Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The volunteer camp within the Youth Climate Meeting event offers a unique opportunity for young activists to actively contribute to the success of the initiative. Volunteers will be responsible for the event’s logistics

Partner: The Legambiente Paestum association is active throughout the year, carrying out activities aimed at protecting and enhancing nature and the environment. It is currently engaged in the “Save the Walls” project, aimed at enhancing the archaeological area and placing beauty at the center of socio-political action.

Description of work:
Volunteers will be the true protagonists of the Youth Climate Meeting! Those who decide to join us will be involved in organizing the event, from setting up the different areas to managing arrivals, staffing the Infopoint and providing information about the structure of the event and scheduled activities, supporting thematic workshops, managing waste sorting, and assisting with catering services.

Volunteers with IT skills will be able to support technicians in managing audiovisual equipment, laptops, or other devices during presentations and events. Another required activity may include collecting feedback from participants about their experience at the event.

Volunteer activities will last approximately 8 hours per day. Shifts may vary depending on the event’s needs and, according to assigned roles, may take place in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Volunteers will also have free time to participate in debates, workshops and laboratories, or to take a walk by the sea.

STUDY PART: Training activities are planned with the aim of improving volunteers’ knowledge of our mission and the activities carried out during the event.

Pestum

Description of location and leisure:
Paestum (municipality of Capaccio), in the province of Salerno, is a small town with an important archaeological area. It was founded in the 6th century BC by the Greeks, who built the temples that are still among the best preserved in the Mediterranean area today. Its beautiful beaches, Mediterranean climate, and archaeological site with monumental temples attract many tourists and visitors. The ancient city is strategically located a few kilometers south of the Amalfi Coast and north of the Cilento Coast, serving as a gateway to the Cilento National Park.
Paestum railway station – 4:00 PM on May 18.

Meeting Point and Time: Paestum railway station – 4:00 PM on May 18
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Paestum railway station – 4:00 PM on May 18.

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation will be at Camping Paestum in bungalows equipped with shared bathrooms and showers with other volunteers. The diet will be vegetarian. During the first days of the camp we will cook together, while during the event days meals will be provided through external catering.

English

Number of total volunteers: 6
Number of places available for male volunteers: 3
Number of places available for female volunteers: 3
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 0
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 0
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old and available to commit to an important engagement in terms of energy and concentration. Adaptability, sociability, and teamwork skills are essential minimum requirements. A desire to be together, have fun, and exchange ideas makes the ideal profile to become part of this wonderful community of environmentalists. Basic italian language knowledge.

Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The Emmaus Community of Villafranca is part of the global Emmaus Movement, which aims to combat poverty and social exclusion through the principles of work, sharing, and mutual aid. The Emmaus Community of Villafranca di Verona was founded in 1985, following a work camp organised in Villafranca in which young Italians and Europeans took part. Due to the success of the camp, the Municipality made available a former school. From the beginning, a group of friends was formed around the community, with whom Emmaus organised (and still organises) moments of deepening on the themes of solidarity, peace, non-violence... The role of this group of friends has been fundamental in the life of the Community and in making Emmaus known and appreciated in Villafranca. And if today so many people understand and support our community, it is thanks to the work and presence of these friends. The main objective of Emmaus is the reception of people in need, carrying out activities such as the collection, reuse and recycling of used materials with display at the Solidarity Flea Market. Zero Mileage Garden: organic vegetable growing. Care and maintenance of the community s green spaces. Spending the day (activities and free time) with the people hosted on the site.

Description of work:
The volunteers will take part in the classic activities of collecting, sorting, selling, recycling and repairing materials that have always characterised the Emmaus communities. They will share the days with the local volunteers and the people welcomed in the Emmaus community, both in activities and in moments of leisure. Volunteers will take an active part in the organisation of the solidarity flea market, in the selection of materials and their placement at the market, they will be able to take part in the organisation of our organic zero-mileage vegetable garden and they will be able to try their hand at cooking. For those who are interested in salvaging and restyling, there will be opportunities to help with the improvement of the spaces (gardening, painting, space recovery, etc.).

