📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The work: the objective of is to restore, preserve, and further enhancing the ancient complex. The international volunteers will work on:
- the opportunity to assist the resident artist in the realisation of the monumental mosaic “in progress”, on the outside wall and cloister of the Art Residence (1000mq) and covering monumental works of art in mosaics;
- the maintenance of the Park and kitchen gardens;
- build fences, to work for the recovery of paths, paint signposts;
- receive and guide visitors.
MUSABA requires hard work and patience. Working hours will be early mornings and late afternoons, so to avoid the midday heat. Please keep in mind that this is a voluntary work experience, be prepared to get your hands dirty! The hands-on learning experience program involves a lot of physical labour outdoors. We take pride in our work and expect a high level of commitment and responsibility from volunteers. The rewards are many: the least of which being
able to see the tangible results from your physical efforts. Previous construction or artistic-architectural knowledge is not a prerequisite for participation in our program. Possession or use of illegal substances and excessive use of alcohol is not permitted at MUSABA.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accomodation and Food: Accommodation in the Art Residence Foresteria (two beds per room with annex bath).
Availability washing machine and wifi. Volunteers prepare their own meals.
📍 About the location
Location and Leisure: MUSABA is located in the heart of Calabria and distances 1km from the village Mammola
(Reggio Calabria) and 10km from the seaside (Ionian Sea). No extra activities are foreseen for leisure time: the place is isolated and the volunteers should be ready to live in such situation. Don’t expect the local host to organize your holidays.
TERMINAL: Rosarno train station
Requirements: Those loving of art and nature are welcome, you should be also hard worker and adaptable to live in MUSABA.
⚠️ Requirements
Requirements: Those loving of art and nature are welcome, you should be also hard worker and adaptable to live in MUSABA.