Workcamp Details

Description: This work camp will take place in the West of Spain, in a small town called El Oso, surrounded by steppe and lagoons. This small village with 200 inhabitants is situated 26 km from Ávila and it is known for its birdlife, including some unique species that you can only find there.

Type of Work: Repair and manufacture nest boxes for birds like: Owls, Kestrels, and raptors. Wildlife Inventory: Butterflies, dragonflies, insects, and plants. Painting and repairing the Visitor’s Center Lagunas de la Morana. Clean wild vegetation from the surrounding lakes. Maintenance of gardens with native plants. Reparation of bird observatories and animal vision cameras.

Check it here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaf5YzZisGGwejlZZZ2ls9A

Study Theme: Ornithology and study about fauna and flora in the area

Accommodation: Hostel in the village: there will be beds, a kitchen, a bathroom with toilets and shower.

Language: A minimum level of Spanish is needed

Requirements: Motivation to work and to get involved in the local town life

Approximate Location: El Oso. Avila (Spain)

Notes: After being accepted and receiving the infosheet please inform in advance if you are vegetarian, vegan or you have any special diet.

In 2023 many SCI workcamps will have an additional fee of €50.00. This will cover - local hosting costs; insurance costs of the volunteer; a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects; administration costs of SCI International. If you apply through an SCI branch the fee will be included in the fee you pay to your sending branch. If you apply through a partner organisation you will pay the fee on arrival at the project; direct to the hosting branch or through different payment platforms.When accepted on the project the host branch will give you more details of the various payment options.

Camp Photographs