VILLAFRANCA DI VERONA

Description of location and leisure:
Volunteers can visit Verona city or other places nearby on their own costs. Verona can be reached by bus in about 40 min.

Meeting Point and Time: Villafranca di Verona
The nearest airport: VRN
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Villafranca di Verona

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will sleep in the community hall where mattresses and/or camp beds will be provided. There is a shaded garden where volunteers can spend time. There are toilets, showers, hot and drinking water and electricity. Food is prepared by the community workers, but volunteers can help with meal preparation and washing up.

English, Italian

Number of total volunteers: 5
Number of places available for male volunteers: 2
Number of places available for female volunteers: 3
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 1
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English, Italian
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: A positive, respectful attitude towards community members and fellow volunteers. Flexibility and adaptability to different working conditions and schedules.VERY IMPORTANT. Restriction on alcohol consumption in the community and in presence of community members and fellow volunteers.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The camp is organised by Lunaria in collaboration with the Waldensian Ecumenical Centre Agape.
Agape Centro Ecumenico is a social center that originated after World War II from the ideas of the Waldensian pastor Tullio Vinay in 1947. Its core values of reconciliation and reconstruction continue to shape the center’s identity and activities. The center promotes communal living, volunteer work, and international cooperation, supported by a worldwide community of volunteers who actively contribute to its mission.

Description of work:
In Agape there will be more volunteer teams and a group of guests (around 100 people total). The teams, with different tasks, cooperate to provide a service to the guests: a Camp. Your team will help the Resident Group (volunteers living here) in the daily tasks. More teams from other projects will help you. Another team, the Staff, will lead activities for the guest’s Camp.
Daily tasks divide in 4 sectors: Kitchen: Cook for the community! Taking care of lunch and dinner. You’ll work in a professional kitchen. Team of 8 people, listening to music and.. peeling potatoes;
Cleaning of communal areas: Preparing rooms for new arrivals. Taking care of outdoor areas. More teams of 4 people in different areas; Bar: Serving coffees and more to your friends during the coordinated common breaks; Service: Serve the breakfast for the community, prepare the hall for meals, and dry dishes. Our professional dishwasher does most of the dirty work!
Volunteers will work in 2-3 sectors during the camp, for 5-6 hours a day. There is one free day each 5 working days.

Description of location and leisure:
Located in the heart of the Val Germanasca, in the Italian Alps, the center is a remarkable structure that reflects the character of its natural surroundings. Built from local stone and wood, carefully shaped by generations of volunteers, the building forms a large and welcoming house that harmonizes beautifully with the mountain landscape, preserving the authentic spirit of the valley. The area offers countless opportunities for hiking, with trails suitable for different levels and interests. The nearby town provides a variety of restaurants, cafés, and sports facilities, making it easy to relax or stay active during your free time. For those interested in culture and history, several local museums can be visited, and it is also possible to join a guided tour of the historic talc mines in the surrounding area.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: TRN in Torino (Turin),Italy
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest train/bus station: Torino Porta Susa train station

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be accommodated within the center in shared rooms hosting 3-4 people. Rooms are generally gender-separated and furnished with single bunk beds. Bathroom facilities are shared and located close to the sleeping areas, ensuring easy access for everyone.
Meals are an important moment of community life at the center. Volunteers and guests eat together in the main dining hall, sharing both food and time. The menu is designed to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences, offering a varied selection that combines traditional Italian cuisine with international recipes. Breakfast follows a typical Italian style and is mostly sweet.
Within the center, volunteers can enjoy snacks and drinks at the bar, free Wi-Fi in the common areas, access to a washing machine, and a shared refrigerator reserved for volunteers.
A small town is located nearby and offers basic shops for everyday needs, although the local pharmacy is not open every day.

