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Workcamps 2013 Come and participate with us!
Be an active volunteer!
International workcamps
2013
www.cocat.org
Workcamps 2013 Come and participate with us!
Be an active volunteer!
WHO WE ARE… COCAT is a Catalan non-governmental and non-profit coordinating platform created to represent Catalonia’s international workcamp organizations. COCAT is the link between the international and the national (local) levels of voluntary movement. Our workcamps is like scenery of the global and local relations in the field of voluntary activity. You can see it on the picture
below.
GLOBAL LEVEL
Catalan Organizations There are several catalan organizations organizing workcamps in Catalonia. Among them, there are the members of COCAT:
Fundació Escolta Josep Carol Fundació Catalana de l’Esplai CRUC Ascalfó Club Excursionista Empordanès Grup Espai Vidrerenc
These organizations design projects for the community and the youth on different areas, organizing and preparing the workcamp, taking into account the needs of the community and the educative value for the volunteers.
Direcció General de
Joventut This area of the Catalan government it’s involved in the development of the work camps held in Catalonia. From one side they grant the organizations to support them financially to organize the camp.
COCAT is member of two international networks promoting the International Voluntary Service: Alliance and CCIVS
Alliance Alliance is an European voluntary Service organization that had been 30 years promoting the volunteering among the youth in Europe. It has 49 members from 30 countries in Europe, America and Asia. www.alliance-network.eu
CCIVS The CCIVS is an International Voluntary Service platform with organizations from all over the world, and had been coordinating the IVS for more than 60 years and 80 organizations nowadays. The CCIVS bases all its actions on Human Rights principles and constitutes therefore a microcosm where it is possible to experience and experiment an international society based on equality, mutual cooperation, participation, respect and non-discrimination.
Thanks this membership COCAT can work with partnership organizations from different countries. They send us volunteers for our work camps that’s
why we call them Sending
organizations .
Each sending organization prepares its
Volunteers for the work camp.
Volunteers usually are 18-30 years old (most of them 18-25 years old) and pay a fee to their sending organization to participate to the camp.
NATIONAL
and
LOCAL LEVELS
YOUR LOVELY WORK CAMP
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THE AIMS OF COCAT:
To develop workcamps and voluntary service as a tool for personal,
collective and community development, with the central values of
interculturality, culture of peace, sustainability and social justice and
equality;
To represent and bridge the local Catalan youth associations organising
international workcamps in Catalonia, with the international voluntary
service movement. The development of networking is our aim and our
methodology: synergies are our goal.
WORKCAMPS
Our workcamps are non formal learning proposals for young people coming
from many different countries and cultures. Workcamp projects are a living
way to share culture, supporting non profit world and developing local
communities traditions, promoting ideals of solidarity and citizenship.
FORMULA OF SUCCESSFUL CAMP:
+ =
OUR PROPOSALS
YOUR MOTIVATION
TO DO VOLUNTARY
WORK AND POSITIVE
ATTITUDE
WORK WELL DONE
HAPPY
VOLUNTEERS
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OUR PROPOSAL TO YOU AS A FUTURE VOLUNTEER IS…
…to take part in a project that will provide:
Full-learning experience of voluntary service for local
communities, in intercultural
framework
Leisure activities to enjoy your free time, being in contact with
local community
Accomodation and food (be ready that it can be a bit simple but good enough to
enjoy a camp)
Third part liability
insurance
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YOUR MOTIVATION IS A DRIVING FORCE OF THE CAMP
We really expect your motivation to take part into the project… So when you come, come prepared to:
Contribute with energy and action, to the daily life of the camp as a
group member
Work about 30 hours per week
To cooperate with other volunteers and local
people
Respect and enjoy cultural and social
diversity of participants and locals
Bring your own insurance that covers you as an
individual in case of illness or accident
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CATALONIA
All our workcamps will be implemented in small cities and villages of Catalonia. It is good chance for volunteers to know more deeply our
country, learn its picturesque landscape and traditions. Catalonia is situated in the North East of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a
territory of 32.000 km2 and around 7.000.000 inhabitants.
Catalonia is a European Mediterranean country with a strong personality
and very motivated to enhance its customs and traditions. The Catalonian
landscape is very varied one: Pyrenean
Mountains contrast strongly with coast regions,
desert landscape are mixed to the most beautiful
Mediterranean ones. The historical invasions and
political conquests, gave Catalonia the awareness
to open its door to intercultural dialogue and to
live together with the old tradition of Catalan
community and values.
