ITALY

ItaYap01-07 SUPERNOVA 09-May-07 to 27-May-07 EDU/STUDY 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: In 2006 the city council of San Giorgio a Cremano started a working programme with local youth about education for a culture of peace in cooperation with BIPPI initiative. Schools and local youth organizations like Supernova were involved in several activities on peace. The city offically supports MDG and No Excuse 2015 campaign. WORK: Volunteers, together with local facilitators from Supernova, will collect information from the internet about modern independentist movements in western Europe and process them as a group. They will write down a dossier about the topic which will be published on the BIPPI website. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in an apartment with a kitchen and hot showers available. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required.

LOCATION: The city of San Giorgio a Cremano is next the big city of Napoli.

TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples).

ItaSci06.1-07 Bike Forum/Roma 15-May-07 to 27-May-07 ENVI/SPORT 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The Ciclofficina (bicycle workshop) "Don Chisciotte" works at "Ex-Snia Viscosa" (a so-called "social centre"). It is an old factory (abandoned since 1950) located in a sub urban area of Rome. The bicycle workshop started 4 years ago and its aims is to promote urban bicycling in Rome, city overcrowded with cars. In order to reach its aim, the "ciclofficina" recycles used and dismissed bikes and gives to everybody the chance to repair his/her own bike, giving technical means and help. In this way it's possible to exchange many technical information and also to share a message of environmental sustainability. The workshop is going to organize a European bike workshops forum from 23rd to 25th of May at Ex- Snia Viscosa, just few days before the 4th annual International Critical Mass that will be held in Rome from the 25th to the 27th of May. Volunteers will be involved in several jobs: forum organization, logistics, advertising, help the mechanics in daily work in "ciclofficina". The volunteers will have the chance to participate to the forum meetings and bike repairing sessions. The camp will end with a big party on Friday evening and in the last 2 days volunteers will be able to participate to "Critical Mass" if they want.

ItaSci09.1-07 ZEROGRAVITA'- Sordevolo(Biella) 21-May-07 to 02-Jun-07 ENVI/STUDY 6 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Villa Cernigliaro, an historical stately home situated in Sordevolo is under the protection of the Ministry of Public Instruction, sponsored by the Sovrintendenza dei Beni Architettonici of Piedmont. At the beginning of the last century during the fascist regime, the Villa became a meeting place for free-thinking political dissident intellectuals like Ginzburg, Bobbio, Pavese, Einaudi, Croce, Pirandello, Montale, Levi and others. From 1998, Villa Cernigliaro became the official seat of the no-profit Association "Zero Gravità", a cultural experience for the promotion of visual art, performance and happenings of the historical avant-garde. The volunteers work from Monday to Friday from 9 am to12 am and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm: settlement of plants in the vegetable garden, planting trees, cleaning of river stone gutters, general maintenance of the park and Italian garden, painting of iron and wood furnishings. Study part on natural reserves and historical houses A: in guest-rooms of Villa Cernigliaro L: English/Italian/French. Not accessible for wheelchairs.

ItaLeg96-07 Mirano (Ve) 22-May-07 to 05-Jun-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Mirano is a lively town close to Venice (about 20km), where first the Roman and then the richest families from Venice built their important monumental and architectonic works: roads, rivers canalizations, and most of all extraordinary villas and gardens. Since some years the youth community of Mirano, in collaboration with the local administration, has been developing a project called LIBERAVIA aiming to restore places and spaces neglected and abandoned in order to be the “stage” for theatre representations, concerts, and artistic shows, exbitions ecc. Vols will mainly work to clean green areas for LIBERAVIA; they will prepare signs and labels to explain the environmental characteristics of the Historical Park of Mirano Work: maintenance of green areas Accommodation: school Location: Mirano, 20km from Venice; North East of Italy Terminal: closest international airports are: Venice-Treviso (low-cost companies only); Verona; Milan

ItaYap02-07 BEANO 1 26-May-07 to 08-Jun-07 RENO 6 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: "Angelus Novus" is a non-profit cultural centre aiming to diffuse knowledge on issues linked to sustainable development at a family level. It is a new organisation and they are still renovating their new site, an old house made of wood and stone, using materials and technics compatible with their philosophy. Theatre and music are among their aims. WORK: Volunteers will renovate some parts of the house to welcome groups of volunteers, using traditional and sustainable materials and techniques. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in this house. All basic hygienic services are provided; they are outdoors. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: Beano is a small town in the very north of Italy, in the countryside 1 hour from Venice. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Sundays will be free. During the week volunteers will be involved in group activities and Forum Theatre workshops. TERMINAL: Udine is the nearest train station, Venezia (Venice) is the nearest airport. SPECIAL REMARKS: Work can be tough and go over 6 hours per day.

ItaLeg01-07 Mira (Ve) Veneto 31-May-07 to 13-Jun-07 FEST/ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Mira, the small city facing the Venice lagoon and hundreds of small islands, felt the effects of the Venice domain along the past centuries: the evidence of this domain are still clear in the ancient villas, in the old churches with gorgeous paintings and the works of many important architects and painters such as Palladio, Longhena, Jacopo da Bassano, Tintoretto. In this unique naturalistic oasis, volunteers will work on the maintenance of the tracks around the Forte Poerio, and on the set up of signals and information points aimed to the sustainable development of the area around Venice. Furthermore, volunteers will help the organization of the “Tam Tam” festival, involving people in meetings, workshops and cultural events, trying to spread around an environmental culture.

Work: maintenance of paths and organization of cultural events. Accommodation: hostel. Location: Mira, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Venice or Treviso.

ItaLeg02-07 Campo C. (Rc) Calabria 01-Jun-07 to 15-Jun-07 STUDY/ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: volunteers will be hosted in the “Matiniti Inferiore” fortress, an ex-munitions storage that, together with other 24 buildings, was used as an anti-aircraft base during the 2nd World War. The fortress is only 2 km far from the sea, in front of the Messina Strait, there is a great bird-watching point just at the top of the fortress. The camp aims at restoring and to revaluating a part of the building in order to enable it to host environmental didactic activities for local schools. Due to the summer high temperatures, they will work very early in the morning.

Work: animal protection and studies. Accommodation: fortress. Location: Campo Calabro, Reggio Calabria district, South West of Italy. Terminal: Reggio Calabria or Lamezia airports.

ItaLun09-07 ROMA Il tetto 2 Lazio 01-Jun-07 to 14-Jun-07 KIDS 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The Roman Association Pro Juventute Tetto O.N.L.U.S was founded in 1953 with the aim to support the youngsters giving them the possibility to meet and play.The initial sport activity became wider with the host projects for abandoned youngsters. For this aim was built a house fostering minors and there had been hosted hundred of youngsters in more than 30 years of work.The Association is based on the voluntary work which is done by its members.In more than 50 years of activities the Association takes different initiatives in theintercultural, socio-educational and international solidarity spheres. The Association ARPJ-Tetto wants to activate a free summer center for the children and adults from the district during the summer with a collaboration with a local school. In the summer center it is planned to activate 4 work camps coordinated by the Association "Lunaria" and to host international volunteers to support the educational staff in the educational and organizational activities. The work might be stressful at times: volunteers are expected to work at least 7 hoursper day for 5 days a week. A "tourist approach" to this workcamp is definitely NOT welcome. Preferred volunteers with some experience in the work with children. Your application form MUST have few lines of motivation. A: in tents mounted in the garden of the association: all facilities inside the building. T: Roma.

ItaYap11-07 L'ISOLA CHE C'E 01-Jun-07 to 30-Sep-07 ARTS/SOCI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED! BACKGROUND: Colle San Magno (http://www.comunecollesmagno.org/) is a pictoresque small town not far from the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, 500 mt high in the middle of the mountains and pretty isolated from the rest of the territory. Social workers organise summer activities and events to break the isolation which teenagers suffer from.

WORK: Volunteers will be asked to involve local teenagers in free time activities like sports or trekking. Also they will create a non-professional "music and dance show" to be prepared all together and performed to the town in the last week-end of the camp. Ideas and talents will be appreciated. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a house belonging to the town. All hygienic services are provided. Self management, food will generally be provided. Sleeping bags are required.

LOCATION: Colle San magno is in the district of Frosinone, half way between Napoli and Roma. TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples) or Roma (Rome). SPECIAL REMARKS: Need volunteers with some artistic talent and communication skills.

ItaLegMtv08-07 Verona (Vr) Veneto 01-Jun-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI 7 V. Ages 18-40 Fee:$250.00

MOTIVATION LETTER REQUIRED!Location: For the 5th year Verona will host international volunteers during the entire year. Verona is a very famous city (do you remember Romeo & Juliet by Shakespeare???) in the North East of Italy; it is a very tourist place with a long history and culture; rich of historical monuments, first of all the famous arena (the ancient roman theatre). Even it is a great example of fortified town, in fact the walls and the surrounding area is going to become a national park. Unfortunately some parts of the area are still damaged and abandoned. In the Voluntary Centre of Legambiente Verona, volunteers participate in two different projects. Both projects are similar: the common goal being the protection of the environment, and in particular of the two most important Urban Parks in Verona.Read both projects carefully, and express in the motivation letter your preference, keeping in mind that volunteers from both projects will be in continuous contact. The local group will consider the volunteer's choice and decide the place to stay according to the preference of the volunteer and the needs of each project.I. Park of the Walls. Description of the activities

The working time will be: 30 hours a week. Verona is an exceptionally beautiful example of fortified towns. You can see evolution of a tradition through centuries. Verona's Walls are a complex set of different types of architecture. All this area is slowly becoming a Park. Unfortunately most part of it is just a huge relict, damaged and abandoned. In this area Legambiente is deeply involved in action of restoration and re-evaluation of a great green space. The aim is to turn into a park the area comprehended among four bastions of ‘800 and remains of walls of ‘500. A great part of the work is done, but the park still needs maintenance and continuous actions to improve it and obtain the final result of a beautiful recovered green jewel. Volunteers will be involved (along EVS volunteers) in custody of the Park (opening and closing gates), gardening, cleaning, construction, etc. They will collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in activities of the Association (like guiding tourists through the town, among others, of course in collaboration with guides of the Association). Sometimes, these four bastions host drug addicts, prostitutes or homeless people who find place to stay for some hours. It’s not dangerous, and you will not work alone. There is a technician responsible for the maintenance of the Park and another person responsible for volunteers and their integration in the project and in the town. Activities vary from season to season, due to the fact that the park has different needs as the weather changes (for example, cutting the grass in spring, watering the plants in the summer, gathering leaves during autumn, cutting wood during winter, ecc); and also due to the fact that the association is involved in different kinds of projects during the year.

Accommodation: You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Raggio di Sole”, with other international volunteers, EVS volunteers and the workcamp leader. (5 volunteers+EVS+leader). The house is very close to the centre of town and it has two bedrooms (9 beds in total), two bathrooms, kitchen, big living room, open air area when. The cooking and cleaning in the house is shared in turns among all the volunteers. Language of the project:Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possibility for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps). Villa Buri: Description of the activities:The working time will be: 30 hours a week: Villa Buri is situated at the centre of the Adige river’s bend and it’s a monumental palace, with a chapel, some cottages and a majestic landscape-garden, 30ha large, where a large part of it is planted with ancient and precious trees. In September 2001 the management of the villa was given to a no-profit group of associations which have created a project to use and renovate the structure. The main goal of this project is to affirm a culture of peace, to research a bearable and solid economy, and a right relationship with the environment. To make it possible it is necessary to suggest concrete and visible stimulus, symbolical but clear in order to develop all together a cultural articulated and qualified activity related to peace, environment and an economy of justice. In the planned activities there are some educational and formative ones: meetings, expositions, training courses, the opening of the park, parties, manifestations, events where the international volunteers can take part. The final goal is to restore a part of the park inside four bastions of the XIX cent. And remains walls from XVI cent.

Volunteers will work on the custody of the park (opening and closing the gates), gardening (taking care of the botanical garden), cleaning, making guest passes, etc. all of which coordinated by a responsible. They will also collaborate with the local group of Legambiente in other activities. In June 2006 Legambiente Verona achieved to obtain the direct consession of a municipal park near Villa Buri, called Bosco Buri (Buri's Woods). The volunteers will also be involved in the gardening and cleaning of this part of the park. Accomodation:You will be hosted in a house inside the Park “Villa Buri” (3 volunteers). The house, even if distant from Verona's Centre, is very close to the main square of one of the most folkloristic neighbourhoods in town. It is also a place that facilitates the contact with the local community and with the various realities that surround the outskirts of the city. It has one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, a little dining room and a garden(3 beds in all). The cooking and cleaning in the house is divided by turns between all the volunteers. Language of the project: Volunteers are expected to speak a little bit of a latin language (French, Spanish or Italian) to make communication with locals a lot easier. English is also important for the communication between volunteers. There is a possiblity for the volunteers to assist to Italian lessons (not during the summer camps).

ItaLeg03-07 Parchi Astigiani (At) Piemonte 04-Jun-07 to 18-Jun-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The hostel, where volunteers will be hosted, is located in Vinchio, in the south-east area around Asti. These beautiful landscapes were described by Davide Lajolo, a famous journalist and writer, friend and biographer of Cesare Pavese. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of the footpaths, with a special attention to the “Garden of aromatic plants”, recently created. During the free time, excursion to five protected areas will be organised. In the sandy terrain of Botto Valley, a long time ago covered by the sea, was recently discovered a 7 meters long whale, gone back to the Pliocene age. Work: maintenance of footpaths and aromatic plants. Accommodation: Hostel. Location: Parchi Astiani, Asti district, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaYap10-07 CENTRO ESTER 2 07-Jun-07 to 28-Jul-07 KIDS 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: Barra is located on the edge of the city of Naples. It actually has a depressed economy and culture but people are very open and there is a wide community spirit. "Centro Ester" is an important centre in the area for sport, leisure, cultural and social activities. WORK: Volunteers will be involved in sport and leisure activities at the summer camp organised to keep children ages 4-13 away from the street; they will support local workers and volunteers and manage a workshop on international games. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in a gym. All hygienic services are provided. Lunch provided according to collective standards in Italy. Self cooking at dinner and self management. Sleeping bags are required.

