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Legambiente, ITALY
Legambiente Voluntary department
Via Salaria 403, 00199 ROME ITALY
Incoming:Luca Stasi tel +39 06 86268403;
l.stasi@legambiente.eu
Outgoing: Federica Barbera tel +39 06 86268324;
f.barbera@legambiente.eu
FAX: +39 06 23325776
Website: www.legambiente.eu
WHO ARE WE?
Legambiente is a leading environmental organisation in Italy formed by 20 regional committees and more than 2000 local groups. Legambiente runs national and international campaigns aimed at reducing traffic and air pollution, pesticides use, or proposing new energy policy, enhancing use of renewable sources, energy efficiency and conservation etc.
We have been organising a voluntary campaign for 16 years, promoting summer-camps in many protected areas both in Italy and abroad, with the aim of raising public awareness on environmental issues such as forest-fire or habitat degradation, collecting information on natural resources, promoting green tourism, developing sustainable economy, helping people to be active for the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage.
International work camps, promoted by Legambiente, are part of the associations’ main campaigns and volunteers activities contribute to achieve the goals of each campaign.
The common aim of environmental work camps is to improve areas with a distinctive naturalistic and cultural feature and to help solving environmental emergencies of our country. The main activities volunteers carry out are related to paths maintenance or beaches and protected areas cleaning; furthermore, volunteers collaborate in fire prevention or raising awareness on environmental issues.
Some work camps are organized within the campaign “Carovana dell Alpi” (Caravan of Alps). This annual campaign, which was first organised in 2002, photographs the alpine system in detail, reports cases of environmental decay and evaluates experiences of sustainable development and ecological re-conversion of the economy. It also proposes the consolidation of the system of nature protected areas.
The aims of “Salvalarte”, carried out by volunteers, are to awake public opinion, promote the reclaim and restoration of monuments and art works that have been abandoned to decay.
Legambiente also gives the opportunity to discover small villages and local traditions of Italy, protected and promoted by “Piccola Grande Italia” (Small Big Italy) campaign, which aims to increase the value of our great heritage – environment, cultural property, local typical products and traditions – cherished in small Italian towns, the irreplaceable defence grounds of the Italian identity. The campaign has already involved 500 towns with less than 5 thousands inhabitants, mountain and provincial communities.
WORKCAMPS ACCORDING TO LEGAMBIENTE
Period: Italian international workcamps last from 10 to 20 days, but mostly 15 days. All participants are expected to arrive on the first and to leave on the last day.
Number of participants: between 8 e 20 volunteers.
Age and composition of the group: Minimum age limits is 18yo (except teenage camps) and there is no maximum age. More than half of participants are between 21yo and 35yo; 1 out of 10 is older than 40yo. International participants are usually younger; women are the majority (more than 60%).
Participants between 15yo and 17yo can join only teenager work camps; parents and children (between 4yo and 10yo) can only join family work camps.
People over 50 years old, can also take part to “senior volunteers” specific project.
Aims: voluntary work camps have 2 main objectives:
- to promote a cultural exchange through a common experience of voluntary service.
- to realize an environmental project, in order to protect the Italian environment and historic, cultural and artistic heritage .
Daily organization: every work camp can be different according to needs.
Way of working can be organized in many different ways and volunteers usually work from 4 to 8 hourse
Sometimes can be necessary to work during weekend or very early in the morning (due to hot weather).
Volunteers are requested to be flexible and adaptable to situations. Furthermore it is necessary to react in a positive way to unexpected events or lacks, and to try to be always open-minded and constructive.
If not specified, special skills are not required, but participation, enthusiasm and motivation are welcome!
Accommodation: school, public buildings, tents, hostels or dormitory. Beds and mats are usually provided.
Usually volunteers sleep in mixed rooms.
It never happens to have single or double-bed rooms!!!
Shifts for cooking and cleaning are decided during the first day.
Every volunteer is responsible for every aspects of the daily life.
Animals are not allowed, because other participant could be allergic or they could interfere with local flora an fauna.
Language: language spoken by volunteers and camp leaders is English.
In international work camp there are maximum 2 volunteers for each country, in order to create an heterogeneous group.
Economy: local hosting association provide food, accommodation and transports needed.
Volunteers are covered by an insurance against accidents and third party liability.
Evaluation: last day of the camp participants and camp leaders meet for a final evaluation.
Access for all: some work camps are accessible to disadvantaged volunteers. To choose the right camp it is better to contact Legambiente voluntary department.
SPRING PROGRAM
LegW07 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 26/3 - 11/4 12
LegW08 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 14/4 - 24/4 12
LegW09 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 5/5 - 16/5 12
LegW10 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 26/5 - 6/6 12
Introduction
Legambiente is running since 1999 the ex-Convent San Giorgio, a Volunteering Permanent Centre that has been hosting hundreds of volunteers in different occasions (national and international work-camps, European Volunteering Service,…). The Convent is located in the region of Abruzzo, centre of Italy, about 150 km away from Rome. It has been fully restored by the local institution Mountain Community and we furnished it following as much as possible “static free” standards. The project aims to bring new economic, tourism and especially cultural and spiritual movements in a quite isolated area. It deals with sustainable living, no waste, recycling and clever use of energies.
The Project
As every year, from January until June, Legambiente proposes to spend some days at the ex Convento San Giorgio: a good chance to meet people from all over the world, to know a bit of Italian culture, getting in touch with permaculture and sustainable living; all this staying in a Convent of the XVII° century. Tasks of the participants change according to the period of the year, the season and the weather, but can be summarized in:
ATTENTION: Winter is very cold and long. Average temperature is -5°C to +5°C. No heating. Hot water available twice a day from 6.30 to 7.30 a.m.; from 4.00 to 5.00 p.m. Please note that there is no internet connection available at the Convent; telephone is available only with international prepaid phone-cards.
Work will often be outside.
Inscription fee: Euro 100 to be paid at the arrival
SUMMER PROGRAM
Leg1 Verona (Vr) Veneto 18/05-30/05 ENVI 10vol
Project: “L’isola che non c’era” (“the isle that didn’t exist”) is an hospitality Centre, located inside the Parco delle Mura and designed to be accessible to all. The management of the area has been given by Verona municipality to Legambiente, which undertook a restoration project, in collaboration with two local charities and the Legambiente permanent voluntary centre. During the work camp, volunteers will build a solar oven, using recycled materials. Furthermore, volunteers will participate in a project related to can recycle and reuse and will work with disabled local volunteers. Specific and professional experience is not required, but volunteers must be strongly motivated to work with other people and be willing to meet new cultures. Volunteers will also attend environmental education workshops about eco washing powder making or waste recycling, in order to improve environmental knowledge and to learn values compatible with a sustainable way of living.
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg2 Parco del Delta del Po (Ro) Veneto 5/6-19/6 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the area around the Po river, characterized by a peculiar plains and dunes landscape, fishing valleys, the Po river bank and a lagoon. Volunteer will work on cleaning and safeguarding the Po Delta area, will put up signs and will clean and maintain beaches and paths, in collaboration with local young volunteers. Volunteers will be hosted in the Barricata eco village, located inside the Po natural Park and during free time, excursions and tours will be organized.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: tents
Location: Parco del Delta del Po, Rovigo, Veneto
Terminal: Venice, Bologna airports
Leg3 Galbiate (Lc) Lombardia 8/6-21/6 TEEN/Envi 9vol 15-17
Project: Monte Barro (986 mt high) is the only mountain in a hilly area between Brianza and Lecco. Volunteers will have the chance of admiring the beautiful landscape from their accommodation located on top of the mountain. The area is rich of interesting geological peculiarities and flora and fauna species. It is also possible to take a nice walk inside the Park and visit the archaeological site and the bird-watching point. Volunteers will work mainly in the botanical reserve on the top of the mountain, transplanting autochthonous plants, provided by the Flora Autoctona Centre, an experimental institute which aims to promote actions to guarantee the coexistence of autochthonous plants with herbaceous and arboreal species. Volunteers will work together with the Park staff and will help improving the fauna, aiming at safeguarding the butterflies habitat. Volunteers will also work on environmental maintenance, cleaning and removing weeds.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Galbiate, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airport
Leg4 Borgofranco (To) Piemonte 9/6-23/6 ENVI 12vol
Project: Borgofranco d’Ivrea is a small rural village born at the end of 1200 as a military outpost. Thanks to its position right on the famous Via Francigena, the village was in the past an important pilgrims passing point and has now become a junction among Italy, France and Switzerland. The village seems to be divided in many different parts, each with a small church, a romanic age bell tower, and a very peculiar architectural complex of Balmetti, shaped by the wind blowing from natural caves in the terrain. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance, cleaning, cutting bushes and fixing small walls and fences.
Work: path maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: municipality guest quarter
Location: Borgofranco, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg5 Cinisello (Mi) Lombardia 15/06-29/06 ENVI 12vol
Project: The Grugnotorto-Villoresi Park is located on the northern hinterland of Milan. The massive urbanization occurred in this area after the Word War II, changed the features of this territory, once an old and typical country landscape, today covered mostly by roads, industries and houses. For this reason, at the end of the ‘80s, some groups and association joined together, claiming the protection of the agricultural territories against their urbanization. This dream has become reality through one of the younger park in Milan Province, the Parco Grugnotorto-Villoresi, founded in 1999. Therefore, a “work-in-progress” park that need your help to grow-up. Volunteers will collaborate in cutting grass, cleaning the underbrush, maintaining the structures of the park and watering plants.
Work: Maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Red Cross Headquarter
Location: Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
Leg6 Scafa (Pe) Abruzzo 15/6–29/6 ENVI 14vol
Project: the Regional Park of Lavino Hot Springs is managed by the Scafa Council, together with Legambiente. The Park has a huge archaeological, historical and environmental importance thanks to its peculiar hot springs, the old mineral caves, the canals and the water mill. Volunteers will put up signs, build paths and distribute leaflets in the Park. They will also be involved in cleaning the area around the mill, maintaining the public areas, and participating in local summer events.
Work: Maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Scafa, Abruzzo, Centre of Italy
Terminal: Pescara and Rome international airports
Leg91 Palmi (Rc) Calabria 16/06- 29/06 ENVI
Project: volunteers will work on abandoned tracks restoration, with the aim to turn about 1 km stretch between Palmi e Seminara into a natural path for hikers, bykers and horse - riders.
This project, promoted by Legambiente within the campaign “ Railway Roads”, focuses on the track which connect the coastline with the Aspromonte mountains, a beautiful area characterized by olive yards, cultivated terraced fields and beech woods.
Due to the hot weather, volunteers will work during the early morning
Work: maintenance, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Palmi, Reggio Calabria, Calabria
Terminal: Reggio Calabria international airport
Leg7 Ello/Campsirago(Lc) Lombardia 16/6-2/7 THEATRE 12vol
Project: The Scarlattine association was born in 2004 as a corporate body for the organization of cultural events for the Scarlattine Theathre company, active in the field of italian theatre since 1998. Since 2007, Legambiente and Scarlattine have been collaborating in managing the Residential Centre for Environment and Theatre in Campsirago and promoting cultural activities around S. Genesio Park. Since its beginning, the association started a cultural itinerary involving other forms of art (photography, video and live music), also starting partnership with different kind of associations. During the work camp, volunteers will help setting up the structures of the Festival “Il giardino delle Esperidi” an art theatre event organised in the area of the Monte di Brianza Park in collaboration with the Lecco province. This event will last about one week and will take place in different areas of the Park, transforming footpaths and medieval villages into stages. During the first week the camp will be hosted in the Ello Council building; volunteers will be divided in 4 groups and will attend a theatre workshop besides a workshop about lights and audio techniques, stage and scenic settings, reception and audience of artist, environmental maintenance works. Second week volunteers will move to Campsirago, one of the several rural ancient villages in the Park, where Legambiente established a “Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education”. Volunteers will take care of setting the festival structures, giving their support and seeing the performances. The last days of the camp they will collaborate in closing the Festival.
Work: path maintenance; festival organization; manual work
Accommodation: Council building/Voluntary and Envinronmental Education Centre
Location: Ello-Campsirago, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
EXTRA FEE: 100€ to be paid at arrival
Leg08 Genga (An) Marche 16/06- 29/06 ENVI 16vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the “Gola della Rossa e Frasassi” regional park, a beautiful natural reserve formed by the Fossi valley, a small lake, the Sentino river and a peculiar flora and fauna.
Volunteers will collaborate with the Park’s staff on the river bank area maintenance, will realize an accessible foothpath for disabled people and will do manual and pruning work.
Work: maintence
Accomodation: tents
Location: Genga, Ancona, Marche
Terminal: Rome, Ancona – Falconara airports
Leg09 Mesagne (Br) Puglia 16/06- 29/06 AGRI 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 38
Leg10 Alpe di Cavarzano (Po) Tuscany 17/6–2/7 ENVI 18vol
Project: Located on the Tosco-Emiliano Appennine at 1006 mt altitude, this area is one of the most wild and distinctive of central italy, characterised by beautiful waterfalls, wide grasslands and impervious woods. Volunteers will be involved in making and renovating paths. This work camp is right for people who love isolated and quiet places.
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: tents
Location: Alpe di Cavarzano, Prato, Toscana region
Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airports
Leg11 Punta Campanella (Na) Campania 17/6-30/6 ENVI 12
Project: This work camp will take place in Massa Lubrense, a small village located on the farthest edge of the amazing Sorrento Peninsula, one of the most beautiful Italian coast. Volunteers will work in collaboration with the “Environment and Legality Observatory” located in Punta Campanella, a marine protected area managed by Legambiente, with the aim of spreading an environmental legality culture and contributing to monitor and prevent illegality. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning beaches and coastline, informing tourists about recycling, and participating in ecology workshops.
Work: cleaning; Education
Accommodation: school
Location: Massa Lubrense, Naples, Campania
Terminal: Naples and Rome international airports
Leg12 Montafia,Cortazzone e Cortandone(At) Piemonte 18/6-2/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone are locate in a beautiful valley characterized by streams, torrent, wellsprings, besides wide forests and important romanic churches. During the work camp, volunteers will work on paths maintenance, will put up signs and will attend seminars and cultural excursions aimed at discover the territory and local food. Volunteers will also learn the ropes about herbs, local flora and paleontologic heritage.
Work: manual work, maintenance
Accommodation: guesthouse
Location: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin internationa airport
Leg13 Festambiente Vicenza(Vi) Veneto 20/6–3/7 Fest/Envi 16vol
Project: Vicenza, founded by Euganei, occupied by Galli and annexed to the Roman Empire, in ‘500 was enriched with fabulous buildings and amazing monuments by Palladio, one of the most important italian architects. In 1994 Vicenza was recognized in the UNESCO “world heritage” list. This work camp will take place during the “Festambiente” festival, an event organized since 2002 by Legambiente, Lilliput network and many other local organizations to promote sustainable lifestyle. During the camp, volunteers will collaborate in the festival activities organization: concerts, performances, exhibitions, sports, cinema etc.. The aim is raising awareness on environmental, social and solidarity issues, also giving people the right tools to be used in their everyday life. Volunteers will also collaborate on the Rettone River Park maintenance, which will host the festival.
Work: festival organization, maintenance
Location: Vicenza, Veneto
Accommodation: dormitory
Terminal: Venice, Treviso, Verona international airports
Leg14 Nomaglio (To) Piemonte 23/06-07/07 ENVI 14vol
Project: Nomaglio is a small village (575mt high), located at the entrance of the Serra Morenica and part of the Morenico Amphitheatre: this is a unique area, thanks to its geological, naturalistic and anthropological characteristics. In 1996, the municipality started a project to restore and develop local cultural values and to create a chestnut eco-museum. The museum is dedicated to the benefits of the chestnut tree: the whole village, the surrounding forests, the mule tracks and the old water-mill are all part of the eco-museum, which is, most of all, a workshop for schools, visitors, chestnut workers and people interested in local history and environment. Volunteers will work on this project, cutting bushes and briars, restoring dry walls, setting up signals and participating in workshops and seminars on environmental and conservation issues; volunteers will also have the chance of discovering typical local products.
Work: maintenance, manual work, conservation
Accommodation: Council building
Location: Nomaglio, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg15 Gergei (Nu) Sardinia 25/06-06/07 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 38
Leg16 Quassolo (To) Piemonte 27/06-12/07 ENVI 15vol
Project: this work camp will take place in Quassolo, located at the slope of Cavallaria mountain (1464 mt high), in the Valle d’Aosta Region. The ancient centre of the village, known in the past as Riperia della Dora, overlooks the vineyard and shows many examples of ancient rural architecture and typical fountains made of stone (called Burnel), which are still offering to local people good and pure water. Volunteers will work on bushes and briars cutting, torrents cleaning, paths maintenance and dry walls and fences restoration.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accomodation: council building
Location: Quassolo, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg17 Mezzoldo (Bg) Lombardia 28/6- 12/7 ENVI 6vol
Project: this work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an event promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forest through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), to guarantee a development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. The work area is within the Azzaredo – Casù forest, around 114 hectare, characterised by small alpine villages, a local gastronomic production (such as “bitto” cheese) and the rare presence of beech trees. Volunteers will put up wood signs, benches and tables, will organize animation activities for local youngsters and will clean and maintain paths around the village. This work camp is physically demanding and volunteers must be motivated.
Work: paths maintenance, animation, manual work
Accommodation: ERSAF guest quarter
Location: Mezzoldo, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg18 Milano–Quarto Oggiaro(Mi) Lombardia 28/6–12/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: Volunteers will collaborate with “Quarto Oggiaro Vivibile” Association in the Villa Scheibler’s park, a green area, characterised by two 700'century Villas and located in the Milan suburbs (reachable by bus). The Quarto Oggiaro association organizes many sport, cultural and social activities inside the Park, also spreading environmental education, helping in the Park maintenance and listing the local floras and fauna
Work: maintenance, education, manual work
Accommodation: Vivibile Association’s guestquarter
Location: Milano, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg19 Fara San Martino (Ch) Abruzzo 1/07-15/07 ENVI 15vol
Project: The work camp will take place in the medieval village of Fara San Martino, on the eastern border of the Majella National Park, about 460 mt altitude. Volunteers will build and put up wood security fences along the road between the Park entrance and San Martino gorges. Volunteers will also clean the olive-yard below the road, which is often used as a garbage dump!
