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Volunteer project: Since 1999 the
ex-Convent San Giorgio, a Volunteering Permanent Centre, has hosted hundreds of
volunteers in different occasions (national and international workcamps,
European Volunteering Service, etc). The project aims to bring new economic, tourist and especially cultural and spiritual movements in a quite isolated area. It deals with sustainable living, no waste, recycling and clever use of energies.
As every year, from January until June,
international volunteer groups will spend some
days at the ex Convento San Giorgio: a good chance to meet people from all
over the world, to know a bit of Italian culture, getting in touch with
permaculture and sustainable living; all this while staying in a Convent of the
XVII° century. Tasks of the participants change according to the period of
the year, the season and the weather, but can be summarized in:
Language: English Accommodation: Volunteers will be sharing rooms inside the Convent. This is an ex-Convent from the XVII century and there is no heating in the rooms. Please note that there is no internet connection available at the Convent; telephone is available only with international prepaid phone-cards. Location: Goriano Valli (Tione degli Abruzzi - Fontecchio), Province of L'Aquila, Region Abruzzo Terminal: Closest international airports are Rome or Pescara Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: Euro 100 to be paid upon arrival
Cleaning
and safeguarding the Po River Delta area Volunteer project: This international volunteer project will take place in the area around the Po River, characterized by a peculiar plains and dunes landscape, fishing valleys, the Po river bank and a lagoon. Volunteers will work on cleaning and safeguarding the Po Delta area, will put up signs and will clean and maintain beaches and paths, in collaboration with local young volunteers. Volunteers will be hosted in the Barricata eco village, located inside the Po natural Park and during free time, excursions and tours will be organized. Language: English Accommodation: In tents Location: Parco del Delta del Po, Rovigo, Veneto Terminal: Venice, Bologna airports
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
and renovation works in a small Piemonte village Volunteer project: Borgofranco d’Ivrea is a small rural village born at the end of 1200 as a military outpost. Thanks to its position right on the famous Via Francigena, the village was in the past an important pilgrims passing point and has now become a junction among Italy, France and Switzerland. The village seems to be divided in many different parts, each with a small church, a Romanic age bell tower, and a very peculiar architectural complex of Balmetti, shaped by the wind blowing from natural caves in the terrain. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance, cleaning, cutting bushes and fixing small walls and fences. Language: English Accommodation: Municipality guest house Location: Borgofranco, Turin, Piemonte, North of Italy Terminal: Turin International airport
Age range: 18 and over
Help
preserve the natural environment in Milan Province Volunteer project: The Grugnotorto-Villoresi Park is located on the northern hinterland of Milan. The massive urbanization occurred in this area after the Word War II, changed the features of this territory, once an old and typical country landscape and today covered mostly by roads, industries and houses. For this reason, at the end of the ‘80s, some groups and associations joined together, claiming the protection of the agricultural territories against their urbanization. This dream has become reality through one of the younger parks in Milan Province, the Parco Grugnotorto-Villoresi, founded in 1999. Therefore, a “work-in-progress” park needs your help to grow-up. Volunteers will collaborate in cutting grass, cleaning the underbrush, maintaining the structures of the park and watering plants. Language: English Accommodation: Red Cross Headquarter Location: Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Lombardia, North of Italy Terminal: Milan international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
preservation of the area
of
Lavino Hot Springs Volunteer project: The Regional Park of Lavino Hot Springs is managed by the Scafa Council. The Park has a huge archaeological, historical and environmental importance thanks to its peculiar hot springs, the old mineral caves, the canals and the water mill. The international volunteer project aims to valorise and preserve the area. Volunteers will put up signs, build paths and distribute leaflets in the Park. They will also be involved in cleaning the area around the mill, maintaining the public areas, and participating in local summer events. Language: English Accommodation: In a hostel Location: Scafa, Abruzzo, Centre of Italy Terminal: Pescara and Rome international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Building
a
natural path
from the
Calabrian coastline to the
Aspromonte Mountains
Volunteer project: Volunteers will work on an abandoned track's
restoration, with the aim to turn about 1 km stretch between Palmi and Seminara
into a natural path for hikers, bikers and horse-riders. This project, organized
within the campaign “Railway Roads”, focuses on the track which connects the
coastline with the Aspromonte Mountains, a beautiful area characterized by olive
yards, cultivated terraced fields and beech woods. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Palmi, Reggio Calabria, Calabria Terminal: Reggio Calabria international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Theatre
Festival “Il giardino delle
Esperidi” Volunteer project: The Scarlattine association was born in 2004 as a corporate body for the organization of cultural events for the Scarlattine Theatre company, active in the field of Italian drama since 1998. Since 2007, Scarlattine manages the Residential Centre for Environment and Theatre in Campsirago and promotes cultural activities around S. Genesio Park. Since its beginning, the association started a cultural itinerary involving other forms of art (photography, video and live music), also starting partnership with different kinds of associations.
