Caltanissetta- Eco-camp
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About the project
Caltanissetta- Eco-camp
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The association has been working since 2004 on reception projects for immigrant and refugee youths and people facing difficulties. It carries out various projects in the province of Caltanissetta across five different towns. It also works with people exploited for labor, such as in cases of illegal gang labor (caporalato), and with preschools, running projects for children and families who cannot afford the various monthly fees. Additionally, since 2018, it has managed a house and a vast area of almond and olive trees confiscated from the Mafia and, in collaboration with the municipality, has regenerated the area by trying to create projects together with the community. This house and area are used for projects with young people from all over Europe, as well as the beneficiaries of the various reception projects, with whom we take care of the area and develop ideas for regeneration and sustainable agricultural work.
💼 What the programme involves
For the Eco Camp project, we are looking for volunteers with specific characteristics. It would be great to focus on the world of Scouts, as they might have ideal traits for this camp. The focus should be on the environment and the regeneration of the large area. The idea is to create shared spaces, using existing ones and thus regenerating them. Being able to rebuild fences and put the eucalyptus grove back into use, which we had to abandon due to a lack of help. That area is rich in raw materials, such as wood from certain trees that can be pruned and reused to create new camping areas, and the remaining material for creating fences or composting toilets. Ideas that we can also pursue with the more experienced guest group, accustomed to certain environments. It will also be important to create opportunities for events with the community to share the importance of this project.
🏠 Accommodation on site
We can provide accommodation inside the house for 12 volunteers. The house has a large living room with a kitchen and two bathrooms with showers. The bedrooms are located in 3 large rooms: one room contains two beds, another four, and the remaining one contains six. During the warm season, it would be very nice to offer guests the possibility of also using the outdoor area, if they have tents and camping equipment.
inside de house: 12 volunteers
camping: 20 volunteers (Volunteers must bring their own camping equipment)
🍲 Food
Volunteers are responsible for buying and cooking their own food.
📍 About the location
Caltanissetta is in central Sicily, inland (not on the coast).
It sits on hills about 550–600 meters above sea level.
Because of this position, it has wide views, open landscapes, and a calmer atmosphere than coastal cities.
🎒 Leisure activities
- Hiking or walking in the Monte Capodarso Nature Reserve (perfect for nature lovers).
Chill by Lago Sfondato, a peaceful natural lake.
Relax, read, or jog in Parco Dubini, popular with locals. - Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Nova (right in the historic center).
Explore the Abbazia di Santo Spirito, one of the oldest religious sites in town.
Discover local history at the Archaeological Museum.
Walk up to the Castello di Pietrarossa ruins
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteers that are determined and full of energy and happiness. That they love nature and adventure and are able to enrich the project with their ideas.
🤝 Meeting point
The association will be available to pick up volunteers upon their arrival at Caltanissetta central station and take them to their destination. It will also be the responsibility of the association to accompany the group during weekends to Caltanissetta central station to allow them to move around more independently. We will set predefined times when the volunteer group will need to move together in sync and as a unit, as it will not be possible to make too many trips for each individual volunteer. We will attach an info pack with the various ways to reach Caltanissetta station from the airports of Catania or Palermo.
ℹ️ Additional information
For a 1-week participation: €220 per person
For a 2-week participation: €360
This includes: camping accommodation, a coordinator who will accompany the team throughout the project, transportation from the train stations to the project site, and any necessary transportation for excursions or shopping.
In July 2026, the only available dates are: 07/12 - 07/20
*If the group chooses shared room accommodation, there may be an additional charge depending on availability.
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📅 Available sessions
Caltanissetta- Eco-camp
12/07/2026 at 00:00 → 20/07/2026 at 00:00
Caltanissetta- Eco-camp 2027
01/07/2027 at 00:00 → 31/08/2027 at 00:00
Caltanissetta- Eco-camp 2027
01/06/2026 at 00:00 → 31/12/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
15–30 years old
Solidarity donation
220.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
93100 Caltanissetta, Free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:08 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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