English

First Language: English
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers will work individually among the staff and the other local volunteers in the different sectors. Travel to Agape can be complicated, being in a very isolated place.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The camp is organized by Lunaria in collaboration with Giovani Insieme. The association is composed of young people for young people founded in October 1998 in Carignano with the aim of protecting, promoting and enhancing artistic, historical and architectural heritage, nature and the environment, by proposing summer work camps for young volunteers from all over Europe.

Description of work:
Volunteers will work with children aged 6 to 13 (Italian-speaking) at the village summer camp from Monday to Friday. The camp will focus on the theme of peace in different countries, culminating in a presentation for the final show. The local volunteer team will provide translation support for the international volunteers, but flexibility is encouraged. To enrich the experience of cultural exchange, volunteers are invited to discuss topics such as peace and conflict in the history of their countries and to teach the children typical songs or dances from their own traditions.
Once a week, the volunteers will visit a retirement home to present their countries and share their cultures. An alternative activity will take place in a protected area, where volunteers will help cut bamboo to safeguard endemic vegetation.
Additionally, some families from Carignano will host volunteers for home dinners, offering a chance to experience local culture and daily life firsthand.

Description of location and leisure:
The town of Carignano, with a population of around 9,000, is situated in the countryside on the left bank of the Po River, approximately 20 km from Turin, within the River Regional Park. Its historic centre reflects a typical Piedmontese style, featuring a medieval core with archways and a baroque cathedral. The surrounding area is rich in both architectural and natural attractions.
In their free time, volunteers can enjoy a variety of activities, such as exploring Carignano’s open market or taking part in local events. On weekends, the group will have the opportunity to visit Turin, including highlights such as the Egyptian Museum, the Cinema Museum, the MAO Museum of Oriental Art, and the city’s beautiful Savoyard centre.
Please note that the costs of free-time activities are not covered by the project.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: TRN in Torino (Turin),Italy
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest train/bus station : Villastellone train station

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be hosted in an ancient building under restoration with beds, communal bathrooms with 2 showers and hot water and a kitchen. Bedrooms are provided with 4 to 6 beds per room. The volunteers are responsible for the cleaning and cooking, except for lunch during the working days, since they will eat pasta together with the kids of the summer camp. Food is provided by the host organization.
Volunteers must be equipped with their own sleeping bag (or bed sheets), pillowcase and towels.

English

First Language: English

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Volunteers will be engaged in projects aimed at preserving and restoring the natural environment of one of the most important wetlands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the San Rossore estate, part of the MSRM Regional Park. Get ready to ride the bike!
Project summary
Volunteers will be engaged in projects aimed at preserving and restoring the natural environment of one of the most important wetlands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the San Rossore estate, part of the MSRM Regional Park.
PARTNER:Legambiente Pisa is an association that has been fighting since 1995 for a healthier relationship between people and the environment, to convey the importance of conscious choices, for social equity through the lens of scientific environmentalism. The activities are possible thanks to the commitment of the volunteers who organize together local and national awareness campaigns, training activities inside and outside the schools, collaborations with public and private bodies aimed at the ecological transition.

Description of work:
The volunteers will use simple tools such as shears, axes and saws to remove invasive vegetation, record data to compare the present situation and check the effectiveness of the action. At the request of the Park, interventions will be possible for easy maintenance operations in areas of naturalistic interest further inland. Restoration of the paths in the naturalistic areas of the estate and biomonitoring activities within the Park will also be carried out. All movements will be made by bicycles, which the volunteers will also maintain, with the help of the local bicycle workshop.
Study part
Volunteers will participate in workshops about the local environment and its features, held by the technicians of the Park. They will learn about the Sea turtle "Caretta Caretta", whose traces they will also look for, and about the several species of plants and trees of the territory. They will also learn how to fix their own bike.

