Environmental project in the botanical reserve in Monte Barro

  Italy

Lecco

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May 24 - June 6

Description: Monte Barro is the only mountain in a hilly area between Milan and Lecco, close to Como Lake. Volunteers will have the chance of admiring the beautiful view, from their accommodation on top of the mountain. Inside the Park of Monte Barro it is possible to take a nice walk and visit the archaeological site and the bird-watching point.

Volunteers will work mainly in the botanical reserve at the top of the mountain, removing weeds. Volunteers will be assisted by the Park staff, and will collaborate in the environmental maintenance of the area.

The project is based in Galbiate, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Closest airport: Milan International Airports

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 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

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.