The present structure of political power in
Catalonia, after 40 years of dictatorship and
denial of its language and traditions, was
defined basically by the Statute of Autonomy
(1979, revised in 2006) and by the political
institutions of the Generalitat de Catalunya
(Catalan Autonomous Government).
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LANGUAGE
The language of the country is Catalan, one of the group of western neo-
Latin languages together with Spanish, Portuguese and French. However,
everyone learns Spanish at school so there is no problem for non-Catalan
speaking visitors.
Catalan culture is a ten million people community,
living in France, Spain and Italy (l’Alguer).
Catalan is a living language spoken in the
everyday life, studied at schools, colleges and
universities and used on radio, television and
newspapers and most importantly in the everyday
life of each person.
USEFUL INFORMATION
YOUTH HOSTELS IN CATALONIA
The Catalan Hostels Network comprises 40 hostels. For information,
contact: TURISME JUVENIL DE CATALUNYA
Tel. + 34 93 483 83 41 www.tujuca.com www.xanascat.cat
TRANSPORTS
Find information on buses, trains, taxis, underground and discount cards on
the following web sites:
Trains: www.renfe.es
Bus from and to Barcelona: www.barcelonanord.com
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To move inside Barcelona: www.bcn.es, www.tmb.cat
Special railway: www.fgc.net
By car: www.dgt.es
INFORMATION AND MAPS
Information on the following web pages:
www.bcn.es
AVERAGE PRICES €
A load of bread (1/4 kg) 0.90 €
A bus ticket (inside Barcelona) /10
tickets bonus
2.00 / 9.25 €
An underground ticket / 10 tickets bonus 2.00 / 9.25 €
A night in a hostel 18-25 €
A beer in a bar 2.50 €
Coffee in a bar 1.30 €
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Cocat International Workcamps 2013
CODE CAMP ORG FROM TO LOCATION TYPE VOLS AGE
CAT01 Turó del Montgròs –
Archeology in Catalonia Fundació Catalana de l’Esplai
29/06/13 13/07/13 El Brull ARCH 21 18-29
CAT02 The river in the city Fundació Catalana de l’Esplai
30/06/13 14/07/13 Sabadell ENVI 21 18-29
CAT03 The Iberian citadel of
Calafell Fundació Pere
Tarrés 02/07/13 16/07/13 Calafell ARCH 21 18-29
CAT04 Archeology in Garraf Fundació Catalana
de l'Esplai 07/07/13 21/07/13 Begues ARCH 21 18-29
CAT05 International Traditional
Music Festival of Cantonigròs
Fundació Escolta Josep Carol
11/07/13 25/07/13 Vic FEST 21 18-29
CAT06 Recovery of the
archaeological heritage
Coordinació Rural
de Catalunya 14/07/13 28/07/13 Peramola ARCH 13 18-29
CAT07 Rural development, After
the fire Coordinació Rural
de Catalunya 14/07/13 28/07/13
Pinós del Solsonès
ENVI 13 18-29
CAT08 Montsoriu castle Consell de Jovent
d'Arbúcies 15/07/13 29/07/13
Montsoriu Castle - Arbúcies
ARCH 21 18-29
CAT09 Aulàs, inventing a new
village Fundació Catalana
de l'Esplai 17/07/13 31/07/13 Aulàs – Tremp
ENVI/ RENO
21 18-29
CAT10 Algerri ‘13 Ascalfó 17/07/13 31/07/13 Algerri ENVI/ RENO
21 18-29
CAT11 Sils, drop by drop Fundació Escolta
Josep Carol 21/07/13 04/08/13 Sils ENVI 21 18-29
CAT12 St Iscle Castle, looking for
a past Grup d'Esplai
Vidrerenc 28/07/13 11/08/13 Vidreres ARCH 21 18-29
CAT13 Balaguer ‘13 Ascalfó 01/08/13 15/08/13 Balaguer ENVI 21 18-29
CAT14 St Ferran Castle: one of the
biggest ones
Centre Excursionista Empordanès
15/08/13 29/08/13 Castell de Sant
Ferran (Figueres)
ARCH/ RENO
21 18-29
CAT15 Vilajuïga, where the wine
comes from
Centre Excursionista Empordanès
01/09/13 15/09/13 Vilajuïga ENVI / AGRI
21 18-29
Starting placement on the 19th March and will not accept
applications before that day!
