Volunteer in Mioglia, Italy!
Italy
- All Other Areas in Italy:
Savona
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: May 2009-September 2009
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.
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 - $100
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Registration fees
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- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Cost depends on how many hours you wish to work; min 12 - max 36 hours per week. Food is basic nutritious and rustic, with local ingredients. Accommodation is basic camping with outdoor basic facilities. Emphasis is on learning and working rather than comfort.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- animal welfare
- conservation
- digging
- drug or alcohol recovery
- eco-tourism
- fixing fences
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- food
- gardening
- health
- historic preservation
- nutrition
- organic farming
- reforestation
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- repairs
- restoration
- tourism
- tree planting
- volunteering
- water
- wildlife surveying
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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
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Italy
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 2 to 4
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Post Services Include:
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
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