LOCATION: Barra is a suburb of Napoli. TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples). SPECIAL REMARKS: Priority will be given to volunteers participating to both camps. Work will last from early morning to afternoon. Weekends are free for group activities.

ItaYap04-07 MEDIATERRANEUM 08-Jun-07 to 29-Jun-07 RENO 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: The city of Castellammare di Stabia is organising a multifunctional public centre (mediateca) for young people called Mediaterraneum It is a combination of a library, conference hall, training centre, internet point, information centre, etc. The youth non-profit organisation "Artéteca" is very active in art and cultural proposals for youth in the area of Napoli and elsewhere. It is actually leading the team of organisations managing the project Mediaterraneum in Castellammare di Stabia. WORK: Volunteers will clean and organise the spaces of the mediateca and make some small renovations, maybe painting the walls.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in a house. All hygienic services are provided. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: Castellammare di Stabia is a termal city on the coast, not far from Napoli.

TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples). SPECIAL REMARKS: Priority will be given to volunteers coming from the Mediterranean area.

ItaLun07-07 Puglia South Italy 09-Jun-07 to 18-Jun-07 FEST 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Galatina is a little historical town in Apulia region where in June will be the Fair Trade Festival. The Botteghe del Mondo Association wants to promote an international workcamp focused on fair trade, global citizenship, trade rights, international cooperation and peace, that will support Festival activities. Volunteers will participate to study session on these themes and will help the organisation to prepare festival stands, equipments and events. Volunteers will sleep in a residence.Terminal airport: Bari

ItaLun01-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 09-Jun-07 to 24-Jun-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Agape international ecumenical centre is a place of encounter where you can live an intense experience of community in beautiful natural surroundings. Agape was and still is an important point of reference in Italian Protestantism, for 50 years a place of education and development, theological exploration, political engagement, of acceptance and validation of differences. Every year many people, with different religious, cultural, political background, and of different age, come to Agape to discuss and to be challenged, to get to know themselves and each other and to exchange experiences around a particular theme. Agape was built after the Second World War as a sign of hope and of reconciliationbetween people, thanks to the voluntary work of many young men and women; a resident group still lives at Agape throughout the year. The dimensions of community and voluntary service remain central. The work camp will support the summer activities of AGAPE when a number of guests have meetings on issues of political, social, cultural and religious interest. Volunteers will help in the following areas: kitchen, meal service (tables anddishes), cleaning, maintenance, bartending, child-minding. Games, discussions and outings are organised during free time. Programmed activities are also open to volunteers, as long as these do not clash with work commitments. The place is beautiful but really isolated, though you will stay together with many international participants to the meetings of AGAPE. T Torino.

ItaYap05-07 BEANO 2 09-Jun-07 to 21-Jun-07 RENO 6 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaYap03-07 ROCCASECCA 09-Jun-07 to 30-Jun-07 RENO/ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: Roccasecca is a pictoresque town not far from the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino. Saint Thomas Aquinas was born there into a noble family and the remainings of his castle dominate the landscape. The town has a wide project of re-launching tourism in the area through the valorisation of tourist sites, churches and Saint Thomas's castle. WORK: Volunteers will clean and open on old path from the ancient town to a rupestral church. Also they will help to renovate a fountain in the historical centre and have exchanges and free time activities with local youth organisations. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a house belonging to the town. All hygienic services are provided. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: Roccasecca is in the district of Frosinone, halfway between Napoli and Roma. TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples) or Roma (Rome).

ItaLeg05-07 Monte Faito (Na) Campania 10-Jun-07 to 25-Jun-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Monte Faito (1100 mt high) is the highest pick of the Lattari Mountains, also known for its characteristic “molar” shape. Vico Equense is located near Naples, Pompei, Positano and Sorrento, in a suggestive area, rich of natural and archaeological beauties. Volunteers will work on the cleaning of woods and monitoring environmental emergencies of the area; they will also work on the maintenance of some beautiful paths and on information and awareness activities. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: Refuge. Location: Vico Equense, Naples district, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport of Naples.

ItaLegS01-07 Eboli (Sa) Campania 10-Jun-07 to 20-Jun-07 ENVI 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $106.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Legambiente promotes this year two projects specifically conceived for senior volunteers. Both are in the same area in Southern Italy (100 km from Naples) and are open to few senior volunteers per period. They are intergenerational projects, because accommodation and activities will be shared with young European volunteers. Local groups will try to facilitate the arrival of the participants picking them up at the closest station; accommodation is in 2-3 beds rooms in well equipped apartment; work activities (4-5 hours per day) are balanced on an average senior profile. Free time is assisted with suggestions and support by the local Legambiente people. A small extra fee is requested. Project: the small city of Eboli is located few km from Paestum and the National Park Cilento e Vallo di Diano, close to interesting and very attractive tourist sites as Pompei and the Costiera Amalfitana. Volunteers will work in two different activities: the maintenance of a protected area with beach and pinewood along the coast, and the management of different gardens in the town. Volunteers will have tours and excursions to bathing villages on the coast and to the archaeological sites of the area. Work: Collecting wastes, creating fences, protecting flowers areas and dunes; working in urban fruit and vegetable gardens. Accommodation: double room in an apartment in the centre of Eboli, to be shared with young European volunteers. Location: Eboli is Campania, South of Italy, in the district of Salerno, 100 km south of Naples. Terminal: closest international airport, railways station and harbor are in Naples.

ItaLeg04-07 Galbiate (Lc) Lombardia 10-Jun-07 to 23-Jun-07 TEEN 6 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00

VFP can place only a total of TWO volunteers in this project. Project: Monte Barro (986 mt above sea level) is the only mountain in a hilly area between the Brianza and Lecco district, close to the Como lake. Volunteers will have the chance of admiring the beautiful view, from their accommodation on top of the mountain. It is also possible to look at the landscape of the Brianza lakes, the city of Lecco, the Grigne and Corni di Canzo mountains. The area is also rich of interesting geological peculiarities and flora and fauna species. Inside the Park of Monte Barro it is possible to take a nice walk and visit the archaeological site and the bird-watching point. Volunteers will work mainly in the botanical reserve at the top of the mountain, carrying on the project promoted by the Park with the support of European Union (Life Project). Walking along the pathways, volunteers will also work on the maintenance of the area, restoring paths and removing weeds.

Work: maintenance and cleaning of paths. Accommodation: guestrooms. Location: Galbiate, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International Airports.

ItaLegMtv10-07 Oliveto Lario (Lc) Lombardia 15-Jun-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI 2 V. Ages 18-40 Fee:$250.00

Project: The project is a collaboration between Legambiente and the municipality of Oliveto Lario, located by the lake of Como, which has approximately 4 km of lakeside and 3 km of beaches. The local authority runs activities of ordinary maintenance of these very important naturalistic and tourist areas. Legambiente organises actions of environmental promotion and education through many projects all over the district of Lecco. Volunteers will collaborate in the cleaning of the beaches, restoring the access points, and removing rubbish, and will also work in the management of the beaches nearby, through promotion and environmental education activities, collaborating with local authorities and people. Volunteers will be provided with bicycles to reach the places of work. Oliveto Lario MTV project is only one of the several initiatives of the group of Legambiente in Lecco. Volunteers, if needed, will give their support taking part in other works of environmental maintenance of natural areas within the international environmental voluntary projects promoted by Legambiente. Initially, nolunteers will be supported by Legambiente operators. Legambiente will not provide any pocket money for volunteers. Work: environmental maintenance of natural areas. Accommodation: apartment. Location: Oliveto-Lario, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy

Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg06-07 Vicenza (Vi) Veneto 15-Jun-07 to 28-Jun-07 ENVI/FEST 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Vicenza is one the most ancient cities in the Veneto Region. In the ‘500, the city was enriched with fabulous buildings and amazing monuments. In 1994 Vicenza entered in the UNESCO “world heritage” list. The workcamp will take place during the “Festambiente” festival, an event on the sustainable development, promoted by Legambiente and the Rete Lilliput network, together with local organizations. During this event, volunteers will collaborate in raising environmental awareness giving people ecological and responsible tools to be used in their everyday life. Volunteers will collaborate in the organization of the festival and will also help in the maintenance of the Park of Rettone River, which will host the festival. Work: organization of the Festival. Location: Vicenza, Veneto, North East of Italy. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Terminal: closest international airport are Venice, Treviso, Verona.

ItaYap06-07 CENTRO ESTER 1 16-Jun-07 to 07-Jul-07 KIDS 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg07-07 Mira (Ve) 16-Jun-07 to 29-Jun-07 ENVI/FEST 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Work: maintenance of paths and organization of cultural events. Accommodation: hostel. Location: Mira, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Venice or Treviso.

ItaLun08-07 ROMA Il tetto 1Lazio 16-Jun-07 to 30-Jun-07 KIDS 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg09-07 Cinisello Balsamo (Mi) Lombardia 17-Jun-07 to 01-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The towns of Paderno Dugnano, Cusano Milanino, Varedo, Muggio’, Nova Milanese and Cinisello Balsamo outline the area of Grugnotorto-Villoresi, located in northern hinterland of Milan. The massive urbanization of the area has changed the territory, now characterized by roads, industries and houses. This is the reason why at the end of the ‘80s, many groups and association joined together claiming to save the agricultural area from urbanization. This dream has become reality in the 1999, when the Grugnotorto-Villoresi Park, was set up. Therefore, the Park needs the volunteers’ help to grow-up. During the workcamp volunteers will help in cutting the grass, cleaning the underbrush, maintaining the park, and watering the plants. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: Building of Red Cross. Location: Cinisello Balsamo, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLegMtv11-07 Bagni di masino (So) Lombardia 17-Jun-07 to 26-Aug-07 ENVI 4 V. Ages 18-40 Fee:$250.00

Project: Foreste da Vivere (www.forestedavivere.it), promoted by the Council of Region Lombardy for Agriculture and organised by ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forest Services), aims to promote the 23.000 hectars of woods of Lombardia through sport and cultural events, excursions and many other initiatives, and foster the regional territory, through sustainable tourism. This year's main theme of Foreste da Vivere will be biodiversity, a richness to discover, protect and increase through experience. ERSAF organizes technical and promotional activities for the development of agriculture and forests, for the protection of the rural territory, for partnership and integration policies in the management of agriculture, forest and local alimentary products. Masino Valley, located in the Valtellina area, is well known for the thermal water spring of “Bagni”, and entirely surrounded by woods. Besides the thermal baths, mountainous landscapes, pasture lands and woods, Masino Valley is also important for being part of the regional Park of Bernina, Disgrazia, Val Masino e Val Codera , and it is already in the European list of the Community Important Sites. ERSAF is active on the territory with many projects, as protection and valorisation of biodiversity of endangered habitats. Legambiente promotes the project in collaboration with ERSAF, working with the program Foreste da Vivere, which aims to develop educational and informative activities, turned to the local community and the numerous hikers visiting the surrounding valleys. After a period of training in the “Permanent Centre for Volunteers and Environmental Education” of Legambiente in Campsirago, volunteers will take care of the Visitors Centre in Bagni di Masino, that promotes environmental education for tourists and collaborating in the ordinary maintenance of natural areas. They will also have tasks of animation and environmental education for kids. The working language for participants will be Italian, due to the nature of the project. Work: education activities and maintenance of natural areas. Accommodation: ERSAF’ Guesthouse. Location: Bagni di Masino, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg08-07 Castiglione Olona (Va) Lombardia 17-Jun-07 to 01-Jul-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The area of the “Rile Tenore Olona” Park (about 14 square km) is rich of the typical vegetation of the Lombard moor and many rivers, such as the Olona river. The territory, which has an old historical and cultural background, shows an interesting mix of history and nature, and architectural sites from the medieval to the renaissance age. The work will be mainly on the maintenance and the development of the paths in the “Rile Tenore Olona” park. Work: maintenance of mountainous area. Accommodation: ex- school. Location: Castiglione Olona, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg10-07 Ello-Monte Brianza (Lc) Lombardia 17-Jun-07 to 04-Jul-07 THEATRE 16 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $132.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Project: Scarlattine is a theatre production group organizing art events. The association ScarlattineProgetti was born in 2004 as a corporate body for the organization of cultural events for the Scarlattine Theathre company, active since 1998 in the field of italian and international theatre. Since its beginnings, this group started a working itinerary based the involvement of other forms of art (i.e. photography, video and live music). Concerning the organization of cultural events, ScarlattineProgetti has been proposing, since 2005, a theatre festival called “Il Giardino delle Esperidi”, in collaboration with the district authority of Lecco, the local Bureau for mountainous environment and the Cariplo Foundation. During the workcamp, volunteers will give their support in the logistic setting of the festival, that is going to take place in the area of the local park Monte di Brianza, in the southern part of Lecco. The event will last about one week and will take place in different areas of the Park, transforming footpaths in theatre itineraries and ancient rural hamlets in stages. During the first week the camp will be hosted in the Council building of Ello; volunteers will be divided in 4 groups and will attend a training during the first day of the camp regarding techniques of lights and audio, stage and scenic settings, reception of artist and audience, works of environmental maintenance. This project, strictly linked to the festival, aims to create a theatre approach for the camp participants, benefiting from their support. Volunteers will also attend a theatre workshop. The second week the volunteers will move to Campsirago, one of the several ancient rural villages in the Park, where Legambiente established a “Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education”. The volunteers will take care of the setting the structures needed for the festival, giving their support and seeing the performances. The last days of the camp they will collaborate in closing the Festival. Work: maintenance of pathways and organization of Festival

Accommodation: Council building/Voluntary Centre of Campsirago

Location: Ello-Campsirago, Lombardia region, North of Italy Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg12-07 Settimo Vittone (To) Piemonte 18-Jun-07 to 01-Jul-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Settimo Vittone is located near Turin and Aosta, on a altitude between 260 mt of Dora Baltea and 2.371 mt of Mombarone. It is well connected with Milan and close to many important touristic places, benefiting from a dried and warm climate. The Battistero, the Pieve di San Lorenzo and the Castle, of Paleochristian origins, have a great historical and artistic importance. The village is characterized by chestnuts, olive trees and vineyards, and by many footpaths, forests, pasture lands and rivers, all together creating an enchanting and typical landscape. Volunteers will work on the maintenance, cleaning and setting up of signs on the mule tracks and wellsprings from the valley (Capoluogo, Torredaniele, Cesnola, Montestrutto) to the mountains (Trovinasse, alpe Mombarone, Ordiere, Murialla, Chiaverina, alpe Quartiere, etc). The local community of Settimo will welcome volunteers organizing events, meetings and tasting of local food, like “polenta grassa”, “suet gris”, “ajoche” soup, “miasse”, chestnut, butter, cheese and wine. The close city of Turin will be visited as well as the Monte Rosa and Monte Bianco Mountains. Work: restoration of naturalistic footpaths. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Settimo Vittone, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport are Turin, Milan, Genoa.

