Environmental conservation work in the delta of the Llobregat river

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

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

Description: This is the fourth year working on this project. We will collaborate with the Cooperative of Natural Delta Environment in order to monitor the state of fauna and flora, as well as arrange new rural paths in the area. A new focus this year will be some environmental work in the nearby mountain. The project will also promote the knowledge of social and environmental aspects of the Llobregats Delta. It will also be possible to do bird watching.

The tasks of the volunteer group will be:
- Path maintenance and establishing several new routes along the river Llobregat.
- Environmental research about aquatic ecosystems in several sections of the river Llobregat.
- Participating in the maintenance and conservation of several natural areas, such as the Remolar Area and Litoral Forest.
- Raising awareness among local youngsters, so they can get familiar with the surrounding area.

Free time activities: Walking around the Natural Park of Montserrat. Group activities and games to promote cooperation and solidarity and to get to know Barcelona. Nature discovery of the Llobregat River. Prats Beach.

The volunteer project will take place in El Prat de Llobregat, a town near Barcelona.

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.