About the local hosting organizationKalabria Eco is an association that started in 2021 with the multidisciplinary festival Kalabria Eco Fest. What was initially a single event has gradually grown into a wider initiative. Today, the association organizes a variety of activities, including Kalabria Eco Campo for children, as well as cultural events such as film screenings, concerts, and workshops throughout the summer. Kalabria Eco Fest was only the beginning: it has now become the celebration of a community that lives and collaborates for four months in a natural park, within the Parco Regionale delle Serre mountains in Polia.
Presentation of the programmeVolunteers will take part in supporting the construction and setup of the festival area, one of the two main objectives of the Kalabria Eco project. Tasks will include site setup, kitchen and bar support, workshop and market areas, wellness area creation, parking and logistics management, infopoint, audio-visual technical support, and forest maintenance. Volunteers will be divided into groups on site, guided by activity leaders. Activities will take place in the morning and afternoon, with breaks agreed collectively.The second objective is the co-creation of a community. Each day, recreational activities such as games, sports, and nature walks will be organized. Volunteers will be encouraged to propose activities to the group, fostering shared participation and actively contributing to community life.
Local accommodationVolunteers will live surrounded by nature, in the woods of the Parco Regionale delle Serre . The area includes a chalet with indoor and outdoor kitchen, an upstairs sleeping space and a bathroom with a shower, as well as a stone and wood house with shared facilities (3 bathrooms and 4 showers). Accommodation is mainly in tents, as this is a camping-based experience, while a few chalet beds are reserved for special needs. Grocery shopping will be provided by the host organisation and meals will be prepared together on a rotation basis (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) and will be mainly vegan. There are small local shops nearby for additional food or personal items, and group shopping trips can be organized. Drinking water is always available from natural springs. Our team will support you throughout the whole experience.What to bring (Survival Kit): reusable water bottle or cup, headlamp or torch, sleeping bag, a blanket or mat to relax in the woods, comfortable and lightweight shoes (we will walk a lot), and optionally a power bank.
About the project locationPolia is a small village in a strategic spot between Italy s east and west coasts. Its territory stretches from the sea to the mountains, offering stunning views of Lake Angitola, the Gulf of Sant Eufemia, and Stromboli volcano. The nearby Costa degli Dei features the beaches of Pizzo Calabro, famous for its delicious ice cream. Nature lovers can explore the woods and take excursions, including the Fiumara Milo, home to the world s largest concentration of Woodwardia radicans, a rare ancient fern.
RequirementsMotivation Letter demonstrating interest on the topic of the activity and previous experiences (if any).European Youth Portal Registration needed - https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/about_en
Extra info about the projectMotivation Letter demonstrating interest on the topic of the activity and previous experiences (if any). European Youth Portal Registration needed - https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/about_en
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Italy: SUPPORTING THE KALABRIA ECO FEST
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