Work: manual work, cleaning
Accommodation: school
Location: Fara San Martino, Chieti, Abruzzo
Terminal: Rome, Pescara international airports
Leg20 Galati Mamertino (Me) Sicily 01/07-15/07 ENVI 12vol
Project: Nebrodi Park is one of the most beautiful protected area in Sicily, characterized by many different natural areas and the Mar Tirreno coast (30 minutes by bus), where it will be possible for volunteers to spend the hottest day hours. Volunteers will collaborate in fire prevention activities: checking fires, cleaning abandoned sites, restoring paths, setting up signs and manual work for the local community.
Work: fire prevention, maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Galati Mamertino, Messina, Sicilia
Terminal: Catania international airport
Leg21 Paspardo (Bs) Lombardia 1/7-14/7 ENVI 9vol
Project: The Ceto-Cimbergo-Paspardo regional reserve of rock art engravings, located in the middle of Camonica Valley, was established in 1983 by Lombardia Region, with the aim of protecting the area characterised by prehistoric rock engravings and several important ethnological and environmental elements concerning the evolution of Alps over the last thousand years. Volunteers will work on environmental maintenance and restoration.
Work: maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Paspardo, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg22 Punta Campanella (Na) Campania 1/7-13/6 ENVI 12
See Leg11 at page 13
Leg23 Volvera (To) Piemonte 1/7-15/7 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg24 Bienno e Campolungo (Bs) Lombardia 5/7-19/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: This work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. Volunteers will clean grasslands, cutting shrubs and bushes, and will conduct a census of local trees, classifying them with photographs and measures. Volunteers will work in a mountainous area at 1.500 mt, in the middle of the state-owned forest managed by ERSAF.
Work: cleaning; monitoring
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Bienno e Campolungo, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
Leg26 Bacchereto (Po) Tuscan y 6/7-20/7 ENVI 20vol
Project: the camp takes place in Bacchereto, a village located on a wonderful area, rich of typical olive trees, woods and hills and close to beautiful Tuscany cities, such as Florence, Siena, Volterra, Montecatini. Interesting archaeological and renaissance ruins characterize the area, as well as the typical cooking with wines, dried figs and olive oil. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance, will put up signs related to the typical flora and fauna, and will set up picnic areas in the most remarkable locations.
Work: path maintenance; manual work (benches, signs and wood tables)
Accommodation: school
Location: Bacchereto, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airport
Leg27 Bizzarone (Co) Lombardia 6/07- 20/07 ENVI 14vol
Project: Volunteers will work in the Valle del Lanza Park, located between Como and Varese in an area famous for its lakes. The park extends along the river Lanza and it is characterized by a very unique biodiversity, rivers, torrents and ancient mills. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and cleaning of the area along the Lanza river, in collaboration with the Risk Prevention local group.
Work: path maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: school/gym
Location: Bizzarone, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg28 Cassago Brianza-Valletta(Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Valletta Park is an agricultural area, located between Bergamo and Como. Its name trace the origin from the folk tradition, the canals and the surrounding depressed area, covered by a 16 km cycle-pedestrian route, which allows visitors to enjoy the nature and landscape peculiarities. Work camp’s activities will be path maintenance, in collaboration with the Amici della Valletta local organization.
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: gym
Location: Cassago Brianza, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg29 Ceggia (Ve) Veneto 6/7-19/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Ceggia is a lively town, with ancient traditions, located in the eastern Venetian plain, very close to important tourist places, such as Venezia, Jesolo or Treviso. Legambiente local group intends to improve local green area and footpaths along the river, used by local community. Volunteers will collaborate in cleaning and maintaining the area, besides will do manual work to set up an equipped area to be used by the hospitality Centre for disabled people, hosted in the park.
Work: cleaning, maintaining, manual work
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Ceggia, Venezia, Veneto
Terminal: Venice or Treviso international airports
Leg30 Crandola Valsassina (Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: Valsassina green valley is located between Grigne massif and Bergamo Pre-Alps and is characterized by a rich nature and a various landscape. Volunteers will be hosted and supported in their activities by local community, which was already involved by Legambiente in the organization of campaigns such as “Piccola Grande Italia” (small big Italy). This campaign aims to promote the environmental and cultural heritage of small Italian municipalities, also involving schools and students. Volunteers, will work on the environmental maintenance of the area nearby Crandola Valsassina. This work will mainly regard the surrounding mountainous areas and volunteers will reach the working place walking along the paths
Work: maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Crandola Valsassina, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg31 Lecco (Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Lecco is a small town on the eastern arm of Como Lake, located at the source of River Adda. This area is very well-known thanks to its important writer, Alessandro Manzoni, who wrote the novel “The Betrothed" (I promessi sposi). Lecco undertook the “AgendaXXI” project for sustainable development, an agreement signed during the Environmental and Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Volunteers will clean the river bank area, supported by the Civil Protection local group.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accomodation: municipality guest quarter
Location: Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg32 Fumane (Vr) Veneto 9/07-20/07 ENVI 12vol
Project: Fumane is located on the Pre-Alps mountains, in the Verona province. The famous Valpolicella, one of the most good Italian wine, it is produced in this area. This area is also characterized by beautiful natural places, such as the Molina waterfalls Park or the Veja bridge located between two mountains described by many notorious writers (for example Goethe). Fumane’s houses still maintain the ancient urban designe, as their roof is made of huge local stones, very valuable in the entire Veronese area. Volunteers will work on path restoration and cleaning, signs building and set up and green areas maintenance.
Work: cleaning, maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Fumane, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg33 Alpe Dosso-Delebio (So) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 12Vol
Project: this work camp takes place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. Volunteers will be hosted in Delebio village and then walk to Alpe Dosso mountain shelter at 1500 mt, where they will be involved in maintaining footpaths, cleaning pasture lands and doing manual work in the mountain shelter. Volunteers are requested to be properly equipped and physically trained as they will have to reach the mountain shelter (about 2 hours of ascent).
Work: path maintenance; cleaning; manual work
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Alpe Dosso, Delebio, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg34 Roma (Rm) Lazio 13/7- 27/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: the Aniene valley natural reserve is located inside the city of Rome, along the Aniene river. In the last 6 years volunteers collaborated in the restoration and valorisation of the area, stopping the urban development that was destroying local biodiversity. The area is characterised by a medieval tower and the “Cervelletta” rural home, dated at ‘600, which now hosts a small museum on ancient rural people, realized with old tools and pictures of local population. Volunteers will be involved in many different activities such as paths, signals and fences maintenance, lands reclaiming, garbage removing.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: Cervelletta rural home
Location: Rome, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg35 Rovato (Bs) Lombardia 13/7–26/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: Monte Orfano is an isolated hill placed in Franciacorta, a well-known green area famous for its vineyards and gastronomic itineraries. The hill is very close to Iseo and Garda lakes and it is characterized by peculiar flora and fauna, such as birds, hares and some kind of reptiles and amphibian. During the camp, volunteers will clean the area from weeds and will help in path maintenance
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Rovato, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg36 Scafa (Pe) Abruzzo 13/7–27/7 ENVI 14vol
See Leg6 at page 12
Leg37 Sorico (Co) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: the Pian di Spagna area is an important migration route which hosts several birds species, recognized as an international importance site by the convention signed in Iran, in 1971. This half-marshy zone, formed by a gradual mud deposit transported by Adda river, is covered by thick groves of reeds and lived by several animals and plants. Any alteration would lead this habitat to lose a precious heritage and take the birds away from this migratory stopover. Volunteers will help the reserve’s staff in developing the environment, removing weeds and cleaning paths. Bikes will be provided.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Sorico, Como, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg38 Turano Valvestino (Bs) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), with the aim of guaranteeing the development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Valvestino is one of the most widest valley next the Garda lake, characterized by seven small villages very close, even if invisible to each other. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of surrounding natural areas and will do some manual work needed by the hosting ERSAF guest quarter. Volunteers will have to walk to reach the work area.
Work: maintenance; manual work
Accommodation: ERSAF Guest quarter
Location: Turano Valvestino, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg39 Castro (Bg) Lombardia 14/7-28/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Castro is a lovely village in the north- western side of the Iseo Lake, about 43 km away from Bergamo, characterized by a small ancient village, old ruins and a forge with an hydraulic mallet. Many sports, such as canoeing, rowing, windsurfing or sailing can be done in the lake, while several trekking paths, climbing walls and canyoning sites can be enjoyed in the surrounding mountains. Behind the village there are overhanging rocks, forming the Borlezza canyon, where volunteers will work in order to remove the overgrowing plants and to create a new tourist path.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: former school
Location: Castro, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg40 Milazzo (Me) Sicily 14/7-27/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in Milazzo, located in the Messina district, in front of Eolie islands. In the old town centre there is a wonderful castle, one of the biggest in Europe, dating back at Arabic and Norman age. Volunteers will work on paths and beaches cleaning, also building a platform for disabled people in the beautiful Milazzo beach.
Work: cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Milazzo, Messina, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Leg41 Polverina (Mc) Marche 14/7-25/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: in the oasis of Polverina, located on the border of the Sibillini mountains National Park, many species of protected birds, such as herons, hawks or flocks of cranes can be seen flying over the area during the migratory period. The amazing greenery of this oasis is typical of humid areas and grows differently in relation to the quantity and the typology of water. During the work camp, volunteers will be involved in making a path, together with local experts; also, the river bank area will be cleaned, in order to protect the fauna and the vegetation of this oasis. It will also be possible to do excursions in the National Park and to visit the typical small villages in the Marche region.
Work: path maintenance, cleaning the oasis
Accomodation: hostel or gym
Location: Oasis of Polverina, Macerata, Marche region
Terminal: Macerata train station, Ancona international airport
Leg42 Piedicavallo (Bi) Piemonte 14/7-28/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Piedicavallo is a small village located in the Cervo valley, famous for granite production and for its protestant tradition. In the Valdese temple, dated at 1985 and located near the S. Michele concerts, exhibitions and other cultural activities are often organized. Volunteers work on paths and mule tracks cleaning, briars and bushes cutting, fences and dry walls maintenance and signs setting up
Work: cleaning, maintaining, manual work
Accommodation: Valdese church guest quarter
Location: Piedicavallo, Biella, Piemonte
Terminal: Milano-Malpensa and Turin International airports
Leg43 Savona (Sv) Liguria 14/7-25/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: Savona is tourist city located on the Liguria coastline, between the Lavanestro and Letimbro torrents. Volunteers will work on the “Madonna degli Angeli” path cleaning and will put up signs along the path.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: gym
Location: Savona, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa and Nice international airports
Leg44 Taggia (Im) Liguria 14/7-25/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Taggia, only 6 km far from Sanremo, is one of the most ancient and beautiful villages of the western “Riviera”. The village has a typical medieval architecture, characterized by towers, walls, steep terraces and stairs, and several artwork. Also, a local olive, called “taggiasca” is typical of this area. In this amazing place, volunteers will work on panoramic paths cleaning, supported by Taggia municipality.
Work: path cleaning
Accommodation: Convent
Location: Taggia, Imperia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa or Nice (Fr) international airport
Leg45 Villasmundo (Sr) Sicilia 15/7-30/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: this camp will take place in the Petraro archeological site, a wide chalky plain 2 two km. away from Villasmundo, an amazing and unique village dated at 1967 and overlooking the mountains, the port and the Etna volcano. The work camp’s programme includes a training provided by local administration, weeds cleaning and archaeological investigation work to look for an ancient tower that should be hidden in this area.
Work: archaeological activities, environmental activities
Accommodation: school
Location: Villasmundo, Siracusa, Sicily
Terminal: Catania international airports
Leg46 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica (Rc) Calabria 16/7- 28/7 ART 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg47 Gemmano (Rn) Emilia Romagna 18/7–3/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: volunteers will work on the maintenance of paths around Gemmano and will renovate a bomb shelter from the second world war. During the camp, the river bank area will be cleaned and volunteers will also collaborate in the organization of a local biological products fair, together with farmers and breeders.
Work: path maintenance, bomb shelter renovation
Accomodation: school/camping
Location: Gemmano Onferno, Rimini, Emilia Romagna
Terminal: Bologna and Rimini international airports
Leg48 Parchi Astigiani (At) Piemonte 18/7-1/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Volunteers will be hosted in the Pacha Mama hostel, located inside the Rocchetta Tanaro natural park. These beautiful landscapes are characterised by chestnut woods, beautiful hills and river shrimps, which represent a marker of high levels of purity. Volunteer will work on soil preparation for an orchard, supported by local community. Volunteers will also participate in local fairs, guided tours and excursions in the Park
Work: farming
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Parchi Astigani, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg49 Lusiana (Vi) Veneto 19/7- 28/7 TEEN/Envi 13vol 15-17y.o
Project: Lusiana is a mountain village located in a peculiar position at the top edge of a big valley, with the alpine landscape at the back: the atmosphere of the place is extremely striking. Around the Corgnon (912 mt high) mountain, remains of ceramic and bronze objects were discovered and religious and magical rituals, connected with the earth, fire and sky cults were probably followed by ancient inhabitants. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and will set up signs, in collaboration with the local community. Volunteers will also be involved in the local food fair, organized within Legambiente national campaign “Loving Italy”, with the aim of developing local food traditions.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Lusiana, Vicenza, Veneto
Terminal: Venice or Verona international airports
Leg50 Malegno-Lozio (Bs) Lombardia 20/7-2/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Malegno and Lozio are two small villages located in Valcamonica, an ancient valley famous for its beautiful mountains and for its engraving rocks, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Humanity List. During the first week, volunteers will clean a pic-nic area in the lower part of the Malegno valley; during the second week, volunteers will move to Lozio village (1000 mt. high) and will help cleaning and maintaining paths, together with the a local group of volunteers.
Work: paths maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: families+dormitory
Location: Malegno-Lozio, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg51 Pescantina (Vr) Veneto 20/7-3/8 ENVI 8vol
Project: over the last two years, Pescantina municipality took care of restoring and improving the street along the Adige river. After removing weeds, garbage and bushes, the 8 km street can be now walked or passed by bicycle or by horse. On one side, there are fields, houses and small woods, on the other one, the river touches the streets and the sand dunes. Volunteers will be involved in paths maintenance and will build wood fences.
Work: maintenance, manual work
Location: Pescantina, Verona, Veneto
Accommodation: dormitory
Terminal: Venice, Treviso, Verona international airports
Leg52 Pomigliano d’Arco (Na) Campania 20/7-3/8 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg53 Cascina Le Cave (Po) Tuscany 21/7-5/8 ENVI 20
Project: Cascina le Cave is located on the Cantagallo municipality, within the Acquerino-Cantagallo natural reserve, a protected area between Prato and Pistoia, characterised by the Apennine mountains. The area is rich of chestnut and beech trees, the most important local economic resource until 50 years ago, and populated by deers, roe deers, weasels and endangered species, like wolves and wild cats. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and renovation of paths around Cascina le Cave shelter and will also clean the brushwood in order to prevent fires. Cascina le Cave can be reached only by a 40 minutes walk footpath: for this reason, this camp is suggested for volunteers who love peace and isolated places.
Work: path renovation; cleaning
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Cascina le Cave, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Pisa, Florence and Bologna international airports
Leg54 Valverde (Pv) Lombardia 21/07 – 03/08 ENVI 12vol
Project: Valverde is a small village located on the Appennino Pavese mountains, approximately 800 mt high, and about 80 km away from Milan. During the summer, many tourists come from the cities nearby to enjoy the area around the Tidone valley. This camp will be organised for the third time thanks to the Municipality, with the aim of promoting the territory’s sustainable development. Volunteers will work on paths and wood maintenance, collaborating with the local ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services) staff, and will also help in the organization of the Valverde local fair.
Work: maintenance, festival organization
Accommodation: parish church dormitory
Location: Valverde, Pavia, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg55 Andrate (To) Piemonte 25/7-8/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Andrate is a small municipality located at 700 mt. high overlooking the Serra Morenica valley, a unique geological patrimony in Italy. The work camp, included within the campaign “Andrate, Art and Territory”, aims to develop the ancient footpaths’ net: volunteers will help cleaning and maintaining the area and will work in a typical Canavese and Biellese cultural environment, having the opportunity to discover local food products. Excursions to the most famous places, such as Monte Bianco or Monte Rosa, will be organized during the work camp.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: council building
Location: Andrate, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin and Milano-Malpensa international airports
Leg56 Quincinetto(To) Piemonte 25/07 - 08/08 ENVI 15vol
Project: Quincinetto, a small village at the border with Valle d’Aosta, is going to host a voluntary work camp for the third time, in order to continue the environmental work already started. Volunteers will work on bushes and briars cutting, signs setting up and dry walls and fences restoration. Besides, volunteers will be involved in anthropologic and naturalistic workshops and excursions, together with experts who will show them the peculiar quartz mines, local flora and fauna, and rocky imagines typical of the area.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: families+ council building
Location: Quincinetto, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin and Milano-Malpensa International airports
Leg57 Refrancore (At) Piemonte 25/7-8/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Refrancore village is located among the Basso Monferrato hills, in the valley where the Gaminella river flows. The sandy terrain is good for growing peaches and for the forests and vineyards development. Volunteers will be hosted in a council building and will help cleaning and improving the surrounding paths, with the aim of protect and safeguard biodiversity. During the free time, excursions and guided tours will be organized. Local community, which has already showed a big enthusiasm in welcoming the new “friends”, will guide volunteers for discovering typical food products… not to forget that this area is very important for wine production!!
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: council building
Location: Refrancore, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg58 Capracotta (Is) Molise 26/7–8/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: volunteers will work in the Garden of Apennine flora (10 hectare), a botanical garden of alpine flowers located at 1.500 meters at the base of Monte Campo, near the town of Capracotta, a lively tourist resort. The garden currently contains about 300 endemic species in habitats including beech forest, rocks and cliffs, scrub, and wetlands. It also contains about 200 species introduced from elsewhere in the south-central Apennine mountains. The area benefits from fresh air, an amazing landscape and pleasant warm weather.