ItaLeg11-07 Scafa (Pe) Abruzzo 18-Jun-07 to 01-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The Regional Park of Lavino Hot Springs is managed by the Council of Scafa with Legambiente. The Park has a big archaeological, historical and environmental importance thanks to the particular hot springs, the old mineral caves, the canals and the water mill. The work camp aims to valorise and preserve the area, and volunteers will be involved in cleaning the paths and area around the mill, maintaining the public areas, and participating to summer local events.

Work: maintaining and cleaning of the area. Accommodation: Guesthouse

Location: Scafa, Abruzzo, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Pescara and Rome.

ItaLun12-07 Poggio Moiano 18-Jun-07 to 02-Jul-07 ARTS 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Simphony of flowers-Are you sensitive to colors? Feeling creative? You like art street? Volunteers will be asked to pick up flowers in the fields. The petals will be then divided according to their colors and they will be used to create compositions with only flowers. On the 30th of June, the group together with flower-artists coming from different parts of Italy will compose about 100 pictures with the flowers on the pavement of the main road of Poggio Moiano, a small village about 70 kms away from Roma. Started in the year 1280, this catholic feast is dedicated to the "Corpus Christi" when the Host is shown in a holy procession through the whole village. The picture done by the volunteers will be taped in order to create a music clip. There will be lessons about the techniques to make these flower-pictures. Volunteers will also help to the general organization of the event. T: Roma.

ItaLegS02-07 Eboli (Sa) Campania 20-Jun-07 to 30-Jun-07 ENVI 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $106.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

ItaLegS06-07 Paestum (Sa) Campania 22-Jun-07 to 01-Jul-07 ENVI/ARCH 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $79.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Legambiente promotes this year two projects specifically conceived for senior volunteers. Both are in the same area in Southern Italy (100 km from Naples) and are open to few senior volunteers per period. They are intergenerational projects, because accommodation and activities will be shared with young European volunteers. Local groups will try to facilitate the arrival of the participants picking them up at the closest station; accommodation is in 2-3 beds rooms in well equipped apartment; work activities (4-5 hours per day) are balanced on an average senior profile. Free time is assisted with suggestions and support by the local Legambiente people. A small extra fee is requested. Project: Paestum is an archaeological site that lies in the district of Salerno (nearby Naples). Paestum was founded by Greeks during the VI century B.C with the name of Poseidonia. Its sandy beaches, the Mediterranean climate and the archaeological area with its monumental temples are attractive for many visitors and tourists. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the north part of the ancient wall, covered by vegetation and weeds. Furthermore, volunteers will help in the maintenance of the protected beach and forest close to the beach (cleaning, patrolling, monitoring).

Work: cleaning ancient walls, cleaning the beach, reparation of fences, information to tourists. Accommodation: double room in an apartment in front of the archeological site, to be shared with young European volunteers. Location: Paestum, Salerno district, Campania region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport, railways station and harbor are in Naples.

ItaLeg13-07 Quassolo (To) Piemonte 22-Jun-07 to 06-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the workcamp take place in Quassolo, located at the slope of the Cavallaria mountain in the Valle d’Aosta Region. The ancient centre of the village overlooks the vineyard and shows many examples of the ancient rural architecture (like the old cheese factory “al Casun”, the mill with the woodworking “al Mulin d’Alera”, the cellar “la Fujera”) and of typical still-working fountains made of stone (called Burnel). Volunteers will work on the maintenance, cleaning, cutting of bushes and briars, restore of the streams, old paths and mule tracks of the Big Alps Crossing. The local community will host volunteers in a building located in the centre of the village and will involve them in workshops, fairs and meetings, offering their typical food products. A Mushroom Fair will be organized in September, and – at the end of the same month - excursions to look for Porcini mushrooms will be organized. Volunteers will also have the chance to visit Canavese and Valle d’Aosta, as well as the Olympic city of Turin. Work: maintenance, cleaning of paths and green area. Accommodation: Council building

Location: Quassolo, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaYap07-07 MATERA 24-Jun-07 to 08-Jul-07 ANIM/ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: 2 years ago YAP Italy started to organise projects in the city of Matera, well known for its troglodyte houses still occupied at the end of the 50's (Sassi di Matera), its rupestral churches from the 10th century and the numerous movies shot in the city from the late 40's (Pasolini, Rosi, Tornatore... until the recent "Passion of Christ"). The ancient city is on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage since 1993, but still abandoned for the most part...WORK: This year, volunteers will clean a park near the city, renovate some old spaces and lead some workshops on environmental issues. They will also create an artistic show and perform it in the theatre of the park. The camp aims to make some international and intercultural animation in a city that is indeed wonderful but too inactive in the summer. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in tent - camp. Tents and sleeping bag are required. LOCATION: Matera is the second biggest city of the Basilicata region, in the south of Italy. TERMINAL: Roma (Rome) or Napoli (Naples). SPECIAL REMARKS: Volunteers must have artistic skills, as they will perform a show.

ItaLun02-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 24-Jun-07 to 09-Jul-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaSci08.1-07 Castagneto Po - Torino 24-Jun-07 to 06-Jul-07 SOCIAL/AGRI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Since 1991, the workcamp has been organized with "In/contro" social cooperative, in a residential centre located in the countryside of Castagneto Po, among the green Turin's hills (north-western Italy), where people with mental disabilities live and work together. Volunteers will help in agricultural works and in the maintenance of the buildings together with the guests. Willingness to fully participate in the life of the community and to share daily problems and achievements trying to socialize and interact with all its members, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation are essential characteristics. A basic knowledge of Italian language is preferred in order to communicate with guests. Accommodation in tents, using kitchen and all facilities of the community.

ItaLun13-07 Calabria-South 25-Jun-07 to 10-Jul-07 ARGI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The exchange will be held in a small town in Southern Italy. This camp is organised together with the local organisation named "Città futura". They are very active and carry on several projects for the benefit of the local community. They tried to attract tourists through the restoration of old rural houses where they host whoever is interested in learning more about traditional handicrafts and rural activities. Tourists can just learn about this in theory but they can be as well involved in the activities. They also host 20 Eritrean refugees that involved in their projects, being this area the place where a lot of refugees arrive after long and dangerous journeys. One of the traditional activities developed in this period, is the manufacture of broom (the yellow flower growing spontaneously in the fields). Participants will help in the collection of broom and in all the phases of the working process until the final fabric. They are expected to be willing to interact with the local community. A in an ancient house of XVII century, premises of "Città Futura".

T: AIRPORT Lamezia Terme, TRAIN to Roccella Jonica, then to Riace.

ItaLeg14-07 Mesagne (Br) Puglia 25-Jun-07 to 08-Jul-07 AGRI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as reusing properties confiscated to mafia for social aims, legal education in the schools, supporting the local community where Mafia is spread, informing the people about actions against Mafia. Since 1996, Libera, according to a national law, has been receiving several real estates like buildings and fields, confiscated to mafia boss. Legambiente e Libera have already organised an international youth action in 2001 in Palermo, and it was a great success for the 2 associations either for the participants and for the local hosting community who gained much in moral support. Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted in 2005 a national and European campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign has been succeeding in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many cooperatives. A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED. Project: Mesagne is a city lying in the northern area of the Salentina peninsula (southern Italy in front of Albania), surrounded by wine yards and olive trees. The area maintains important historical and architectural evidences form the roman and Norman ages, such as the Castle from the 1062. The camp is organized with Legambiente and Libera association, in support of a young cooperative which aims to develop the fields confiscated to mafia. Volunteers will help on these lands, helping in the maintenance of the grape-vine. Work: agricultural activities Accommodation: school Location: Mesagne, Puglia, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport are Brindisi and Bari.

ItaSci01.1-07 FORUM SOLIDARIETA’-Collecchio (Parma) 26-Jun-07 to 10-Jul-07 SOLIDARITY/FEST 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

For the ninth year many local associations, coordinated by "Forum Solidarietà", has organized a Multiethnic Festival. It takes places in the "Parco Nevicati" in Collecchio, a town near Parma whose local administration has always been very open to social issues. The aim of the festival is to help the immigrants and local population know each other better, focusing on culture, tradition and habits. Concerts, dances, ethnic food prepared by the different communities, exhibitions of arts and crafts from the countries of origin etc. are planned. A special afternoon section is focused on children. Public discussion and round tables of the various issues of immigration and integration are as well included. Volunteers are expected to help preparing the park for the festival, setting up equipment, taking care of various aspects of the organization (Kitchen, back-stage, exhibitions): They will help in the surveillance during the nights, cleaning during the festival and in the dismounting of equipment at the end. The study part will be on immigration issue in Europe and northern Italy in particular; meetings with the immigrants communities, volunteers associations, local testimonial are as well planned.The camp language will be English. Some knowledge of Italian is welcome, to better interact with the locals. Also Knowledge of Spanish and French might be useful,being spoken by many immigrants. If you also know some Swanili or Arabic you are most welcome! Not accessible for wheelchairs users.

ItaLeg15-07 Nomaglio (To) Piemonte 29-Jun-07 to 13-Jul-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Nomaglio is a small village (575mt high), located at the entrance of the Serra Morenica and part of the Morenico Amphitheatre: this is a unique area, for its geological, naturalistic and anthropological characteristics. In 1996 a project has been started by the municipality to restore and develop the cultural elements of the area. From this project, the chestnut eco-museum has been created. The museum is dedicated to the benefits of the chestnut tree: the whole village, the forests around, the mule tracks and the old water-mill are all part of the eco-museum, which is mostly a workshop turned to schools, visitors, chestnut workers. The workcamp is organized within the eco-museum and it will be aimed to further develop the ”museum experience”. Volunteers will also work on the maintenance of old walls, will cut bushes and briars, and set up the signals. They will also be involved in meeting and excursions on naturalistic and anthropological issues, and will have the chance of discover the typical local products. Work: maintenance of walls and set up signals. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Nomaglio, Torino district, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaLeg17-07 Volvera (To) Piemonte 29-Jun-07 to 13-Jul-07 AGRI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as reusing properties confiscated to mafia for social aims, legal education in the schools, supporting the local community where Mafia is spread, informing the people about actions against Mafia. Since 1996, Libera, according to a national law, has been receiving several real estates like buildings and fields, confiscated to mafia boss. Legambiente e Libera have already organised an international youth action in 2001 in Palermo, and it was a great success for the 2 associations either for the participants and for the local hosting community who gained much in moral support. Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted in 2005 a national and European campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign has been succeeding in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many cooperatives. A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED. Project: Acmos is an educational community which tries to help people to become the protagonist of their own future trough sharing, temperance and hosting. Born in 1999, Acmos has been collaborating on a Youth project since 2000, with the intention to create a hosting structure. The Community live and propose a sustainable lifestyle: energy use, conflict resolution, solidarity hosting (poor people and immigrants from the area), etc.. The community will host a workcamp in collaboration with Libera and Legambiente, with the aim to recover a building located on a filed confiscated to the mafia. The work will be on the cleaning of the area, the collection of wood and the production of home made jam. Furthermore, there will be several training moments about the law on confiscation of properties belonging to mafia, and about mafia in Italy and abroad. Meetings with the young people from the area will be organised to discuss about projects and cultural exchanges. Work: collection of fruits and wood. Accommodation: school. Location: Volvera, Piemonte, North West of Italy

Terminal: Closest international airport is Turin.

ItaLeg16-07 Punta Campanella (Na) Campania 29-Jun-07 to 11-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the workcamp takes place in Massa Lubrense, a small village located on the farthest edge of the amazing Sorrento Peninsula. The recent creation of the Natural Marine Reserve aims to maintain the natural elements of one of the most beautiful and rank coast of Italy. For this reason the “Environment and Legality Observatory” was established, and assigned to Legambiente in order to spread the idea of an environmental legality and to help to prevent illegal actions on the coast. In this place, rich of green areas, inlets and tasty citrus fruits, Volunteers will be involved in helping the Reserve and the Observatory staff with the circulation of information about the particularities of the Reserve. They will be involved in cleaning the beaches and in collecting data from the tourists with the aims of improve the activities of the Reserve. Work: Cleaning beaches and contact with tourists. Accommodation: hostel. Location: Massa Lubrense, Campania Region, South of Italy. Terminal: Closest international airport in Naples and Rome.

ItaYap08-07 FIGLI IN FAMIGLIA 30-Jun-07 to 28-Jul-07 KIDS 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: San Giovanni a Teduccio is located on the edge of the city of Naples. It actually has a depressed economy and culture but people are very open and there is a wide community spirit. "Figli in famiglia" is a non-profit organisation for leisure, cultural and social activities in the quarter, mainly operating with children and families from the local church. WORK: Volunteers will be involved in trips and leisure activities at the summer camp organised to keep children off the streets; they will support local workers and volunteers and integrate themselves in workshops and activities. ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will live in a gym. All hygienic services are provided. Self cooking and self management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: San Giovanni a Teduccio is a suburb of Napoli.

