Recovery of high mountain meadows at Esterri de Cardos

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 1 - July 15

Description: Envall Fosca is a group of young people trying to give an alternative to the devastating model of abandoning, destroying and creating massive tourist complexes in the natural environments. This project wants to recover the grassland of Esterri de Cardós to guarantee to next generations the agrarian economy.

The tasks in the project consist of: recovery of grasslands, cleaning and reconstruction of the dry-stone wall to introduce cattle. The volunteers will work during the morning and in the afternoon they will take part in other activities such as workshops, trips... Work might be hard in parts. This project will take place in a little village, in an isolate and rural zone.

Free time activities: Group dynamics, engaging in dialogue, self-management, night meetings, some workshops of traditional crafts, games, dances, cultural visits.

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.