Cleaning and safeguarding the Po River Delta area
Italy
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: June 5 - June 19
Description:
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.
Cost in US$: USD 290
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young person with adventurous spirit.
Age Range: 18 and over
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Italy
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development.
Aims and general objectives:
* To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution
* To strengthen the international contacts among young people
* To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings
*To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world
* To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills
* To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning
* To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.
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