TERMINAL: Napoli (Naples). SPECIAL REMARKS: Work will last from early morning to afternoon.

ItaLeg18-07 San Stino di Livenza (Ve) Veneto 30-Jun-07 to 13-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: San Stino di Livenza is a village located in the eastern part of the Veneto region, about one hour far from Venezia and Treviso. Easy reachable are either the beaches of Caorle, Jesolo, Bibione and the mountains of Foresta del Cansiglio, Piancavallo. Volunteers will also enjoy the Livenza river, easy to navigate with small boats from Caorle to Pordenone. The area offers an interested historic and cultural patrimony (churches and a castle) but also a natural patrimony with the Livenza river, the Bandiziole marsh, and Prassacon wood. This wood is included in a project for the reforestation of the area started 10 years ago which main objective is the creation of a new wood in the plain, to valorise and restore the environment and to develop cultural and environmental activities. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and restoration of the wood, making manual wooden sign for visitors.

Work: reforestation of a wood and creation of signs. Accommodation: Hostel

Location: S.Stino di Livenza, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Venice.

ItaLeg20-07 Milano-Crescenzago 01-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI 11 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The Naviglio Martesana, designed by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of 1400 to irrigate the countryside of Milan and to help the conveyance of goods until 1900, has been recently transformed in the connection area between parks and natural areas, and equipped for leisure activities. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the banks and the side-walk of the canal and preparing the soil for reforestation that will be made in Autumn. The workcamp will take place in the Northern part of Milan, where it is still possible to find the social framework of the old working class. Since two years, Casa della Carità, has been working to help disadvantaged people in their social integration. Volunteers will be hosted in the Casa della Carità. Work: cleaning the banks and the side-walk and preparing the soil for reforestation. Accommodation: Guestrooms. Location: Milan, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg19-07 Lecco (Lc) Lombardia 01-Jul-07 to 14-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Lecco is a little town on the eastern arm of Como Lake, located where the lake closes and the River Adda begins. The place is very well known thanks to its important writer, Alessandro Manzoni, who wrote the novel “The Betrothed" (I promessi sposi). Lecco is situated within a dell between the Lake and high Prealpine mountains. Lecco started “AgendaXXI” project for Sustainable Development, (paper undersigned by 170 countries worldwide, during the Environmental and Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro in 1992). Volunteers will work on the maintenance of the rivers that cross the town from the mountains to the lake, and will be supported and helped by the volunteers of the local group of the Civil Protection. Work: environmental maintenance. Accommodation: to be defined

Location: Lecco (LC)), Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaSci09.2-07 Documentary in Europe 01-Jul-07 to 08-Jul-07 STUDY 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The project (last year the tenth edition was celebrated), is promoted and organized by Documentary in Europe with the support of the MEDIA program of the E.U., the Piedmont Region, the Province of Torino and the municipality of the city of Bardonecchia and coordinated by EDN (European Documentary Network).The stage will take place within the eleventh edition of our International Workshop on Documentary Film; our goal is to involve the volunteers in the organization of the event, which gathers experts and professionals from all over Europe in Bardonecchia for a whole week. Volunteers will have the opportunity of gaining a better understanding of the world of documentary by meeting experts and professionals. We ask volunteers to assist the organizing committee in the following tasks: welcoming the participants at the desk, management and presence in the rooms of the different events, assistance in organization of the "hands-on video workshop" included in the event. Volunteers will be coordinated directly by the organizing committee and will be hosted in Bardonecchia, close to the conference centre where the event takes place in a fully furnished apartment with kitchen and all facilities. Bardonecchia is very easy to reach by train or by bus from Torino as well as by car. Being Documentary In Europe an international event, volunteers are required to be very fluent in English, to have an interest for Cinema.

ItaLun14-07 Scario Campania - South It. 01-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

This project main goal is to renovate and give a new standard of quality to the protected area in Policastro Gulf in the south of Italy (Campania) . The volunteers will give a support to local people to enhance their environmental and cultural background, in order to involve youngsters in a process of exchange of values and active citizenship. Volunteers will open new paths in the area ofScario and renovate panoramic point of view of the town, together with the creation of new wooden benches and garbage bins. Creation and setting up of signs in the many tourist places of the area. Access forthe area around the old tower of Saracens in the middle of Scario. A: in S.Giovanni a Piro, a village 15 kms away from Scario. Volunteers will lodge in the guest house of Municipality (all facilities provided). Shuttle bus provided to pick up the volunteers from the working place to the accommodation structure. T: Salerno.

ItaLeg21-07 Solofra (Av) Campania 01-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The workcamp will take place in Scorza, near the village of Solofra, a beautiful place at the bottom of the Picentini mountains. The area is very well known for an ancient stream of fresh water, called "Fontana della Scorza", surrounded by a furnished picnic area, now completely destroyed by vandals. Volunteers will collaborate with associates of the “Soli Offerens” Organization (which manages the area) in restoring, cleaning and checking the area, with aim of bring tourists and local people to this beautiful place. Furthermore, they will clean a footpath that begins from the fountain and, through a wood of beautiful chestnut trees, lead to the Sanctuary-Refuge Pizzo S. Michele (1567 mt. high), located in the regional park of the Picentini mountains. Work: environmental activities

Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Solofra, Campania region, South of Italy

Terminal: closest international airport is Naples.

ItaLeg23-07 Ugento (Le) Puglia 02-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the workcamp will be in an area of a great naturalistic interest in Salento. Volunteers' tasks is the creation of a natural path for excursions, the cleaning of trails, installation of road signs and the monitor of frequent fires. In particular, volunteers will work on an extension of the trail called “Macchie di Ugento”, belonging to an important local excursion path network. Nice excursions to the historical centre of Ugento, Lecce and Otranto will be possible and a swim in the blue sea of Torre Mozza is a must! Work: maintaining trails, installing signs, monitoring fires. Accommodation: school. Location: Ugento, Lecce district, Puglia region, South East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Bari and Brindisi.

ItaLeg22-07 Cava d’Ispica (Rg) Sicily 02-Jul-07 to 15-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Cava d’Ispica (Ispica’s quarry), known as the cave town, is one of the oldest and most important ancient craggy town of the Eastern Sicily. It is located in a spectacular 13km-long canyon, formed by a continuous succession of necropolis and craggy settlements. Volunteers will continue the work started the last years, cleaning the Calicantone Cave. Accommodation, particularly austere, will be in an old colonial house reorganized with ecological criteria, and now transformed in a mountain shelter, managed by Klaura co-operative, involved in responsible tourism and trekking. Sea is not very far and different excursions in wild and uncontaminated places are scheduled. A sleeping bag and adaptiveness are necessary for this camp. Work: Restoration and cleaning of the Calicantone Cave.

Accommodation: mountain shelter. Location: Cava d’Ispica, South-East of Sicily, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Catania

ItaLeg24-07 Paestum (Sa) Campania 05-Jul-07 to 19-Jul-07 ARCH 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Paestum is an archaeological site that lies in the district of Salerno (nearby Naples). Its sandy beaches, the Mediterranean climate and the archaeological area with its monumental temples are attractive for many visitors and tourists. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the north part of the ancient wall, covered by vegetation and weeds. Through these activities, volunteers will take part in the “Salva le mura” project, born in the 1998 with the cooperation of local authorities and which aims to protect the surrounding walls of Paestum. Work: cleaning walls. Accommodation: apartment. Location: Paestum, Salerno district, Campania region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest airport is Naples.

ItaSci03.1-07 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) 06-Jul-07 to 20-Jul-07 PEACE 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

SCI Italy in collaboration with Serydarth organizes this PVP camp. Casale Monferrato is a nice city not far from Turin, Milan, Genoa, and Monferrato. It is well known for the nice hills and the producers of wines. Because of the lack of cultural chances, many young people left the city. Volunteers will become Peace ambassador and will convety a Peace spirit in the town streets, through smiles, hugs, colouring the city and organizing events for and with the citizens. Arts, knowledge, meditation, workshops, creativity, consciousness, are some of he keywords of the workcamp. Volunteerswill be able to follow a path of personal, spiritual, and collective growth, solving conflicts and learning from them; they will cooperate with the Peace, Justice and Development Cooperation Consult, Peace organ of the city and other organizatiosn of the region. Food will be vegetarian.

ItaLun03-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 07-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLun18-07 Mestre Terre in Valigia/Veneto/North East 08-Jul-07 to 21-Jul-07 KIDS 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The work will be directly in touch with the children of the Summer Camp. Your work will involve assisting the staff in games and craft workshops indoors as well as well as outdoor pursuits and generally helping the children enjoy their summer holiday. You also will help to run the play scheme by supporting with the general organization (kitchen service) or by offering own activities with an international or intercultural aspect. You are welcome to bring games, musical instruments, songs and ideas for activities from your native countries. We will organize parties with the children, introducing your country! Terre in Valigia, who hosts the camp, is a young cooperative, working with intercultural learning projects, disabilities and social services. You will live this experience with the people of the cooperative, so this could be also a way to know how to deal with children, trying to innovate learning methodologies. The Youth Information Centre, managed by Lunaria, is also involved. A "tourist approach" to this workcamp is definitely NOT welcome. Preferred volunteers with some experience in the work with children. Your application form MUST have few lines of motivation. T-Airport: VENICE or TREVISO, Train MESTRE.

ItaLeg25-07 Bacchereto (Po) Tuscany 08-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The workcamp will take place in Bacchereto, a village located in a wonderful area around Carmignano, rich of typical olive trees, woods and hills and close to the most important artistic cities of Tuscany, as Florence, Siena, Volterra, Montecatini. Interesting archaeological and renaissance ruins are also important attractions for tourists, as well as the typical cooking with wines, dried figs and olive oil. The workcamp aims to restore the path, that connects the 2 villages of Bacchereto and Vinci. Volunteers will also set new signs related to the typical flora and fauna on the same path and will create picnic areas in the most remarkable locations. Another goal is the revaluation of the natural, cultural and natural heritage. Work: restore paths and creation of new signs. Accommodation: school

Location: Bacchereto, Prato district, Tuscany, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest airport is Pisa.

ItaSci06.5-07 EcoVillaggio di Granara (Parma) 08-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 ENVI/STUDY 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The Granara Ecological Village is an experiment of sustainable development for an open community in which different activities such as solar panel engineering, bio-architecture, small-scale agriculture, olistic health care, environmental education, social activities, theatre and art workshops combine to try and create the grounds for a new awareness in the lives of those who reside, experiment, or simply visit the village. This year's work will be divided in three teams of 4-5 volunteers each, who will work on the final touches to the construction of the guest-house (which is not intended as a commercial tourism facility but rather as a necessary support for all our open activities: stages, workshops, and the theatre festival), will finish the inside of the library, and help prepare the village for the theatre festival (putting the outer stage, the circus-theatre, solar showers and compost-toilets back in shape). They will work 6-hour days and resting or going to the sea on the week-end. The study part this year will include notions of ecological building techniques and the use of solar panels. We will also share and discuss the history and future projects of the Village of Granara. There will be moments of awareness of group dynamics so as to give this particular group the chance to get to know each other a little better and to work and take decisions together. A: each volunteer should arrive with his/her own tent, mat, and sleeping bag, as volunteers will be camping, using solar showers and compost toilets, but the goal of the camp is to sleep inside the rooms of the guest-house before the camp is over (though all will be free to sleep under the stars if they wish)

ItaLeg26-07 Barzanò (Lc) Lombardia 08-Jul-07 to 21-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Valletta Park is an agricultural area, located on the way from Bergamo to Como. Its name has origin from the folk tradition, due to the canal in the north-west side, and due to the characteristics of the depressed area in comparison to the surrounding valleys. All the area is covered by a 16 kilometres long cycle-pedestrian route, which allows visitors to appreciate the interesting peculiarities of nature and landscape, that make Valletta a protected area. The work camp’s activities will be the maintenance of pathways and some other areas within the Park, in collaboration with volunteers from a local organisation, Amici della Valletta, very active in this area since years. Work: maintenance of pathways

Accommodation: Council building. Location: Barzanò, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan international airports.

ItaLeg27-07 Bizzarone (Co) Lombardia 08-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the Park is located between Como and Varese in an area famous for its lakes. The park extends along the river Lanza, that reaches the River Olona, showing a very unique biodiversity. The Park is crossed by the old “Valmorea” railroad, now used by tourist during the summer. In the past, this area was also important for its quarryman who digged some artificial caves, impressive for their dimensions. This area is rich of rivers and ancient mills, some of them still working. During the 1st week, volunteers work on the maintenance of some footpaths of the park, and, during the 2nd week remove rubbish from the caves. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: gym. Location: Bizzarone, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg29-07 Crandola Valsassina (Lc) Lombardia 08-Jul-07 to 21-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The green Valsassina valley is located between the Grigne mountain and the Pre-Alps of Bergamo, and has a very rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. Crandola-Valsassina, the village that will host and support volunteers in their activities, has collaborated with Legambiente in the campaigns “Piccola Grande Italia”, which aims to promote the environmental and cultural heritage of small Italian municipalities, and “La Scuola adotta un Comune”, which aims to approach young people to agricultural and artisan traditions. Volunteers will work on the environmental maintenance of the area, working mainly in the mountainous areas of Crandola-Valsassina (footpaths, environmental maintenance of alpine rural areas etc.). Work: maintenance of the areas and contact with local traditions

Accommodation: Council building. Location: Crandola Valsassina, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg30-07 Roma (Rm) Lazio 08-Jul-07 to 21-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Since 8 years, Legambiente, in collaboration with “Spazio Autogestito” Association, is making international work camps to renovate and bring out the value of the Natural Reserve of the Aniene Valley, located inside Rome. Thanks to the involvement of many international volunteers, the area has been restored, and the fast urban development (that usually destroys natural sites) has been stopped. In the area there also are a medieval tower and the “Cervelletta” rural home from the ‘600, which now hosts a small museum about the ancient rural people, realized with old tools and pictures of the local population. This year volunteers will be involved in many different activities like: the maintenance of natural paths, the restore of a educational centre, the irrigation of cultivations made during the spring season, the collection and cleaning of rubbish. The local community will be involved in these activities too, and there will be many happenings for a cultural exchange with international volunteers. Due to the hot weather, the work will be undertaken during the morning or the late afternoon. The humid area also attracts a lot of mosquitoes. Work: environmental activities

Accommodation: Cervelletta rural home. Location: Rome, Italy’s capital in the Centre of the Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg31-07 Borgofranco (To) Piemonte 09-Jul-07 to 23-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Borgofranco d’Ivrea, a small rural village, was born at the end of 1200 to be a military outpost, and later used by pilgrims travelling from England and France to Rome, though the famous Via Francigena. Recently, the village has become a very important junction between the Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta Regions, the Biellese area, France and Switzerland, but its history and rural economy have been preserved. The village seems divided in many different parts, each with a small church and a romanic age bell tower, and a very peculiar architectural complex of Balmetti, shaped by the wind blowing from natural caves in the terrain. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and cleaning of the paths, cutting bushes and fixing small walls and fences. They will also take part in excursions – guided by experts – to Valle d’Aosta and Canavese, (for example to the Parco del Gran Paradiso, Monterosa, etc), having the opportunity to discover (and taste!) typical food products. They will also have to chance to visit the Olympic city of Turin.

