📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
We want to carry out this volunteer workcamp to support the preservation and restoration of the Castle of Requesens and highlight the historical significance of the area.This workcamp gives a unique experience to restore a medieval castle located in the Natural Park of Albera. The workcamp will take place if there will be minimun 10 participants The deadline is 25th May. Also, the type of work and everyday tasks may change due to the size of the group and work progress. Be flexible
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers interested in the workcamp need to keep in mind that it will be an unforgetable experience, yet the place is isolated with lack of extra facilities. The work will be demanding and physical.1. Set the pathway around the castle. 2. Clean and remove sand from inside of the castle3. Cover the windows to prevent erosion.4. Restore the ceilings damaged with the time.5. Help to clean the the surrounding of the castle.Volunteers tasks might change due to the size of the group and work progress. We ask you to be easygoing and a bit flexible
🏠 Accommodation on site
The castle as well as the area is magnificent, yet the life conditions are basic:Sleeping: interior with mattresses on the floor.Showers: outside (fresh water from the river)Toilets: 2 (no sink).Electricity: no electricity will be available in the rooms, the nearest plug is 30 on foot.Mobile coverage: full availability. Ideal solar chargers for regular daily consumption.The volunteers won t have to prepare food. You will need to bring sleeping bag, comfortable clothes, headlamp and a backpack.
📍 About the location
Castle of Requesens, Cantallops