-managed kitchen. There will be an eco-sustainable diet with local products and little meat. No wi-fi available.

Location and leisure

The area of Monte Pallano and Lecceta d'Isca d'Archi is full of charm, thanks to its natural and archaeological treasures. Its strategic position and the presence of water sources have favored the settlement of man in the area: as evidenced by the remains of the ancient Pallanum settlement, the imposing Megalithic Walls and the traces of human presence from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic up to to the Hellenistic-Roman period. In Tornareccio there is an outdoor mosaic museum.

From Rome (Ciampino Airport, Fiumicino Airport, Tiburtina Bus Station): By bus: from Rome you can get from Tiburtina station to Tornareccio (buy tickets on: https://clikbus.sotrap.it/home) By train: arrival at Pescara train station. Then by bus from Pescara train station to Tornareccio (Ch) or by train to Fossacesia - Torino di Sangro station and then by bus to Tornareccio. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Atessa (the city before Tornareccio) and contact the Legambiente volunteers to make the last stretch by car. null

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The Legambiente Geo A.P.S. association was born in Atessa in 1989 thanks to the enthusiasm and the care of a group of young volunteers. Since 30 years our association deals with the improvement of the environmental and cultural quality in our area in order to satisfy the need of participation, cohesiveness, knowledge and identity of people. During the last years we have fighted against waste trade, land consumption, for the Sangro river safeguard and the Val di Sangro evironmental quality. Thanks to our devouted and determined work, we set up the SIC Monte Pallano and Lecceta d’ Isca d’ Archi area. It is a place where environmental and archaeoligical excellences coexist. Legambiente, in this area, manages Casanatura Fontecampana center, a place where people of any age can meet each other and share their love for nature and environment and broaden their knowledges about them through various activities. Since 2017, tanks to volunteers, Legambiente runs the recycling center in Atessa.

Requirements

Volunteers have to be interested in working in group.