Work: maintenance and cleaning of the area. Accommodation: Council building

Location: Borgofranco, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaLeg34-07 Milazzo (ME) Sicily 09-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The workcamp will take place in the town of Milazzo , located in the district of Messina and in front of Eolie Islands. In the old town centre there is a wonderful castle, one of the biggest in Europe, which has still signs of different historical period: Arabic, Norman, etc. Volunteers will clean same paths and will also collaborate in environmental activities in the beautiful beaches of Capo Milazzo, as: cleaning and building a woody platform for the disabled access. Work: renovation of paths, cleaning beaches. Accommodation: school. Location: Milazzo, Sicily, Messina district, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Palermo.

ItaLeg35-07 Osio Sopra (Bg) Lombardia 09-Jul-07 to 23-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Osio Sopra is a small village 5 miles far from Bergamo, the main town of the region, located on the left side of the Brembo river. The village is characterized by the traditional small farms and the old houses of the upper class of the XVII century. Osio is included in the local Park of the river Brembo, together with 6 other towns. Volunteers will collaborate in the equipment of an area of the Park that will host a botanic garden, and in the general maintenance (cleaning path, reparing signpost etc.). Work: maintenance of Local Park. Accommodation: school

Location: Osio Sopra, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International Airports.

ItaLeg36-07 Partinico (Pa) Sicilia 09-Jul-07 to 23-Jul-07 AGRI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as reusing properties confiscated to mafia for social aims, legal education in the schools, supporting the local community where Mafia is spread, informing the people about actions against Mafia. Since 1996, Libera, according to a national law, has been receiving several real estates like buildings and fields, confiscated to mafia boss. Legambiente e Libera have already organised an international youth action in 2001 in Palermo, and it was a great success for the 2 associations either for the participants and for the local hosting community who gained much in moral support. Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted in 2005 a national and European campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign has been succeeding in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many cooperatives. A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED. Project: Partinico, a small city around Palermo (about 10 km far from the sea), with a long farming tradition, thanks to the good weather and the fertility of the soil. Several lands confiscated to mafia were devolved upon the cooperative NoE (No Emargination), born in 1996. These land are now converted in productive activities: in fact, about 2000 pieces of land are biological cultivated with pepperoni, tomatoes, aubergines, onions and celery. The cooperative also works on summer camps, environmental education, horse-riding courses. Volunteers will collaborate with the cooperative’s staff on farming activities.

Work: agricultural activities. Accommodation: tents. Location: Partinico, Sicily, South of Italy. Terminal: Closest international airport is Palermo.

ItaLeg32-07 Filago (Bg) Lombardia 09-Jul-07 to 23-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Filago is a small village 5 miles far from Bergamo, the main town of the district. The city centre is characterized by rural houses built with stones and taken from the river Brembo nearby. Filago, together with 6 other towns, is part of the Local Park of the river Brembo. Volunteers will have to build and position nestbox and set up viewing points in order to create an educational observatory for the schools. They will also work on the maintenance of the Park, cleaning path and the river's trail, and repairing signpost. Work: maintenance of Local Park, building a position nest box. Accommodation: school. Location: Filago, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan international Airports.

ItaSci09.3-07 ZEROGRAVITA'- Sordevolo(Biella) 09-Jul-07 to 23-Jul-07 ART/Study 6 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Villa Cernigliaro, a historical stately home situated in Sordevolo is under the protection of the Ministry of Public Instruction, sponsored by the Sovrintendenza dei Beni Architettonici of Piedmont. At the beginning of the last century during the fascist regime, the Villa became a meeting place for free-thinking political dissident intellectuals like Antonicelli, Ginzburg, Bobbio, Pavese, Einaudi, Croce, Mila, Zini, Pirandello, Montale, Colonnetti, Frassati, Linati, Levi and others. From 1998, Villa Cernigliaro became the official seat of the no-profit Association "Zero Gravità", a cultural experience for the promotion of visual art, performance and happenings of the historical avant-garde. The volunteers work from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm: settlement of plants in the vegetable garden, planting trees, cleaning of river stone gutters, general maintenance of the park and Italian garden, painting of iron and wood furnishings. Study part on natural reserves and historical houses A: in guest-rooms of Villa Cernigliaro L: English/ Italian/French. Not accessible for wheelchairs.

ItaLegF01-07 Gallipoli (Lecce) 10-Jul-07 to 22-Jul-07 FAMILY/ENVI 14 V. Ages 5+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $93.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Voluntary experiences for families? In 2003 Legambiente started in Italy promoting experiences where parents with young children could participate together in volunteering. The original idea was not just to allow children in voluntary camps but to create a kind of temporary community where adults and children could share the idea of voluntary activity for protecting nature. Nowadays it is rare that parents and children really do something together: work and school take away a large part of the day, leisure time on week-ends is mainly for recreation such as sport, walks & cinema. Therefore the family conservation experiences have the ambitious conception to offer a different way of communications between the generations.

Project: The camp takes place on the wonderful sand and rocks coast of Punta Pizzo on the Ionian sea. The area includes also important forest and Mediterranean vegetation and it’s a natural protected reserve. Unfortunately tourist and residents are not so sensitive to the importance of preserving the beauty of this land, so that Legambiente volunteers adults and children have a lot of information and cleaning work to do. This summer also a shelter for bird watching will be realized. Work: different environmental maintenance work, building of a bird watching shelter. Accommodation: big collective tents in a camping site.

Location: Gallipoli, Lecce district, Puglia region, Southern Italy on the Ionian sea.

Terminal: closest international airport and also port for ferries is Brindisi. Trains from Rome

ItaLun20-07 Toscana/Central 11-Jul-07 to 24-Jul-07 FEST 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The International Antiracist Meeting held every summer in Cecina (Tuscany, Italy), is organised by ARCI and promoted by many public authorities. It is one of the most important events at European level for many associations engaged in the daily fight against all forms of exclusion and intolerance and in promoting equal relations between all citizens - whatever their origins may be. It's an event that involves hundreds of people each year (700 last year): throughout seven days, discussions will take place in theme-based workshops, in Round Tables and Conventions, to compare experiences and ideas of those committed to promote civil rights for all including immigrants and minorities.The Meeting offers training opportunities on issues regarding racism, intolerance and social exclusion. Volunteers will be engaged in setting up the tents before the meeting starts and dismounting them in the end. They will help in the management of the canteen (serving at the tables and helping in the kitchen) and they will give information at the orientation desk at the entrance. Possibilities to take part in the workshops during free time. A: in tents. T: Airport: PISA - Train station: Cecina

ItaLegS03-07 Eboli (Sa) Campania 13-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 ENVI 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $106.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

ItaLeg38-07 Refrancore (At) Piemonte 13-Jul-07 to 27-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the village of Refrancore is located among the hills of Basso Monferrato, in the valley where the river Gaminella flows. The sandy terrain is good for growing peaches and good for the development of forests and vineyards. Recently, farming has become an hobby, as the farmer talent has been replaced by small factories. Volunteers will be involved in a project turned to raise environmental awareness. Furthermore, volunteers will work on the maintenance of a naturalistic footpath within the Greenways Astigiane, promoted by the institute to preserve biodiversity. Volunteers will also work on an old deconsecrated church, very much loved by the local community. In their free time, excursions to discover the area will be organized. The local community, which -in the past- has already showed a big enthusiasm in welcoming the new “friends”, will guide volunteers in the discovery of typical food products… not to forget that this area is one of the most famous one in Italy for the wine production!!Work: restoration of naturalistic footpath. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Refrancore, Asti district, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport

ItaSci06.3-07 Villa San Giovanni (Reggio Calabria) 14-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 FAMILY 25 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The project is Aspromonte liberamente is organized by 6 schools of Reggio Calabria area, in cooperation with the National Park of Aspromonte and local associations. The main aim of the project is the environmental education and the recovery of the environmental resources. Six years ago the association "Aspromonte Liberamente" started to turn a former USA military base on Nardello Mountain into a scientific laboratory for eco sustainable development setting up an astronomic observatory as well. Activities will focus on restoration and maintenance of the trails in the mountains, remaking signs, maintenance of fountains of the trail of water, maintenance of the hostel, technical support and the restoration of the historical and architectural heritage in Comune di S. Stefano d`Aspromonte. Accommodation in a building without running water and light. Water is provided by tanks and electricity by a generator in the evening. Showers and washbasins are outside the hostel. Near the hostel it is possible to pitch your own tent. Food will be prepared by the organizers of the camp. The shifts of the volunteers will be responsible for daily tidying of the hostel and service in the kitchen. Workcamp open to families. Not accessible for wheelchairs

ItaYap12-07 ZORA 14-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 DISA/ENVI 6 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: Odoardina is a centre belonging to Zora social cooperative. It hosts about 20 disabled people (aged 20 to 35) during the day, except weekends. For a few years international volunteers have been working with them in the summer, mainly outside. WORK: Volunteers will help disabled people in gardening and taking care of animals (hens, dogs, goats, etc.). They may also clean garlic, collect paper, and clean and renovate some parts of the centre. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will live in the centre. All hygienic services are provided. Breakfast and lunch are provided according to Italian collective standards. Self cooking at dinner and weekends and self management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: Odoardina is close to Reggio Emilia, in the north of Italy. The centre is some km far from the city and there are no transportation, except the first and the last day.

TERMINAL: Reggio Emilia is the nearest train station. Milan and Bologna are the nearest airports. SPECIAL REMARKS: Odoardina is quite isolated, no public transportation. After 5 pm, the volunteers and the coordinator will remain alone in the centre. Please bring games, good ideas and whatever you can use to create a nice atmosphere in the spare time. Participants must be older than 20.

ItaLeg39-07 Biennio e Campolungo (Bs) Lombardia 14-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Bienno, one of the most beautiful villages in italy (www.borghitalia.it), is a small medieval village (500 mt high), located in Valcamonica, the northern area of Brescia. The village is very well known for the old tradition of iron manufactures and for the typical "borgo" (www.comune.bienno.bs.it). The Adamello Park is located in the centre of the alpine chain, in the north-eastern part of Brescia and it is almost 51.000 hectares. Campolungo (1.500 mt. High) is approximately one hour and a half far from the outskirts of Bienno, and has very interesting traces of the Roman copper and iron manufacturing industries. The work will include the maintenance of footpaths; afterwards, volunteers will move to the village working on similar activities. The participants will be hosted near the refuge, and - for the last part of the camp - will be hosted in a house in Bienno. Nearby the refuge there is a freshwater stream where it is possible for more courageous people to swim!

Work: maintenance of footpaths. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Biennio, Brescia discrict, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan international airports.

ItaLun15-07 Blue Sea/Calabria/ South It/Riace 14-Jul-07 to 30-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The camp will be held in a small town in Southern Italy. This camp is organised together with the local organisation named "Città futura". They are very active and carry on several projects for the benefit of the local community. They tried to attract tourists through the restoration of old rural houses where they host whoever is interested in learning more about traditional handicrafts and rural activities. Tourists can just learn about this in theory but they can be as well involved in the activities. They also host 20 Eritrean refugees that involved in their projects, being this area the place where a lot of refugees arrive after long and dangerous journeys. The workcamp will involve volunteers in daily cleaning of beaches and wants to create communicative relationship between volunteers and people who spend their summer at the sea side. During the afternoon volunteers will do little maintenance works in the village such as painting of fences or constructions of benches. Volunteers are expected to be willing to interact with the local population.vA: in an ancient house of XVII century, premises of "Città Futura". T: AIRPORT Lamezia Terme, TRAIN to Roccella Jonica, then to Riace.

