Preserving the rural life and traditions in Catalonia

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

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

Description: Minyons Escoltes i Guies Sant Jordi are a Catalan scout movement which works in non-formal education with youngsters and children. This is a rural and traditional life project, learning the importance of the traditional life like the one of old generations. The rural territory collects much of this lifestyle, and it is very important to restore and preserve traditions and sustainable ways. The project takes place in Pujalt.

The volunteers will work in different villages of the region: renovating the area, cleaning, path maintenance and establishing the route. Work might be hard in parts.

Free time activities: Many different types of workshops: recycling, construction of a furnace, bread and cheese making; sports, swimming pool, traditional games, dances, songs, excursion during the weekend.

Cost in US$: USD 290

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative 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.