📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
We want to reduce carbon footprint doing permaculture, "greenbuilding", to promote new way do live in the nature in harmony
Kalistratia, the name our association, is a "greanica" word (from Calabria, originated from Greek culture), means good trip. So we want to promote new way to live in contact with nature. Our ideas is to live an experience here, in Calabria (Polia mainly), later when come back in in their own land. To sow a new way of living in contact with nature always in function of the different latitudes but with the principle of respecting the hidden harmony of the relationship between man and nature.
💼 What the programme involves
In 5 months in Polia, Calabria, 4 volunteers will collaborate with the kalistratia staff for permaculture activities as well as dialogue with other local associations. Moreover, We want to create a physical space where volunteers meet local youngsters and help us to build a more tolerant and inclusive society in Polia. The activities of the volunteers will include workshops, small events for kids, to cooperate young people and adults will support for the realization of the famous festival, Kalabria Eco Fest (www.kalabriaecofest.it), held every year in July. They will share their EU experiences for improving local youngsters' participation to EU programs. They will manage social media accounts and reporting of their activities and develop their own Personal Project.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay at in Polia in an apartment (fully furnished), shared rooms divided by sex and all the necessary facilities. Pocket money in Italy is 5 Euros a day. Additionally, participants will receive contributions travel costs refund up to the max. According to the distance calculator. Green travel is available for this volunteering project. Regarding food that is not present on the farm, the association provides all the food they need on a weekly basis. Obviously, we try not to choose junk food in view of the principles of permaculture.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will get an introduction to all activities and will be assisted by the coordinators and the other volunteers to well integrate in the association.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Please apply if you are motivated to be part of the small community in Polia for 5 months and eager to share your cultural experience with us! Send us your CV and your motivation letter to apply.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- skills/interest in permaculture or strong interest in outdoor activities (e.g. planting trees, gardening, etc.)
- creative and proactive person, ready to live community life (sharing, helping each other, be sustainable)
- A friendly, communicative and active attitude (be curious)
• Open-minded and with a responsible attitude
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/04/2023
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.