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Girona
Barcelona
Tarragona
Lleida
CAT 10
CAT 09
CAT 08
CAT 14
CAT 07
CAT 06
CAT 05
CAT 04 CAT 03
CAT 02
CAT 01
CAT 15
CAT 12 CAT 11
CAT 13
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CAT01 TURÓ DE MONTGRÒS – ARCHEOLOGY
IN CATALONIA
29/06/2013 to 13/07/2013 Montgròs - El Brull (Osona) ARCH 21 vols 18-29
The workcamp takes place in the Turó de Montgròs, an iberian fortress located in
the Montseny Natural Park. The objectives of the workcamp are to excavate and
help maintain the archeological site and at the same time learn and appreciate
the richness of the natural environment.
Partner organization: Fundació Catalana de l'Esplai
Work: Excavation and extraction of land to expose various sectors of the
fortress; Draw different stratigraphic sections and preparing files on the objects retrieved; Cleaning, sifting and classifying the objects found; Maintenance tasks
on the forest surrounding the archeological site.
Accommodation: in tents on a camping site provided by the council next
to the archeological site.
Free time activities: Volunteers will have a wide range of afternoon
activities, evening and night games, that aim to improve group relationships and
venture into the area of human values.
There will be an opportunity to visit the region and appreciate the most of its
rich nature making visits to the Montseny Nature Park, and also producing
articles and files on the visits that the volunteers will make.
Location: Montgròs – El Brull (Osona)
Nearest airport: Barcelona
Special requirements: None
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Remarks!
CAT01 TURÓ DE MONTGRÒS – ARCHEOLOGY IN
CATALUNYA
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
New in this camp New camp
Don’t forget! Accommodation in tents in a natural park!
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic background and mental
disabilities
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CAT02 The River in the City
30/06/2013 to 14/07/2013
Sabadell ENVI 21 vols 18-29
The workcamp takes place in Sabadell with the objective to conserve and
improve the natural spaces of the Ripoll river and its surroundings. It is also an
objective to make an impact in the population of Sabadell towards environmental
protection, recuperation and knowledge.
Partner organization: Fundació Catalana de l'Esplai
Work: Recuperate and maintain the river’s natural habitat so that its natural
fauna can reclaim it; Maintain the areas free of invasive plants and follow up on
the work developed in previous years; Maintenance and repair work on the
hostal and the sports area of Basses de Sant Oleguer; Participate in activities of
local associations and traditions such as the “castellers”.
Accommodation: In Molí de Sant Oleguer, that is part of the network of
Catalonian Hostels run by the ACCC (FCE). The dormitories are of 4-6 beds with
plenty of common bathrooms and showers and the meals are catered for. There
is also a swimming pool that volunteers can use.
Free time activities: There will be a wide range of afternoon, evening
and night activities that aim to improve companionship among the group. They
will also get to know and participate in the activities organized by local people.
These leisure activities are based on an education for values and have the
objective to create the necessary conditions to encourage reflection and
coexistence that allow new forms of social relationships: co-education,
interculturality, peace or sustainability. These activities are adapted to the
expectations and interests of the group. There will be a day visit to Barcelona
and a two day excursion with trekking to Montserrat.
Location: Alberg del Molí de Sant Oleguer (Sabadell)
Nearest airport: Barcelona
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Remarks!
CAT02 The River in the City
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I really loved the atmosphere of the group. I
became friends with everybody (especially my
roommates) and it was so worthy to learn and
exchange different cultural features <<
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! Day visit to Barcelona and
excursion to Montserrat
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background and mental disabilities
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CAT03 The Iberian citadel of Calafell
02/07/13 to 16/07/13 Calafell ARCH 21 vols 18-29
Ciutadella Ibèrica de Calafell (Calafell Citadel) is an archaeological site which
shows how the life of a community of the Iron Age was. During the year 2007-
2008, the site has been closed to the public in order to reformulate a new
museum project based on experimental archeology. This new project aims to
place the archaeological site as a point of reference in the European framework
of this kind of outdoor museum and at the same time aims to make the
Ciutadella a pioneer in the experimental investigation of the Iberian world.
