VOLTRI (GE) TEEN | IBOIT08TEEN | 2024-07-15 - 2024-07-21 | MANU,AGRI | Age: 14 - 17

The camp was born from the collaboration of IBO Italia and La Tabacca, a company for ecological and ethical agriculture and is carried out on the high grounds near the Voltri district at Genova (380 m).La Tabacca is the result of a rural settlement project through which was founded/out of which formed a company for ecological and ethical farming that fosters environmental education and activism in alliance with the local population and territory.The design of the house and the place emerged from ecological planning, supported by a multidisciplinary team which is responsible for a diverse set of tasks. These include the restauration of the house with natural techniques and materials, the installation of solar panels and the insulation of the house with 200 bales of straw. Furthermore, the work is comprised of the careful planning of the reprocessing of water that includes a pool for water treatment, sewerage systems, a dry toilet and agricultural techniques to save water in the cultivation.The supported process of settlement has created participation, the sharing of sustainable practices and a process of social change.The workcamp, aimed at young people, will fall within the areas of agricultural and forest management with an agrcological approach and will include practical activities to maintain the biodiversity and involvement of the local and urban community.

Work: The activities aimed at the young participants will be:-managing the vegetable gardens/ collecting the produce for the preparation of the meals and the autumnal transformation/transplantation of the gardens-taking care of the rose garden and the agroforest orchard-water management and recovery to optimize consumption- organisation and participation of the summer festival that foresees the participation of citizens and the local community.

Accomodation and food: The volunteers will sleep in tents (everyone takes their own one) that will be put up near the forest. Outdoor showers and dry toilets will be available. The meals will be prepared on a communitarian basis and a kitchen is also available.From the farm to the first available village, Genova Voltri, you need to go on foot (50 min. Walk).

Location: VOLTRIGENOVA

Location and Leisure: Sea, ponds, visiting the city of Genova.

Airport: GOA

Train/Bus station: VOLTRI - GENOVA

Requirements: The camp is aimed at young people who love contact with nature, trekking and manual skills.

Train station of Genova Voltri 15:00.To organise your departure trip on the last day of the camp, we suggest that you book a train or leave the camp until 12:00.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR