Description

It's been many years since international volunteer groups are collaborating with the village of Algerri to improve its particular heritage. This year, the aim of the volunteer project will be restoration of the medieval castle in Algerri.

The volunteers will help conditioning the area of the castle, and will do some renovation and archeological work (recollecting, cleaning and identification).

Free time activities: Workshops on recycling paper, metals, popular games and dances, cultural visits, 2-day excursion. This year there will be five excursions.

The project is based in Algerri (Lleida), in a rural area of Catalunya. Its inhabitants are called "algerrians". It is located at the Noguera Baixa region. This region occupies a large extension of light ground, closed to the North by the Pyrinees. The area is crossed by the Segre River. It seems like this place had been created in order to delight the foot walking lovers, due to its nature and beauty.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 - 30 years old

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.