Pisa

Description of location and leisure:
The San Rossore estate, in the MSRM regional park, after having been used as a hunting lodge for monarchs and presidents, has since 1989 been the central nucleus of a large coastal park that is a real gem in terms of both fauna and plant species, including several relicts and endemic species, which have found an environment here in which to survive and develop. The estate is within cycling distance of the cities of Pisa, and Lucca, two centres that need no description- from the camp it is also easy to reach other centres of interest, such as Livorno, Calci, Massaciuccoli and the Apuan Alps.

Meeting Point and Time: Appointment for the start of the workcamp is scheduled for the day 15/06 in Pisa, at the railway station Pisa Centrale at 15.
The nearest airport: PSA
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Airport
Aereoporto Pisa Galileo Galilei
Station
Pisa Centrale

Description of accommodation and food:
Flat in a farmhouse on the San Rossore Estate. we will prepare all meals in the apartment, the shopping will be done in local zero kilometer and organic shops

English

Number of total volunteers: 10
Number of places available for male volunteers: 5
Number of places available for female volunteers: 5
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 0
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 0
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Knowing how to ride a bike (you ride a few kilometres a day)

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Knowing how to ride a bike (you ride a few kilometres a day)

Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The social cooperatives I Locandieri were born from the idea of cooperation between individuals and institutions, with the mission of generating social and economic value for the benefit of as many people as possible. They offer services to people, especially migrants, and since 2008 they have been welcoming migrants in two communities, including minors and families. One of their missions is to give new life to the confiscated property. Over the years they have given back to the community places confiscated from crime, transforming them into communities for migrants and sports facilities for children, young people and migrants living in Castelvetrano.Il Giardino delle Arance is another confiscated property that has been returned to the community: a small building from the late 18th century with three hectares of land that has been renovated to become a home for minors; a cottage that will become a space-lab for the processing of home-grown agri-food products and a shop to sell the garden s produce. Outside, there are 2 hectares of citrus groves and 1 hectare of land where an intensive organic vegetable garden has been created to implement an ambitious socio-economic project.

Description of work:
Volunteers will support the members of the cooperative in the maintenance of the organic vegetable garden, in particular in the cultivation, sowing and harvesting, in the setting up of the fruit and vegetable shop. Some renovation work can be organised according to the needs of the place. The work is mainly manual and is only organised in the mornings due to the high temperatures (between 7:00 - 12:00). Afternoons are free and volunteers can explore the surrounding area or take public transport to the beach. Depending on the interest of the volunteers, it is possible to organise workshops to decorate the interior of the house. At the end of the workcamp, there could be a cooking workshop with the volunteers of the cooperative and the young migrants hosted by the cooperative. Study part: Members of the cooperative will share their stories and experiences of managing property confiscated from organised crime and their knowledge of organic farming.

CASTELVETRANO

Description of location and leisure:
Castelvetrano is a town in Sicily, in the province of Trapani. It is known for its rich history, including its proximity to the archaeological site of Selinunte, one of the largest ancient Greek cities in Sicily. The town is famous for the production of high quality olive oil and the historical centre is rich in monuments. A pine forest is 4 km from the accommodation, while the historical centre is 1 km away.

Meeting Point and Time: Piazza Matteotti, Castelvetrano last stop (Salemi bus)
The nearest airport: PMO
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Castelvetrano

Description of accommodation and food:
A small building from the end of the 18th century renovated as a cosy house with three hectares of land outside. The house has 4 bedrooms (2 triple and 2 double) with wardrobes, a rustic kitchen, 3 small bathrooms with shower, and a living room. Volunteers will have to share bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas. There is plenty of space outside to enjoy the summer weather. Volunteers will be responsible for cooking, cleaning and keeping the area clean and safe. Wifi is available.

