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Medieval experience in the Requesens Castle. Restoration and preservation of the castle and its surroundings.

Dates to be confirmed - apply later
Camp code:
ES-CAT 12.1
Country:
Spain - Catalunya
Start Date:
30 juny 2020
End Date:
14 jul 2020
Topic:
12: Art, culture and local history
Work Types:
Cultural heritage / Manual / Restoration, renovation
Number of volunteers:
20
Number of places still available:
19
Free places last update:
27 març 2020
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
18 - 99
Required Language:
Anglès
Child friendly camp
Sí (Minimum age: 0)
Motivation letter:
This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend.
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Description: 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!

Type of Work: 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 castle
  3. 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!

Study Theme: According to group interest, volunteers will have a chance to: • learn more about the history of the Spanish Civil War, the experiences of the surrounding area and history through different historians of the area and visit the Memorial Museum of Exile (MUME). • discover the fauna and flora of the area through workshops organized with the Natural Park of Albera, the Natural Park of Aiguamolls, the Natural Park of Cap de Creus based on the interests of volunteers. • learn more about the culture of wine and oil thanks to visiting the cellars and local mills.

Accommodation: 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.

Language: English, Catalan, Spanish

Approximate Location: Castle of Requesens, Cantallops

Organization Description: SCI Catalunya is the Catalan branch of SCI, one of the 2 SCI branches in Spain. We are based in Barcelona and our working area covers the Catalan countries (including Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands and Andorra). The other provinces of Spain are covered by SCI Madrid. SCI was founded in 1982 and he organization works on both a global and local level. On the global level, we organize international workcamps in the above mentioned territory Long Term Voluntary Projects (including EVS), trainings and seminars. . On the local level, we work to promote peaceful social transformation of society in order to encourage sustainable human development and a culture of peace, through volunteer groups, involving our community and local networks.

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