The volunteers of the workcamp will learn about Iberian history, architecture and
antic ways of building with earth.
Partner organization: Fundació Pere Tarrés
Work: Volunteers will do different tasks in order to participate in the
reconstruction of the archaeological site such as restoring the roof, the ledges
and more generally the indoor and outdoor rehabilitation of the site.
The organization will provide technical and historical content about ancient
construction with earth. Volunteers will put into practice these ancient
methodologies during the workcamp.
Accommodation: In the gym of a high school of Calafell. Sleeping will be
on the floor with mattresses provided.
Free time activities: Games, trips to the beach, excursions to Tarragona
(visiting the roman part) and Barcelona (the Gothic part), workshops (relaxation,
handicrafts, etc.), intercultural evenings, activities with the youngsters of the
town (sports, castellers, etc.). With special focus and activities related on
Catalan World Heritage, as castellers (human towers) and excursion to the
roman part of Tarragona.
Location: Calafell.
Nearest airport: El Prat, Barcelona.
Special requirements: None
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CAT03 The Iberian citadel of Calafell
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I wanted to try new kind of volunteering work and was excited about what will happen. In the end I had
a great time here in Calafell! <<
Hard Work? No, only if the temperature is very
high Motivation letter No
New in this camp The archeological works can also
include other sites than the citadel. Don’t forget! Bring old clothes and sleeping bag.
Shared accommodation for the whole group (just one space for all)
Accessing No
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CAT04 Archeology in Garraf
07/07/13 to 21/07/13 Begues ARCH 21 vols 18-29
This is an archeological project which will take place in the Cave Can Sadurní in
the town of Begues. Volunteers will work in the excavations of various sectors of
the cave of Can Sadurní. They will have the opportunity to discover other
excavations and the beautiful region of Garraf.
Partner organization: Fundació Catalana de l'Esplai.
Work: The general objectives of the workcamp include learning the main
techniques of archaeological excavation, awareness about the importance of
excavations, to analyze, interpret and define hypothesis concerning the
prehistory and history.
During the workcamp, the volunteers will:
- Do excavation and extraction activities, explore various sectors of the Can
Sadurní cave.
- Participate in drawing stratigraphic sections and writing data of the pieces
found, recover some heritage elements of dry stone of the surroundings of
Mas Can Sadurní.
- Carry out the washing, classification and inventory related to the
archaeological material (pottery, metal, animals) found during the excavation.
Accommodation: In a sports centre of the school village, mattresses are
provided. The meals are catered for and there’s the municipal swimming pool
available.
Free time activities: Volunteers will have a wide range of afternoon
activities, evening and night games, that aim to improve group relationships and
venture into the area of human values.
There will be an opportunity to visit the region and appreciate the most of its
rich culture: overnight excursion to Garraf Natural Park, Trip to Barcelona (one-
day visit), Theatre play open to the entire population of Begues (the last evening
a play will be done to represent the historical aspects of the cave from the
findings), farewell party with technical team and mayors.
Location: Begues (Garraf).
Nearest airport: El Prat, Barcelona.
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Remarks!
CAT04 Archeology in Garraf
Hard Work? No, only if the temperature is very high.
Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! Old clothes for the working hours
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic background and mental
disabilities
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CAT05 International Traditional Music Festival of Cantonigròs
11/07/2013 to 25/07/2013 Vic FEST 21 vols 18-29
The purpose of this workcamp is that the participants become involved in the
technical organization of the festival and discover the Catalan popular culture
from the shared experiences between the volunteers, the organizers of the
festival and the participants. The Festival is organized by the "Associació Festival
Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs", which organizes this festival since 1983
with the support of public institutions. In this festival the participants are bands,
choral groups and folk dances and it is now part of "European Festivals
Association."
Partner organization: Fundació Escolta Josep Carol.
Work: Volunteers will work before, during and after the festival. The technical
tasks are: Assembly and dismantling the structures, facilities and area of the
festival; Organization support for the festival’s services (shop, kitchen, etc.);
Support in logistics; Controlling the access to the events during the festival.
Accommodation: Camping space provided by the Council of Vic (Old
Monastery). Before and after the Festival meals are prepared by the volunteers
and during the festival there is catering provided.