English, Italian

Number of total volunteers: 7
Number of places available for male volunteers: 3
Number of places available for female volunteers: 4
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 1
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English, Italian
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers should have an interest in agriculture, be willing to work very early in the morning and have a good level of autonomy to enjoy their free time.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The camp is organised by Lunaria in collaboration with Forte Prenestino. CSOA Forte Prenestino is an occupied and self-managed social centre that has existed since 1986. Reclaimed from abandonment, it is a space for meeting, socialising, creativity and collective organisation, lived without institutional authorisation or political control. The Forte is self-managed through horizontal assemblies and the free association of people who share a common project and ethics. It experiments with alternative ways of living, organising work, time and decision-making, valuing equality, diversity and collective responsibility. Open to anyone who shares its values, the Forte is entirely self-financed through accessible contributions from cultural and musical initiatives, which support its daily activities, campaigns and mobilisations.
As part of a wider struggle for a different society, Forte Prenestino practices another form of sociality and economy. It is openly anti-fascist, anti-sexist, anti-racist and anti-prohibitionist, and remains a deliberately challenging space.

Description of work:
During the festival, the place is going to host hundreds of artists and thousands of spectators, so the international volunteers will be asked to join the local volunteers to manage the entire organisation of the event. An average of 6 to 7 hours per day is required, with working shifts organized on the event nights.
The volunteers' work is mainly going to involve: Logistic set up and support; Pub and restaurant tending during the festival; General cleaning during the evenings.
After the event, the volunteers will help take down the structures and clean the fortress. The work can be physically hard (and it will be very hot), but the environment will be funny and easy going. The motto is “Share, Work and Have Fun”. In a few words, volunteers should get ready to be active and to give their energy to the community working at the Forte Prenestino.

Roma, Latium

Description of location and leisure:
The camp takes place in Rome. The city is surrounded by sixteen military fortresses built during the second half of the 19th century to set up a defensive system. All these fortresses were partially used and then abandoned during the 20th century. Forte Prenestino is located in one of these fortresses, in a big working-class neighbourhood called Centocelle.
The 1st of may 1986 a mixed group of people, under the pressure of necessity decided to squat Forte Prenestino. Since, there was no cinema, place to make music or to meet each other, they made of this Fortress the perfect spot to exchange and to learn with and from each other.For the last 25 years, full of work, fun and political struggles, the center has become a place of cultural production, autonomously managed and economically independent. Every 1st of may, a huge festival celebrates the creation of Forte Prenestino.
Forte Prenestino organizes concerts and events like Crack!, as well as providing different services for the community such as a restaurant, two pubs, a tea room, a recording studio, a popular gym, and a theater.
During the workcamp there won’t be much free time to visit the city of Rome, for instance we suggest you to arrive or depart a few days before or after the camp.

Meeting Point and Time: Closest Airport: Rome Fiumicino FCO, Rome Ciampino CIA
The nearest airport: FCO
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest train/bus station: Rome Termini train station

Description of accommodation and food:
Please, take good note that the accommodation is really basic.
The volunteers are going to sleep inside Forte Prenestino in a shared dormitory, yet they will have to bring a sleeping bag. Hand in hand with your team-mates, you will have to clean and to prepare the dorm at your arrival. During the festival, volunteers can possibly be asked to sleep a few nights in tents.
Volunteers will have access to a private chemical portable toilet (those used in festival settings) for the entire duration of the workcamp. Showers are collective open air showers, so don’t forget your swimsuit!
Regarding the meals, the volunteers will have access to a private kitchen in their dormitory for breakfast and some of the meals. Most of the meal will be served in the Forte Prenestino restaurant, where volunteers will support the cooks during the festival days. Most of the meals will have vegan options.

English

* 현장납부비용 : 20 EUR
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본 워크캠프 신청을 위해서는 영문지원동기서를 별도로 제출하셔야 합니다. 신청서의 Motivation과 별도로 해당 워크캠프 활동 내용을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량: 1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부