During the project, volunteers will help setting
up the structures of the Festival “Il giardino delle Esperidi”, an art theatre
event organised in the area of the Monte di Brianza Park in collaboration with
the Lecco province. This event will last about one week and will take place in
different areas of the Park, transforming footpaths and medieval villages into
stages. During the first week, the project will be hosted in the Ello Council
building; volunteers will be divided in 4 groups and will attend a theatre
workshop besides a workshop about lights and audio techniques, stage and scenic
settings, reception and audience of artists, environmental maintenance works.
Language: English Accommodation: Council building / Voluntary and Envinronmental Education Centre Location: Ello-Campsirago, Lecco, Lombardia Terminal: Milan international airport Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: Euro 100 to be paid upon arrival
Maintenance
of
green
areas
and creating disabled access footpath by
Sentino river Volunteer project: This project will take place in the “Gola della Rossa e Frasassi” regional park, a beautiful natural reserve formed by the Fossi valley, a small lake, the Sentino river and a peculiar flora and fauna. Volunteers will collaborate with the Park’s staff on the river bank area maintenance, will realize an accessible foothpath for disabled people and will do manual and pruning work. Language: English Accommodation: In tents Location: Genga, Ancona, Marche Terminal: Rome, Ancona – Falconara airports
Age range: 18 and over
Developing
agriculture on former mobsters' land in the south of Italy Volunteer project: Mesagne is a city lying in the northern area of the Salentina peninsula (southern Italy, in front of Albania), surrounded by wine yards and olive trees. The area maintains important historical and architectural evidences from the Roman and Norman ages, such as the Castle from the XI century. The volunteer project is organized in support of “Terre di Puglia-Libera Terra” cooperative with the aim of developing fields confiscated to mafia. Volunteers will collaborate in farming activities: in particular, grapevines cleaning and maintaining and tomatoes harvesting. Special requirements: A motivation letter is required with application. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Mesagne, Puglia, South of Italy Terminal: Brindisi and Bari international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Making
and renovating paths in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines Volunteer project: Located on the Tosco-Emiliano Appennine at 1006 m altitude, this area is one of the most wild and distinctive of central Italy, characterised by beautiful waterfalls, wide grasslands and impervious woods. Volunteers will be involved in making and renovating paths. This project is right for people who love isolated and quiet places. Language: English Accommodation: In tents Location: Alpe di Cavarzano, Prato, Toscana region Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Signposting
and maintenance of paths in the Piemonte countryside Volunteer project: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone are located in a beautiful valley characterized by streams, torrents, wellsprings, besides wide forests and important romanic churches. During the project, the volunteers will work on the maintenance of paths, will put up signs and will attend seminars and cultural excursions aiming at discovering the territory and local food. Volunteers will also learn about herbs, local flora and paleontologic heritage of the area. Language: English Accommodation: In a guesthouse Location: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone, Asti, Piemonte Terminal: Turin international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Help in the organization
and running of the
Festambiente
festival Volunteer project: Vicenza, founded by Euganei people, occupied by Galli and annexed to the Roman Empire, was enriched with fabulous buildings and amazing monuments by Palladio, one of the most important Italian architects, in 500. In 1994 Vicenza was registered in the UNESCO “world heritage” list. This volunteer project will take place during the “Festambiente” festival, an event organized since 2002 by many local organizations to promote a lifestyle of sustainability. During the project, volunteers will help in the organization of the festival activities: concerts, performances, exhibitions, sports, cinema etc. The aim is to raise awareness on environmental, social and solidarity issues, also to give people the right tools to be used in their everyday life. Volunteers will also help maintaining the Rettone River Park which will host the festival. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Vicenza, Veneto Terminal: Venice, Treviso, Verona international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Support
the activities of the Chestnut eco-museum
in