Work: path and fences maintenance, building dry-stone walls, gardening, manual work (benches, signs and wood tables)
Accomodation: building inside the Garden
Location: Capracotta, Isernia, Molise
Terminal: Rome and Pescara international airports
Leg59 S. Rufina (Cittaducale) Lazio 26/7- 9/8 ENVI 10vol
Project: S. Rufina is a small village situated between Rieti and Cittaducale, characterized by an ancient fortress, small narrows street and steep stairs. Unfortunately, some areas are abandoned and needs to be restored and valorised in order to recover this unique patrimony. This year volunteers will clean the river, removing garbage, and will work on mountain paths maintenance.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: S. Rufina, Cittaducale, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg60 Veddasca (Va) Lombardia 26/7–9/8 ENVI 15 vol
Project: this work-camp will be located in the Veddasca Valley a beautiful and remote area in the Varese district, next to the Swiss border. The area is characterized by large broadleaf woods, as chestnut and beeches, a great number of animals, and traditional farms and villages. The work camp is close to one of the most famous Italian lakes, the Maggiore lake. Volunteers will work on path maintenance in the nearby areas
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Veddasca, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg61 Campsirago (Lc) Lombardia 27/7-9/8 TEEN/Envi 9vol
Project: the workcamp takes place in Campsirago medieval village, where Legambiente runs a permanent Centre for voluntary service. Campsirago became a very important place for Legambiente local group to undertake environmental activities, such as management, promotion, education, long term voluntary projects. During the camp volunteers work on the mule tracks maintenance around the Brianza mountains and will clean the river bank area. Volunteers will also be involved in cleaning, restoring and promoting the surrounded area.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Campsirago, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg62 Roma (Rm) Lazio 27/07- 10/08 ENVI 10vol
See Leg34 at page 20
Leg63 Dolceacqua (Im) Liguria 28/07-08/08 ENVI 12vol
Project: Dolceacqua is a small village, with a charming centre, about 7 km away from the sea. Dolceacqua, which will host Legambiente the work camp for the second consecutive year, has a long farming tradition: good wine and oil are produced on its sunny hills. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance around the city centre, characterized by an ancient castle, steep streets and old bridges. Furthermore, other tasks will be decided by the municipality, according to needs. During the free time, it will also be possible to reach beaches nearby (using public transports) or the villages in the “Riviera dei Fiori”.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Dolceacqua, Imperia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa and Nice (Fr) international airports
Leg64 Troina (En) Sicily 28/07-11/08 ENVI 10vol
Project: Ancipa lake is located 5 km away from the village of Troina, close to Nebrodi Park. The lake was created for hydroelectric aims, and is situated in a wonderful mountain scenery (944mt high). Last year Legambiente acquired the management of the forest around the lakeshore: the suggestive paths around the lake will be maintained and renovated by volunteers, who will also collaborate in the maintenance of a suburban park, making wood benches and tables.
Work: path maintenance and park renovation
Accommodation: school
Location: Troina, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo or Catania international airports
Leg65 Lusiana (Vi) Veneto 29/07– 10/07 ENVI 13vol
See Leg49 at page 25
Leg66 Acquerino Cantagallo (Po) Tuscany 29/7-13/8 ENVI 10
Important: very isolated place! No electricity! No running water!
Project: Cascina le Cave is located on the Cantagallo municipality, within the Acquerino-Cantagallo Natural Reserve, a protected area between Prato and Pistoia, characterised by the Apennine mountains. The area is rich of chestnut and beech trees, the most important local economic resource until 50 years ago, and populated by deers, roe deers, weasels and endangered species, like wolves and wild cats. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and renovation of paths around Cascina le Cave shelter, and will also clean the brushwood in order to prevent fires. Volunteers will sleep in a basic mountain shelter, with no running water and no electricity!
Work: path renovation and cleaning
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Cascina le Cave, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Pisa, Florence and Bologna international airports
Leg67 Castelvecchio (Aq) Abruzzo 2/8-16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Castelvecchio is a mountainous village located inside the Sirente Velino regional Park, characterised by many Romanic and pre Romanic archaeological sites and ruins. Volunteers will work on maintaining and cleaning the river bank area. Volunteers will also be involved in the organization of a local “Arts and Crafts” fair, that will take place during the last work camp’s days, with the aim of developing local traditions.
Work: environmental maintenance; local fair organization
Accommodation: school
Location: Castelvecchio Subequo, Aquila, Abruzzo
Terminal: Rome and Pescara international airports
Leg68 Prizzi (Pa) Sicily 2/8 – 16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Prizzi, a mountain village, about 80 km. away from Palermo, is located on a 1500 mt high mountain. The city, characterized by a lovely centre, is famous for its “devil dance”, an ancient pagan rite representing the victory of Good over Bad, and mural paintings that decorate wall’s houses in the city centre, ordered by the Municipality in 1989. From the village an amazing view over the Sosio river valley, a famous natural reserve, can be seen. Other local beautiful places are: the Carcaci mountain natural reserve, overlooked by cranes, eagles and hawks during autumn, and the Raia lake. Volunteers will work on green areas maintenance.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: council building
Location: Prizzi, Palermo, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Leg69 Villa d’Adda (Bg) Lombardia 3/8-16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Villa d'Adda is located on the west side of Bergamo, in the middle of a wonderful amphitheatre of morainic origin, made by several terraces shaped by glaciers during prehistoric ages. The village overlooks the river Adda deep valley, covered by blooming oaks and alders woods. Volunteers will stay in a community centre by the river and will work on pedestrian walks maintenance.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: school and riverside leisure centre
Location: Villa d’Adda, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg70 Francavilla a Mare (Ch) Abruzzo 4/8–19/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will be involved in several activities, such as the restoration of a communal garden and fences, paths and signs construction . They will also collaborate in the organization of local cultural events.
Work: maintenance of a communal garden
Accomodation: school
Location: Francavilla a Mare, Chieti, Abruzzo
Terminal: Pescara and Rome international airports
Leg71 Ca' Soldato-Montevecchia (Lc) 10/8 - 23/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will work inside the natural area around Montevecchia hills, and the Curone and Molgora valleys, crossed by rivers and characterized by small villages, industrial areas and beautiful monuments and architectural sites. This area is also famous for growing aromatic herbs and producing wines. Volunteers will maintain the meadows of the park, that need to be preserved by a periodically cutting; furthermore they will collaborate in path maintenance and signs construction.
Work: manual work, cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory and tents
Location: Montevecchia, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg72 Laveno(Va) Lombardia 10/8-24/8 TEEN/Envi 10vol 15-17y.o
Project: the workcamp is located near the Maggiore lake, a beautiful area characterised by the famous lake, about 65 km long, and a luxuriant flora and fauna. From Laveno Mombello an amazing view of the lake can be seen. Volunteers will work around the area, setting up an orchard and a garden, in order to protect traditional fruits and plants. Volunteers will also remove weeds and prepare the field for the next planting season.
Work: gardening and cleaning
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Laveno Mombello, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg73 Refrontolo (Tv) Veneto 10/8-23/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Refrontolo is located in the Soligo valley, among beautiful hills and wine yards: the famous “Refrontolo Passito DOC” wine is produced in this area. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of two ancient paths, collaborating with local groups and participating in the local fair which will take place in the lovely Molinetto della Croda village.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Refrontolo, Treviso, Veneto
Terminal: Treviso and Venice international airports
Leg74 Antrodoco (Ri) Lazio 16/8-30/8 ENVI 10vol
Project: Antrodoco is a small medieval village near the Apennines mountains, in the centre of Italy, two hours away from Rome. Volunteers will clean the river bank area, cutting bushes and weeds. The work area, very close to the city centre, is in a very bad condition due to pollutant garbage (like car batteries) trashed in there. Afterwards, a pic-nic area restoration will be decided.
Work: cleaning and manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Antrodoco, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg75 Corleone-Piana degli Albanesi (Pa) 16/8- 30/8 AGRI 12vol
See Legality work camps at page 40
Leg76 Castelnuovo del Garda (Vr) 17/8-31/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Castelnuovo Del Garda is a lovely city with very old traditions as the castle’s tower, the San Lorenzo local fair and grapes and olives cultivation. The earth strip over the Campanello port is a unique mix of attractions such as the Femilazzo tower, the lake side promenade, the grove reeds populated by herons, ducks, swans and cuckoo birds. The visconean tower of the “new” castle characterizes the city centre, while several cultural events are hosted in four Venetian villas during the summer. Volunteers will work on paths restoration, cleaning, wood benches and tables building.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Castelnuovo del Garda, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Venezia or Treviso International airports
Leg77 Venezia (Ve) Veneto 18/08- 31/08 ENVI 14 vol
Project: the workcamp will take place in the Certosa island, located in the amazing Venice Lagoon between the historical city centre and the sea. The island was used for military purposes until 1950, then has been progressively abandoned. In 1985, the S. Andrea committee worked together with the Municipality aiming at restoring and safeguarding the area. Volunteers will collaborate with the Certosa Committee and the cultural association MOMOS (an active local group) in paths maintaining and beaches cleaning. Besides, volunteers will be involved in cleaning some green areas located around Castello, a popular quarter close to the city centre.
Work: paths and green areas cleaning and maintenance
Location: Venezia, Veneto
Accommodation: school or camping
Terminal: Venice or Treviso international airports
Leg78 Bosio (Al) Piemonte 19/8-30/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place near the Benedicta Sanctuary, a place surrounded by the “Capanne Marcarolo” regional park. The massive Tobbio mountain overlooks this extremely interesting area, characterized by watercourses and wetlands. This work camp is organized by Legambiente local groups together with the Park authority. Volunteers will help improving the area, cleaning and doing small manual work. Nice excursions will be organised.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Bosio, Alessandria, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg79 Agira (En) Sicily 20/8-30/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: Agira is an ancient town located in the heart of the Vallone Piano della Corte natural reserve. The most flourish period of Agira was during the Arabic domain, which inspired the city centre architecture. A typical Sicilian vegetation can be found in this valley where it is also possible to find many different animals such as foxes, weasels, barn owls and porcupines. In this wonderful place volunteers will work on paths maintenance and cleaning, removing bushes and weeds from a very thick wood.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Location: Agira, Enna, Sicily
Accommodation: school
Terminal: Catania or Palermo international airports
Leg80 Schio (Vi) Veneto 20/8-3/9 ENVI 14vol
Project: Schio is the main city around Vicenza, surrounded by pre alpine hills with a peculiar amphitheatre shape. Traces from the Neolithic age shows the ancient presence of land settlement, which benefited from this environment rich of clear water, wool and minerals, which gave local people the opportunity to start an economy based on crafts activities. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and will collaborate in the organization of “campigolando” a long walking along woods and villages, organized to promote the local environment. Along the walking, garbage dumps that needs to be cleaned will be seen by participants.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Schio, Vicenza, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg81 Riomaggiore (Sp) Liguria 27/8 - 7/9 ENVI 14
Project: Cinque Terre is formed by five beautiful villages located on amazing terraces above the sea, and characterised by kilometres of stone-walls and terraced fields cultivated with olive and vine-trees. As the terraces have been abandoned by local people, Legambiente started a collaboration, about eight years ago, with the Park administration and began to organise voluntary work camps with the aim of safeguarding the area. The Cinque Terre national park, recognized by UNESCO world patrimony list, needs to be improved and valorised: for this reason, volunteers will work on paths and terraces maintenance and cleaning; they will also be involved in food production, such as pesto or other sauces.
Work: paths and terraces cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa international airport
Leg82 Bagni di Masino (So) Lombardia 31/8-13/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: the work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), with the aim of guaranteeing the development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Volunteers will work on path maintenance, and will do small manual work, in collaboration with the ERSAF staff. As the camp will take place on the mountains, volunteers will have to walk to reach the areas of work.
Work: Maintenance and manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: ERSAF guest quarter
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg84 Albaredo San Marco (So) Lombardia 7/9-20/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: Albaredo San Marco, an alpine village located in the heart of Orobie Valtellinesi Regional Park, at 950 mt, hosts the "Porta del Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi", an important centre which promotes educational activities through its eco-museum, a open air educational path. Volunteers will collaborate in restoring the path and supporting environmental education activities.
Work: maintenance; education
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Albaredo San Marco, Sondrio, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg85 Soave (Vr) Veneto 14/9-24/9 ENVI 10vol
Project: an ancient castle overlooks Soave, a small medieval village close to Verona and Venezia, surrounded by a crenellated wall and 24 towers. Its famous wine has a very old tradition and his history is strictly related to the history of its inhabitants. Volunteers will take care of the restoration and the maintenance of the Zanella Park, a beautiful garden in the heart of Soave. Second week, volunteers will build a wood shelter and will do some farming works on a cherry field around Fittà. The work camp will overlap with the 79th grape festival, which will take place on the 15th and 16th September. In this occasion the whole medieval town will be filled by a magic atmosphere, and on the 16th fireworks will light up the town. During the festival, volunteers will help in the festival organization and will also help dismantling the structures and cleaning the area after the event.
Work: environmental maintenance, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Soave, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg86 Milano–Boscoincittà (Mi) Lombardia 15/9–29/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will be hosted in the Park and will collaborate in cleaning paths and doing manufactured wood or metal works. The work will last about 6 hours per day, from Friday to Tuesday. On Sunday volunteers will collaborate with local people and volunteers, in order to learn Italian and promote a cultural exchange. Volunteers will also take part in “Clean up the World”, the greatest environmental voluntary activity in the world, which involves every year more than 121 countries, with over 35 million of volunteers!
Work: paths cleaning; manual work and environmental activities
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Milano, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg87 Cuirone di Vergiate (Va) Lombardia 1/10-15/10 ENVI 8vol
Project: this work camp has been taking place since 2001 inside Monte s.Giacomo, a beautiful natural reserve, managed by Legambiente. This place has a remarkable naturalistic and historical importance, thanks to ancient medieval ruins located under a typical eighteenth-century “Crotto": it is said that this place, called a Nemeton (= holy wood), was a holy place for Celti people. The Varese district is also known for its beautiful lakes and many different kind of vegetation, such as chestnut, beech trees, and peaty-marshy areas rich of animals. Volunteers will work on path maintenance and cleaning and will also be involved in the mushrooms and pumpkin local fair, that will take place on the 5th October.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Cuirone di Vergiate, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg88 Parco del Molgora (Lc) Lombardia 5/10-18/10 ENVI 12vol
Project: the Molgora Park has been created for safeguarding and developing beautiful surroundings: hills, torrents, plains, a wide range of trees, animals and rare flowers species. Volunteers will be hosted in Campsirago, 25 km away from the work places, in a rural medieval village, where Legambiente established a “Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education”. Volunteers will work on environmental maintenance, such as fences set up and weeds cleaning, in order to develop and improve the environmental beauty of this area.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Parco del Molgora, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg89 Brivio (Lc) Lombardia 16/11–29/11 ENVI 10vol
Leg90 Brivio (Lc) Lombardia 18/1/09 – 31/1/09 ENVI 10vol
Project: The Palude di Brivio natural reserve is one of the most interesting wet areas in the whole Adda Nord Park, listed as Community Important Sites for the conservation of natural habitat, wild fauna and flora species by the European Union. During the camp, volunteers will be involved in some manual work, such as cleaning, reeds cutting and maintenance inside some of the most beautiful areas of the Park.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Brivio, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
LEGALITY WORK CAMPS
Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as properties confiscated to mafia renovation, legal education in schools, support to local community. Since 1996, several real estates and fields confiscated to mafia were given to Libera, according to a national law. In 2001, Legambiente and Libera organised an international youth action in Palermo, and that was a great success either for the associations, the participants and the local hosting community. In 2005, Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted a national and european campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign succeed in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many local cooperatives.
FOR THE FOLLOWING CAMPS A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED.
Leg09 Mesagne (Br) Puglia 16/06- 29/06 AGRI 12vol
Project: Mesagne is a city lying in the northern area of Salentina peninsula, surrounded by wine yards and olive trees. The area maintains important historical and architectural evidences form the roman and Norman ages, such as the XI century Castle. The camp is organized by Legambiente, Libera association and “Terre di Puglia-Libera Terra” cooperative, with the aim of developing fields confiscated to mafia.
Volunteers will collaborate in farming activities: in particular, grapevines cleaning and maintaining and tomatoes harvesting.
Work: farming activities
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Mesagne, Puglia, South of Italy
Terminal: Brindisi and Bari international airports
Leg15 Gergei (Nu) Sardinia 25/06-06/07 CONS 12vol
Project: the “Meeting Volunteers Centre” has been confiscated to mafia and assigned from the municipality to the Association “La strada”, of Cagliari. The Centre, located 2 km away from Su Piroi village, has a main building, surrounded by a big swimming pool (to restore) and other facilities. Volunteers will reclaim the building, will restore the go-kart track, and will prepare the soil for the next figs planting season. They will also participate in meetings with associations, cooperatives and local groups. This work camp is close to Nuoro and some beautiful cities such as Cagliari (60 km) and Alghero (170 km).
Work: maintenance, cleaning and conservation work
Accommodation: tents
Location: Gergei, Nuoro, Sardinia
Terminal: Cagliari international airport
Leg23 Volvera (To) Piemonte 1/7-15/7 CONS 12vol
Project: Acmos and Libera organizations have been working on a Youth project since 2000. Thanks to their hard work an hospitality Centre was created, with the aim of developing sustainable lifestyle and solidarity.
For the fourth year, the Centre will host a work camp with the aim of recovering some goods confiscated to mafia. In particular, volunteers will work and do some farming works on fields located around Volvera and Cesana. There will also be several training moments about the law on properties confiscation and about mafia in Italy and abroad. Volunteer will also involved in cultural exchanges and meetings with local community.
Work: manual work, farming
Accommodation: school
Location: Volvera, Torino, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg46 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica (Rc) Calabria 16/07-28/07 ART 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the Locride area, not far from Reggio Calabria, with the aim of raise awareness on many fights against mafia undertaken in this region.
Volunteers will participate in a “Long March”, a batch of itinerant events, concerts and conferences that will stop in Gioiosa Ionica to launch a restored mural painting, realized in 1978 in memory of Rocco Gatto, killed by mafia after having said no to mafia threats. Besides collaborating in the organization, volunteers will be involved in painting a new mural and will participate in workshops and seminars about legality.
Work: arts
Accommodation: Don Milani guest quarter
Location: Marina di gioiosa, Reggio Calabria, Calabria
Terminal: Reggio Calabria international airport
Leg52 Pomigliano d’Arco (Na) Campania 20/7-3/8 CONS 12vol
Project: this summer, Legambiente and Libera association will organize the third international legality work camp in Naples province, within the “I cammini della legalità” (legality walking) project, promoted by S.O.L.E. consortium. Volunteers will work on restoring and improving several real properties confiscated to camorra, to make them usable by local community.