Number of total volunteers: 10
Number of places available for male volunteers: 5
Number of places available for female volunteers: 5
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 3
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 3
Extra fee: 20 EUR
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: This project requires a motivation letter and to sign an agreement to confirm the understanding of the project. It is crucial to be open minded and ready to live in an alternative community with very basic accommodation conditions.
It is asked to provide a 20€ fee to share among the group for collective groceries, breakfast and group leisure activities.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Increase the valorization of the coastal habitat and the cultural heritage of Paestum. Human ecology for a better world.
Project summary
The camp is part of a project called "Oasi Dunale" run by legambiente local group for many years the experience of the Oasi Dunale is realising ecological connection between different natural environments in order to improve the biodiversity of the area. Legambiente is developing the project by involve local communities, students and volunteers to develop the respect of the environment in a critical area that in summertime is very crowded. Project co-Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
PARTNER: Legambiente local group: Born in 1987, Legambiente local group in Paestum - Freewheeling – is currently enaged in the running of Dune Oasis a project that aims to protect the delicate dune ecosystem along the coast- and also OrtoMondo, a social housing run by legambiente local group in which live 14 migrants

Description of work:
The work will be always in direct collaboration with the technical staff for the maintenance of the Oasi Dunale. Volunteers will work on maintenance and cleaning of the coasts and beaches and will realize signals for the correct use of the area. The volunteers will be involved also in activities of gardening in the social housing OrtoMondo.
study part: Trainings on environment and sustainability. Biodiversity.Human ecology

Paestum

Description of location and leisure:
Paestum is a little town founded during VI century b.C. by Greeks, who built wonderful temples - and civilization – that now consitute a very important archeological area (UNESCO site) among the best maintaines in the Mediterranean. For its art, nature, tastes and events Paestum is one of the most important beautiful cities of Magna Grecia. The old city is located in a strategic position, a few km from the Amalfi Coast that extends along the Tirreno Sea and from the National Park of Cilento. The Archaeological site includes three Temples (it dates back to 550 B.C)
Naples Capodichino international airport. There are buses connection for the central railway station of Naples where is possibile to take a regional train to Paestum. The requested time is about 1hour and 20 minutes.

The nearest airport: ALL

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be hosted in bungalows in a camping on the coast. Moreover there is a cottage just on the beach where is possible to have meals after the working activities.

English

Number of total volunteers: 9
Number of places available for male volunteers: 5
Number of places available for female volunteers: 4
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 0
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 0
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers have to be interested in ecology and human ecology.

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개인 위생을 위해 개인용 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.

Volunteers have to be interested in ecology and human ecology.

Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The camp is organised by Lunaria in collaboration with the Waldensian Ecumenical Centre Agape.
Agape Centro Ecumenico is a social center that originated after World War II from the ideas of the Waldensian pastor Tullio Vinay in 1947. Its core values of reconciliation and reconstruction continue to shape the center’s identity and activities. The center promotes communal living, volunteer work, and international cooperation, supported by a worldwide community of volunteers who actively contribute to its mission.

Description of work:
In Agape there will be more volunteer teams and a group of guests (around 100 people total). The teams, with different tasks, cooperate to provide a service to the guests: a Camp. Your team will help the Resident Group (volunteers living here) in the daily tasks. More teams from other projects will help you. Another team, the Staff, will lead activities for the guest’s Camp.
Daily tasks divide in 4 sectors:
* Kitchen: Cook for the community! Taking care of lunch and dinner. You’ll work in a professional kitchen. Team of 8 people, listening to music and.. peeling potatoes;
* Cleaning of communal areas: Preparing rooms for new arrivals. Taking care of outdoor areas. More teams of 4 people on different areas;
* Bar: Serving coffees and more to your friends during the coordinated common breaks;
* Service: Serve the breakfast for the community, prepare the hall for meals, and dry dishes. Our professional dishwasher does most of the dirty work!
Volunteers will work in 2-3 sectors during the camp, for 5-6 hours a day. There is one free day each 5 working days.

Prali, Piedmont

Description of location and leisure:
Located in the heart of the Val Germanasca, in the Italian Alps, the center is a remarkable structure that reflects the character of its natural surroundings. Built from local stone and wood, carefully shaped by generations of volunteers, the building forms a large and welcoming house that harmonizes beautifully with the mountain landscape, preserving the authentic spirit of the valley. The area offers countless opportunities for hiking, with trails suitable for different levels and interests. The nearby town provides a variety of restaurants, cafés, and sports facilities, making it easy to relax or stay active during your free time. For those interested in culture and history, several local museums can be visited, and it is also possible to join a guided tour of the historic talc mines in the surrounding area.