ItaLun10-07 ROMA Il tetto 3 Lazio 15-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 KIDS 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg40-07 Alpe Dosso -Delebio (So) Lombardia 15-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Orobie is the first alpine chain in the north of Lombardia and pre alpine reliefs. The southern side has valleys with a very articulated morphology, while the northern side, where the area of the Park Orobie Valtellinesi. (http://www.parcorobievalt.com/) extends its borders, is steeper and it develops in the direction of river Adda with deep parallel valleys. Volunteers will be hosted, for the first two days, in the village of Delebio, and then will move to the Refuge in Alpe Dosso (1.500 mt high). They will be work on the maintenance of footpaths and on cleaning pasture lands. Furthermore, volunteers will collaborate on the maintenance of the mountain refuge where they will stay until the end of the camp. Volunteers will have to walk to reach the areas of work and the mountain refuge (about 2 hours of ascent). Even though an alpine preparation is not needed, volunteers are requested to be properly equipped (excursionist/hiker equipment). Work: maintenance of footpaths and cleaning mountain areas

Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Alpe Dosso, Sondrio district, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaSci08.3-07 La Città del Sole - Torino 15-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 SOC/DIS 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The project provides the division of time, space and of the activities with a group of 5 adults (3 men and 2 women), mental disabled from medium to important scale inside a social structure for their assistance, in Turin. For the users of the centre, the aim concerning their rehabilitation is to maintain and optimize their capacity to be able to live in the best conditions possible for the mid-long term insertion. This summer work-camp will be to decorate the inside of one of the buildings and to do the personalization of the rooms. The aim is also to monitor the reactions of the adults put in front of a foreigners, with their own culture and language. The team is made up of educators and of socio-sanitary operators. Two full days will be focused on seminars regarding social disadvantages problematic with mental disabled people and more specifically regarding the working integration difficulties. The volunteers will stay, during the nights, in the rooms of two social operators.Volunteere will eat together with staff members and mentally disabled people. Working language will be English and Italian. Volunteers need to be very motivated and very patient.

ItaSci08.2-07 La Genovesa - Verona 15-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 SOCIAL/AGRI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The camp is organised in collaboration with the non-religious community "La Genovesa" which is involved in the recovery and rehabilitation of alcoholics and drug addicts. The volunteers will work at the maintenance of the structure, gardening and biological agriculture. It is absolutely forbidden the use of drugs and alcohol. Smoking limited. The structure is located in the outskirts of Verona in the countryside. The community is provided with laundry, library, internet point, meeting room, football and volley camps. Not accessible for wheelchairs.

ItaLeg41-07 Venegono Inferiore (Va) Lombardia 15-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the town of Venegono Inferiore is located in the Regional Park ”PINETA”, between the cities of Como and Varese. The Park is really interesting for its biodiversity and the wire range of different animals living there. From Venegono Inferiore, it is also possible to visit some famous places and some beautiful lakes near Varese and Como. During the camp, volunteers will manage various kinds of activities: maintenance and cleaning of forest’s paths, collecting rubbish from town’s green areas, cleaning torrents from rubbish and weeds, helping the organization of cultural events. Work: maintenance of the green areas, organization of cultural events. Accommodation: school. Location: Venegano Inferiore, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLun21-07 Torre Pellice Piemonte/North West 16-Jul-07 to 01-Aug-07 FEST/RENO 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The camp will be set in Torre Pellice, a small town (about 5,000 inhabitants) in Piemonte, 50 kms far from Torino. From 21 to 29 July, every year a music and arts festival takes place. It is organised by a local youth organisation called SPAD. SPAD is composed by 13 young people. For this year's festival, SPAD and C.S.D. Diaconia Valdese have decided to add the project of this camp in order to extend the working staff of this event. The first days will be dedicated to the preparation of the location of the event. During the festival participants will be asked to collaborate in keeping the place tidy and clean, to help preparing the set for the concerts and artistic exhibitions, to help working at the bar and to help making every part of the event successful. During the stay, the participants will be called to work either from SPAD or fromC.S.D. Diaconia Valdese in order to do some little manual work (painting, gardening, etc.). In this period volunteers will be involved also in administrative and technical questions so that they will have a complete experience of what organising culture events mean and they will also have the possibility to enjoy and live the wholefestival. The accommodation will be a single dormitory near the place of the event. T: airport TORINO, train station TORRE PELLICE.

ItaLeg44-07 Raiano (Aq) Abruzzo 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Raiano is located in the Peligna Valley, on the sheep track from Celano (Abruzzo) to Foggia (Puglia) a very important transhumance way. Raiano has been influenced by its position since the origins, transforming the small village into an active centre; there are also some Medieval churches testifying its peculiar artistic liveliness. The village is known since XVII century and has a nice, wild, and attractive appearance. In the XVI century it was destroyed and rebuilt in the valley, but there still are some ruins on the hills around. In Raiano’s area there are several protected areas: the Natural Reserve of Gole di San Venanzio near to the village, is amazing thanks to its beautiful landscapes and its examples of flora and fauna. The beautiful hermitage of San Venanzio is between Mentino and Urano mountains, near to Aterno river. The workcamp consists in restoring some paths that cross interesting areas, abandoned from the last years, in cleaning green areas and garbage dumps and realising wood fences, and a picnic area

Work: Restoration of paths. Accommodation: School. Location: Raiano, Abruzzo region, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Rome and Pescara.

ItaLeg46-07 Scafa(Pe) Abruzzo 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Work: maintaining and cleaning of the area. Accommodation: Guesthouse

Location: Scafa, Abruzzo, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Pescara and Rome.

ItaSci06.6-07 Roscigno (Salerno) 16-Jul-07 to 31-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The 'Circolo Sammaro' of the Italian organization Legambiente (one of the biggest organization focused on environmental issues) and the museum of "Arte Sacra di San Nicola di Bari" organize a working camp inside the National Park of Cilento. The activities carried by the volunteers will mainly concern the cleaning of the holy path that connects all religious sites present on the territory and on the installation of the posts of the path. Moreover, the group will realize a pic-nic area around the old chapel of "Madonna delle Grazie in Roscigno Vecchia". The camp also represents an important opportunity to be in contact with the local community. The volunteers will remain in the Guest House of the organisation.

ItaLeg45-07 Roncade(Tv) Veneto 16-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Roncade is a town located in the area of Treviso, not far from Padova and Venezia, crossed by two rivers: Sile and Musestre. Legambiente collaborates with the local council to realize a sustainable trail for bikes and excursionists on the banks of the river Musestre, cleaning the natural trail form weeds and rubbish. Furthermore, the volunteers will collaborate in the organization of “Clean up the world", a worldwide voluntary one-day campaign for the environmental recovering and for raising awareness about ecological themes. Work: maintenance of a trail and “clean up the world” campaign. Accommodation: school. Location: Roncade, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Verona or Venice.

ItaLeg47-07 Seborga (Im) Liguria 16-Jul-07 to 27-Jul-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Seborga is a charming small village, located on the hills near Imperia, in the area called “the Flowers Riviera”, between the Mar Ligure and the France coast (easy reachable by car or by train). Volunteers will be hosted in a council house, fully furnished with toilets, showers, bunk beds. The kitchen and dining room, will be in the primary school nearby. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and restore of the path’s net on the mountains overlooking the village. Furthermore, other tasks can be decided with the municipality, according to needs. During their free time, will be possible for volunteers to discover the countryside, make excursion to the coast or even go to France. Volunteers will use the public transports. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: Council building

Location: Seborga, Liguria, North West of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Ventimiglia or Nice (FR).

ItaLeg43-07 Giffoni Valle Piana (Sa) Campania 16-Jul-07 to 20-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Giffoni is a pleasant village located in the regional park ”Monti Picentini”, only 20km from Salerno and 25km from Paestum. In the park there are some areas from which a particular substance, called “scisto bituminoso”, it is extracted and used for medical aims. Volunteers will help the Legambiente local group in restoring, safeguarding and revaluating the area and cleaning the Carborana Sanctuary reserve. Furthermore, they will spend some time maintaining the Secco River, and abandoned place, attacked by several environmental aggressions (garbage dumps, unauthorized caves etc.). Volunteers will also work in the set up of wood fences and in some gardening works and will take part in excursions around the Picentini mountains Park. They will also collaborate in the maintenance and cleaning the eco-archaeological Park of Pontecagnano Faiano and the Oasis of Paestum.

Work: maintenance and cleaning activities. Accommodation: School. Location: Salerno district, Campania region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Naples.

ItaLeg42-07 Gergei (Nu) Sardinia 16-Jul-07 to 28-Jul-07 RENO 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as reusing properties confiscated to mafia for social aims, legal education in the schools, supporting the local community where Mafia is spread, informing the people about actions against Mafia. Since 1996, Libera, according to a national law, has been receiving several real estates like buildings and fields, confiscated to mafia boss. Legambiente e Libera have already organised an international youth action in 2001 in Palermo, and it was a great success for the 2 associations either for the participants and for the local hosting community who gained much in moral support. Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted in 2005 a national and European campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign has been succeeding in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many cooperatives. A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED. Project: The “Meeting Centre of Volunteers” has been confiscated to mafia and assigned to the Association “La strada” of Cagliari, from the Council of Gergei. The Centre is located 2km far from the village Su Piroi, and has a main building, surrounded by a big swimming pool (to restore) and some other facilities. Volunteers will have to reclaim the land around the building, to restore the go-kart track, and to prepare the soil for the next plantation of figs. They will also participate in meetings with associations, cooperatives and local groups. The workcamp is near Nuoro and not far from some beautiful cities, as Cagliari (60 km) and Alghero (170 km). Work: maintenance, cleaning and conservation works. Accommodation: school. Location: Gergei, Island of Sardinia

Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari.

ItaSci06.4-07 BiRiciclabile - Anzio (Roma) 17-Jul-07 to 31-Jul-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Biriciclabile is the main project of A Ruota Libera Onlus that is working on the area of Anzio since the last winter. Through the recycle of olds bikes fixed by people with disabilities, Biriciclabile started a project promoting the education to the diversity, as a better potential, helping to evaluate the ability of people with fewer opportunity; Other tasks are focused on environment protection education, by recycling second-hand bikes, and on education of using common goods, sharing bikes. Volunteers will help organize the bycicles garage, They'll support people with disability in repairing bikes, they'll manage the borrowing service, keeping clean and taking care of the area, of Anzio Railway Station. Besides, they'll help setting up an Art Exhibition that will take place at the end of the camp

ItaLeg48-07 Quincinetto(To) Piemonte 19-Jul-07 to 03-Aug-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The workcamp aims to the maintenance, started by volunteers in the past two years, of ancient footpaths included on the Big Alps Crossing, that gets from Quincinetto to Scalaro (1412 mt high), Bec Renon (2166 mt high) and to the Valley’s paths. These trails permit to discover the environmental and anthropologist peculiarities of this area called “Dora Baltea Canavesa”, like the wildlife, the quartz mines, the rocky imagines etc. Volunteers will collaborate in the maintenance and restoration of the wooden signs, “dry walls” and fences, also cutting shrubs in the green area. Moreover they will participate to anthropologic-naturalistic meetings and excursions with experts and will have the opportunity to discover the traditions of the area. Work: restoration of the signs and maintenance of green areas. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Quincinetto, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaLeg49-07 FestambienteSud (Fg) Puglia 20-Jul-07 to 01-Aug-07 ENVI/FEST 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Festambiente Sud is the Legambiente national festival for the south of Italy: five days of music, wine and traditional food tasting, theatre, meetings, exhibitions in the medieval old town centre of Monte Sant’Angelo, in the middle of the Gargano National Park. Monte Sant’Angelo is an ancient mountain village, close to the Manfredonia Gulf, where there is an old sanctuary, aim of pilgrimages upfront the medieval period. Presently, it is an interesting village rich of historical monuments, with a wonderful landscape. Volunteers will help in the festival organization: their tasks will be the administration of the theatre and music activities and spaces, and welcome activities for visitors. During the festival Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part into cinema and journalism workshops. Furthermore, they will visit the most beautiful site of the Gargano National Park and some wonderful beaches. A detailed programme will be available on the web site www.festambientesud.it. Work: Administration of the festival activities. Accommodation: school. Location: Monte Sant’Angelo, Puglia region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Bari.

ItaLegS07-07 Paestum (Sa) Campania 20-Jul-07 to 29-Jul-07 ENVI/ARCH 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $79.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Legambiente promotes this year two projects specifically conceived for senior volunteers. Both are in the same area in Southern Italy (100 km from Naples) and are open to few senior volunteers per period. They are intergenerational projects, because accommodation and activities will be shared with young European volunteers. Local groups will try to facilitate the arrival of the participants picking them up at the closest station; accommodation is in 2-3 beds rooms in well equipped apartment; work activities (4-5 hours per day) are balanced on an average senior profile. Free time is assisted with suggestions and support by the local Legambiente people. A small extra fee is requested. Project: Paestum is an archaeological site that lies in the district of Salerno (nearby Naples). Paestum was founded by Greeks during the VI century B.C with the name of Poseidonia. Its sandy beaches, the Mediterranean climate and the archaeological area with its monumental temples are attractive for many visitors and tourists. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the north part of the ancient wall, covered by vegetation and weeds. Furthermore, volunteers will help in the maintenance of the protected beach and forest close to the beach (cleaning, patrolling, monitoring).