Work: manual work
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Campania
Terminal: Naples international airport
Leg75 Corleone-Piana degli Albanesi (Pa) 16/8- 30/8 AGRI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place on two farmers cooperatives fields, located around Corleone and Piana degli Albanesi. The two cooperatives ("Lavoro e non solo" e "Placido Rizzotto"), born from the "Liberaterra" project, promoted by Libera organization, manage and cultivate lands confiscated to mafia, producing cereals, pasta and wine with the “Libera Terra” brand. Volunteers will collaborate in agricultural activities, helping the cooperative’s staff, especially during the vintage. They will also attend conferences and workshops on projects against mafia and on activities promoted by local cooperatives. During the free time, the natural reserve "Serre della Pizzuta" and the Jato valley will be visited.
Work: farming
Accommodation: tents
Location: Piana degli Albanesi, Palermo, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Intergeneration family camps
For these camps please send requests and applications ONLY to:
Paolo Maddonni LEGAMBIENTE - Voluntary department
VIA SALARIA 403, 00199 ROME ITALY
Tel +39. 06. 86268326 FAX: +39. 06. 23325776
p.maddonni@legambiente.eu
Medium Term Voluntary Program
For the following projects a motivation letter is required
LegMTV15 Oliveto Lario (Lc) Lombardia 15/06- 31/08 ENVI 2
Project: the project is a collaboration between Legambiente and the municipality of Oliveto Lario, located by the lake of Como, which has approximately 4 km of lakeside and 3 km of beaches. The local authority runs periodically activities of ordinary maintenance of these very important naturalistic and tourist areas. Legambiente organises actions of environmental promotion and education through many projects with volunteers all over the district of Lecco. Volunteers will collaborate in the cleaning of the beaches, restoring the access points, and removing rubbish, and will also work in the management of the beaches nearby, through promotion and environmental education activities for tourists, collaborating with local authorities and people. Volunteers will be provided with bicycles to reach the places of work. Oliveto Lario MTV project is only one of the several initiatives of the group of Legambiente in Lecco; Volunteers, if needed, will give their support taking part in other works of environmental maintenance of natural areas within the international environmental voluntary projects promoted by Legambiente. Initially, volunteers will be supported by Legambiente operators, that will show and organise the activities for the project. Legambiente will not provide any pocket money for volunteers.
Work: environmental maintenance of natural areas
Accommodation: apartment
Location: Oliveto-Lario, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airports
LegMTV16 Bagni di Masino (So) Lombardia 15/6-31/8 ENVI 4
Project: Foreste da Vivere, an initiative promoted by Assessorato all'Agricoltura della Regione Lombardia (Council of Region Lombardy for Agriculture) and organised by ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), promotes the 23.000 hectars of Forests of Lombardia through sport and cultural events, excursions and many other initiatives. ERSAF has the function of organising technical and promotional activities for the development of agriculture and forest sectors, for the protection of the rural territory, for partnership and integration policies in the management and planning of agriculture, forest and local alimentary products.
Masino Valley, located in the Valtellina area, is well known for the thermal water spring of “Bagni”, and entirely surrounded by woods. Besides the thermal baths, mountainous landscapes, pasture lands and woods, Masino Valley is also important for being part of the regional Park of Bernina, Disgrazia, Val Masino e Val Codera , and it is already in the European list of the Community Important Sites. ERSAF is active on the territory with many projects, as protection and valorisation of biodiversity of endangered habitats. Legambiente promotes the project in collaboration with ERSAF, working with the program Foreste da Vivere, which aims to develop educational and informative activities, turned to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. After a period of training in the Permanent Centre for Volunteers and Environmental Education of Legambiente Lecco in Campsirago, the volunteers will take care of the Visitors Centre in Bagni di Masino, organising activities of promotion of environmentally friendly practices addressed to tourists, didactic and informative activities concerning the respect of nature and the projects and initiatives of ERSAF and Legambiente, animation and environmental education for kids and works of ordinary maintenance of natural areas. During the period of the project other voluntary activities will be organised and hosted in the same building (not all at the same time): international Mid Term Volunteers for the whole summer period, a workcamp for under 18 volunteers, 4 weeks of environmental holidays for kids (from 8 to 13 years old), a workcamp for families. The MTV volunteers will collaborate in the activities proposed to the other volunteers, making interventions of environmental maintenance to ameliorate footpaths and grasslands, helping in the preparation of small exhibits, supporting as animators the leaders of the camps. The working language for participants will mainly be Italian, due to the nature of the project.
Work: education activities and maintenance of natural areas
Accommodation: ERSAF’ guesthouse
Location: Bagni di Masino, Sondrio district, Lombardia region, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airports
LegMTV17 Laveno Mombello (Va) Lombardia 1/7-31/8 ENVI 2
Project: The project is a collaboration between Legambiente and the municipality of Laveno Mombello, placed by the shore of Lago Maggiore (lake Maggiore), in Varese ditrict. The district is known for the many beautiful lakes and is covered with several kinds of vegetation: woods of chestnuts beeches and other broadleaf, peaty-marshy areas rich of animals’ presences. The Lago Maggiore is the largest one in the area (Maggiore=largest), it is about 65 km long and it has a peculiar curly-bracketed shape. It washes the coasts of Piedmont, Switzerland and Lombardy. From the hill of S.Elsa, a small knoll of the Sasso del Ferro, the mountain of Laveno Mombello, can be seen one of the most striking views of the lake. The volunteers will be engaged in cleaning and maintenance of “Parco Castello” that is a park given managed by the local group of Legambiente since years. Moreover volunteers will have to prepare the structure in order to accommodate an international workcamp in August and co-lead the workcamp. Laveno Mombello MTV project is only one of the several initiatives of the groups of Legambiente in Varese; volunteers will give their support taking part in other works of environmental maintenance of natural areas in the international environmental voluntary projects that Legambiente will activate in the territory of the district of Varese. Volunteers will be provided with bicycles.
Accommodation: A house partly restructured.
Location: Laveno Mombello, Varese district, Lombardia, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airport
LegMTV18 Verona (Vr) Veneto 1/9 - 30/11 Envi 7
Location: For the 5th year Verona will host international volunteers during the entire year. Verona is a very famous city (do you remember Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare???) in the North East of Italy; it is a very tourist place with a long history and culture; rich of historical monuments, first of all the famous arena (the ancient roman theatre). Even it is a great example of fortified town, in fact the walls and the surrounding area is going to become a national park. Unfortunately some parts of the area are still damaged and abandoned.
In the Voluntary Centre of Legambiente Verona, volunteers participate in two different projects. Both projects are similar: the common goal being the protection of the environment, and in particular of the two most important Urban Parks in Verona.
Read both projects carefully, and express in the motivation letter your preference, keeping in mind that volunteers from both projects will be in continuous contact. The local group will consider the volunteer's choice and decide the place to stay according to the preference of the volunteer and the needs of each project.
I. Park of the Walls
Description of the activities
The working time will be: 30 hours a week
Verona is an exceptionally beautiful example of fortified towns. You can see evolution of a tradition through centuries. Verona's Walls are a complex set of different types of architecture. All this area is slowly becoming a Park. Unfortunately most part of it is just a huge relict, damaged and abandoned. In this area Legambiente is deeply involved in action of restoration and re-evaluation of a great green space. The aim is to turn into a park the area comprehended among four bastions of ‘800 and remains of walls of ‘500. A great part of the work is done, but the park still needs maintenance and continuous actions to improve it and obtain the final result of a beautiful recovered green jewel. Volunteers will be involved (along EVS volunteers) in custody of the Park (opening and closing gates), gardening, cleaning, construction, etc. They will collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in activities of the Association (like guiding tourists through the town, among others, of course in collaboration with guides of the Association). Sometimes, these four bastions host drug addicts, prostitutes or homeless people who find place to stay for some hours. It’s not dangerous, and you will not work alone. There is a technician responsible for the maintenance of the Park and another person responsible for volunteers and their integration in the project and in the town.
Activities vary from season to season, due to the fact that the park has different needs as the weather changes (for example, cutting the grass in spring, watering the plants in the summer, gathering leaves during autumn, cutting wood during winter, ecc); and also due to the fact that the association is involved in different kinds of projects during the year.
Accommodation
You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Raggio di Sole”, with other international volunteers, EVS volunteers and the workcamp leader. (5 volunteers+EVS+leader).
The house is very close to the centre of town and it has two bedrooms (9 beds in total), two bathrooms, kitchen, big living room, open air area when. The cooking and cleaning in the house is shared in turns among all the volunteers.
Language of the project
Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possibility for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps).
II. Villa Buri
Description of the activities
The working time will be: 30 hours a week
Villa Buri is situated at the centre of the Adige river’s bend and it’s a monumental palace, with a chapel, some cottages and a majestic landscape-garden, 30ha large, where a large part of it is planted with ancient and precious trees. In September 2001 the management of the villa was given to a no-profit group of associations which have created a project to use and renovate the structure.
The main goal of this project is to affirm a culture of peace, to research a bearable and solid economy, and a right relationship with the environment. To make it possible it is necessary to suggest concrete and visible stimulus, symbolical but clear in order to develop all together a cultural articulated and qualified activity related to peace, environment and an economy of justice. In the planned activities there are some educational and formative ones: meetings, expositions, training courses, the opening of the park, parties, manifestations, events where the international volunteers can take part. The final goal is to restore a part of the park inside four bastions of the XIX cent. And remains walls from XVI cent.
Volunteers will work on the custody of the park (opening and closing the gates), gardening (taking care of the botanical garden), cleaning, making guest passes, etc. all of which coordinated by a responsible. They will also collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in other activities.
In June 2006 Legambiente Verona achieved to obtain the direct consession of a municipal park near Villa Buri, called Bosco Buri (Buri's Woods). The volunteers will also be involved in the gardening and cleaning of this part of the park
Accomodation: You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Villa Buri” (3 volunteers). The house, even if distant from Verona's Centre, is very close to the main square of one of the most folkloristic neighbourhoods in town. It is also a place that facilitates the contact with the local community and with the various realities that surround the outskirts of the city. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, a little dining room and a garden(3 beds in all). The cooking and cleaning in the house is divided by turns between all the volunteers.
Language of the project: Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possiblity for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps).
Via Salaria 403, 00199 ROME ITALY
Incoming:Luca Stasi tel +39 06 86268403;
l.stasi@legambiente.eu
Outgoing: Federica Barbera tel +39 06 86268324;
f.barbera@legambiente.eu
FAX: +39 06 23325776
Website: www.legambiente.eu
WHO ARE WE?
Legambiente is a leading environmental organisation in Italy formed by 20 regional committees and more than 2000 local groups. Legambiente runs national and international campaigns aimed at reducing traffic and air pollution, pesticides use, or proposing new energy policy, enhancing use of renewable sources, energy efficiency and conservation etc.
We have been organising a voluntary campaign for 16 years, promoting summer-camps in many protected areas both in Italy and abroad, with the aim of raising public awareness on environmental issues such as forest-fire or habitat degradation, collecting information on natural resources, promoting green tourism, developing sustainable economy, helping people to be active for the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage.
International work camps, promoted by Legambiente, are part of the associations’ main campaigns and volunteers activities contribute to achieve the goals of each campaign.
The common aim of environmental work camps is to improve areas with a distinctive naturalistic and cultural feature and to help solving environmental emergencies of our country. The main activities volunteers carry out are related to paths maintenance or beaches and protected areas cleaning; furthermore, volunteers collaborate in fire prevention or raising awareness on environmental issues.
Some work camps are organized within the campaign “Carovana dell Alpi” (Caravan of Alps). This annual campaign, which was first organised in 2002, photographs the alpine system in detail, reports cases of environmental decay and evaluates experiences of sustainable development and ecological re-conversion of the economy. It also proposes the consolidation of the system of nature protected areas.
The aims of “Salvalarte”, carried out by volunteers, are to awake public opinion, promote the reclaim and restoration of monuments and art works that have been abandoned to decay.
Legambiente also gives the opportunity to discover small villages and local traditions of Italy, protected and promoted by “Piccola Grande Italia” (Small Big Italy) campaign, which aims to increase the value of our great heritage – environment, cultural property, local typical products and traditions – cherished in small Italian towns, the irreplaceable defence grounds of the Italian identity. The campaign has already involved 500 towns with less than 5 thousands inhabitants, mountain and provincial communities.
WORKCAMPS ACCORDING TO LEGAMBIENTE
Period: Italian international workcamps last from 10 to 20 days, but mostly 15 days. All participants are expected to arrive on the first and to leave on the last day.
Number of participants: between 8 e 20 volunteers.
Age and composition of the group: Minimum age limits is 18yo (except teenage camps) and there is no maximum age. More than half of participants are between 21yo and 35yo; 1 out of 10 is older than 40yo. International participants are usually younger; women are the majority (more than 60%).
Participants between 15yo and 17yo can join only teenager work camps; parents and children (between 4yo and 10yo) can only join family work camps.
People over 50 years old, can also take part to “senior volunteers” specific project.
Aims: voluntary work camps have 2 main objectives:
- to promote a cultural exchange through a common experience of voluntary service.
- to realize an environmental project, in order to protect the Italian environment and historic, cultural and artistic heritage .
Daily organization: every work camp can be different according to needs.
Way of working can be organized in many different ways and volunteers usually work from 4 to 8 hourse
Sometimes can be necessary to work during weekend or very early in the morning (due to hot weather).
Volunteers are requested to be flexible and adaptable to situations. Furthermore it is necessary to react in a positive way to unexpected events or lacks, and to try to be always open-minded and constructive.
If not specified, special skills are not required, but participation, enthusiasm and motivation are welcome!
Accommodation: school, public buildings, tents, hostels or dormitory. Beds and mats are usually provided.
Usually volunteers sleep in mixed rooms.
It never happens to have single or double-bed rooms!!!
Shifts for cooking and cleaning are decided during the first day.
Every volunteer is responsible for every aspects of the daily life.
Animals are not allowed, because other participant could be allergic or they could interfere with local flora an fauna.
Language: language spoken by volunteers and camp leaders is English.
In international work camp there are maximum 2 volunteers for each country, in order to create an heterogeneous group.
Economy: local hosting association provide food, accommodation and transports needed.
Volunteers are covered by an insurance against accidents and third party liability.
Evaluation: last day of the camp participants and camp leaders meet for a final evaluation.
Access for all: some work camps are accessible to disadvantaged volunteers. To choose the right camp it is better to contact Legambiente voluntary department.
