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About the local hosting organization
Fattoria L’Arca is an educational and social farm, carrying out organic farming and the breeding of the semi-wild black pig of Calabria. It aims to create a place of educational, social and human exchange and for this reason it has always welcomed people who want to experience the rural lifestyle or who, at a difficult time in their lives, need a safe place where they can feel at home.
In fattoria L'Arca We cultivate in a truly organic way, breed animals in health, without exploitation, devote ourselves to the teaching and free reception of people with social, economic and psychological difficulties, as well as having cultural exchanges with volunteers from all over the world.
Presentation of the programme
MAIN AIMS AND ACTIVITIES
In Fattoria L'Arca offers different types of activities:
• Agritourism;
• Animal Farming;
• Organic Farming;
• Guided Tours;
• Educational Activities.
VOLUNTEER TASKS & ROLE
Organic gardening; taking care of the animals; helping during educational workshops and guided tours; carrying out activities for migrants and vulnerable groups; carrying out activities for migrants and vulnerable groups. Volunteers normally work 5 days a week.
Local accommodation
Shared room with another volunteer.
Special info about the food
Meals will be prepared and shared with the staff during the activities.
About the project location
Belvedere Marittimo, Calabria, a magical and rural place surrounded by nature in the south of Italy.
Requirements
• Motivated and eager to learn;
• adaptable and open-minded;
• able to work in a team;
• respectful of common rules;
• loving nature and animals.
Extra info about the project
DURATION
Minimum (weeks) : 4
Maximum (weeks) : 54