The nearest airport: TRN
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest train/bus station: Torino Porta Susa train station

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be accommodated within the center in shared rooms hosting 3-4 people. Rooms are generally gender-separated and furnished with single bunk beds. Bathroom facilities are shared and located close to the sleeping areas, ensuring easy access for everyone.
Meals are an important moment of community life at the center. Volunteers and guests eat together in the main dining hall, sharing both food and time. The menu is designed to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences, offering a varied selection that combines traditional Italian cuisine with international recipes. Breakfast follows a typical Italian style and is mostly sweet.
Within the center, volunteers can enjoy snacks and drinks at the bar, free Wi-Fi in the common areas, access to a washing machine, and a shared refrigerator reserved for volunteers.
A small town is located nearby and offers basic shops for everyday needs, although the local pharmacy is not open every day.

English

Number of total volunteers: 5
Number of places available for male volunteers: 2
Number of places available for female volunteers: 3
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 3
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 3
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers will work individually among the staff and the other local volunteers in the different sectors.
Travel to Agape can be complicated, being in a very isolated place.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The Emmaus Community of Quarrata is part of the global Emmaus Movement, which aims to combat poverty and social exclusion through the principles of work, sharing, and mutual aid. Emmaus takes part as well in solidarity actions in Italy and around the world and raises awareness about their values and mission. Our main activities include the collection, reuse, and recycling of used materials, displayed at the Solidarity Flea Market. We also maintain an organic vegetable garden and care for the community s green spaces. Volunteers will spend their days participating in activities and sharing free time with the people hosted by the community.

Description of work:
Volunteers will participate in the classic activities of collecting, sorting, selling, recycling, and repairing materials that characterize Emmaus communities. They will work alongside local volunteers and community members, both in activities and leisure moments. Volunteers will help organize the solidarity flea market, select and place materials for the market, and participate in the organic zero-mileage vegetable garden. Those interested in salvaging and restyling can assist with improvement projects and workshops such as gardening, painting, wood working, tailoring and space recovery. The main focus of the camp is to regenerate and transform in a creative and sustainable way of thinking the community leaving and working spaces.

PISTOIA

Description of location and leisure:
Volunteers can visit nearby places at their own costs. Florence and other locations such as Prato e Pistoia can be reached by public transportation. The community is located on a little hill surrounded by a beautiful landscape typical from Tuscany and the Market is in the Village of Quarrata. Excursions and visits of cultural and natural places are organized by the Community as part of the experience. If leisure activities include people from the local community, the consumption of alcohol is forbidden.

Meeting Point and Time: Pistoia train station
The nearest airport: PSA
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Pistoia

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will sleep in the community hall and in other rooms where mattresses and/or camp beds will be provided, there will be separate rooms for girls and boys. The site includes a shaded garden, toilets, showers, hot and drinking water, and electricity. Lunch is prepared by the Community while the volunteer will take care of the dinner. The main diet is Vegetarian/Vegan and meat/fish will be included twice a week. Alcohol is forbidden inside the community.

English, Italian

Number of total volunteers: 7
Number of places available for male volunteers: 3
Number of places available for female volunteers: 4
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 1
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English, Italian
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers should have an interest in charity work and previous volunteering experience is very welcome.A willingness to participate in all assigned tasks and activities.A positive, respectful attitude towards community members and fellow volunteers. Flexibility and adaptability to different working conditions and schedules.VERY IMPORTANT. Restriction on alcohol consumption in the community and in presence of community members and fellow volunteers.

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개인 위생을 위해 개인용 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.

VERY IMPORTANT. Restriction on alcohol consumption in the community and in presence of community members and fellow volunteers.