📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The workcamp is organized in collaboration with no-profit association Castello Manservisi that manages the Manservisi Castle. The Manservisi Castle is a cultural, touristic and exhibition centre that organizes a full calendar of events, especially in summer: exhibitions of art and photography, concerts, theatre performances, film festivals, presentation of books, meetings on scientific and naturalistic topics. Built in the end of 19th century on the ruins of 17th century castle, the Manservisi Castle is situated in the middle of Tuscan Emilian Apennines, between Bologna and Pistoia, in Castelluccio di Porretta Terme. Nowadays the complex is formed by several buildings, which are located in a large park near the Museum Laborantes, the largest ethnographic museum of the area. Since 2010, after the long period of abandon, the no-profit association Castello Manservisi is taking care of the castle and making some renovation and maintenance work. One part of the castle is now integrated with scattered hotel in Castelluccio, the aim is to make park and the structure available for visitors and guests. Website (only in Italian): http://www.castellomanservisi.it/spip/
💼 What the programme involves
The main work will consist in cleaning and maintenance of the outdoor site of the castle and the park. Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day under the supervision of local technical leader. During the workcamp, on 26th of July there will be a traditional celebration of Madonna del Faggio so the volunteers will be also involved in setting up and taking off the stands, the tables and other structures for the feast. It will be a perfect opportunity to get to know the local community and discover the local cuisine as well Be prepared for physical work.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be hosted in one of the buildings of the Manservisi Castle on the territory of the park. The accommodation has beds, 3 toilets and shower. Sleeping bag is required. The meals will be provided by the staff of the centre, the volunteers will clean the dining room and wash the dishes as a group. During the workcamp there will be several events and activities organized by local partner so the volunteers are asked to be respectful and polite with other guests of the park.
📍 About the location
The Manservisi Castle is situated in a small village near to Castelluccio di Porretta Terme which is quite isolated: there is no public transport after 7 p.m.
⚠️ Requirements
YAP project-related motivation form is required. This project is perfectly suitable with nature lovers and people highly motivated for manual work. Please bring with you typical games, musical instruments from your country.
ℹ️ Additional information
YAP project-related motivation form is required. This project is perfectly suitable with nature lovers and people highly motivated for manual work. Please bring with you typical games, musical instruments from your country.