ItaLeg50-07 Ferentillo (Tr) Umbria 21-Jul-07 to 03-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: in the Ferentillo village, built in the VIII century, there still are ruins of the ancient fortifications and walls, part of the defensive system of the “Abbazia di S.Pietro in Valle”. Volunteers will live together with the local community and they will have the opportunity to cook traditional food and make crafts objects, as wicker basket. Furthermore, Volunteers will restore and clean the area around the Monterivoso river, one of the most interesting natural site of the Park, and they will help to create a “nature footpath” and a garden of butterflies and aromatic herbs. Volunteers will be lodged in the Legambiente environmental education centre, located inside the Santa Illuminata cloister, dated back to 1600. There will be the opportunity to visit Marmore falls, Piediluco lake, San Pietro in Valle Abbey and some medieval villages located in the centre of the Monti Sibillini National Park. On demand it will be possible to practice rock climbing. Work: restoration and cleaning of the area. Accommodation: Legambiente environmental education centre

Location: Ferentillo, Terni district, Umbria region, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg51-07 Amatrice (Ri) Lazio 21-Jul-07 to 07-Aug-07 ENVI/ARCH 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: San Pietrone in Campo is a small rural church from the medieval century located at the bottom of the Laga Mountains. In this area there are many rivers, ending in the Campotosto Lake, spring falls and a lot of footpaths throughout the conifer and beech trees, where it is possible to make nice walking tours. The pasta sauce “amatriciana” is worldwide known and takes its name from the small city Amatrice, which is rich of artistic sites, beautiful churches with fresco paintings. Volunteers will work on the fence of the archaeological area of San Pietrone and on cleaning from weeds the same area. Subsequently, volunteers will also monitoring the area with a geo radar, to look for the ruins of an ancient thermal of unknown localization. Volunteers will also collaborate on small restoring works of an ex-school, which will host the finds of the area. Excursions to Pizzo di Sevo Lakes, the “Boat Falls” and the necropolis “Picena di Saletta” will be organised. Work: maintenance and monitoring activities. Accommodation: school. Location: Sommati, Lazio, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLun19-07 Veneto/North East 22-Jul-07 to 04-Aug-07 KIDS 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg53-07 Malegno-Lozio(Bs) Lombardia 22-Jul-07 to 04-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Malegno and Lozio are two small villages located in the middle of Valcamonica, an ancient valley famous for its beautiful mountains surrounding the area and for its engraving rocks, included in the UNESCO World Heritage Humanity List. During the first week, Volunteers will arrange the paths in the lower part of the valley of Malegno; during the second week they will work in the village of Lozio (1000 mt. high); volunteers will be helped by a group of local young people during both work camps. Work: maintenance of paths and organizing activities in the village. Accommodation: Guest house. Location: Malegno-Lozio, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Brescia Airport, or Milan international airports.

ItaLun04-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 22-Jul-07 to 06-Aug-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg58-07 Valverde (Pv) Lombardia 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Valverde is a small village on the Appennino Pavese mountains, approximately 800 mt high, and about 80 km far from Milan. During the summer, many tourists from the cities nearby come to enjoy the area around the Tidone Valley. This work Camp will be the fourth organised in Valverde, thanks to the Municipality intention of promoting the sustainable development of territory. Volunteers will work on the maintenance of paths and wood inside the park, helping the local ERSAF staff, and will prepare the set up of the cultural events which will take place during the “Valverde Summer”. Work: maintenance of paths and wood, preparation of shows and cultural events. Accommodation: guesthouse. Location: Valverde, Pavia district, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg54-07 Cascina le Cave (Po) Toscana 23-Jul-07 to 07-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Cascina le Cave refuge is located in Cantagallo municipality, within the Natural Reserve Acquerino-Cantagallo, a protected area characterised by the typical Apennines mountains. The area is rich of chestnut and beech trees, which were the most important economic resource until 50 years ago. The Reserve has an important fauna, such as deer, roe deer, and endangered species, like wolves and wild cats. Volunteers will renovate a botanical path that goes to Cascina le Cave and another one around Cantagallo. It is possible to reach Cascina le Cave only through a 40mins walking footpath, starting from Cantagallo: for this reason, the camp is suggested for volunteers who like peace and quiet of isolated places.

Work: renovation of paths. Accommodation: mountain shelter. Location: Cascina le Cave, Prato province, Tuscany, centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Pisa, Florence and Bologna.

ItaLeg55-07 Lusiana (Vi) Veneto 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg56-07 Roma (Rm) Lazio 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Accommodation: Cervelletta rural home. Location: Rome, Italy’s capital in the Centre of the Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg57-07 Torre Annunziata (Na) Campania 23-Jul-07 to 05-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Torre Annunziata is a city located at the bottom of the Vesuvio Volcano. The activities will take place in the green area from Oncino to the River Sarno. A photographic exhibition on the environmental activities promoted by Legambiente will be set up. Volunteers will attend a workshop on the preparation of fresh Pasta (which will be tasted!!), made by professional chefs, and there will be lessons on the Italian typical cuisine and on the Italian language. Besides environmental and research activities, Volunteers will participate in guided tours to Naples, the Vesuvio park, Pompei, Oplonti archaeological site, the Torre Annunziata Museum, the Weapons Museum. Work: environmental activities and workshops of Italian culture. Accommodation: School. Location: Torre Annunziata, Naples, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Naples.

ItaLeg59-07 Monte di Procida(Na) Campania 25-Jul-07 to 12-Aug-07 ENVI/FEST 20 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: For the century of the town autonomy, Monte di Procida organizes different ethno-anthropological activities. Volunteers will study the local culture and traditions through interview and meetings with local people. Moreover they will discover traditional local food attending the Sea Festival. Volunteers will see theatrical performances and they will enact same of the most beautiful and famous Neapolitan dances. Volunteers will also clean different beaches close to Monte di Procida. Work: Cleaning beaches, studying local culture. Accommodation: school

Location: Monte di Procida, Campania region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest airport is Naples.

ItaLeg60-07 Andrate (To) Piemonte 26-Jul-07 to 09-Aug-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Andrate is a small municipality located at 700 mt. high, overlooking the area called Serra Morenica, a unique geological patrimony in Italy. The workcamp aims to restore the ancient footpaths’ net of the area and is included in the bigger campaign called “Andrate, the Art and the Territory”, with the aim of safeguarding the artistic and tradition patrimony of the area. Volunteers collaborate to the maintenance of the paths, working in a typical cultural environment of the Canavese and Biellese areas, having the opportunity to discover typical food products. During the camp, Volunteers will also take part in excursions – guided by experts – to the most famous places in the area (Monte Bianco, Monterosa, etc) and will visit the Olympic city of Turin. Work: maintenance of footpaths and contact with local traditions. Accommodation: Council building. Location: Andrate, Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: Turin International airport.

ItaLeg61-07 Giugliano (Na) Campania 26-Jul-07 to 08-Aug-07 RENO 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Work: maintenance, cleaning and conservation in a park in Giugliano.

Accommodation: guest house or school. Location: Giugliano, Campania region, Centre-South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Naples

ItaLeg63-07 Cittaducale (Ri) Lazio 28-Jul-07 to 12-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Cittaducale is a small city located on the hill “Cerreto Piano”, by the river Velino, about two hour far from Rome. This amazing mediaeval village was built by the Roman empire in the century II b.C., then destroyed by the barbarians invasions and restructured with medieval architectonic influences from Tuscany and France. Beautiful villas, from the roman age, still exist: most of all, it is possible to admire the beautiful villa realized by Flavio the Emperor. Volunteers will clean up the big ditch that goes across the village and will help in the reopening of some old paths, cooperating with local authorities. Work: cleaning and restoration of paths

Accommodation: school. Location: Cittaducale, Rieti district, Lazio region, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg62-07 Accettura (Pz) Basilicata 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the camp will take place in the Regional Park of Gallipoli Cognato and of Dolomiti Lucane, which extend for 25000ha in Basilicata region, between the cities of Potenza and Matera. The landscape is characterised by wonderful mountains covered by woods and gorges, and crossed by many mountains streams. Every village in the Park has its peculiarities, but a special note is for the one on the mountain of Crocca, dated VI century B.C. Volunteers will work on the restore of the net of paths that connects the most suggestive areas of the Park. Some trips and walking tours will be organized during the free days but not everyday, so volunteers will have to adapt to living far from comforts. Volunteers will be lodged in a old forest ranger’ station. Work: renovation of paths. Accommodation: guesthouse. Location: Accettura, district of Matera, Basilicata region, South of Italy

Terminal: closest international airport is Bari.

ItaLeg64-07 Galati Mamertino (Me) Sicily 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Nebrodi Park is one of the most extended and beautiful protected area in Sicily. Galati Mamertino is characterized by many different natural areas and it is located near the Mar Tirreno coast (30 minutes by bus) where It will be possible to spend part of the day. Volunteers will be collaborate in checking fires, in cleaning abandoned site, restoring paths, setting up of signs and little activities for the host community. Work: environmental activities. Accommodation: School. Location: Galati Mamertino, Sicilia region, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Catania.

ItaLeg66-07 Pezzolo (Me) Sicily 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Pezzolo is a small village located near Messina and about 5 km far from beautiful tourist places like Taormina and Giardini Naxos. The area around is ploughed by a river, which creates an atmosphere of suggestive beauty and naturalistic interest. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and restoration of ancient small streets and monuments and the set up of signs; there will be the opportunity to taste local food and to develop the cultural exchange between international and local traditions. Volunteers will also work on the maintenance of the ancient “Madonna di Loreto” church with the close courtyard. Work: cleaning of paths and setting up of signs. Accommodation: School. Location: Messina district, Sicily region, South of Italy.Terminal: closest airport is Catania.

ItaLun22-07 Lombardia/North 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Canzo is located in the mountain community of the Lariano triangle where the social cooperative “Meta di Monza” has been working to enhance the traditions and the surrounding environmental heritage for years. The intercultural exchange of international volunteers constitutes the added value to improve the process of intercultural learning and the broadening towards Europe. The group of volunteers will undertake the work in the fields, together with the staff of the cooperative.

The work will consist of: recovery of the original structure of an ancient mountain living unit, clearing the land of wild plants, maintaining estate roads and paths as well as opening new paths. Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep all together in a building provided with very basic facilities (electricity, hot water, washing-machine, wooden stove). The accommodation is 20 minutes walk away from the working place: you are supposed to be fit and willing to walk on the mountains: please bring suitable shoes. Only vegetarian food will be available. Please note that the location where the camp is held is isolated and surrounded by nature. T: Milano.

ItaLun23-07 Cercemaggiore/Molise /South It 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 RENO 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The work-camp will take place in Cercemaggiore, an ancient village of our region Molise. The volunteers will work in an old structure that has to be reorganized in order to become a social centre for the old people and for each person of the Cercemaggiore community. The volunteers will set up the structure inside (cleaning, whitewashing, and so on) and outside (settling the garden with everything will be necessary for the community). The structure is in the centre of the village and the volunteers will be accommodated at another structure nearby. Quite a lot of physical hard work forecast. T: Airport: ROMA, Train CAMPOBASSO

ItaLeg65-07 Lozzo–Veddasca (Va) Lombardia 28-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The work-camp will be located in the Valle Veddasca, a beautiful and remote valley in the pre-alpine zone of Varese, next to the Swiss border. The area is characterized by large broadleaf woods, as chestnut and beeches, a great number of animals, and traditional farms and villages. The camp is close to one of the most famous Italian lakes, the Lago Maggiore (a famous tourist place). Volunteers will help the local community in the maintenance of the nearby mountain paths. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: hostel. Location: Lozzo, Varese district, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International Airports.

ItaLeg67-07 Villamaina (Av) Campania 28-Jul-07 to 06-Aug-07 ENVI/FEST 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Villamaina is a small village upon a hill overlooking the Fredane and Ansanto Valley; it is characterized by sulphureous springs and by beautiful natural places: woods, olive tree, vineyards, mineral springs, ancient castles and mills. Volunteers will work in the organization of the “Castelli di Pace in Irpinia” national festival which will take place at the beginning of August in four different towns close Villamaina. Excursions to characteristic villages of Irpinia, to the castles and to “San Teodoro” thermal baths will be organised. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part into a typical food’s workshops and traditional music concerts and dinners will be organised. Work: organization of a Festival. Accommodation: school. Location: Villamaina, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Naples.

ItaLeg70-07 Vedano Olona (Va) Lombardia 29-Jul-07 to 08-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the ”PINETA” Park is a big forest located between Como and Varese. The area has a surface of 4.586 Ha and it is really interesting for its biodiversity and the wide range of different animals living there. The no-profit association “Centro di rieducazione equestre L’arca del Seprio”, is located in the northern part of the park, between Vedano Olona and Binago. This area is known as “La Baraggia” and the Centre owns 12 horses and other animals such as goats and peacocks. The association’s main activity is the equestrian rehabilitation for children with psychophysical handicaps or social problems. During the camp, the volunteers will collaborate with many different activities: building fences, clearing paths, looking after animals, cleaning a woody area belonging to the centre, according to the project that will be developed in cooperation with the administration of the park

Work: maintenance and cleaning of the areas of the Park. Accommodation: bungalow/ tents. Location: Vedano Olona, Lombardia region, North of Italy

Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg69-07 Dolceacqua (Im) Liguria 29-Jul-07 to 08-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Dolceacqua is a small village, with a charming centre, about 7 km far from the sea. Dolceacqua has a long farming tradition: a good wine and oil are produced on its sunny hills. During the workcamp, volunteers will be hosted in the gym of the Council, fully furnished with toilets, showers, bunk beds, kitchen and dining room. Volunteers’ tasks will be the maintenance and restoration of the footpaths around the village, all in a walking distance. Furthermore, other tasks can be decided with the municipality, according to needs. During their free time, will be possible for volunteers to walk along the old mule tracks, enjoying the interesting biodiversity and visiting beautiful places and ancient churches. It will also be possible to reach the beaches nearby (using the public transports) or the villages in the “Riviera dei Fiori”.Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: Gym. Location: Dolceacqua, Liguria, North West of Italy.

ItaLun11-07 ROMA Il tetto 4 Lazio 29-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 KIDS 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaSci09.4-07 VerdeArte - Pescia (Pistoia) 29-Jul-07 to 06-Aug-07 ART/Study 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The camp is organized by the association "Montagnardi" (local association promoting ecological/cultural devolopment in the area) and is part of a greater project to enhance the mountain area of Pescia. The camp will take place in the mountains at an altitude of 600 to 800m, at an old watermill, immersed in a forest and next to a river. The watermill was restored in previous camps and is connected to various villages by means of tracks of about 20 minute walk. For the third year, the exhibition Verdearte will be organized at this location, where all participants can create displays of nature art, sculptures, paintings, or works of any kind, poetry recitals, music and theatre. Both artists and non-artists who are willing to participate with enthusiasm are invited. Volunteers will both cover the role of organisers and participants. The exhibition will take place on August 4th and 5th 2007. In addition to the SCI volunteers, about 40 local volunteers/artists will be present for the entire duration of the camp. Sleeping quarters in tent. No electricity. No telephone. No hot water. Bath in the river. Versatile spirit required! Very spartan. Camp food. Official languages: english and italian.