Free time activities: At the beginning of the workcamp, the festival will
have not started yet. The participants will have time to know each other, and the
organizers will explain to the participants their tasks during the festival. There
will be activities to get to know the surroundings and the area with the
participation of the locals that provide a nice mood. There will be also leisure
time activities, where volunteers will learn different games & workshops in order
to promote group cohesion and motivation.
Location: Vic
Nearest airport: Barcelona or Girona
Special requirements: Motivation Letter.
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Remarks!
CAT05 International Traditional Music Festival of
Cantonigròs
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I fulfilled all my expectations which were to meet people
from all over the world and getting to meet other cultures
through the International music festival of Cantonigròs. <<
Hard Work? Not specially (depending on the Day and just some tasks of putting up
and taking down structures) Motivation letter Yes
New in this camp Excursions and visits to nearby villages (Cantonigròs, Tavertet, Rupit)
Don’t forget! The working hours are not marked, but
depending on the arrival of the festival participants and logistics.
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic background. Not adapted to people with
physical and or intellectual disabilities.
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CAT06 Recovery of the archaeological heritage
14/07/2013 to 28/07/2013 Peramola ARCH 13 vols 18-29
In the town of Peramola there are about 15 prehistoric sites and it's important to
reclaim the prehistoric archaeological heritage. The workcamp is part of a long-
term project, with the support of the City of Peramola, teachers of the UPC and
the UAB and the Regional Council of Alt Urgell.
Apart from the technical tasks young people will discover and enjoy community
life through workshops and activities in the afternoon and evening.
The village of Peramola has a population of 300, and an international project
involving young people can be very positive both for participants to experience
living in rural areas and for local people to interact with youth from around the
world.
Partner organization: Coordinació Rural de Catalunya
Work: - Surveying and mapping the sites using a GPS, map, and other
instruments.
- Work on the database and interpretation of the objects found in the sites.
Accomodation: Fonda's farmhouse of Peramola, rooms with beds, 3-4
people. You will need a sleeping bag.
Free time activities: Workshops with “Gegants i Bastoners” (cultural
tradition of Catalonia), Itinerary to Pedró dels Quatre Batlles, Visit to Barcelona,
Visit to the Dinosaur Museum of Coll de n'Argó, Gymkhana in the town,
Exchange with local associations, Participation in the Rural Conference, ....
Location: Peramola, Alt Urgell
Nearest airport: Barcelona or Girona
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Remarks!
CAT06 Recovery of the archaeological heritage
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I wanted to improve my English, to do a voluntary activity,
to help people and to fit in the group and I think I did all of
this. <<
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! It is a village of 300 inhabitants,
and it has a shop. There will be one day when participants will
visit Barcelona. Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background and mental
disabilities
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CAT07 Rural development, After the fire
14/07/2013 to 28/07/2013 Pinós del Solsonès ENVI 13 vols 18-29
After the devastating fire in Central Catalonia and Solsonès in 1998, a great
damage was caused. This social and environmental project was born in order to
restore the area affected by the fire and spread awareness on self-care of the
local environment. The camp takes places in Pinós, and now it involves physical
tasks as well as the partnership with the Summer activities of the children of
Ardèvol, participation in the popular dinner and discovering activities so that
participants understand well the reality of rural life.
Partner organization: Coordinació Rural de Catalunya
Work: Participants will work on the ancient sanctuary and geographical centre
“Rosa dels Vents” on maintenance, reconstruction and cleaning tasks. They will
also organize activities with the children of Ardèvol, and participate in excursions
to explore the natural surroundings and truly understand the rural way of life.
Accommodation: Pinós social centre (participants will sleep all in the
same place). In mattresses, sleeping bag needed. All services provided.
Free time activities:
- Excursion to Pedró dels Quatre Batlles
- Multicultural Popular Dinner
- Visit to Barcelona
- Visit to a farmer’s house
- Visit to Solsona & Market
- Football match with local youth
- Archeology workshop
- Visit Ardèvol
Location: Pinos, Solsonès
Nearest airport: Barcelona
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Remarks!
CAT07 Rural development, After the fire
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I wanted to meet a lot of people and improve my Spanish
and English level and my goals are fulfilled. Furthermore I
learned a lot about the region and about their living
conditions. <<
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! Rural area so you must love countryside! It is a bit isolated,
shared accommodation for the whole group!