| Code | Place | Region | Start | End | Type | Vols |
| Leg1 | Verona | Veneto | 18/5 | 30/5 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg2 | Parco del Delta del Po | Veneto | 5/6 | 19/6 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg3 | Galbiate | Lombardia | 8/6 | 21/6 | TEENEnvi | 9 |
| Leg4 | Borgofranco | Piemonte | 9/6 | 23/6 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg5 | Cinisello Balsamo | Lombardia | 15/6 | 29/6 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg6 | Scafa | Abruzzo | 15/6 | 29/6 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg7 | Ello - Campsirago | Lombardia | 16/6 | 2/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg8 | Genga - Lago di Fossi | Marche | 16/6 | 29/6 | Envi | 16 |
| Leg9 | Mesagne | Puglia | 16/6 | 29/6 | Agri | 12 |
| Leg91 | Palmi | Calabria | 16/06 | 29/06 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg10 | Alpe di Cavarzano | Toscana | 17/6 | 2/7 | Envi | 18 |
| Leg11 | Punta Campanella | Campania | 17/6 | 30/6 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg12 | Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone | Piemonte | 18/6 | 2/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg13 | Festambiente Vicenza | Veneto | 20/6 | 3/7 | Envi | 16 |
| Leg14 | Nomaglio | Piemonte | 23/6 | 7/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg15 | Gergei, Loc. Su Piroi | Sardegna | 25/6 | 6/7 | Cons | 12 |
| Leg16 | Quassolo | Piemonte | 27/6 | 12/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg17 | Mezzoldo | Lombardia | 28/6 | 12/7 | Envi | 6 |
| Leg18 | Milano - Quarto Oggiaro | Lombardia | 28/6 | 12/7 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg19 | Fara San Martino | Abruzzo | 1/7 | 15/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg20 | Galati Mamertino | Sicilia | 1/7 | 15/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg21 | Paspardo | Lombardia | 1/7 | 14/7 | Envi | 9 |
| Leg22 | Punta Campanella | Campania | 1/7 | 13/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg23 | Volvera | Piemonte | 1/7 | 15/7 | Cons | 12 |
| Leg24 | Bienno e Campolungo | Lombardia | 5/7 | 19/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg26 | Bacchereto | Toscana | 6/7 | 20/7 | Envi | 20 |
| Leg27 | Bizzarone | Lombardia | 6/7 | 20/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg28 | Cassago Brianza | Lombardia | 6/7 | 19/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg29 | Ceggia | Veneto | 6/7 | 19/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg30 | Crandola Valsassina | Lombardia | 6/7 | 19/7 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg31 | Lecco | Lombardia | 6/7 | 19/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg32 | Fumane | Veneto | 9/7 | 20/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg33 | Alpe Dosso | Lombardia | 13/7 | 26/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg34 | Roma | Lazio | 13/7 | 27/7 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg35 | Rovato | Lombardia | 13/7 | 26/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg36 | Scafa | Abruzzo | 13/7 | 27/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg37 | Sorico | Lombardia | 13/7 | 26/7 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg38 | Turano | Lombardia | 13/7 | 26/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg39 | Castro | Lombardia | 14/7 | 28/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg40 | Milazzo | Sicilia | 14/7 | 27/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg41 | Oasi di Polverina | Marche | 14/7 | 25/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg42 | Piedicavallo | Piemonte | 14/7 | 28/7 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg43 | Savona | Liguria | 14/7 | 25/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg44 | Taggia | Liguria | 14/7 | 25/7 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg45 | Villasmundo | Sicilia | 15/7 | 30/7 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg46 | Marina di Gioiosa Ionica | Calabria | 16/7 | 28/7 | Art | 12 |
| Leg47 | Gemmano | Emilia Romagna | 18/7 | 3/8 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg48 | Parchi Astigiani - Cerro e Rocchetta Tanaro | Piemonte | 18/7 | 1/8 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg49 | Lusiana | Veneto | 19/7 | 28/7 | TEENEnvi | 13 |
| Leg50 | Malegno e Lozio | Lombardia | 20/7 | 2/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg51 | Pescantina | Veneto | 20/7 | 3/8 | Envi | 8 |
| Leg52 | Pomigliano d’Arco | Campania | 20/7 | 3/8 | Cons | 12 |
| Leg53 | Cascina le Cave | Toscana | 21/7 | 5/8 | Envi | 20 |
| Leg54 | Valverde | Lombardia | 21/7 | 3/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg55 | Andrate | Piemonte | 25/7 | 8/8 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg56 | Quincinetto | Piemonte | 25/7 | 8/8 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg57 | Refrancore | Piemonte | 25/7 | 8/8 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg58 | Capracotta | Molise | 26/7 | 8/8 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg59 | Cittaducale, Loc. S. Rufina | Lazio | 26/7 | 9/8 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg60 | Veddasca - Curiglia | Lombardia | 26/7 | 9/8 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg61 | Campsirago | Lombardia | 27/7 | 9/8 | TEENEnvi | 9 |
| Leg62 | Roma | Lazio | 27/7 | 10/8 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg63 | Dolceacqua | Liguria | 28/7 | 8/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg64 | Troina | Sicilia | 28/7 | 11/8 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg65 | Lusiana | Veneto | 29/7 | 10/8 | Envi | 13 |
| Leg66 | Riserva Naturale Acquerino-Cantagallo | Toscana | 29/7 | 13/8 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg67 | Castelvecchio Subequo | Abruzzo | 2/8 | 16/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg68 | Prizzi | Sicilia | 2/8 | 16/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg69 | Villa d'Adda | Lombardia | 3/8 | 16/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg70 | Francavilla al mare | Abruzzo | 4/8 | 19/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg71 | Ca' Soldato - Montevecchia | Lombardia | 10/8 | 23/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg72 | Laveno Mombello | Lombardia | 10/8 | 24/8 | TEENEnvi | 10 |
| Leg73 | Refrontolo | Veneto | 10/8 | 23/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg74 | Antrodoco | Lazio | 16/8 | 30/8 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg75 | Piana degli Albanesi/Corleone | Sicilia | 16/8 | 30/8 | Agri | 12 |
| Leg76 | Castelnuovo del Garda | Veneto | 17/8 | 31/8 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg77 | Venezia - Isola della Certosa | Veneto | 18/8 | 31/8 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg78 | Bosio | Piemonte | 19/8 | 30/8 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg79 | Agira | Sicilia | 20/8 | 30/8 | Envi | 15 |
| Leg80 | Schio | Veneto | 20/8 | 3/9 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg81 | Riomaggiore | Liguria | 27/8 | 7/9 | Envi | 14 |
| Leg82 | Bagni di Masino | Lombardia | 31/8 | 13/9 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg84 | Albaredo per San Marco | Lombardia | 7/9 | 20/9 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg85 | Soave | Veneto | 14/9 | 24/9 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg86 | Milano - Boscoincittà | Lombardia | 15/9 | 29/9 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg87 | Cuirone di Vergiate | Lombardia | 1/10 | 15/10 | Envi | 8 |
| Leg88 | Parco del Molgora | Lombardia | 5/10 | 18/10 | Envi | 12 |
| Leg89 | Palude di Brivio | Lombardia | 16/11 | 29/11 | Envi | 10 |
| Leg90 | Palude di Brivio | Lombardia | 18/1/09 | 31/1/09 | Envi | 10 |
| LegFam1 | Montevecchio | Ca | Sardinia | 29/7 | 12/8 | 9+9 |
| LegFam2 | Montevecchio | Ca | Sardinia | 18/8 | 1/9 | 9+9 |
| LegFam3G | Prim’Alpe | So | Lombardia | 20/8 | 31/8 | 14+6 |
| LegFam4 | Bagni di Masino | So | Lombardia | 13/8 | 24/8 | 6+6 |
| LegMTV15 | Oliveto Lario | Lc | Lombardia | 15/6 | 31/8 | 2 |
| LegMTV16 | Bagni di Masino | So | Lombardia | 15/6 | 31/8 | 4 |
| LegMTV17 | Laveno Mombello | Va | Lombardia | 1/7 | 31/8 | 2 |
| LegMTV18 | Verona | Vr | Veneto | 1/9 | 30/11 | 7 |
LegW07 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 26/3 - 11/4 12
LegW08 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 14/4 - 24/4 12
LegW09 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 5/5 - 16/5 12
LegW10 Goriano Valli (Aq) Abruzzo 26/5 - 6/6 12
Introduction
Legambiente is running since 1999 the ex-Convent San Giorgio, a Volunteering Permanent Centre that has been hosting hundreds of volunteers in different occasions (national and international work-camps, European Volunteering Service,…). The Convent is located in the region of Abruzzo, centre of Italy, about 150 km away from Rome. It has been fully restored by the local institution Mountain Community and we furnished it following as much as possible “static free” standards. The project aims to bring new economic, tourism and especially cultural and spiritual movements in a quite isolated area. It deals with sustainable living, no waste, recycling and clever use of energies.
The Project
As every year, from January until June, Legambiente proposes to spend some days at the ex Convento San Giorgio: a good chance to meet people from all over the world, to know a bit of Italian culture, getting in touch with permaculture and sustainable living; all this staying in a Convent of the XVII° century. Tasks of the participants change according to the period of the year, the season and the weather, but can be summarized in:
- maintenance of the structure (cleaning the Convent, painting walls, restoring windows,...)
- feeding the animals (chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, donkeys)
- working in the garden
- cleaning path around the Convent in the wonderful Regional Park of Sirente-Velino.
ATTENTION: Winter is very cold and long. Average temperature is -5°C to +5°C. No heating. Hot water available twice a day from 6.30 to 7.30 a.m.; from 4.00 to 5.00 p.m. Please note that there is no internet connection available at the Convent; telephone is available only with international prepaid phone-cards.
Work will often be outside.
Inscription fee: Euro 100 to be paid at the arrival
SUMMER PROGRAM
Leg1 Verona (Vr) Veneto 18/05-30/05 ENVI 10vol
Project: “L’isola che non c’era” (“the isle that didn’t exist”) is an hospitality Centre, located inside the Parco delle Mura and designed to be accessible to all. The management of the area has been given by Verona municipality to Legambiente, which undertook a restoration project, in collaboration with two local charities and the Legambiente permanent voluntary centre. During the work camp, volunteers will build a solar oven, using recycled materials. Furthermore, volunteers will participate in a project related to can recycle and reuse and will work with disabled local volunteers. Specific and professional experience is not required, but volunteers must be strongly motivated to work with other people and be willing to meet new cultures. Volunteers will also attend environmental education workshops about eco washing powder making or waste recycling, in order to improve environmental knowledge and to learn values compatible with a sustainable way of living.
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg2 Parco del Delta del Po (Ro) Veneto 5/6-19/6 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the area around the Po river, characterized by a peculiar plains and dunes landscape, fishing valleys, the Po river bank and a lagoon. Volunteer will work on cleaning and safeguarding the Po Delta area, will put up signs and will clean and maintain beaches and paths, in collaboration with local young volunteers. Volunteers will be hosted in the Barricata eco village, located inside the Po natural Park and during free time, excursions and tours will be organized.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: tents
Location: Parco del Delta del Po, Rovigo, Veneto
Terminal: Venice, Bologna airports
Leg3 Galbiate (Lc) Lombardia 8/6-21/6 TEEN/Envi 9vol 15-17
Project: Monte Barro (986 mt high) is the only mountain in a hilly area between Brianza and Lecco. Volunteers will have the chance of admiring the beautiful landscape from their accommodation located on top of the mountain. The area is rich of interesting geological peculiarities and flora and fauna species. It is also possible to take a nice walk inside the Park and visit the archaeological site and the bird-watching point. Volunteers will work mainly in the botanical reserve on the top of the mountain, transplanting autochthonous plants, provided by the Flora Autoctona Centre, an experimental institute which aims to promote actions to guarantee the coexistence of autochthonous plants with herbaceous and arboreal species. Volunteers will work together with the Park staff and will help improving the fauna, aiming at safeguarding the butterflies habitat. Volunteers will also work on environmental maintenance, cleaning and removing weeds.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Galbiate, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airport
Leg4 Borgofranco (To) Piemonte 9/6-23/6 ENVI 12vol
Project: Borgofranco d’Ivrea is a small rural village born at the end of 1200 as a military outpost. Thanks to its position right on the famous Via Francigena, the village was in the past an important pilgrims passing point and has now become a junction among Italy, France and Switzerland. The village seems to be divided in many different parts, each with a small church, a romanic age bell tower, and a very peculiar architectural complex of Balmetti, shaped by the wind blowing from natural caves in the terrain. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance, cleaning, cutting bushes and fixing small walls and fences.
Work: path maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: municipality guest quarter
Location: Borgofranco, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg5 Cinisello (Mi) Lombardia 15/06-29/06 ENVI 12vol
Project: The Grugnotorto-Villoresi Park is located on the northern hinterland of Milan. The massive urbanization occurred in this area after the Word War II, changed the features of this territory, once an old and typical country landscape, today covered mostly by roads, industries and houses. For this reason, at the end of the ‘80s, some groups and association joined together, claiming the protection of the agricultural territories against their urbanization. This dream has become reality through one of the younger park in Milan Province, the Parco Grugnotorto-Villoresi, founded in 1999. Therefore, a “work-in-progress” park that need your help to grow-up. Volunteers will collaborate in cutting grass, cleaning the underbrush, maintaining the structures of the park and watering plants.
Work: Maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Red Cross Headquarter
Location: Cinisello Balsamo, Milan, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
Leg6 Scafa (Pe) Abruzzo 15/6–29/6 ENVI 14vol
Project: the Regional Park of Lavino Hot Springs is managed by the Scafa Council, together with Legambiente. The Park has a huge archaeological, historical and environmental importance thanks to its peculiar hot springs, the old mineral caves, the canals and the water mill. Volunteers will put up signs, build paths and distribute leaflets in the Park. They will also be involved in cleaning the area around the mill, maintaining the public areas, and participating in local summer events.
Work: Maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Scafa, Abruzzo, Centre of Italy
Terminal: Pescara and Rome international airports
Leg91 Palmi (Rc) Calabria 16/06- 29/06 ENVI
Project: volunteers will work on abandoned tracks restoration, with the aim to turn about 1 km stretch between Palmi e Seminara into a natural path for hikers, bykers and horse - riders.
This project, promoted by Legambiente within the campaign “ Railway Roads”, focuses on the track which connect the coastline with the Aspromonte mountains, a beautiful area characterized by olive yards, cultivated terraced fields and beech woods.
Due to the hot weather, volunteers will work during the early morning
Work: maintenance, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Palmi, Reggio Calabria, Calabria
Terminal: Reggio Calabria international airport
Leg7 Ello/Campsirago(Lc) Lombardia 16/6-2/7 THEATRE 12vol
Project: The Scarlattine association was born in 2004 as a corporate body for the organization of cultural events for the Scarlattine Theathre company, active in the field of italian theatre since 1998. Since 2007, Legambiente and Scarlattine have been collaborating in managing the Residential Centre for Environment and Theatre in Campsirago and promoting cultural activities around S. Genesio Park. Since its beginning, the association started a cultural itinerary involving other forms of art (photography, video and live music), also starting partnership with different kind of associations. During the work camp, volunteers will help setting up the structures of the Festival “Il giardino delle Esperidi” an art theatre event organised in the area of the Monte di Brianza Park in collaboration with the Lecco province. This event will last about one week and will take place in different areas of the Park, transforming footpaths and medieval villages into stages. During the first week the camp will be hosted in the Ello Council building; volunteers will be divided in 4 groups and will attend a theatre workshop besides a workshop about lights and audio techniques, stage and scenic settings, reception and audience of artist, environmental maintenance works. Second week volunteers will move to Campsirago, one of the several rural ancient villages in the Park, where Legambiente established a “Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education”. Volunteers will take care of setting the festival structures, giving their support and seeing the performances. The last days of the camp they will collaborate in closing the Festival.
Work: path maintenance; festival organization; manual work
Accommodation: Council building/Voluntary and Envinronmental Education Centre
Location: Ello-Campsirago, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
EXTRA FEE: 100€ to be paid at arrival
Leg08 Genga (An) Marche 16/06- 29/06 ENVI 16vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the “Gola della Rossa e Frasassi” regional park, a beautiful natural reserve formed by the Fossi valley, a small lake, the Sentino river and a peculiar flora and fauna.
Volunteers will collaborate with the Park’s staff on the river bank area maintenance, will realize an accessible foothpath for disabled people and will do manual and pruning work.
Work: maintence
Accomodation: tents
Location: Genga, Ancona, Marche
Terminal: Rome, Ancona – Falconara airports
Leg09 Mesagne (Br) Puglia 16/06- 29/06 AGRI 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 38
Leg10 Alpe di Cavarzano (Po) Tuscany 17/6–2/7 ENVI 18vol
Project: Located on the Tosco-Emiliano Appennine at 1006 mt altitude, this area is one of the most wild and distinctive of central italy, characterised by beautiful waterfalls, wide grasslands and impervious woods. Volunteers will be involved in making and renovating paths. This work camp is right for people who love isolated and quiet places.
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: tents
Location: Alpe di Cavarzano, Prato, Toscana region
Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airports
Leg11 Punta Campanella (Na) Campania 17/6-30/6 ENVI 12
Project: This work camp will take place in Massa Lubrense, a small village located on the farthest edge of the amazing Sorrento Peninsula, one of the most beautiful Italian coast. Volunteers will work in collaboration with the “Environment and Legality Observatory” located in Punta Campanella, a marine protected area managed by Legambiente, with the aim of spreading an environmental legality culture and contributing to monitor and prevent illegality. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning beaches and coastline, informing tourists about recycling, and participating in ecology workshops.
Work: cleaning; Education
Accommodation: school
Location: Massa Lubrense, Naples, Campania
Terminal: Naples and Rome international airports
Leg12 Montafia,Cortazzone e Cortandone(At) Piemonte 18/6-2/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone are locate in a beautiful valley characterized by streams, torrent, wellsprings, besides wide forests and important romanic churches. During the work camp, volunteers will work on paths maintenance, will put up signs and will attend seminars and cultural excursions aimed at discover the territory and local food. Volunteers will also learn the ropes about herbs, local flora and paleontologic heritage.
Work: manual work, maintenance
Accommodation: guesthouse
Location: Montafia, Cortazzone e Cortandone, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin internationa airport
Leg13 Festambiente Vicenza(Vi) Veneto 20/6–3/7 Fest/Envi 16vol
Project: Vicenza, founded by Euganei, occupied by Galli and annexed to the Roman Empire, in ‘500 was enriched with fabulous buildings and amazing monuments by Palladio, one of the most important italian architects. In 1994 Vicenza was recognized in the UNESCO “world heritage” list. This work camp will take place during the “Festambiente” festival, an event organized since 2002 by Legambiente, Lilliput network and many other local organizations to promote sustainable lifestyle. During the camp, volunteers will collaborate in the festival activities organization: concerts, performances, exhibitions, sports, cinema etc.. The aim is raising awareness on environmental, social and solidarity issues, also giving people the right tools to be used in their everyday life. Volunteers will also collaborate on the Rettone River Park maintenance, which will host the festival.
Work: festival organization, maintenance
Location: Vicenza, Veneto
Accommodation: dormitory
Terminal: Venice, Treviso, Verona international airports
Leg14 Nomaglio (To) Piemonte 23/06-07/07 ENVI 14vol
Project: Nomaglio is a small village (575mt high), located at the entrance of the Serra Morenica and part of the Morenico Amphitheatre: this is a unique area, thanks to its geological, naturalistic and anthropological characteristics. In 1996, the municipality started a project to restore and develop local cultural values and to create a chestnut eco-museum. The museum is dedicated to the benefits of the chestnut tree: the whole village, the surrounding forests, the mule tracks and the old water-mill are all part of the eco-museum, which is, most of all, a workshop for schools, visitors, chestnut workers and people interested in local history and environment. Volunteers will work on this project, cutting bushes and briars, restoring dry walls, setting up signals and participating in workshops and seminars on environmental and conservation issues; volunteers will also have the chance of discovering typical local products.
Work: maintenance, manual work, conservation
Accommodation: Council building
Location: Nomaglio, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg15 Gergei (Nu) Sardinia 25/06-06/07 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 38
Leg16 Quassolo (To) Piemonte 27/06-12/07 ENVI 15vol
Project: this work camp will take place in Quassolo, located at the slope of Cavallaria mountain (1464 mt high), in the Valle d’Aosta Region. The ancient centre of the village, known in the past as Riperia della Dora, overlooks the vineyard and shows many examples of ancient rural architecture and typical fountains made of stone (called Burnel), which are still offering to local people good and pure water. Volunteers will work on bushes and briars cutting, torrents cleaning, paths maintenance and dry walls and fences restoration.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accomodation: council building
Location: Quassolo, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg17 Mezzoldo (Bg) Lombardia 28/6- 12/7 ENVI 6vol
Project: this work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an event promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forest through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), to guarantee a development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. The work area is within the Azzaredo – Casù forest, around 114 hectare, characterised by small alpine villages, a local gastronomic production (such as “bitto” cheese) and the rare presence of beech trees. Volunteers will put up wood signs, benches and tables, will organize animation activities for local youngsters and will clean and maintain paths around the village. This work camp is physically demanding and volunteers must be motivated.
Work: paths maintenance, animation, manual work
Accommodation: ERSAF guest quarter
Location: Mezzoldo, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg18 Milano–Quarto Oggiaro(Mi) Lombardia 28/6–12/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: Volunteers will collaborate with “Quarto Oggiaro Vivibile” Association in the Villa Scheibler’s park, a green area, characterised by two 700'century Villas and located in the Milan suburbs (reachable by bus). The Quarto Oggiaro association organizes many sport, cultural and social activities inside the Park, also spreading environmental education, helping in the Park maintenance and listing the local floras and fauna
Work: maintenance, education, manual work
Accommodation: Vivibile Association’s guestquarter
Location: Milano, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg19 Fara San Martino (Ch) Abruzzo 1/07-15/07 ENVI 15vol
Project: The work camp will take place in the medieval village of Fara San Martino, on the eastern border of the Majella National Park, about 460 mt altitude. Volunteers will build and put up wood security fences along the road between the Park entrance and San Martino gorges. Volunteers will also clean the olive-yard below the road, which is often used as a garbage dump!
