📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
SUMMARY: Different cultures and artistic worlds come together in this unique festival organized by the alternative community of the underground heart of Rome. Join forces with the local volunteers and immerse yourself in the world of comics and serigraphy!
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PARTNER: It is 11 years that Lunaria supports Forte Prenestino with workcamps. Forte Prenestino is one of the most important alternative cultural and social centres in Italy (see www.forteprenestino.net). It was squatted 30 years ago and started hundreds of projects, campaigns, social actions. Today it’s the most active promoter many cultural events, hosting an alternative community of artists, activists and social workers. By joining this workcamp you will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: SustainableCities&Communities-SDG11 SustainableConsuption&Production-SDG12.
PROJECT: The “Crack International Comics Festival” is organized every year by Forte Prenestino Social Center, in Rome. Crack will involve editors and artists coming mainly from European and Mediterranean countries: 4 days of exhibitions, workshops and cultural exchange will involve hundreds of youngsters and experts. People from all sorts of backgrounds, coming together through their shared love for artworks and comics. Keep in mind that, due to the nature of the project, some organizational details may be subject to variation. The festival will be held from the 25th to the 28th of June 2020.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteers will support the local group in managing the festival: preparation of the exhibits, restaurant work, tending to the pub and the tea room, cleaning of the area and other activities will be shared with the local volunteers. The work could be physically hard, but the environment is fun and easy going. Work shifts are usually 6-7 hours long at most.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Living conditions in the camp are basic. The volunteers will be sleeping in a dorm with 12 beds. Toilets will be shared and are could be in mint condition. Showers, will be located open-air (even with some privacy), so don’t forget your swimsuit/trunks.
Volunteers will prepare their breakfast and will have lunch and dinner with the local volunteers, often cooking together.
📍 About the location
Forte Prenestino is located in Rome, in the Prenestino-Centocelle district. It is well connected to city centre with public transportation. Free time will be for intercultural and teambuilding activities, getting to know the community of Forte and some visit in Rome.
TERMINAL: Roma
⚠️ Requirements
To be open minded and ready to live in an alternative community. This project requires a motivation letter and the signing of an agreement to confirm the understanding of the project. Expect a very very basic accommodation.
EXTRA FEE: 20€