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About the local hosting organizationIl circo pace e bene is a cultural association dealing with activities of different types addressed to the most vulnerable people on MinenaEU? 1/2U? 1/2s territory (children, people with disabilities, teenagers, the elderly, the unemployed, migrants). The organization carries mostly artistic and cultural activities and realizes different projects to raise awareness within the schools of all levels. The association il circo pace e bene was founded in 2015 in Milena, Sicily by a group of locals with experiences in volunteering and international mobility. The aim of the association is to foster locals to be active in order to make changes they want to. The Association represents a breakthrough for locals and the territory where it is located through their engagement and support. Its work contributes to the enrichment of the Sicilian culture and territory. The ngs runs a space called Magazzino in Milena used for promoting cultural events, festival, active participation and advocacy.

Presentation of the programmeVolunteers will make a significant contribution by mapping trails, maintaining fences and signs, and rejuvenating the natural environment. They will be involved in activities such as cleaning and tracing footpaths, particularly those along the historic Magna Via Francigena in Sicily. By keeping these paths clear and accessible, we promote outdoor recreation and appreciation of natureEU? 1/2U? 1/2s wonders. Participants also work with local NGOs and take part in enriching intercultural events.Some tasks can be implemented in the Magazzino as well.

Local accommodationVolunteers will be hosted in two houses, and will sleep in beds. The volunteers, divided into groups and following shifts, will take care of the management and cleaning of the house and the Magazzino , preparing meals in a common kitchen. All meals will be prepared and consumed in a common space at the Magazzino . The place of the activities will be reached by the associationEU? 1/2U? 1/2s transport, but it is also possible to reach it by foot.Meals will be cooked by volunteers divided in shift.

About the project locationMilena is a small village in the province of Caltanissetta. The village is located in a rural mountainous context at 423 m above sea level. Like most remote Sicilian villages, it is served by a limited number of public transport services, so the organisation of free time could be limited to visiting nearby places or organising excursions out of town.

RequirementsVolunteers should like the idea of living in a small town and experiencing collective life. Interested in manual work and agriculture is required.Big cities are not easy to reach, so during their free time volunteers will have to organise excursions by public transport, adapting to the few possibilities available.

Extra info about the projectVolunteers should like the idea of living in a small town and experiencing collective life. Interested in manual work, DIY and agriculture is required.

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