Work: manual work, cleaning
Accommodation: school
Location: Fara San Martino, Chieti, Abruzzo
Terminal: Rome, Pescara international airports
Leg20 Galati Mamertino (Me) Sicily 01/07-15/07 ENVI 12vol
Project: Nebrodi Park is one of the most beautiful protected area in Sicily, characterized by many different natural areas and the Mar Tirreno coast (30 minutes by bus), where it will be possible for volunteers to spend the hottest day hours. Volunteers will collaborate in fire prevention activities: checking fires, cleaning abandoned sites, restoring paths, setting up signs and manual work for the local community.
Work: fire prevention, maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Galati Mamertino, Messina, Sicilia
Terminal: Catania international airport
Leg21 Paspardo (Bs) Lombardia 1/7-14/7 ENVI 9vol
Project: The Ceto-Cimbergo-Paspardo regional reserve of rock art engravings, located in the middle of Camonica Valley, was established in 1983 by Lombardia Region, with the aim of protecting the area characterised by prehistoric rock engravings and several important ethnological and environmental elements concerning the evolution of Alps over the last thousand years. Volunteers will work on environmental maintenance and restoration.
Work: maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Paspardo, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg22 Punta Campanella (Na) Campania 1/7-13/6 ENVI 12
See Leg11 at page 13
Leg23 Volvera (To) Piemonte 1/7-15/7 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg24 Bienno e Campolungo (Bs) Lombardia 5/7-19/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: This work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. Volunteers will clean grasslands, cutting shrubs and bushes, and will conduct a census of local trees, classifying them with photographs and measures. Volunteers will work in a mountainous area at 1.500 mt, in the middle of the state-owned forest managed by ERSAF.
Work: cleaning; monitoring
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Bienno e Campolungo, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airport
Leg26 Bacchereto (Po) Tuscan y 6/7-20/7 ENVI 20vol
Project: the camp takes place in Bacchereto, a village located on a wonderful area, rich of typical olive trees, woods and hills and close to beautiful Tuscany cities, such as Florence, Siena, Volterra, Montecatini. Interesting archaeological and renaissance ruins characterize the area, as well as the typical cooking with wines, dried figs and olive oil. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance, will put up signs related to the typical flora and fauna, and will set up picnic areas in the most remarkable locations.
Work: path maintenance; manual work (benches, signs and wood tables)
Accommodation: school
Location: Bacchereto, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Florence and Pisa international airport
Leg27 Bizzarone (Co) Lombardia 6/07- 20/07 ENVI 14vol
Project: Volunteers will work in the Valle del Lanza Park, located between Como and Varese in an area famous for its lakes. The park extends along the river Lanza and it is characterized by a very unique biodiversity, rivers, torrents and ancient mills. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and cleaning of the area along the Lanza river, in collaboration with the Risk Prevention local group.
Work: path maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: school/gym
Location: Bizzarone, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg28 Cassago Brianza-Valletta(Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Valletta Park is an agricultural area, located between Bergamo and Como. Its name trace the origin from the folk tradition, the canals and the surrounding depressed area, covered by a 16 km cycle-pedestrian route, which allows visitors to enjoy the nature and landscape peculiarities. Work camp’s activities will be path maintenance, in collaboration with the Amici della Valletta local organization.
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: gym
Location: Cassago Brianza, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg29 Ceggia (Ve) Veneto 6/7-19/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Ceggia is a lively town, with ancient traditions, located in the eastern Venetian plain, very close to important tourist places, such as Venezia, Jesolo or Treviso. Legambiente local group intends to improve local green area and footpaths along the river, used by local community. Volunteers will collaborate in cleaning and maintaining the area, besides will do manual work to set up an equipped area to be used by the hospitality Centre for disabled people, hosted in the park.
Work: cleaning, maintaining, manual work
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Ceggia, Venezia, Veneto
Terminal: Venice or Treviso international airports
Leg30 Crandola Valsassina (Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: Valsassina green valley is located between Grigne massif and Bergamo Pre-Alps and is characterized by a rich nature and a various landscape. Volunteers will be hosted and supported in their activities by local community, which was already involved by Legambiente in the organization of campaigns such as “Piccola Grande Italia” (small big Italy). This campaign aims to promote the environmental and cultural heritage of small Italian municipalities, also involving schools and students. Volunteers, will work on the environmental maintenance of the area nearby Crandola Valsassina. This work will mainly regard the surrounding mountainous areas and volunteers will reach the working place walking along the paths
Work: maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Crandola Valsassina, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg31 Lecco (Lc) Lombardia 6/7-19/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Lecco is a small town on the eastern arm of Como Lake, located at the source of River Adda. This area is very well-known thanks to its important writer, Alessandro Manzoni, who wrote the novel “The Betrothed" (I promessi sposi). Lecco undertook the “AgendaXXI” project for sustainable development, an agreement signed during the Environmental and Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Volunteers will clean the river bank area, supported by the Civil Protection local group.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accomodation: municipality guest quarter
Location: Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg32 Fumane (Vr) Veneto 9/07-20/07 ENVI 12vol
Project: Fumane is located on the Pre-Alps mountains, in the Verona province. The famous Valpolicella, one of the most good Italian wine, it is produced in this area. This area is also characterized by beautiful natural places, such as the Molina waterfalls Park or the Veja bridge located between two mountains described by many notorious writers (for example Goethe). Fumane’s houses still maintain the ancient urban designe, as their roof is made of huge local stones, very valuable in the entire Veronese area. Volunteers will work on path restoration and cleaning, signs building and set up and green areas maintenance.
Work: cleaning, maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Fumane, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg33 Alpe Dosso-Delebio (So) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 12Vol
Project: this work camp takes place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. Volunteers will be hosted in Delebio village and then walk to Alpe Dosso mountain shelter at 1500 mt, where they will be involved in maintaining footpaths, cleaning pasture lands and doing manual work in the mountain shelter. Volunteers are requested to be properly equipped and physically trained as they will have to reach the mountain shelter (about 2 hours of ascent).
Work: path maintenance; cleaning; manual work
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Alpe Dosso, Delebio, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg34 Roma (Rm) Lazio 13/7- 27/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: the Aniene valley natural reserve is located inside the city of Rome, along the Aniene river. In the last 6 years volunteers collaborated in the restoration and valorisation of the area, stopping the urban development that was destroying local biodiversity. The area is characterised by a medieval tower and the “Cervelletta” rural home, dated at ‘600, which now hosts a small museum on ancient rural people, realized with old tools and pictures of local population. Volunteers will be involved in many different activities such as paths, signals and fences maintenance, lands reclaiming, garbage removing.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: Cervelletta rural home
Location: Rome, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg35 Rovato (Bs) Lombardia 13/7–26/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: Monte Orfano is an isolated hill placed in Franciacorta, a well-known green area famous for its vineyards and gastronomic itineraries. The hill is very close to Iseo and Garda lakes and it is characterized by peculiar flora and fauna, such as birds, hares and some kind of reptiles and amphibian. During the camp, volunteers will clean the area from weeds and will help in path maintenance
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Rovato, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg36 Scafa (Pe) Abruzzo 13/7–27/7 ENVI 14vol
See Leg6 at page 12
Leg37 Sorico (Co) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 10vol
Project: the Pian di Spagna area is an important migration route which hosts several birds species, recognized as an international importance site by the convention signed in Iran, in 1971. This half-marshy zone, formed by a gradual mud deposit transported by Adda river, is covered by thick groves of reeds and lived by several animals and plants. Any alteration would lead this habitat to lose a precious heritage and take the birds away from this migratory stopover. Volunteers will help the reserve’s staff in developing the environment, removing weeds and cleaning paths. Bikes will be provided.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Sorico, Como, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg38 Turano Valvestino (Bs) Lombardia 13/7-26/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), with the aim of guaranteeing the development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Valvestino is one of the most widest valley next the Garda lake, characterized by seven small villages very close, even if invisible to each other. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of surrounding natural areas and will do some manual work needed by the hosting ERSAF guest quarter. Volunteers will have to walk to reach the work area.
Work: maintenance; manual work
Accommodation: ERSAF Guest quarter
Location: Turano Valvestino, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg39 Castro (Bg) Lombardia 14/7-28/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Castro is a lovely village in the north- western side of the Iseo Lake, about 43 km away from Bergamo, characterized by a small ancient village, old ruins and a forge with an hydraulic mallet. Many sports, such as canoeing, rowing, windsurfing or sailing can be done in the lake, while several trekking paths, climbing walls and canyoning sites can be enjoyed in the surrounding mountains. Behind the village there are overhanging rocks, forming the Borlezza canyon, where volunteers will work in order to remove the overgrowing plants and to create a new tourist path.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: former school
Location: Castro, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg40 Milazzo (Me) Sicily 14/7-27/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in Milazzo, located in the Messina district, in front of Eolie islands. In the old town centre there is a wonderful castle, one of the biggest in Europe, dating back at Arabic and Norman age. Volunteers will work on paths and beaches cleaning, also building a platform for disabled people in the beautiful Milazzo beach.
Work: cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Milazzo, Messina, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Leg41 Polverina (Mc) Marche 14/7-25/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: in the oasis of Polverina, located on the border of the Sibillini mountains National Park, many species of protected birds, such as herons, hawks or flocks of cranes can be seen flying over the area during the migratory period. The amazing greenery of this oasis is typical of humid areas and grows differently in relation to the quantity and the typology of water. During the work camp, volunteers will be involved in making a path, together with local experts; also, the river bank area will be cleaned, in order to protect the fauna and the vegetation of this oasis. It will also be possible to do excursions in the National Park and to visit the typical small villages in the Marche region.
Work: path maintenance, cleaning the oasis
Accomodation: hostel or gym
Location: Oasis of Polverina, Macerata, Marche region
Terminal: Macerata train station, Ancona international airport
Leg42 Piedicavallo (Bi) Piemonte 14/7-28/7 ENVI 14vol
Project: Piedicavallo is a small village located in the Cervo valley, famous for granite production and for its protestant tradition. In the Valdese temple, dated at 1985 and located near the S. Michele concerts, exhibitions and other cultural activities are often organized. Volunteers work on paths and mule tracks cleaning, briars and bushes cutting, fences and dry walls maintenance and signs setting up
Work: cleaning, maintaining, manual work
Accommodation: Valdese church guest quarter
Location: Piedicavallo, Biella, Piemonte
Terminal: Milano-Malpensa and Turin International airports
Leg43 Savona (Sv) Liguria 14/7-25/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: Savona is tourist city located on the Liguria coastline, between the Lavanestro and Letimbro torrents. Volunteers will work on the “Madonna degli Angeli” path cleaning and will put up signs along the path.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: gym
Location: Savona, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa and Nice international airports
Leg44 Taggia (Im) Liguria 14/7-25/7 ENVI 12vol
Project: Taggia, only 6 km far from Sanremo, is one of the most ancient and beautiful villages of the western “Riviera”. The village has a typical medieval architecture, characterized by towers, walls, steep terraces and stairs, and several artwork. Also, a local olive, called “taggiasca” is typical of this area. In this amazing place, volunteers will work on panoramic paths cleaning, supported by Taggia municipality.
Work: path cleaning
Accommodation: Convent
Location: Taggia, Imperia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa or Nice (Fr) international airport
Leg45 Villasmundo (Sr) Sicilia 15/7-30/7 ENVI 15vol
Project: this camp will take place in the Petraro archeological site, a wide chalky plain 2 two km. away from Villasmundo, an amazing and unique village dated at 1967 and overlooking the mountains, the port and the Etna volcano. The work camp’s programme includes a training provided by local administration, weeds cleaning and archaeological investigation work to look for an ancient tower that should be hidden in this area.
Work: archaeological activities, environmental activities
Accommodation: school
Location: Villasmundo, Siracusa, Sicily
Terminal: Catania international airports
Leg46 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica (Rc) Calabria 16/7- 28/7 ART 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg47 Gemmano (Rn) Emilia Romagna 18/7–3/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: volunteers will work on the maintenance of paths around Gemmano and will renovate a bomb shelter from the second world war. During the camp, the river bank area will be cleaned and volunteers will also collaborate in the organization of a local biological products fair, together with farmers and breeders.
Work: path maintenance, bomb shelter renovation
Accomodation: school/camping
Location: Gemmano Onferno, Rimini, Emilia Romagna
Terminal: Bologna and Rimini international airports
Leg48 Parchi Astigiani (At) Piemonte 18/7-1/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Volunteers will be hosted in the Pacha Mama hostel, located inside the Rocchetta Tanaro natural park. These beautiful landscapes are characterised by chestnut woods, beautiful hills and river shrimps, which represent a marker of high levels of purity. Volunteer will work on soil preparation for an orchard, supported by local community. Volunteers will also participate in local fairs, guided tours and excursions in the Park
Work: farming
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Parchi Astigani, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin International airport
Leg49 Lusiana (Vi) Veneto 19/7- 28/7 TEEN/Envi 13vol 15-17y.o
Project: Lusiana is a mountain village located in a peculiar position at the top edge of a big valley, with the alpine landscape at the back: the atmosphere of the place is extremely striking. Around the Corgnon (912 mt high) mountain, remains of ceramic and bronze objects were discovered and religious and magical rituals, connected with the earth, fire and sky cults were probably followed by ancient inhabitants. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and will set up signs, in collaboration with the local community. Volunteers will also be involved in the local food fair, organized within Legambiente national campaign “Loving Italy”, with the aim of developing local food traditions.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Lusiana, Vicenza, Veneto
Terminal: Venice or Verona international airports
Leg50 Malegno-Lozio (Bs) Lombardia 20/7-2/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Malegno and Lozio are two small villages located in Valcamonica, an ancient valley famous for its beautiful mountains and for its engraving rocks, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Humanity List. During the first week, volunteers will clean a pic-nic area in the lower part of the Malegno valley; during the second week, volunteers will move to Lozio village (1000 mt. high) and will help cleaning and maintaining paths, together with the a local group of volunteers.
Work: paths maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: families+dormitory
Location: Malegno-Lozio, Brescia, Lombardia
Terminal: Brescia or Milan international airports
Leg51 Pescantina (Vr) Veneto 20/7-3/8 ENVI 8vol
Project: over the last two years, Pescantina municipality took care of restoring and improving the street along the Adige river. After removing weeds, garbage and bushes, the 8 km street can be now walked or passed by bicycle or by horse. On one side, there are fields, houses and small woods, on the other one, the river touches the streets and the sand dunes. Volunteers will be involved in paths maintenance and will build wood fences.
Work: maintenance, manual work
Location: Pescantina, Verona, Veneto
Accommodation: dormitory
Terminal: Venice, Treviso, Verona international airports
Leg52 Pomigliano d’Arco (Na) Campania 20/7-3/8 CONS 12vol
See Legality Work Camps at page 39
Leg53 Cascina Le Cave (Po) Tuscany 21/7-5/8 ENVI 20
Project: Cascina le Cave is located on the Cantagallo municipality, within the Acquerino-Cantagallo natural reserve, a protected area between Prato and Pistoia, characterised by the Apennine mountains. The area is rich of chestnut and beech trees, the most important local economic resource until 50 years ago, and populated by deers, roe deers, weasels and endangered species, like wolves and wild cats. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and renovation of paths around Cascina le Cave shelter and will also clean the brushwood in order to prevent fires. Cascina le Cave can be reached only by a 40 minutes walk footpath: for this reason, this camp is suggested for volunteers who love peace and isolated places.
Work: path renovation; cleaning
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Cascina le Cave, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Pisa, Florence and Bologna international airports
Leg54 Valverde (Pv) Lombardia 21/07 – 03/08 ENVI 12vol
Project: Valverde is a small village located on the Appennino Pavese mountains, approximately 800 mt high, and about 80 km away from Milan. During the summer, many tourists come from the cities nearby to enjoy the area around the Tidone valley. This camp will be organised for the third time thanks to the Municipality, with the aim of promoting the territory’s sustainable development. Volunteers will work on paths and wood maintenance, collaborating with the local ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services) staff, and will also help in the organization of the Valverde local fair.
Work: maintenance, festival organization
Accommodation: parish church dormitory
Location: Valverde, Pavia, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg55 Andrate (To) Piemonte 25/7-8/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Andrate is a small municipality located at 700 mt. high overlooking the Serra Morenica valley, a unique geological patrimony in Italy. The work camp, included within the campaign “Andrate, Art and Territory”, aims to develop the ancient footpaths’ net: volunteers will help cleaning and maintaining the area and will work in a typical Canavese and Biellese cultural environment, having the opportunity to discover local food products. Excursions to the most famous places, such as Monte Bianco or Monte Rosa, will be organized during the work camp.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: council building
Location: Andrate, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin and Milano-Malpensa international airports
Leg56 Quincinetto(To) Piemonte 25/07 - 08/08 ENVI 15vol
Project: Quincinetto, a small village at the border with Valle d’Aosta, is going to host a voluntary work camp for the third time, in order to continue the environmental work already started. Volunteers will work on bushes and briars cutting, signs setting up and dry walls and fences restoration. Besides, volunteers will be involved in anthropologic and naturalistic workshops and excursions, together with experts who will show them the peculiar quartz mines, local flora and fauna, and rocky imagines typical of the area.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: families+ council building
Location: Quincinetto, Turin, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin and Milano-Malpensa International airports
Leg57 Refrancore (At) Piemonte 25/7-8/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Refrancore village is located among the Basso Monferrato hills, in the valley where the Gaminella river flows. The sandy terrain is good for growing peaches and for the forests and vineyards development. Volunteers will be hosted in a council building and will help cleaning and improving the surrounding paths, with the aim of protect and safeguard biodiversity. During the free time, excursions and guided tours will be organized. Local community, which has already showed a big enthusiasm in welcoming the new “friends”, will guide volunteers for discovering typical food products… not to forget that this area is very important for wine production!!
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: council building
Location: Refrancore, Asti, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg58 Capracotta (Is) Molise 26/7–8/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: volunteers will work in the Garden of Apennine flora (10 hectare), a botanical garden of alpine flowers located at 1.500 meters at the base of Monte Campo, near the town of Capracotta, a lively tourist resort. The garden currently contains about 300 endemic species in habitats including beech forest, rocks and cliffs, scrub, and wetlands. It also contains about 200 species introduced from elsewhere in the south-central Apennine mountains. The area benefits from fresh air, an amazing landscape and pleasant warm weather.
