Monitoring the state of the coastal fauna and recovering old rural paths at Creus Cape

  Spain

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Girona (Gerona)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: This project will take place at the Natural Park of Cap de Creus (Creus Cape). One of the most interesting aspects of the cape is its geological formation, which is easily visible as the majority of the cape consists of bare rocks. There are a large number of prehistoric dolmens (the one at la Creu d'en Corbatella, at Roses, is particularly well-known). Submerged in the sea, there is also valuable archaeological legacy of ship wrecks from the period of the Roman Empire.

In cooperation with the Natural Park of Cap de Creus, the volunteer work consists of monitoring the state of the coastal fauna, as well as recovering of old rural paths in the area, picking up rubbish from several beaches in the area, spreading awareness about environmental respect among the beach users, marking the routes of prehistoric heritage (dolmen) in the area.

There will be organized trips around the Natural Park of the Cape Creus (including sleeping in bivouac). Soirees, group activities and games to promote cooperation and solidarity will also be part of the scheduled activities. Furthermore, there will be a visit to the beautiful fishermen's village of Cadaquès.

The project is based in Selva de Mar (Alt Empordà), Girona, Costa Brava. The village Selva de Mar is a special jewel in Costa Brava, only about 2 km from Port de la Selva. Off of the peak season, particularly in the week, it may happen, that one is in fact still the only tourist here. Despite the boom of the tourism, Selva de Mar conserved more or less its identity. During the main season and at the weekends however, a grand number of holiday visitors live here. A lot of them are of village origin and have renovated the houses of the village respectfully.

If you feel a romantic vein in yourself, you should not neglect the opportunity to explore the corners of Selva de Mar.

Cost in US$: USD 290

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international youth team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 - 30 years old

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain 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.