The park area where volunteers will work is in a state of neglect even though is the place where local youth uses to hang out the most. The first days of the workcamp will be dedicated to know the community of Atina and to prepare the area to be renovated. The volunteers will initially clean the area and repair some missing parts of stone benches in the park with different materials. The participants will cooperate to create together (natural installations, outdoor toys, pieces of furniture, information panels, etc.). When the work is completed, the project area will be cleaned. The volunteers will work 5 hours a day and they will have 2 days free.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will be accommodated inside the park, in camping with services like kitchen, bathroom, showers, and a covered area with tents and mattresses. The camp is equipped with a wifi area, and it is in the center of Atina, so bars, banks, minimarkets, post offices are all nearby. Food will be vegetarian and most of the groceries will be purchased from local producers and farmers. Volunteers will be also invited to join for typical local organizations ad associations of citizens. On the first day of the workcamp, the "camp rules" will be shared with the group and expected to be followed throughout the whole duration.
Location & leisure:
Atina is a small, rural Municipality of approximately 420 inhabitants, in southern Lazio (same region as the capital, Rome). Atina is said o have mythological connections with the Roman god of Saturn. Saturn is also said to have taught these native people how to build houses, to cultivate the land and plant vines and to live together harmoniously. Thus he became known as the Roman God of agriculture and fertility The main attraction of the town is the historical center and the archaeological site. Hundreds of tourists visit the town not only for his history and monuments but also for the genuine tasty food and the untouched natural beauties that the town offers. Meeting points will be arranged according to your time of arrival at Rome Airport, and therefore the time you will take the train to Cassino train station. TERMINAL: Rome
Requirements:
This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps. Food and accommodation are covered by the European Union. Transportation costs will be refunded according to the distance band rules of the program. No fees are required. The workcamp is open for 8 international volunteers (coming from EU Member States, North Macedonia, and Turkey, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and the Russian Federation), 4 Italian volunteers and 2 volunteers outside the ESC countries project.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