Work: path and fences maintenance, building dry-stone walls, gardening, manual work (benches, signs and wood tables)
Accomodation: building inside the Garden
Location: Capracotta, Isernia, Molise
Terminal: Rome and Pescara international airports
Leg59 S. Rufina (Cittaducale) Lazio 26/7- 9/8 ENVI 10vol
Project: S. Rufina is a small village situated between Rieti and Cittaducale, characterized by an ancient fortress, small narrows street and steep stairs. Unfortunately, some areas are abandoned and needs to be restored and valorised in order to recover this unique patrimony. This year volunteers will clean the river, removing garbage, and will work on mountain paths maintenance.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: S. Rufina, Cittaducale, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg60 Veddasca (Va) Lombardia 26/7–9/8 ENVI 15 vol
Project: this work-camp will be located in the Veddasca Valley a beautiful and remote area in the Varese district, next to the Swiss border. The area is characterized by large broadleaf woods, as chestnut and beeches, a great number of animals, and traditional farms and villages. The work camp is close to one of the most famous Italian lakes, the Maggiore lake. Volunteers will work on path maintenance in the nearby areas
Work: path maintenance
Accommodation: hostel
Location: Veddasca, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg61 Campsirago (Lc) Lombardia 27/7-9/8 TEEN/Envi 9vol
Project: the workcamp takes place in Campsirago medieval village, where Legambiente runs a permanent Centre for voluntary service. Campsirago became a very important place for Legambiente local group to undertake environmental activities, such as management, promotion, education, long term voluntary projects. During the camp volunteers work on the mule tracks maintenance around the Brianza mountains and will clean the river bank area. Volunteers will also be involved in cleaning, restoring and promoting the surrounded area.
Work: cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Campsirago, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg62 Roma (Rm) Lazio 27/07- 10/08 ENVI 10vol
See Leg34 at page 20
Leg63 Dolceacqua (Im) Liguria 28/07-08/08 ENVI 12vol
Project: Dolceacqua is a small village, with a charming centre, about 7 km away from the sea. Dolceacqua, which will host Legambiente the work camp for the second consecutive year, has a long farming tradition: good wine and oil are produced on its sunny hills. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance around the city centre, characterized by an ancient castle, steep streets and old bridges. Furthermore, other tasks will be decided by the municipality, according to needs. During the free time, it will also be possible to reach beaches nearby (using public transports) or the villages in the “Riviera dei Fiori”.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Dolceacqua, Imperia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa and Nice (Fr) international airports
Leg64 Troina (En) Sicily 28/07-11/08 ENVI 10vol
Project: Ancipa lake is located 5 km away from the village of Troina, close to Nebrodi Park. The lake was created for hydroelectric aims, and is situated in a wonderful mountain scenery (944mt high). Last year Legambiente acquired the management of the forest around the lakeshore: the suggestive paths around the lake will be maintained and renovated by volunteers, who will also collaborate in the maintenance of a suburban park, making wood benches and tables.
Work: path maintenance and park renovation
Accommodation: school
Location: Troina, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo or Catania international airports
Leg65 Lusiana (Vi) Veneto 29/07– 10/07 ENVI 13vol
See Leg49 at page 25
Leg66 Acquerino Cantagallo (Po) Tuscany 29/7-13/8 ENVI 10
Important: very isolated place! No electricity! No running water!
Project: Cascina le Cave is located on the Cantagallo municipality, within the Acquerino-Cantagallo Natural Reserve, a protected area between Prato and Pistoia, characterised by the Apennine mountains. The area is rich of chestnut and beech trees, the most important local economic resource until 50 years ago, and populated by deers, roe deers, weasels and endangered species, like wolves and wild cats. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and renovation of paths around Cascina le Cave shelter, and will also clean the brushwood in order to prevent fires. Volunteers will sleep in a basic mountain shelter, with no running water and no electricity!
Work: path renovation and cleaning
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Cascina le Cave, Prato, Tuscany
Terminal: Pisa, Florence and Bologna international airports
Leg67 Castelvecchio (Aq) Abruzzo 2/8-16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Castelvecchio is a mountainous village located inside the Sirente Velino regional Park, characterised by many Romanic and pre Romanic archaeological sites and ruins. Volunteers will work on maintaining and cleaning the river bank area. Volunteers will also be involved in the organization of a local “Arts and Crafts” fair, that will take place during the last work camp’s days, with the aim of developing local traditions.
Work: environmental maintenance; local fair organization
Accommodation: school
Location: Castelvecchio Subequo, Aquila, Abruzzo
Terminal: Rome and Pescara international airports
Leg68 Prizzi (Pa) Sicily 2/8 – 16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Prizzi, a mountain village, about 80 km. away from Palermo, is located on a 1500 mt high mountain. The city, characterized by a lovely centre, is famous for its “devil dance”, an ancient pagan rite representing the victory of Good over Bad, and mural paintings that decorate wall’s houses in the city centre, ordered by the Municipality in 1989. From the village an amazing view over the Sosio river valley, a famous natural reserve, can be seen. Other local beautiful places are: the Carcaci mountain natural reserve, overlooked by cranes, eagles and hawks during autumn, and the Raia lake. Volunteers will work on green areas maintenance.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: council building
Location: Prizzi, Palermo, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Leg69 Villa d’Adda (Bg) Lombardia 3/8-16/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Villa d'Adda is located on the west side of Bergamo, in the middle of a wonderful amphitheatre of morainic origin, made by several terraces shaped by glaciers during prehistoric ages. The village overlooks the river Adda deep valley, covered by blooming oaks and alders woods. Volunteers will stay in a community centre by the river and will work on pedestrian walks maintenance.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: school and riverside leisure centre
Location: Villa d’Adda, Bergamo, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg70 Francavilla a Mare (Ch) Abruzzo 4/8–19/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will be involved in several activities, such as the restoration of a communal garden and fences, paths and signs construction . They will also collaborate in the organization of local cultural events.
Work: maintenance of a communal garden
Accomodation: school
Location: Francavilla a Mare, Chieti, Abruzzo
Terminal: Pescara and Rome international airports
Leg71 Ca' Soldato-Montevecchia (Lc) 10/8 - 23/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will work inside the natural area around Montevecchia hills, and the Curone and Molgora valleys, crossed by rivers and characterized by small villages, industrial areas and beautiful monuments and architectural sites. This area is also famous for growing aromatic herbs and producing wines. Volunteers will maintain the meadows of the park, that need to be preserved by a periodically cutting; furthermore they will collaborate in path maintenance and signs construction.
Work: manual work, cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory and tents
Location: Montevecchia, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg72 Laveno(Va) Lombardia 10/8-24/8 TEEN/Envi 10vol 15-17y.o
Project: the workcamp is located near the Maggiore lake, a beautiful area characterised by the famous lake, about 65 km long, and a luxuriant flora and fauna. From Laveno Mombello an amazing view of the lake can be seen. Volunteers will work around the area, setting up an orchard and a garden, in order to protect traditional fruits and plants. Volunteers will also remove weeds and prepare the field for the next planting season.
Work: gardening and cleaning
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Laveno Mombello, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg73 Refrontolo (Tv) Veneto 10/8-23/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: Refrontolo is located in the Soligo valley, among beautiful hills and wine yards: the famous “Refrontolo Passito DOC” wine is produced in this area. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of two ancient paths, collaborating with local groups and participating in the local fair which will take place in the lovely Molinetto della Croda village.
Work: paths maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Refrontolo, Treviso, Veneto
Terminal: Treviso and Venice international airports
Leg74 Antrodoco (Ri) Lazio 16/8-30/8 ENVI 10vol
Project: Antrodoco is a small medieval village near the Apennines mountains, in the centre of Italy, two hours away from Rome. Volunteers will clean the river bank area, cutting bushes and weeds. The work area, very close to the city centre, is in a very bad condition due to pollutant garbage (like car batteries) trashed in there. Afterwards, a pic-nic area restoration will be decided.
Work: cleaning and manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Antrodoco, Lazio
Terminal: Rome international airports
Leg75 Corleone-Piana degli Albanesi (Pa) 16/8- 30/8 AGRI 12vol
See Legality work camps at page 40
Leg76 Castelnuovo del Garda (Vr) 17/8-31/8 ENVI 14vol
Project: Castelnuovo Del Garda is a lovely city with very old traditions as the castle’s tower, the San Lorenzo local fair and grapes and olives cultivation. The earth strip over the Campanello port is a unique mix of attractions such as the Femilazzo tower, the lake side promenade, the grove reeds populated by herons, ducks, swans and cuckoo birds. The visconean tower of the “new” castle characterizes the city centre, while several cultural events are hosted in four Venetian villas during the summer. Volunteers will work on paths restoration, cleaning, wood benches and tables building.
Work: maintenance, cleaning, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Castelnuovo del Garda, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Venezia or Treviso International airports
Leg77 Venezia (Ve) Veneto 18/08- 31/08 ENVI 14 vol
Project: the workcamp will take place in the Certosa island, located in the amazing Venice Lagoon between the historical city centre and the sea. The island was used for military purposes until 1950, then has been progressively abandoned. In 1985, the S. Andrea committee worked together with the Municipality aiming at restoring and safeguarding the area. Volunteers will collaborate with the Certosa Committee and the cultural association MOMOS (an active local group) in paths maintaining and beaches cleaning. Besides, volunteers will be involved in cleaning some green areas located around Castello, a popular quarter close to the city centre.
Work: paths and green areas cleaning and maintenance
Location: Venezia, Veneto
Accommodation: school or camping
Terminal: Venice or Treviso international airports
Leg78 Bosio (Al) Piemonte 19/8-30/8 ENVI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place near the Benedicta Sanctuary, a place surrounded by the “Capanne Marcarolo” regional park. The massive Tobbio mountain overlooks this extremely interesting area, characterized by watercourses and wetlands. This work camp is organized by Legambiente local groups together with the Park authority. Volunteers will help improving the area, cleaning and doing small manual work. Nice excursions will be organised.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: mountain shelter
Location: Bosio, Alessandria, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg79 Agira (En) Sicily 20/8-30/8 ENVI 15vol
Project: Agira is an ancient town located in the heart of the Vallone Piano della Corte natural reserve. The most flourish period of Agira was during the Arabic domain, which inspired the city centre architecture. A typical Sicilian vegetation can be found in this valley where it is also possible to find many different animals such as foxes, weasels, barn owls and porcupines. In this wonderful place volunteers will work on paths maintenance and cleaning, removing bushes and weeds from a very thick wood.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Location: Agira, Enna, Sicily
Accommodation: school
Terminal: Catania or Palermo international airports
Leg80 Schio (Vi) Veneto 20/8-3/9 ENVI 14vol
Project: Schio is the main city around Vicenza, surrounded by pre alpine hills with a peculiar amphitheatre shape. Traces from the Neolithic age shows the ancient presence of land settlement, which benefited from this environment rich of clear water, wool and minerals, which gave local people the opportunity to start an economy based on crafts activities. Volunteers will work on paths maintenance and will collaborate in the organization of “campigolando” a long walking along woods and villages, organized to promote the local environment. Along the walking, garbage dumps that needs to be cleaned will be seen by participants.
Work: environmental maintenance
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Schio, Vicenza, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg81 Riomaggiore (Sp) Liguria 27/8 - 7/9 ENVI 14
Project: Cinque Terre is formed by five beautiful villages located on amazing terraces above the sea, and characterised by kilometres of stone-walls and terraced fields cultivated with olive and vine-trees. As the terraces have been abandoned by local people, Legambiente started a collaboration, about eight years ago, with the Park administration and began to organise voluntary work camps with the aim of safeguarding the area. The Cinque Terre national park, recognized by UNESCO world patrimony list, needs to be improved and valorised: for this reason, volunteers will work on paths and terraces maintenance and cleaning; they will also be involved in food production, such as pesto or other sauces.
Work: paths and terraces cleaning and maintenance
Accommodation: school
Location: Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Liguria
Terminal: Genoa international airport
Leg82 Bagni di Masino (So) Lombardia 31/8-13/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: the work camp will take place within the initiative “Foreste da Vivere” (Live the forest), an initiative promoted by Lombardia region to foster the 23.000 hectare of forests through cultural and sport events, excursions, tastings, and many other. This camp was established thanks to a collaboration between Legambiente and ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), with the aim of guaranteeing the development of cultural activities addressed to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Volunteers will work on path maintenance, and will do small manual work, in collaboration with the ERSAF staff. As the camp will take place on the mountains, volunteers will have to walk to reach the areas of work.
Work: Maintenance and manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: ERSAF guest quarter
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg84 Albaredo San Marco (So) Lombardia 7/9-20/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: Albaredo San Marco, an alpine village located in the heart of Orobie Valtellinesi Regional Park, at 950 mt, hosts the "Porta del Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi", an important centre which promotes educational activities through its eco-museum, a open air educational path. Volunteers will collaborate in restoring the path and supporting environmental education activities.
Work: maintenance; education
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Albaredo San Marco, Sondrio, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan international airports
Leg85 Soave (Vr) Veneto 14/9-24/9 ENVI 10vol
Project: an ancient castle overlooks Soave, a small medieval village close to Verona and Venezia, surrounded by a crenellated wall and 24 towers. Its famous wine has a very old tradition and his history is strictly related to the history of its inhabitants. Volunteers will take care of the restoration and the maintenance of the Zanella Park, a beautiful garden in the heart of Soave. Second week, volunteers will build a wood shelter and will do some farming works on a cherry field around Fittà. The work camp will overlap with the 79th grape festival, which will take place on the 15th and 16th September. In this occasion the whole medieval town will be filled by a magic atmosphere, and on the 16th fireworks will light up the town. During the festival, volunteers will help in the festival organization and will also help dismantling the structures and cleaning the area after the event.
Work: environmental maintenance, manual work
Accommodation: school
Location: Soave, Verona, Veneto
Terminal: Verona and Venice international airports
Leg86 Milano–Boscoincittà (Mi) Lombardia 15/9–29/9 ENVI 12vol
Project: volunteers will be hosted in the Park and will collaborate in cleaning paths and doing manufactured wood or metal works. The work will last about 6 hours per day, from Friday to Tuesday. On Sunday volunteers will collaborate with local people and volunteers, in order to learn Italian and promote a cultural exchange. Volunteers will also take part in “Clean up the World”, the greatest environmental voluntary activity in the world, which involves every year more than 121 countries, with over 35 million of volunteers!
Work: paths cleaning; manual work and environmental activities
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Milano, Lombardia
Terminal: Orio al Serio or Milan international airports
Leg87 Cuirone di Vergiate (Va) Lombardia 1/10-15/10 ENVI 8vol
Project: this work camp has been taking place since 2001 inside Monte s.Giacomo, a beautiful natural reserve, managed by Legambiente. This place has a remarkable naturalistic and historical importance, thanks to ancient medieval ruins located under a typical eighteenth-century “Crotto": it is said that this place, called a Nemeton (= holy wood), was a holy place for Celti people. The Varese district is also known for its beautiful lakes and many different kind of vegetation, such as chestnut, beech trees, and peaty-marshy areas rich of animals. Volunteers will work on path maintenance and cleaning and will also be involved in the mushrooms and pumpkin local fair, that will take place on the 5th October.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Cuirone di Vergiate, Varese, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg88 Parco del Molgora (Lc) Lombardia 5/10-18/10 ENVI 12vol
Project: the Molgora Park has been created for safeguarding and developing beautiful surroundings: hills, torrents, plains, a wide range of trees, animals and rare flowers species. Volunteers will be hosted in Campsirago, 25 km away from the work places, in a rural medieval village, where Legambiente established a “Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education”. Volunteers will work on environmental maintenance, such as fences set up and weeds cleaning, in order to develop and improve the environmental beauty of this area.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Parco del Molgora, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
Leg89 Brivio (Lc) Lombardia 16/11–29/11 ENVI 10vol
Leg90 Brivio (Lc) Lombardia 18/1/09 – 31/1/09 ENVI 10vol
Project: The Palude di Brivio natural reserve is one of the most interesting wet areas in the whole Adda Nord Park, listed as Community Important Sites for the conservation of natural habitat, wild fauna and flora species by the European Union. During the camp, volunteers will be involved in some manual work, such as cleaning, reeds cutting and maintenance inside some of the most beautiful areas of the Park.
Work: maintenance and cleaning
Accommodation: Legambiente permanent centre for voluntary service and environmental education
Location: Brivio, Lecco, Lombardia
Terminal: Milan International airports
LEGALITY WORK CAMPS
Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as properties confiscated to mafia renovation, legal education in schools, support to local community. Since 1996, several real estates and fields confiscated to mafia were given to Libera, according to a national law. In 2001, Legambiente and Libera organised an international youth action in Palermo, and that was a great success either for the associations, the participants and the local hosting community. In 2005, Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted a national and european campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign succeed in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many local cooperatives.
FOR THE FOLLOWING CAMPS A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED.
Leg09 Mesagne (Br) Puglia 16/06- 29/06 AGRI 12vol
Project: Mesagne is a city lying in the northern area of Salentina peninsula, surrounded by wine yards and olive trees. The area maintains important historical and architectural evidences form the roman and Norman ages, such as the XI century Castle. The camp is organized by Legambiente, Libera association and “Terre di Puglia-Libera Terra” cooperative, with the aim of developing fields confiscated to mafia.
Volunteers will collaborate in farming activities: in particular, grapevines cleaning and maintaining and tomatoes harvesting.
Work: farming activities
Accommodation: dormitory
Location: Mesagne, Puglia, South of Italy
Terminal: Brindisi and Bari international airports
Leg15 Gergei (Nu) Sardinia 25/06-06/07 CONS 12vol
Project: the “Meeting Volunteers Centre” has been confiscated to mafia and assigned from the municipality to the Association “La strada”, of Cagliari. The Centre, located 2 km away from Su Piroi village, has a main building, surrounded by a big swimming pool (to restore) and other facilities. Volunteers will reclaim the building, will restore the go-kart track, and will prepare the soil for the next figs planting season. They will also participate in meetings with associations, cooperatives and local groups. This work camp is close to Nuoro and some beautiful cities such as Cagliari (60 km) and Alghero (170 km).
Work: maintenance, cleaning and conservation work
Accommodation: tents
Location: Gergei, Nuoro, Sardinia
Terminal: Cagliari international airport
Leg23 Volvera (To) Piemonte 1/7-15/7 CONS 12vol
Project: Acmos and Libera organizations have been working on a Youth project since 2000. Thanks to their hard work an hospitality Centre was created, with the aim of developing sustainable lifestyle and solidarity.