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic Background and mental
disabilities
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CAT08 Montsoriu castle
15/07/2013 to 29/07/2013 Montsoriu Castle - Arbúcies ARCH 21 vols 18-29
This 21th workcamp takes place in one of the most important and biggest gothic
castle in Catalunya.
In the morning participants will do the technical work, based on archaeological
excavation in an area of the castle Montsoriu and subsequent cleaning and
sorting, guided by archaeologists. In the afternoons and evenings camp leaders
offer various leisure activities. On weekends, the camp is moved to Arbúcies and
one Saturday there's an excursion to the coast.
Partner organization: Consell de Jovent d'Arbúcies
Work: It is an archaeological excavation moving rocks; rubble and soil lower
the ground level to the original floor of the castle. Participants can find
archaeological ceramics, metal, glass, etc of architectural style ... It is heavy
work but a very rewarding and encouraging teamwork always guided by
professional archaeologists.
Accomodation: In a room with bunk beds in the castle during the week,
with portable wc and showers. There is also a kitchen and a dining room tent
outside of the castle. On weekends, accommodation is located in a space
provided by the municipality. It is a dance hall municipal sports center but does
not have beds, so we ask participants to bring sleeping bags and mattresses.
Free time activities: Camp leaders offer leisure activities in the
afternoons and evenings and are always open to volunteer’s participation in
proposing and changing activities. The organization expects other organizations
or partners will go up to the castle to propose activities to exchange knowledge
and experience. Activities can be relaxing, role-playing, guidance, workshops,
history, cultural exchange, gastronomy, astronomy ... Two trips are planned:
One to the village of Breda and another to Tossa.
Location: Montsoriu Castle - Arbúcies
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Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona
Remarks!
CAT08 Montsoriu castle
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> Before the workcamp I only expected to like it and I
wanted to learn something. I can say that I am very happy with this experience and I want to come back again. <<
Hard Work? Yes, but can be adapted to each person’s abilities
Motivation letter
No
New in this camp
Every year an area of excavation is established by the technical team from the
Museu d'Arbúcies Don’t forget! It is hard work but is varied and very
rewarding. Suitable footwear must be worn (Mountain boots) to do the technical work.
The living conditions of the camp are simple, there is no hot water and then the showers
are cold water only!. The castle is situated on
an isolated hill 12 km from the village of Arbúcies. On weekends participants will go to
Arbúcies. Accessing Due to the topography of the hill where the
castle stands, the workcamp is not suitable for people with physical difficulties.
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CAT09 AULÀS, INVENTING A NEW VILLAGE
17/07/2013 to 31/07/2013 Aulàs - Tremp (Pallars Jussà)
RENO / ENVI 21 vols 18-29 The workcamp takes place in Aulàs, an ancient village in the Pre-Pyrenees of
Catalonia that had been abandoned and has recently been populated. There has
been an effort of the population to restore and preserve its natural and historic
heritage.
Partner organization: Fundació Catalana de l'Esplai
Work: Working together with the inhabitants of the village to reconstruct the
ancient stone structures of the village. Clearing and maintaining the Noguera Pallaresa river and its surroundings. Promoting the village to the neighboring
populations and local tourism.
Accomodation: in tents on a camping site provided by the council next to
the village.
Free time activities: Volunteers will have a wide range of afternoon
activities, evening and night games, that aim to improve group relationships and
venture into the area of human values. One of the key objectives is the
intercultural exchange between the volunteers and the population of Aulàs.
There will be an opportunity to visit the region and appreciate the most of its
rich nature making a two-day excursion to the Montsec and a visit to the town of
Tremp.
Location: Aulàs – Tremp (Pallars Jussà)
Nearest airport: Lleida or Barcelona
Special requirements: None
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Remarks!
CAT09 AULÀS, INVENTING A NEW VILLAGE
Hard Work? A little but adapted to volunteer’s abilities
Motivation letter No
New in this camp New camp
Don’t forget! An isolated village ideal for mountain and nature lovers!
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic background and mental
disabilities
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CAT10 Algerri’13
17/07/13 to 31/07/13 Algerri ENVI / RENO 21 vols 18-29
This project aims to improve the environment of the town of Algerri, and will
involve the local population. Volunteers will have the opportunity to discover the
region and the Catalan culture.
