DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Control and removal of alien species. Repair and maintenance of walls and constructions. Monitoring the environmental setting and fauna. Control and support of visitors. Assistance in the surveillance of the island. Environmental gastronomy. COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Star-gazing, outdoor training, snorkel, compass orientation, fishing workshops, production of an audiovisual guide, life as a lighthouse keeper. ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: The accommodation and meals will be held at the Pazo de Salvora, commonly known as O Almacen within the island itself. LOCATION: Salvora is a small island located on the Ria de Arousa, coast of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the municipality of Santa Uxia de Ribeira and is integrated in the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. It is separated from the mainland by a distance of about 3 kilometers to the north. It occupies about 190 hectares and has a maximum height of 71 meters (As Gralleiras). Almost the entire perimeter of the island is rocky but has three beaches of fine white sand. Since 2001 it has been integrated into the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park.. TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS: By plane: (www.aena.es), Tel..: 902 404 704 Airport of Lavacolla in Santiago de Compostela, Tel.: 981 547 501 Airport of Alvedro (Coruna), Tel.: 981 187 200 Peinador airport (Vigo), Tel.: 986 268 200 By highway -Linea Lugo-Santiago. Empresa FREIRE (www.empresafreire.com), Tel.: 982 220 300 - Linea A Coruna-Santiago-Pontevedra-Vigo. Company MONBUS (www.monbus.es), Tel.: 902 292 900 Bus stations: Coruna, Tel.: 981 184 335 Lugo, Tel.: 982 223 985 Santiago de Compostela, Tel.: 981 542 416 Vigo, Tel.: 986 373 411 (www.vigobus.com) Pontevedra. Ph 34 986 85 24 08 Ourense, Tel.: 988 216 027 Ferrol, Tel.: 981 324 751 By train: RENFE (www.renfe.es), Tel.: 902 240 202 FEVE (www.feve.es), Tel.: 981 370 401 MEETING POINT: Aguino harbour will be the point of departure and arrival. It is located within the municipality of Ribeira (A Coruna) LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Galician ? Spanish- English THINGS TO BRING: European Health Card for EU volunteers. Cleaning supplies (toilet bag) and a shower towel. Sleeping bag, mat and backpack (for hiking) Trekking shoes and sports footwear. Clothing: sportswear (sweatshirts') swimwear (swimsuit, towel, flip-flops') warm clothing (suitable to work in the rain or cold weather) waterproof coat, working clothes (gloves, cap/hat, comfortable footwear, suitable clothes for work, hiking boots') Flash light. Medicines in case of treatment. SPECIFIC GOALS: PROFILE ? COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS: The volunteers compromise themselves to: - To work disinterestedly the hours stipulated in the labour project of the camp. - To collaborate in the development of the programming of the activities of animation and to take part in the same ones. - To contribute to the general organization of the camp in tasks such as: cleanliness, kitchen, administration, etc. - To respect the different beliefs, ideologies and personal differences of the participants of the field. - To stay at the camp during the programmed period. - To respect the internal rules (teamwork, life in community') To accept the indications from the persons in charge of the activity; to respect the schedule and not to use private vehicles during the work camp. INTERNAL RULES: CONTACTS: Escola de tempo libre Illas Atlanticas Lugar de Touro, N 1 baixo, portal 2 15960 Ribeira (A Coruna) Tel: 630 065 790
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