Culture & Nature speak English in Busturialdea II

This work camp will enable young people from around the world to interact with local residents, work with young people and study nature and the cultural landscape. Work camp volunteers will ensure that local children and youths, aged 5 to 15, will improve their knowledge of English, while enjoying the outstanding natural environment. Work camp volunteers will also learn the customs, culture and way of life in Busturialdea through their interaction with these children and youths. They shall be organised in groups and each group will include work camp participants and monitors. The work camp will include several towns: Ereño, Gautegiz-Arteaga, Kortezubi, etc. Activities connected with the work camp will take place in the morning and will always be based on the same programme, in such a way that there will always be an activity dedicated to learning specific vocabulary in an enjoyable manner; another area will be dedicated to the country and the environment where a number of topics will be covered, such as water, world games, traditional dances... and, finally, the group will assess the day's work. COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: The entertainment team will propose a series of activities to facilitate the relationship between all the people participating in the work camp and the community where the camp is located. This will lead to a better understanding of the environment in which the work will be performed and enable participants to become familiar with Basque Country culture and customs (sports, games, excursions, cultural visits¿). All these activities will include all the people in the group and will be carried out in the evenings and on weekends. ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: Accommodation will be in the Mundaka school, which features a kitchen and refectory. Two areas will be adapted as dormitories and there will also be a storeroom. Showers and dressing rooms will be provided at the facilities of the Mundaka rowing team. In addition, the facilities of the Culture Centre and the pelota court, a short distance from the accommodation, will also be available. Furthermore, take into account that Laidatzu Beach is also in Mundaka. LOCATION: The work camp will take place in various towns near Mundaka, Ereño, Gautegiz-Arteaga, Kortezubi... They are all within the Urbaibai biosphere reserve. Situation map of Mundaka (Bizkaia) TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS: The nearest airport is Loiu in Bilbao, 33 km. from the area. A coach connects the city of Bilbao with the airport every 30 minutes. Once in Bilbao, take the Underground (metro) to Bolueta. At Bolueta, catch the EUSKOTREN train in the direction of Bermeo and get off at the Mundaka stop. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Other important nearby cities are Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia-San Sebastian (near the border with France). MEETING POINT: The meeting point will be on the first day of the camp in Mundaka at 18:00 opposite the Town Hall. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English THINGS TO BRING: European Health Card for EU volunteers. D.N.I., or foreigner resident card or passport. Sleeping bag (there are no sheets), pillow (if needed), personal hygiene items, towels for shower and swimming pool, warm clothing and rain garments, footwear for walking in the mountains and for sports, bathing suit, hat or cap to protect from the sun, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, flip-flops and a small backpack for possible excursions. SPECIFIC GOALS: - Promote knowledge and coexistence among young people from different countries through volunteer work and encourage their capacity to be responsible and participate in large groups. - Educate participants in coexistence and team work for the general good. - Facilitate cultural exchanges among work camp participants and the local population. - Promote values, such as coexistence, tolerance, solidarity, participation, intercultural values... PROFILE - COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS: People with good knowledge of English, who are interested in carrying out activities of a social nature. Any person with the will to work who finds this topic interesting. Participants must also be able to work in a team and enjoy coexisting with and meeting people from other countries. INTERNAL RULES: - Work selflessly for the hours stipulated in the project, five days a week. - Collaborate in scheduling entertainment activities and participate in them. - Contribute to the overall organisation of the camp and necessary tasks (cleaning, etc.). - Respect the various ideological beliefs and personal differences of all the people participating in the camp. - Remain in the camp for the stated period of time. - Respect the camp's internal and coexistence rules, which include the following: follow the instructions of activity supervisors; respect timetables; do not use private vehicles for the duration of the work camp; do not consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs; people not connected with the camp are not allowed access. - Active participation, selfless collaboration, help your colleagues and contribute values that benefit the group as a whole. Failure to accept or comply with these rules may result in a person's immediate expulsion from the work camp. CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: 945 019 501 - 945 019 536 e-mail: [email protected] EMERGENCY NUMBER: 656 766 298 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the junk mail folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.