For the fourth year, the Centre will host a work camp with the aim of recovering some goods confiscated to mafia. In particular, volunteers will work and do some farming works on fields located around Volvera and Cesana. There will also be several training moments about the law on properties confiscation and about mafia in Italy and abroad. Volunteer will also involved in cultural exchanges and meetings with local community.
Work: manual work, farming
Accommodation: school
Location: Volvera, Torino, Piemonte
Terminal: Turin international airport
Leg46 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica (Rc) Calabria 16/07-28/07 ART 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place in the Locride area, not far from Reggio Calabria, with the aim of raise awareness on many fights against mafia undertaken in this region.
Volunteers will participate in a “Long March”, a batch of itinerant events, concerts and conferences that will stop in Gioiosa Ionica to launch a restored mural painting, realized in 1978 in memory of Rocco Gatto, killed by mafia after having said no to mafia threats. Besides collaborating in the organization, volunteers will be involved in painting a new mural and will participate in workshops and seminars about legality.
Work: arts
Accommodation: Don Milani guest quarter
Location: Marina di gioiosa, Reggio Calabria, Calabria
Terminal: Reggio Calabria international airport
Leg52 Pomigliano d’Arco (Na) Campania 20/7-3/8 CONS 12vol
Project: this summer, Legambiente and Libera association will organize the third international legality work camp in Naples province, within the “I cammini della legalità” (legality walking) project, promoted by S.O.L.E. consortium. Volunteers will work on restoring and improving several real properties confiscated to camorra, to make them usable by local community.
Work: manual work
Accomodation: dormitory
Location: Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Campania
Terminal: Naples international airport
Leg75 Corleone-Piana degli Albanesi (Pa) 16/8- 30/8 AGRI 12vol
Project: this work camp will take place on two farmers cooperatives fields, located around Corleone and Piana degli Albanesi. The two cooperatives ("Lavoro e non solo" e "Placido Rizzotto"), born from the "Liberaterra" project, promoted by Libera organization, manage and cultivate lands confiscated to mafia, producing cereals, pasta and wine with the “Libera Terra” brand. Volunteers will collaborate in agricultural activities, helping the cooperative’s staff, especially during the vintage. They will also attend conferences and workshops on projects against mafia and on activities promoted by local cooperatives. During the free time, the natural reserve "Serre della Pizzuta" and the Jato valley will be visited.
Work: farming
Accommodation: tents
Location: Piana degli Albanesi, Palermo, Sicily
Terminal: Palermo international airport
Intergeneration family camps
For these camps please send requests and applications ONLY to:
Paolo Maddonni LEGAMBIENTE - Voluntary department
VIA SALARIA 403, 00199 ROME ITALY
Tel +39. 06. 86268326 FAX: +39. 06. 23325776
p.maddonni@legambiente.eu
In 2003 Legambiente started in Italy promoting experiences where parents with young children could participate together in volunteering. The original idea was not just to allow children in voluntary camps but mainly to create a kind of temporary community where adults and children could share the idea of voluntary activity for protecting nature. Nowadays it is rare that parents and children really do something together: work and school take away a large part of the day, leisure time on week-ends is mainly for recreation such as sport, walks & cinema. Therefore the family conservation experiences have the ambitious conception to offer a different way of communications between the generations.
The group is composed of 15 to 20 participants from different countries, half adults and half children (usually between 5 to 10 years old). It’s possible to participate as a whole family or as single parents, and also other relatives (aunts, uncles, grand-parents) can join with their family. This new community share the daily life and the purpose of the voluntary work. Separate bedrooms and common rooms are normally available for mothers, fathers and children. Cooking and cleaning services are provided by participants on rotation. Normally about four-five hours a day are devoted to the practical work for the project. Children can be useful too for easy tasks and they also play and learn by staying in touch with the adults of the project. Then the rest of the time is available for exploring the area with excursions, visits, meeting local people, building deeper friendships with the other participants and for cultural exchange. Language obstacles are normally easily solved by a global communication made of words, gestures and feelings. Parents have the confrontation of different educational approaches and family relationships. Children react very positively to the group dynamics, enjoying the community life and the project ideas. Everybody get to know each other very well, breaking down prejudices and creating the base for a better global understanding. Special event 2008: one of our camp (Leg-Family 3G) will be reserved to 3 generations families. It means that some of the families have to be composed also by one or two grandparents. It’s new idea, already experienced by chance in some of our camps. We try now to implement it in our long run experimentation of any possible form of accessible voluntary camps. LegFam1 Montevecchio (Cagliari, Sardinia) 29/7 12/8 ENVI LegFam2 Montevecchio (Cagliari, Sardinia) 18/8-1/9 ENVI Participants: 9 adults + 9 children (5 to 12 years old) Extra fee: 70 euros per person (adults or child) Project: Montevecchio is a small mining village situated 20 km far away from the Green Coast, one of the most charming coast of Sardinia which includes the reserve of "Monte Arcuentu-Dune di Piscinas”. The area is very interesting from the zoologist point of view, particularly for the presence of the Sardinian deer and the “Caretta caretta” turtle. Volunteers will collaborated in several activities: maintenance of a naturalistic footpath, position of signs, monitoring of the presence of the Sardinian deer, cleaning of the beach, fire prevention and other environmental restoration activities. There will be also small works to restore the hosting structure. The village is not on the cost, but excursions to sea will be possible.
Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Guspini, Cagliari district, Sardinia region, big Island on the west of Italy.
Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari. Ferry connections from Genoa, Naples and Civitavecchia Leg-Fam3G Prim’Alpe (So) Lombardia 20/80–31 /8 ENVI 3 GENERATIONS CAMP! It means that some of the families have to be composed also by one or two grandparents. Participants: 14 adults (parents or grand-parents)+ 6 children (6 to 12 years old) Extra fee: 70 euros per person (adults or child) –Legambiente applied for an European grant for this project, together with EstYes and Ijgd. In case of approval, no extra-fee will be asked to participants. Project: Prim’Alpe (725 m a.s.l.) is situated in the valley of torrent Ravella, in the heart of the State property Forest of Corni di Canzo and not far from the Como lake. It's surrounded by meadows for pasture and forests with numerous arboreal species. Until 50 years ago the valley was populated by families around three main poles: Prim'Alpe, Second'Alpe and Terz'Alpe, all of the three built along the ancient mule-track that climbs up from the Gajum Sources. Prim'Alpe was the largest and more densely populated of the three. The families will work in making hay and gathering red fruits with scheduled interventions of forest cleaning and preparation of a didactic footpath. During the camp the families will collaborate in the organization of a public event in Prim'Alpe, aimed at inform people about the sustainable projects in Ravella valley. Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Prim’Alpe is an isolated location in the area of the town of Lecco.
Terminal: closest international airports Milano or Bergamo.
Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Guspini, Cagliari district, Sardinia region, big Island on the west of Italy.
Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari. Ferry connections from Genoa, Naples and Civitavecchia Leg-Fam3G Prim’Alpe (So) Lombardia 20/80–31 /8 ENVI 3 GENERATIONS CAMP! It means that some of the families have to be composed also by one or two grandparents. Participants: 14 adults (parents or grand-parents)+ 6 children (6 to 12 years old) Extra fee: 70 euros per person (adults or child) –Legambiente applied for an European grant for this project, together with EstYes and Ijgd. In case of approval, no extra-fee will be asked to participants. Project: Prim’Alpe (725 m a.s.l.) is situated in the valley of torrent Ravella, in the heart of the State property Forest of Corni di Canzo and not far from the Como lake. It's surrounded by meadows for pasture and forests with numerous arboreal species. Until 50 years ago the valley was populated by families around three main poles: Prim'Alpe, Second'Alpe and Terz'Alpe, all of the three built along the ancient mule-track that climbs up from the Gajum Sources. Prim'Alpe was the largest and more densely populated of the three. The families will work in making hay and gathering red fruits with scheduled interventions of forest cleaning and preparation of a didactic footpath. During the camp the families will collaborate in the organization of a public event in Prim'Alpe, aimed at inform people about the sustainable projects in Ravella valley. Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Prim’Alpe is an isolated location in the area of the town of Lecco.
Terminal: closest international airports Milano or Bergamo.
Leg-Fam4 Bagni di Masino (So) Lombardia 13–24/8 ENVI Participants: 6 adults + 6 children (6 to 14 years old) Extra fee: 70 euros per person (adults or child) Project “Foreste da Vivere” (Forests to live in), is a project which aims to promote the 23.000 hectars of Forests of Lombardia region through sport and cultural events, excursions and many other initiatives. Masino Valley, located in the Valtellina area (Sondrio province, very Northern Italy), is well known for the thermal water spring of “Bagni”, and entirely surrounded by the Regional Forests. Masino Valley is important for being part of Natural Regional Parks and it's already in the European list of the Community Important Sites. Legambiente promotes the project in collaboration with the local organization ERSAF which has the aims of develop didactic and informative activities, turned to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. Volunteers will take care of the Visitors Centre in Bagni di Masino, promoting environmental education for tourists, concerning the care of environment, the projects and initiatives of both ERSAF and Legambiente, and collaborating in the ordinary maintenance of natural areas. They will also have tasks of animation and environmental education for kids. Parents with some knowledge of Italian are welcome.
Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Bagni di Masino village is at 35 km from the town of Sondrio and about 40 from Como lake. It’s very close to the Swiss border.
Terminal: closest international airports Milano or Bergamo.
Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities.
Accommodation: guest house
Location: Bagni di Masino village is at 35 km from the town of Sondrio and about 40 from Como lake. It’s very close to the Swiss border.
Terminal: closest international airports Milano or Bergamo.
Medium Term Voluntary Program
For the following projects a motivation letter is required
LegMTV15 Oliveto Lario (Lc) Lombardia 15/06- 31/08 ENVI 2
Project: the project is a collaboration between Legambiente and the municipality of Oliveto Lario, located by the lake of Como, which has approximately 4 km of lakeside and 3 km of beaches. The local authority runs periodically activities of ordinary maintenance of these very important naturalistic and tourist areas. Legambiente organises actions of environmental promotion and education through many projects with volunteers all over the district of Lecco. Volunteers will collaborate in the cleaning of the beaches, restoring the access points, and removing rubbish, and will also work in the management of the beaches nearby, through promotion and environmental education activities for tourists, collaborating with local authorities and people. Volunteers will be provided with bicycles to reach the places of work. Oliveto Lario MTV project is only one of the several initiatives of the group of Legambiente in Lecco; Volunteers, if needed, will give their support taking part in other works of environmental maintenance of natural areas within the international environmental voluntary projects promoted by Legambiente. Initially, volunteers will be supported by Legambiente operators, that will show and organise the activities for the project. Legambiente will not provide any pocket money for volunteers.
Work: environmental maintenance of natural areas
Accommodation: apartment
Location: Oliveto-Lario, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airports
LegMTV16 Bagni di Masino (So) Lombardia 15/6-31/8 ENVI 4
Project: Foreste da Vivere, an initiative promoted by Assessorato all'Agricoltura della Regione Lombardia (Council of Region Lombardy for Agriculture) and organised by ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), promotes the 23.000 hectars of Forests of Lombardia through sport and cultural events, excursions and many other initiatives. ERSAF has the function of organising technical and promotional activities for the development of agriculture and forest sectors, for the protection of the rural territory, for partnership and integration policies in the management and planning of agriculture, forest and local alimentary products.
Masino Valley, located in the Valtellina area, is well known for the thermal water spring of “Bagni”, and entirely surrounded by woods. Besides the thermal baths, mountainous landscapes, pasture lands and woods, Masino Valley is also important for being part of the regional Park of Bernina, Disgrazia, Val Masino e Val Codera , and it is already in the European list of the Community Important Sites. ERSAF is active on the territory with many projects, as protection and valorisation of biodiversity of endangered habitats. Legambiente promotes the project in collaboration with ERSAF, working with the program Foreste da Vivere, which aims to develop educational and informative activities, turned to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. After a period of training in the Permanent Centre for Volunteers and Environmental Education of Legambiente Lecco in Campsirago, the volunteers will take care of the Visitors Centre in Bagni di Masino, organising activities of promotion of environmentally friendly practices addressed to tourists, didactic and informative activities concerning the respect of nature and the projects and initiatives of ERSAF and Legambiente, animation and environmental education for kids and works of ordinary maintenance of natural areas. During the period of the project other voluntary activities will be organised and hosted in the same building (not all at the same time): international Mid Term Volunteers for the whole summer period, a workcamp for under 18 volunteers, 4 weeks of environmental holidays for kids (from 8 to 13 years old), a workcamp for families. The MTV volunteers will collaborate in the activities proposed to the other volunteers, making interventions of environmental maintenance to ameliorate footpaths and grasslands, helping in the preparation of small exhibits, supporting as animators the leaders of the camps. The working language for participants will mainly be Italian, due to the nature of the project.
Work: education activities and maintenance of natural areas
Accommodation: ERSAF’ guesthouse
Location: Bagni di Masino, Sondrio district, Lombardia region, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airports
LegMTV17 Laveno Mombello (Va) Lombardia 1/7-31/8 ENVI 2
Project: The project is a collaboration between Legambiente and the municipality of Laveno Mombello, placed by the shore of Lago Maggiore (lake Maggiore), in Varese ditrict. The district is known for the many beautiful lakes and is covered with several kinds of vegetation: woods of chestnuts beeches and other broadleaf, peaty-marshy areas rich of animals’ presences. The Lago Maggiore is the largest one in the area (Maggiore=largest), it is about 65 km long and it has a peculiar curly-bracketed shape. It washes the coasts of Piedmont, Switzerland and Lombardy. From the hill of S.Elsa, a small knoll of the Sasso del Ferro, the mountain of Laveno Mombello, can be seen one of the most striking views of the lake. The volunteers will be engaged in cleaning and maintenance of “Parco Castello” that is a park given managed by the local group of Legambiente since years. Moreover volunteers will have to prepare the structure in order to accommodate an international workcamp in August and co-lead the workcamp. Laveno Mombello MTV project is only one of the several initiatives of the groups of Legambiente in Varese; volunteers will give their support taking part in other works of environmental maintenance of natural areas in the international environmental voluntary projects that Legambiente will activate in the territory of the district of Varese. Volunteers will be provided with bicycles.
Accommodation: A house partly restructured.
Location: Laveno Mombello, Varese district, Lombardia, North of Italy
Terminal: Milan International airport
LegMTV18 Verona (Vr) Veneto 1/9 - 30/11 Envi 7
Location: For the 5th year Verona will host international volunteers during the entire year. Verona is a very famous city (do you remember Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare???) in the North East of Italy; it is a very tourist place with a long history and culture; rich of historical monuments, first of all the famous arena (the ancient roman theatre). Even it is a great example of fortified town, in fact the walls and the surrounding area is going to become a national park. Unfortunately some parts of the area are still damaged and abandoned.
In the Voluntary Centre of Legambiente Verona, volunteers participate in two different projects. Both projects are similar: the common goal being the protection of the environment, and in particular of the two most important Urban Parks in Verona.
Read both projects carefully, and express in the motivation letter your preference, keeping in mind that volunteers from both projects will be in continuous contact. The local group will consider the volunteer's choice and decide the place to stay according to the preference of the volunteer and the needs of each project.
I. Park of the Walls
Description of the activities
The working time will be: 30 hours a week
Verona is an exceptionally beautiful example of fortified towns. You can see evolution of a tradition through centuries. Verona's Walls are a complex set of different types of architecture. All this area is slowly becoming a Park. Unfortunately most part of it is just a huge relict, damaged and abandoned. In this area Legambiente is deeply involved in action of restoration and re-evaluation of a great green space. The aim is to turn into a park the area comprehended among four bastions of ‘800 and remains of walls of ‘500. A great part of the work is done, but the park still needs maintenance and continuous actions to improve it and obtain the final result of a beautiful recovered green jewel. Volunteers will be involved (along EVS volunteers) in custody of the Park (opening and closing gates), gardening, cleaning, construction, etc. They will collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in activities of the Association (like guiding tourists through the town, among others, of course in collaboration with guides of the Association). Sometimes, these four bastions host drug addicts, prostitutes or homeless people who find place to stay for some hours. It’s not dangerous, and you will not work alone. There is a technician responsible for the maintenance of the Park and another person responsible for volunteers and their integration in the project and in the town.
Activities vary from season to season, due to the fact that the park has different needs as the weather changes (for example, cutting the grass in spring, watering the plants in the summer, gathering leaves during autumn, cutting wood during winter, ecc); and also due to the fact that the association is involved in different kinds of projects during the year.
Accommodation
You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Raggio di Sole”, with other international volunteers, EVS volunteers and the workcamp leader. (5 volunteers+EVS+leader).
The house is very close to the centre of town and it has two bedrooms (9 beds in total), two bathrooms, kitchen, big living room, open air area when. The cooking and cleaning in the house is shared in turns among all the volunteers.
Language of the project
Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possibility for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps).
II. Villa Buri
Description of the activities
The working time will be: 30 hours a week
Villa Buri is situated at the centre of the Adige river’s bend and it’s a monumental palace, with a chapel, some cottages and a majestic landscape-garden, 30ha large, where a large part of it is planted with ancient and precious trees. In September 2001 the management of the villa was given to a no-profit group of associations which have created a project to use and renovate the structure.
The main goal of this project is to affirm a culture of peace, to research a bearable and solid economy, and a right relationship with the environment. To make it possible it is necessary to suggest concrete and visible stimulus, symbolical but clear in order to develop all together a cultural articulated and qualified activity related to peace, environment and an economy of justice. In the planned activities there are some educational and formative ones: meetings, expositions, training courses, the opening of the park, parties, manifestations, events where the international volunteers can take part. The final goal is to restore a part of the park inside four bastions of the XIX cent. And remains walls from XVI cent.
Volunteers will work on the custody of the park (opening and closing the gates), gardening (taking care of the botanical garden), cleaning, making guest passes, etc. all of which coordinated by a responsible. They will also collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in other activities.
In June 2006 Legambiente Verona achieved to obtain the direct consession of a municipal park near Villa Buri, called Bosco Buri (Buri's Woods). The volunteers will also be involved in the gardening and cleaning of this part of the park
Accomodation: You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Villa Buri” (3 volunteers). The house, even if distant from Verona's Centre, is very close to the main square of one of the most folkloristic neighbourhoods in town. It is also a place that facilitates the contact with the local community and with the various realities that surround the outskirts of the city. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, a little dining room and a garden(3 beds in all). The cooking and cleaning in the house is divided by turns between all the volunteers.
Language of the project: Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possiblity for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps).
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