Nomaglio Volunteer project: Nomaglio is a small village (575m high), located at the entrance of the Serra Morenica and part of the Morenico Amphitheatre. It is a unique area, thanks to its geological, naturalistic and anthropological characteristics. In 1996, the municipality started a project to restore and develop local cultural values and to create a chestnut eco-museum. The museum is dedicated to the benefits of the chestnut tree: the whole village, the surrounding forests, the mule tracks and the old water-mill are all part of the eco-museum, which is, most of all, a workshop for schools, visitors, chestnut workers and people interested in local history and environment. Volunteers will work on this project by cutting bushes and briars, restoring dry stone walls, setting up signals and participating in workshops and seminars on environmental and conservation issues. Volunteers will also have the chance of discovering typical local products and food. Language: English Accommodation: Municipality building Location: Nomaglio, Turin, Piemonte, North of Italy Terminal: Turin International airport
Age range: 18 and over
Restoration
and conservation works in a Volunteer meeting centre on the Island of
Sardinia Volunteer project: The “Volunteer Meeting Centre” has been confiscated to mafia and assigned from the municipality of Gergei to the Association “La strada” of Cagliari. The Centre is located 2 km away from the village Su Piroi, and has a main building, surrounded by a big swimming pool (to be restored) and some other facilities. Volunteers will reclaim the building, will restore the go-kart track, and will prepare the soil for the next figs planting season. They will also participate in meetings with associations, cooperatives and local groups. The project is close to Nuoro and some beautiful cities such as Cagliari (60 km) and Alghero (170 km). Special requirements: A motivation letter is required with application. Language: English Accommodation: In tents Location: Gergei, Nuoro, Island of Sardinia Terminal: Cagliari international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Maintenance
of paths and green areas in Cavallaria mountain Volunteer project: This international volunteer project will take place in Quassolo, located at the slope of the Cavallaria mountain (1464 m high), in the Valle d’Aosta Region. The ancient centre of the village, known in the past as Riperia della Dora, overlooks the vineyards and shows many examples of ancient rural architecture (like the old cheese factory “al Casun”, the mill with the woodworking “al Mulin d’Alera”, the cellar “la Fujera”) and typical fountains made of stone (called Burnel), which are still offering good and pure water to local people. Volunteers will work on cutting bushes and briars, cleaning torrents, maintenance of paths and dry stone walls, and restoration of fences. Language: English Accommodation: Municipality building Location: Quassolo, Turin, Piemonte, North of Italy Terminal: Turin International airport
Age range: 18 and over
Improving
forest paths
and
organizing animation activities for local youth Volunteer project: This project will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Forests to live in), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forest through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. The workcamp was established thanks to the collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), to guarantee a development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. The working area lies within the Azzaredo – Casù forest, around 114 hectare, characterised by small alpine villages, the local gastronomic products (such as “bitto” cheese) and the rare presence of beech trees. Volunteers will put up wood signs, benches and tables, organize animation activities for local youngsters and clean and maintain paths around the village. This project is physically demanding and volunteers must be motivated. Language: English Accommodation: ERSAF guest quarter. Location: Mezzoldo, Bergamo, Lombardia Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
education
and park maintenance in
Milan Volunteer project: Volunteers will collaborate with the local “Quarto Oggiaro Vivibile” Association in the Villa Scheibler’s park, a green area characterised by two 18th century Villas and located in the Milan suburbs (reachable by bus). The Quarto Oggiaro association organizes many sports, cultural and social activities inside the park. The group of international volunteers will help to spread environmental education, help in the maintenance of the park and to list the local flora and fauna. Language: English Accommodation: Vivibile Association’s guest house Location: Milano, Lombardia Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
clean-up and construction works in a
medieval village
in
Abruzzo Volunteer project: The volunteer project will take place in the medieval village of Fara San Martino, on the eastern border of the Majella National Park at about 460 m altitude. Volunteers will build and put up wooden security fences along the road between the Park entrance and San Martino gorges. Volunteers will also clean the olive-yard below the road, which is often used as a garbage dump. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Fara San Martino, Chieti, Abruzzo Terminal: Rome, Pescara international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Fire