Partner organization: Ascalfó
Work: The work consists in cleaning out waste and plant debris from public
areas of Algerri. The work focuses on two areas of Algerri: the surroundings of
the chapel and the stream that crosses the village. The work will be done with
the population of the village.
-The first area is within the village, a park area next to the chapel that is
currently in a bad state and damaged. This area will be cleaned and arranged in
a way the population will enjoy it after the workcamp.
-The second part is the work around the stream that crosses the village and
serves as drainage when there are heavy rains. People took to the habit to throw
garbage into it. The cleaning of the stream will encourage the inhabitants to
change this habit.
There will be also activities related to the topic of the workcamp: workshops on
recycled paper and ecological events.
Accommodation: In a space of the local council. Volunteers will sleep on
the floor with mats. There will be access to the swimming pool, where the
showers are located.
Free time activities: Volunteers will visit beautiful places of the region.
There will be integration moments as a welcoming dinner party, visit with local
guides, popular games, communication games, evenings and night games,
chats, games with children, and a lot more.
Location: Algerri, Noguera.
Nearest airport: Barcelona airport.
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CAT10 Algerri’13
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
Don’t forget!
Footwear suitable for walking mountain, sleeping bag, work
gloves (garden type). Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background
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CAT11 Sils, Drop by Drop
21/07/13 to 04/08/13 Sils ENVI 21 vols 18-29
This project aims to recuperate the wetlands of Sils that have been reduced in
size during decades because of the use of land for agriculture and pasture. Now
there has been a recovery of this area for its richness in flora and fauna,
educating the population on its environmental importance and the economic
impact of protecting their natural resources.
Partner organization: Fundació Escolta Josep Carol
Work: Cleaning them from invasive species, maintaining it in good conditions
such as putting barriers for animals and cleaning the pathways. There will also
be investigation and identification of the local fauna and flora.
Accommodation: In a space of the local council. Volunteers will sleep in
the floor with mats.
Free time activities: Volunteers will visit Sils and other local villages.
There will be activities related to environmental studies and exploring and nature
orientation. There will also be different intercultural activities, getting to know
each other games, workshops, etc.
Location: Sils – La Selva
Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona
Special requirements: Motivation Letter
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CAT11 Sils, Drop by Drop
Hard Work? A bit but flexible to participant’s abilities
Motivation letter YES!
New in this camp New camp
Don’t forget! Great camp for learning more about nature!
Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background. Not adapted to people with physical and or
intellectual disabilities.
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CAT12 St Iscle Castle, looking for a past
28/07/2013 to 11/08/2013 Vidreres ARCH 21 vols 18-29
The St. Iscle Castle is situated in Vidreres, a town of the XII century. The castle
is an historical patrimony of big importance in Catalonia that for many years was
degraded and abandoned. There's the will to recover the castle in order to re-
establish its value as it has played a great historical role in the past. The project
aims to establish intercultural relations among international volunteers and locals
from Vidreres by doing several cultural and popular events.
Partner organization: Grup d'Esplai Vidrerenc
Work: The technical work of the project "The castle and the chapel of St.
Iscle" is divided into full archaeological excavation, its restoration and
rehabilitation and its subsequent management and public dissemination;
recovery from the daily work of the various rooms and items that make up the
fortress castle of St. Iscle, to later make possible its restoration. Participants will
be provided with the necessary tools and our archaeologists will explain the basic
techniques about restoration of the ruins.
Accommodation: At the Salvador Espriu School. The accommodation is
held in a big tent with bunk beds. The living facilities will be in the same school.
Toilets and showers will be the ones of the school and of the swimming pool and
soccer field (they are 50 meters from the school). Meals will be held at the
school canteen and prepared by a professional cook.
Free time activities: Cultural excursions (Girona, Barcelona, Lloret de
Mar and Costa Brava ...), sports and arts, etc...
Location: Vidreres
Nearest airport: Girona or Barcelona
Special requirements: Since all skills will be learned there, no previous
experience is required.
