📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
In the past YAP Italy organised several workcamps in Roiate in cooperation with the town hall and an NGO called Sentiero Verde (Green Footpath). Roiate is a small isolated and picturesque village, about 60 km from Rome, surrounded by the natural park of Aniene river. There are some ancient ruins in the park: this territory has been inhabited since the pre-Roman era and you can still observe pieces of polygonal walls (aka Cyclopean masonry ) built in the Iron Age. In the Middle Age, Roiate fell under control of the monastery of Subiaco and, according to the legend, Saint Benedict from Norcia left his mark on a stone nearby while lying on it. Ever since the IV century a church and then a convent were built to preserve this stone. The church, devoted to Saint Benedict himself, still exists. Rich natural, cultural and historical heritage ensures the constant interest of pilgrims and hikers in visiting this area thanks to several trekking footpaths across the natural park. Sentiero Verde is a non profit organisation that since 30 years deals with trekking and ecotourism in Lathium region, creates different extra urban and urban footpaths, organises training courses for mountain guides, promotes sustainable tourism and local development of territory through hiking. Thanks to the previous workcamps, Sentiero Verde has already restored a part of footpath of Roiate, it s time to make a next step
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be involved in many different outdoor activities such as cleaning and maintenance of the path that leads from the village to the ancient ruins, signals and fences restoring, lands reclaiming, garbage removing. Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day under the supervision of local technical leader. Be prepared for physical work Volunteers will also have the chance to meet the local community, participating in meetings and events and helping the organisation of local events.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be hosted in the mountain shelter around 2 km away from the town centre. The lodging is structured into shared rooms with common bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. You must bring your sleeping bag and a mat. Budget for the food is provvided. The volunteers will go shopping, cook and clean as a team.
📍 About the location
Roiate, 60 km (1 h) away from Rome, is a very small village (around 800 inhabitants, a bit more in the summertime). Although it s not far from Rome, there is no bus connection after 5 p.m. so It s NOT possible to visit Rome after work or in the free time. Visit to Rome could be arranged only during the free day You will have a perfect opportunity to get to know a very friendly local community and discover the local traditional cuisine as well Old ladies of the village would love to teach you some typical recipes Please, bring with you typical games, recipes, musical instruments from your country.
⚠️ Requirements
YAP project-related motivation form is required
ℹ️ Additional information
YAP project-related motivation form is required.