prevention
project
in Sicily Volunteer project: Nebrodi Park is one of the most beautiful protected areas in Sicily, characterized by many different natural landscapes and the Mar Tirreno coast (30 minutes away by bus) where volunteers will possibly spend the hottest hours of the day. Volunteers will work in fire prevention activities: checking fires, cleaning abandoned sites, restoring paths, setting up signs and also some manual work for the local community. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Galati Mamertino, Messina, Sicilia, South of Italy Terminal: Catania international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
maintenance and restoration in the area of prehistoric rock art
engravings in Valcamonica Volunteer project: The Ceto-Cimbergo-Paspardo regional reserve of rock art engravings, located in the middle of Camonica Valley, was established in 1983 by the Region of Lombardia with the aim of protecting the area characterised by prehistoric rock engravings and several important ethnological and environmental elements concerning the evolution of Alps over the last thousand years. Volunteers will work on environmental maintenance and restoration. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Paspardo, Brescia, Lombardia Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Cleaning beaches and
participation in ecology workshops in a
Natural Marine Reserve Volunteer project: This project will take place in Massa Lubrense, a small village located on the farthest edge of the amazing Sorrento Peninsula, one of the most beautiful Italian coasts. Volunteers will work in collaboration with the “Environment and Legality Observatory” located in Punta Campanella, a marine protected area established with the aim to spread environmental legality culture and contribute to monitor and prevent illegal actions on the coast. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning beaches and coastline, informing tourists about recycling, and participating in ecology workshops. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Massa Lubrense, Naples, Campania, South of Italy Terminal: Naples and Rome international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Recovering an estate confiscated to the
mafia Volunteer project: Acmos is an educational community which tries to help people to become the protagonist of their own future through sharing, temperance and hosting. Born in 1999, Acmos has been collaborating on a Youth project since 2000. Thanks to their hard work, a hospitality centre was created, with the aim of developing sustainable lifestyle and solidarity. For the fourth year, the community will host an international volunteer project, with the aim to recover some properties confiscated to mafia. In particular, volunteers will work and do some farming works on fields located around Volvera and Cesana. There will also be several training moments about the law on properties confiscation and about mafia in Italy and abroad. Volunteer will also be involved in cultural exchanges and meetings with local community. Special requirements: A motivation letter is required with application. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Volvera, Torino, Piemonte, North West of Italy Terminal: Turin international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Preserving
forests and conducting a tree census in Lombardia
Volunteers will clean grasslands, cut shrubs and bushes, and will conduct a census of local trees, classifying them with photographs and measures. Volunteers will work in a mountainous area at 1.500 m, in the middle of the state-owned forest managed by ERSAF. Language: English Accommodation: Mountain shelter
Location: Bienno e Campolungo,
Brescia, Lombardia, North of Italy Terminal: Milan international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Footpath
maintenance and setting picnic areas in a
heritage area of Tuscany Volunteer project: The volunteer project takes place in Bacchereto, a village located in a wonderful area, rich of typical olive trees, woods and hills and close to beautiful Tuscany cities, such as Florence, Siena, Volterra and Montecatini. Interesting archaeological and Renaissance ruins characterize the area, as well as the typical cooking with wines, dried figs and olive oil. Volunteers will work on maintenance of the paths, will put up signs related to the typical flora and fauna, and will set up picnic areas (benches, signs and wooden tables) in the most remarkable locations. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Bacchereto, Prato district, Tuscany, Centre of Italy Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airport
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental
maintenance