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CAT12 St Iscle Castle, looking for a past
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> I wished to learn more about ordinary archeological
excavations and I am absolutely satisfied.<<
Hard Work? The work is suitable for everyone
in normal physical condition. Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! The accommodation is 10 minutes walking from village
centre, basic living conditions. Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background and mental
disabilities
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CAT13 Balaguer’13
01/08/13 to 15/08/13 Balaguer ENVI 21 vols 18-29
This project aims to improve the environment of the town of Balaguer, and will
involve the local population. Volunteers will have the opportunity to discover the
region and the Catalan culture.
Partner organization: Ascalfó
Work: The work will be cleaning the area around river Segre where it passes
through the town- The tasks will be to remove garbage and restore the
vegetation, as well as taking out weeds and trimming the trees.
Accommodation: In a space of the local school. Volunteers will sleep in
the floor with mattresses. There will be access to the town’s swimming pool.
Free time activities: Volunteers will visit Balaguer and its market and the
city of Lleida. There will also be a three-day excursion through Mont-Roig. There
will be integration moments as a welcoming dinner party, visit with local guides,
popular games, communication games, evenings and night games, chats, games
with children, and a lot more.
Location: Balaguer– La Noguera
Nearest airport: Barcelona
Special requirements: None
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CAT13 Balaguer’13
Hard Work? No
Motivation letter No
New in this camp New camp
Don’t forget! Footwear suitable for walking mountain, sleeping bag, work gloves
(garden type). Accessing Accessing! For socioeconomic
background and mental disabilities
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CAT14 St Ferran Castle: one of the biggest ones
15/08/2013 to 29/08/2013 Castell de Sant Ferran (Figueres)
ARCH / RENO 21 vols 18-29 The workcamp aims to restore the historic and natural heritage of the St. Ferran
Castle and its surroundings, and develop the knowledge and relevance of such
heritage.
Partner organization: Centre Excursionista Empordanès
Work: Collecting ruins of the walls.
Clearing and cleaning of various moats.
Repainting the halls of accommodation.
Cleaning of stairs and paths.
Cleaning and adjusting the tunnels of mines.
The work will be in the mornings.
Accommodation: In one of the rooms of the castle, in bunk beds. Very
simple living conditions.
Free time activities: There are a number of activities to understand and
get to know the local area and its environment and heritage: cultural visits,
workshops, etc. There will be a weekend excursion to Cap de Creus and
Cadaques, and a day visit to Figueres and the Dalí museum.
Location: Castell de Sant Ferran - Figueres
Nearest airport: Girona
Special requirements: Be able to ride a bike.
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Remarks!
CAT14 St Ferran Castle: one of the biggest ones
>> I wanted to meet many different people, learn something
new during the work, take some rest from the life at home and
get to know something more about the country and the
spanish people. All of them were fulfilled in 100%.<<
Hard Work? Yes but flexible to each
participant's abilities. Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! It is on the outskirts of Figueres.
Accommodation to be shared with all participants (one single
space) and cold showers. Accessing Yes. Up to 2 participants.
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CAT15 Vilajuïga, where the wine comes from
01/09/2013 to 15/09/2013 Vilajuïga ENVI / AGRI 21 vols 18-29
Catalonia has a long historical tradition regarding the wine. The workcamp aims
to show the process of wine from the plant to the table.
It will also show the modus vivendi of the area through agriculture and
stockbreeding, paths and dry stone houses.
Partner organization: Centre Excursionista Empordanès
Work:
Recovery of vineyards, olive trees and pastures.
Cleaning paths.
Restoration of dry stone cabins.
Maintenance of gardens of the town.
The work will be in the mornings.
Accommodation: In a cultural and sports center with tents, and portable
wc & showers. The municipal swimming pool will be available and close by for
the volunteers to enjoy.
Free time activities: There are a number of activities to understand and
get to know the local area and its environment and heritage: cultural visits,
workshops, etc. There will be a weekend excursion to Cap de Creus and
Cadaques, and a day visit to Figueres and the Dalí museum.
Location: Vilajuïga
Nearest airport: Girona
Special requirements: Be able to ride a bike.
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CAT15 Vilajuïga, where the wine comes from
A comment from a last year’s volunteer:
>> My expectations were completely fulfilled, I met great
people, I worked in an interesting project and had new
experiences.<<
Hard Work? A little bit, but the tasks will be
changing Motivation letter No
Don’t forget! It is an isolated rural area,
technical work early in the morning. Sleeping on the floor
and cold showers! Accessing Yes. Up to 2 participants.
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