THEAnd holidays with the family are close to them, they would like to get involved, find out who I am. For boys and girls who face this phase of their life, summer can be an extraordinary opportunity to participate in one of many volunteer camps available. A nice way to do An experience alone, even abroad, discovering one’s potential and supporting good causes, social or environmental. The possibilities are many, to be evaluated on the basis of the person of the person, the level of adaptability and the destination. In any case, it is essential to choose valid associations and with a solid structure.
Not the usual holiday: a summer to remember for boys and girls
Most associations organize voluntary fields For adults and others for younger children. There are also i Family fields where you can participate with your children from 4 to 13 years oldaccompanied by adults.
The fields of work, or voluntary fields, or workcamps, are voluntary variable voluntary projects can be focused on solidarity but also on communication and integration between the volunteers and the host community. Volunteers are always requested a certain dose of adaptation, of availability and a profound respect for the cultural identities of others. Generally borne by the volunteers is the voyage and one registration fee. Note and accommodation is generally covered by the registration fee.
Volunteer fields for the environment
With Legambiente and the sea turtles
The environmental themed volunteer fields have the location very trivially: Oasis and extraordinary territories from a naturalistic point of view.
Legambiente It organizes several work fields in Italy and acts as an intermediary with local associations also for fields abroad thanks to the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organization, one of the largest volunteer networks, which is part of. (For example this, organized with the Seeds Association in Iceland).
Among those in Italy, the possibilities are many and all exciting for those who love the environment and animals. Like that in Lampedusa, which includes activities on the beach of the Island of Rabbitsarea A of nature reserve and deposition site of the Marina Caretta Caretta turtle (an objective is the control of the anthropic impact on the site and the protection of the nests, from deposition to hatching).
Or that in Sardinia, inMarine Protected Area Peninsula of Sinis – Island of Mal di belly, for the tuteal of a delicate and precious coastal territory. Both provide for a contribution of 300 euros, to cover the costs of food and accommodation (the journey is borne by the boy).
Here those specifically intended for minors, between 14 and 17 years old.
With WWF, Environmental Fun and Conservation
WWF offers real Young holidays, Dedicated to high school boys and girls (14-17 years), who combine fun and learning. For young people from 18 years onwards, there is the possibility to participate in more specific volunteer fields, such as those related to safeguarding sea turtles or conservation projects. Like the one in the WWF oasis of Policoro or in theOasis of Torre Guaceto.
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International Volunteer Fields
As the Lunaria Association on its site recalls, the first Workcamp in history was organized on the border between France and Germany, in the immediate first post -war period, in 1920. After the world conflict, Europe was a place to be reconstructed and solidarity people met together for Promote cooperation between European citizens.
Lunaria, in contact with local communities
In this Lunaria spirit, since 1992, he has been building together with international partners heterogeneous groups of motivated volunteers: boys from all over the world in a group that makes himself available to a local community for a short period (a few weeks). Here the database in which to seek the one that best suits your needs.
Fields in distant countries are recommended for those who already have previous experiences or at least 21 years of age. For teenagers, aged 14 and over, there are specific projects, In many European countries, but above all in France and Germany. The projects for minors usually have an extra share, to cover the expenses of the work of the Group-Leaders, who are professional social workers.
The language in these fields is the Nglese: an excellent opportunity, and at the low cost, to practice the language.
And! State free! – The fields of commitment and training of Libera
Also free, network of associations against the mafias, has activated And! State free! – Fields of commitment and training on confiscated assets. And it provides many occasions, from June to October, to dedicate part of the summer to civil commitment and social anti -mafia.
A project aimed at enhancing and promoting the social reuse of the confiscated and seized assets to the mafias, in addition to the formation of the/participants on the issues of the social anti -mafia.
For example? Summer in solidarity on the island of Capo Rizzutoon the land confiscated from the mafia. Participants will collaborate in the maintenance of the social garden, the collection of products for distribution, to these you can add activities to support the members of the Coop Terre Joniche, in the management of confiscated land. Or “Boundless! “, In the Ponticelli district, Naples.
Another reality active on the front of children’s volunteer fields is IBO (Christian inspiration): here those for which there are still availability.
Wwoofing, a summer on the farm
Another interesting choice is that of WWOOFING (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms). Founded in 1971, it is one of the first educational and cultural exchange programs in the world, now present in more than 132 countries. Here the opportunities in the world, Here those in Italy. The goal is to relate people with natural rural projects, promoting educational and cultural experiences.
There are no productivity obligations, no subordination or hierarchy, and no remuneration. We participate in the activities of the farm for a few hours a day, but then you have time to have fun and discover the area, share beautiful experiences and stay in contact with nature. The participation of minors (from the age of 16) is limited and must be coordinated with local realities and the association (here it is explained how).
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