activities along the river Lanza Volunteer project: Volunteers will work in the Valle del Lanza Park, located between Como and Varese in an area famous for its lakes. The park extends along the river Lanza, that reaches the River Olona, showing a very unique biodiversity. The Park is crossed by the old “Valmorea” railroad, now used by tourists during the summer. In the past, this area was also important for its quarrymen who digged some artificial caves, impressive for their dimensions. This area is rich of rivers, torrents and ancient mills, some of which still working. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of paths and on the cleaning of the area along the Lanza River, in collaboration with the Risk Prevention local group. Language: English Accommodation: In a school/gym Location: Bizzarone, Lombardia region, North of Italy Terminal: Milan International airports
Age range: 18 and over
Maintenance
of pathways in Valletta Park Volunteer project: Valletta Park is an agricultural area, located between Bergamo and Como. Its name traces its origin from the folk tradition, the canals and the surrounding depressed area, covered by a 16 km cycle-pedestrian route, which allows visitors to enjoy the nature and landscape peculiarities. Volunteers’ activities will involve path maintenance in collaboration with the Amici della Valletta local organization. Language: English Accommodation: In a gym Location: Cassago Brianza, Lecco, Lombardia Terminal: Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Improving
green areas and footpaths
for the local community of
Ceggia Volunteer project: Ceggia is a lively town with ancient traditions, located in the eastern Venetian plain, very close to important tourist places such as Venezia, Jesolo or Treviso. Local environmental group intends to improve the green area and footpaths along the river, used mainly by the local community. Volunteers will clean and maintain the area. Besides, they will do manual work to set up an equipped area to be used by the hospitality Centre for disabled people, hosted in the park. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Ceggia, Venezia, Veneto Terminal: Venice or Treviso international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Environmental maintenance of alpine rural areas Volunteer project: The green valley of Valsassina is located between the Grigne massif and Bergamo Pre-Alps and is characterized by a rich nature and various landscapes. Volunteers will be hosted and supported in their activities by the local community, which has already involved volunteer groups in the organization of campaigns such as “Piccola Grande Italia” (small big Italy). This campaign aims to promote the environmental and cultural heritage of small Italian municipalities, also involving schools and students. Volunteers will work on the environmental maintenance of the area of nearby Crandola Valsassina. This work will mainly regard the surrounding mountainous areas and volunteers will reach the working place walking along the paths. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Crandola Valsassina, Lecco, Lombardia, North of Italy Terminal: Milan International airports
Age range: 18 and over
Riverbank
clean-up project in Lecco Volunteer project: Lecco is a small town on the eastern arm of Como Lake, located at the source of River Adda. This area is very well-known thanks to its important writer, Alessandro Manzoni who wrote the novel “The Betrothed" (I promessi sposi). Lecco is situated within a dell between the Lake and high Prealpine mountains. Lecco undertook the “Agenda XXI” project for sustainable development, an agreement signed during the Environmental and Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Volunteers will clean the river bank area, supported by the local Civil Protection group. Language: English Accommodation: Municipality guest house Location: Lecco, Lombardia region, North of Italy Terminal: Milan International airports
Age range: 18 and over
Restoration
and signposting of paths in the Venetian Pre-Alps Volunteer project: Fumane is located on the Pre-Alps Mountains, in the Verona province. The famous Valpolicella, one of the best Italian wines, is produced in this area. This area is also characterized by beautiful natural places, such as the Molina waterfalls Park or the Veja bridge located between two mountains described by many notorious writers (for example Goethe). Fumane’s houses still maintain the ancient urban design, as their roofs are made of huge local stones, very valuable in the entire Veronese area. Volunteers will work on the restoration and cleaning of paths, building and setting up signs and maintaining the green areas. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Fumane, Verona, Veneto Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Footpath
maintenance and cleaning of mountain areas in the
Orobie Alps Volunteer project: Orobie is the first alpine chain in the north of Lombardia. The southern side has valleys with a very articulated morphology, while the northern side, where the area of the Park Orobie Valtellinesi extends its borders, is steeper and it develops in the direction of river Adda with deep parallel valleys. This volunteer project takes place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. Volunteers will be hosted in Delebio village and then will walk to Alpe Dosso mountain shelter at 1500 m, where they will be involved in maintaining footpaths, cleaning pasture lands and doing manual work in the mountain shelter. Volunteers are requested to be properly equipped and physically trained as they will have to reach the mountain shelter (about 2 hours of ascent). Language: English Accommodation: Mountain shelter Location: Alpe Dosso, Delebio, Sondrio district, Lombardia region, North of Italy Terminal: Milan International airports
Age range: 18 and over
Footpaths restoration
and naturalistic researches in
San
Venanzio Gorges Volunteer project: Raiano is located in the Peligna Valley, on the sheep track from Celano (Abruzzo) to Foggia (Puglia), a very important transhumance way. Raiano has been influenced by its position since the origins, transforming the small village into an active centre; there are also some Medieval churches testifying for its peculiar artistic liveliness. The village is known since XVII century and has a nice, wild, and attractive appearance. In the XVI century it was destroyed and rebuilt in the valley, but there are still some ruins on the hills around. In Raiano’s area there are several protected areas: the Natural Reserve of Gole di San Venanzio (San Venanzio Gorges) near to the village is amazing thanks to its beautiful landscapes and its examples of flora and fauna. The beautiful hermitage of San Venanzio is between Mentino and Urano mountains, near to Aterno river. The volunteer project consists in restoring some paths in the natural reserve “Gole di San Venanzio”; researches on the endemic flora of the reserve, realisation of a multi-language herbarium; and realisation of environmental didactic trails for school. Language: English Accommodation: In a school Location: Raiano, Abruzzo region, Centre of Italy Terminal: Closest international airports are Rome and Pescara
Age range: 18 and over
Various environmental
activities in the Natural Reserve
of the Aniene Valley in Rome
Volunteers will be involved in many different activities such as maintenance of natural paths, maintenance of signals and fences, land reclaiming, removing garbage. Language: English
Accommodation:
Cervelletta rural home Location: Rome, Italy’s capital, Lazio, the Centre of Italy Terminal: Rome international airports Age range: 18 and over
Weed
clean-up
and path maintenance at the rolling hills of Franciacorta Volunteer project: Monte Orfano is an isolated hill placed in Franciacorta, a well-known green area famous for its vineyards and gastronomic itineraries. The hill is very close to Iseo and Garda lakes and it is characterized by peculiar flora and fauna, such as birds, hares and some kind of reptiles and amphibian. During the project, volunteers will clean the area from weeds and will help in path maintenance. Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Rovato, Brescia, Lombardia Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Conservation
of a stopover site along an important bird migration route Volunteer project: The Pian di Spagna area is an important migration route which hosts several birds species, recognized as an international importance site by the convention signed in Iran in 1971. This half-marshy zone, formed by a gradual mud deposit transported by Adda river, is covered by thick groves of reeds and lived by several animals and plants. Any alteration would lead this habitat to lose a precious heritage and take the birds away from this migratory stopover.
Language: English Accommodation: In a dormitory Location: Sorico, Como, Lombardia Terminal: Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
Maintenance
of natural areas
in
Valvestino valley Volunteer project: This international volunteer project will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This project was established thanks to the collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), with the aim of guaranteeing the development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Valvestino is one of the widest valleys next to the Garda lake, characterized by seven small villages very close, even if invisible to each other. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of surrounding natural areas and will do some manual work needed by the hosting ERSAF guest quarter. Volunteers will have to walk to reach the work area. Language: English Accommodation: ERSAF guest quarter Location: Turano Valvestino, Brescia, Lombardia Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Age range: 18 and over
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Volunteer project:
The Aniene valley natural reserve is located inside the city of Rome,
along the Aniene river. In the last years, volunteers collaborated in
the restoration and valorisation of the area, stopping the urban
development that was destroying local biodiversity. The area is
characterised by a medieval tower and the “Cervelletta” rural home,
dated at ‘600, which now hosts a small museum on ancient rural people,
realized with old tools and pictures of local population. 
Volunteers
will help the reserve’s staff in developing the environment, removing weeds and
cleaning paths. Bikes will be provided.