Vineyard Restoration in Mioglia

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Savona

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: May to September 2010

Description: This is a unique opportunity for people who want to learn a variety of skills, and help the local community. We offer a basic and adventurous camping accommodation with rustic Italian meals, to those who are willing to help restore an antique vineyard (over 100 years old) using original and traditional materials, together with other activities such as wild orchid conservation, wild flower meadow restoration, fruit-tree management, woodland management, small animal work, and water conservation projects. Free Italian language lessons will be given, and the participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves fully into a traditional old-fashioned Italian lifestyle.

Highlights: Comments by previous volunteers:

'We would like to thank you again for this wonderful opportunity! We had an awesome time and it was a truly great experience! You are doing amazing work that very few people could handle! Best wishes to you both and we hope that the estate will be unrecognizable in a few years! (Maybe we'll drop by for a visit sometime!!). Thank you very much!' - Luba, Ann and Kate

Qualifications: The applicants must be fit and open-minded, have a sense of adventure and humor. They must be willing to learn new and unusual skills, including practical and mental ones. An interest in the biology of flora and fauna is an advantage. Full local training is given.

Cost in US$: 0 - USD 100

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A fit, open-minded individual, keen to learn new skills, and keen to work in practical, hands-on projects, not lazy, not seeking comfort or modern-day facilities. A typical volunteer is an adventurous go-getter, or someone who wants to become a go-getter.

Age Range: from 18 +

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2 to 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Caridi Estate's Mission Statement: To restore and re-establish a part of rural mountainous Italian agricultural heritage (including wine making, wild orchid conservation, woodland management). To make the land available for others to enjoy, including tourism, families on low income, disadvantaged children and adults. To help students of nature learn more and develop practical skills in relation to a variety of rural, eco-friendly activities.

Year Founded: 2008