ItaSci08.4-07 Acqui Terme - Alessandria 29-Jul-07 to 12-Aug-07 SOC/AGRI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Since 1991, the workcamp has been organized in a residential centre run by "In/contro" social co-operative, situated in the historical town of Acqui Terme (north-western Italy, 90 km from Turin and 60 from Genoa) where people with mental disabilities live and work together. Volunteers will help in agricultural works and in the maintenance of the buildings together with the guests. Willingness to fully participate in the life of the community and to share daily problems and achievements trying to socialize and interact with all its members, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation are essential characteristics. A basic knowledge of Italian language is preferred in order to communicate with guests. A: in tents, using kitchen and all facilities of the community.

ItaLeg71-07 Villa d’Adda (Bg) Lombardia 29-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Villa d'Adda is located on the western side of Bergamo, in the middle of a wonderful amphitheatre of morainic origin, made of several terraces shaped by glaciers in prehistoric ages, and overlooking the deep valley of river Adda, covered by blooming woods of oaks and alders. The North Adda Park is located on a stretch of the river Adda which crosses the plain, nearby the Como Lake. The volunteers, who will stay in a community centre by the river, and will work on pedestrian walks and on the ordinary maintenance of the surrounding areas. Work: maintenance of the area surrounding the river. Accommodation: school and riverside leisure centre

Location: Villa d’Adda, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Orio al Serio international airport.

ItaLegF02-07 Montevecchio (Cagliari, Sardinia island) 30-Jul-07 to 08-Aug-07 FAMILY/ENVI 18 V. Ages 5+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $93.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

The group is composed of 15 to 20 participants from different Countries, half adults and half children (usually between 5 to 10 years old). It’s possible to participate as a whole family or as single parents, and also other relatives (aunts, uncles, grand-parents) can join with their family. This new community share the daily life and the purpose of the voluntary work. Separate bedrooms and common rooms are normally available for mothers, fathers and children. Cooking and cleaning services are provided by participants on rotation. Normally about four-five hours a day are devoted to the practical work for the project. Children can be useful too for easy tasks and they also play and learn by staying in touch with the adults of the project. Then the rest of the time is available for exploring the area with excursions, visits, meeting local people, building deeper friendships with the other participants and for cultural exchange. Language obstacles are normally easily solved by a global communication made of words, gestures and feelings. Parents have the confrontation of different educational approaches and family relationships. Children react very positively to the group dynamics, enjoying the community life and the project ideas. Everybody get to know each other very well, breaking down prejudices and creating the base for a better global understanding. Project: Montevecchio is a small mining village situated 20 km far away from the Green Coast, one of the most charming coast of Sardinia which includes the reserve of "Monte Arcuentu-Dune di Piscinas”. The area is very interesting from the zoologist point of view, particularly for the presence of the Sardinian deer and the “Caretta caretta” turtle. Volunteers will collaborated in several activities: cleaning of the beach, maintenance of a naturalistic footpath, position of signs, monitoring of the presence of the Sardinian deer, fire prevention and other environmental restoration activities. There will be also small works to restore the hosting structure. The village is not on the cost, but excursion to sea will be possible. Work: different environmental maintenance work and animal monitoring activities. Accommodation: former school. Location: Guspini, Cagliari district, Sardinia region, big Island on the West of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari. Ferry connections from Genoa, Naples and Civitavecchia.

ItaLeg72-07 Pettorano sul Gizio (Aq) Abruzzo 31-Jul-07 to 11-Aug-07 ENVI/ARCH 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Pettorano is a village that preserves its typical Mediaval architectural characteristic: small squares, narrow streets, houses built in the rocks. The village is in the Natural Reserve Monte Genzana, near to the National Park of Abruzzo, with many woods, spring fountains and pastures. The camp aims to increase the value of Santa Margherita archaeological site, close to Gizio river. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the ancient walls, in archaeological tests, in limiting the site and installing fences. Work: environmental maintenance. Accommodation: Guesthouse

Location: Pettorano, Abruzzo region, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Rome and Pescara.

ItaLeg73-07 Troina (En) Sicily 01-Aug-07 to 15-Aug-07 ENVI 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Ancipa lake is located 5km far from Troina village, close to Nebrodi Park. The lake was created from Troina river for hydroelectric aims, and is situated in a wonderful mountain scenery (944mt high). Last year Legambiente has acquired the management of the 17Ha. forest around the lakeshore, and for the third time an international workcamp will take place in this area. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and renovation of a suggestive path’s area around the lake and will collaborate in the maintenance of a suburban park, constructing benches and tables for public use. Work: maintenance and renovation of paths and a suburban park. Accommodation: School. Location: Troina, Sicily, south of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Palermo or Catania.

ItaLegS04-07 Eboli (Sa) Campania 01-Aug-07 to 15-Aug-07 ENVI 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $106.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

ItaLun24-07 Giovanni Galermo/Sicily Island 01-Aug-07 to 15-Aug-07 RENO 7 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

S. G. Galermo is a district of Catania. It's situated in the north of Catania at about 7 km from the city centre. It's characterized by its narrow streets and old houses, made in the traditional way, with lava stone. The seat of our association is in one of these houses. We have been working with and for the young people of this district since 1990. The aim of our association is to improve young people's quality of life and to promote friendship. The association has realized many initiatives: sport activities, dance academy, after-school and leisure activities, touring, hiking. The volunteers will work with a group of our local youngsters to the renovation of a part of the house, that will become the accommodation for EVS volunteers (European Voluntary Service). Workcamp volunteers will also help to routine maintenance in the garden et in the warehouse. They are expected to work about 6 hours a day for five days a week.Every three days of work there's a free day when we can have excursions (to the seaside, Etna and some other resort places). Some optional activities will be organized in the evening. A: Association guesthouse. (All facilities provided).T: Catania.

ItaYap17-07 ONDA 2 01-Aug-07 to 30-Aug-07 FEST 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED! BACKGROUND: For many years the social centre "Magazzino 47", in cooperation with YAP Italia and the media support of Radio Onda d'Urto, have been organizing a multi-ethnic festival in Brescia. The event is a good opportunity for many volunteers and participants to exchange information and experiences. WORK: Volunteers will help to put on and manage several stands of the Festival and will clean the kitchen and other spaces. They will work in the afternoon till late in the evening and will have the opportunity to join the concerts, theatre performances, movies and DJ-sets. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local social centre, called "Magazzino 47", a self-managed place for youth where social, cultural, and political activities are organized. Sleeping bags, good-will and open-mindedness are required.LOCATION: Brescia is in Lombardy, in the north of Italy.TERMINAL: Brescia is the nearest train station, Milan is the nearest airport. (Please consider Milano-Orio al Serio Airport where several low cost flights options are available.) SPECIAL REMARKS: The volunteers of the second camp will join the first group and live together in the same place during 3 days to work in the festival.

ItaYap14-07 ONDA 1 01-Aug-07 to 30-Aug-07 FEST 14 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg74-07 Toffia (Ri) Lazio 04-Aug-07 to 18-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Toffia, is located on a wedge- shaped rock, in a valley surrounded by two mountains. Its position shows that the village was built in the moyen age to defend its own people from the “Saraceni” people attacks. Volunteers will work on the reopening of the path which, from the “S.Alessandro Convent”, leads to the Picarella Valley and Farfa Abbey, and on the maintenance of the roman bridge located along the path. Botanic lessons and an excursion to Rome will be organized in collaboration with the “Germogli” Association. Work: maintenance of paths

Accommodation: Council building. Location: Toffia, Lazio, Centre of Italy

Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg75-07 Ca’Soldato-Montevecchia (Lc) Lombardia 05-Aug-07 to 18-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the park comprises the Curone river’s valley, the Montevecchia hill and the area around the Molgora river. The area is characterized not only by the natural reserve, with a very interesting biodiversity, but also by a peculiar environment transformed by men, with cities, factories, agricultural areas, and important monuments. The area is also famous for growing pot herbs and for its wines. The volunteers will work on the maintenance of the meadows of the park, that need to be cut periodically to preserve the flora. Moreover, volunteers will take care of the ordinary maintenance of pathways, having a special attention for the restore of broken or missing signs. Work: maintenance of meadows, footpaths and signs inside the park. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Ca’Soldato-Montevecchia, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLun25-07 Buccheri/Sicily Island 06-Aug-07 to 22-Aug-07 FEST 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Buccheri is a little village on the east coast of Sicily, near to Catania, Ragusa and Siracusa, three beautiful ancient cities of artistic interest. Near to Buccheri there are also great naturalistic areas. Every year there is a festival in Buccheri, called "Medfest", which want to enhance tradition of Mediterranean Sea since medieval ones. On the 1st week the volunteers will clean by weeds the area around an old castle and church remains, and creating pathways to improve the access to NIVIERE (OLD ICE RETRIEVING SYSTEMS BUILT WITH VOLCANIC STONE)

During the 2nd week of worcamp, the volunteers will organize, together with local volunteers (PRO LOCO), the crowd-gathering medieval festival nicknamed " MEDFEST which it is expected to host about 50.000 people from all over the country. A: in a building. Terminal: Catania

ItaLun26-07 Calabria South 06-Aug-07 to 20-Aug-07 ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Gioiosa Jonica is a small town of 7.000 inhabitants, placed 5 Km far from the Jonio sea close to the Aspromonte mountains. The camp aims at the rediscovery and the enhancement of the old watermills, actually neglected, which are placed along the course of the Gallizzi river, bycleaning the wild grass and the creation of a new path whit a wooden fence. This workcamp is organised in co-operation with the local municipality. A: in a building. T: Reggio Calabria.

ItaLun05-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 06-Aug-07 to 21-Aug-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaYap13-07 ROIATE 11-Aug-07 to 27-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: Roiate is a small isolated and pictoresque village, about one hour from Rome by bus. Trekking foothpaths cross the natural park of Aniene and reach some ancient remains. WORK: Volunteers will clean footpaths meant to link Piglio and Subiaco, thus giving the possibility to hike through the entire Aniene Valley. They will cut shrubs and bushes that have invaded the paths and they will post some explanatory signs. They will also clean the inside of an old church. Moreover they will join the local party to honour Saint Benedictus during the last weekend. ACCOMMODATION: In the local elementary school with all cooking facilities, toilets and showers. Self cooking and management. No beds or mattresses, sleeping bags and mats are strictly required. LOCATION: Roiate is an isolated village on the hills not far from Rome. TERMINAL: Roma (Rome).

ItaLeg76-07 Refrontolo (Tv) Veneto 11-Aug-07 to 20-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Refrondolo extends along the Crevada Valley, among beautiful hills and landscapes of wineyards: in fact, this area, crossed by a “wine street”, is famous for its “Refrontolo Passito DOC” . Around the Village, the beautiful Villa ” Battaglia-Spada” from the XVII century, the “Spada” small temple and the enchanting “Molinetto della Croda”. Volunteers will be involved in the maintenance of the ancient paths starting from the “Molinetto”. They will also take care of the surrounding areas, creating some signs made of wood. Work: maintenance of paths and creation of signs. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport are Treviso and Venice.

ItaSci08.6-07 La Città del Sole - Asti 12-Aug-07 to 26-Aug-07 SOCIAL 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The workcamp will take place in the beautiful country side of the Piedmont region in a community that hosts adults male with mental disability. Work: The volunteers will improve the building working outside and inside in the rooms. Study Part: two days are planned to focus the attention on disability issues. Seminars will be coordinated by professional staff members, in cooperation with La Tartaruga (IT 8.5) Accommodation: in tents. Volunteers will be able to use kitchen and bathrooms. Language: Italian and Spanish. X: volunteers with music and entertaining skills are welcome!

ItaSci08.5-07 La Tartaruga - Asti 12-Aug-07 to 26-Aug-07 SOCIAL 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The workcamp is host by a community in Piedmont, 7 km away from Asti. The community hosts five women with mental disability. Aim of the programme is to promote their social integration. Work: volunteer will help making the rooms more comfortable, working together with the people living in the place and with the staff. Study Part: two days are planned to focus the attention on disability issues. Seminars will be coordinated by professional staff members, in cooperation with IT 8.6 workcamps. Accommodation: in tents. Volunteers will be able to use kitchen and bathrooms. Language: Italian, English, French.

ItaLeg77-07 Cuirone (Va) Lombardia 12-Aug-07 to 26-Aug-07 TEEN 12 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00

There is only space for ONE VFP volunteer in this project. Project: the camp has taken place every years since 2001 in the Monte S.Giacomo reserve, given to Legambiente for the management by the Natural Park of the Ticino River. This place has a remarkable naturalistic and historical importance, thanks to ancient medieval ruins located under a typical eighteenth-century “Crotto": it is said that this place, called a Nemeton (= holy wood), was a holy place for the Celti people. The Varese district is also known for its beautiful lakes and many different kind of vegetation, such as chestnut and beech trees, and peaty-marshy areas rich of animals. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and cleaning of paths, either in the area of Monte San Giacomo and near the Donda torrent.Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: school’s gym. Location: Cuirone di Vergiate, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaYap16-07 CONCA 2 16-Aug-07 to 04-Sep-07 ARCH/SOCI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

LOCATION *: *On the territory of Conca Campania, (1200 inhabitants, half the way from Roma and Napoli at the extreme North of the Campania region) stood the Bartoli & Galdieri palace which was built in 1700. It was completely destroyed by the German Army in 1944 during the second World War. It is now the current location of the Hostell of the local branch of the PRO-LOCO Association. Last year, during an archelogical dig, a secret passage to the old basement of the palace was discovered, where they found an ancient wine cellar . WORK: The goal of this work camp will be to clean and restore the ancient wine cellar. There will be about 15 volunteers in the team, one coordinator and local volunteers who will organize daily life and activities with you. The volunteers will also be involved in the organization of some local celebrations ( la Festa della Birra among them ), at the beginning of September. ACCOMODATION: The Volunteers will be fully taken in charge, hosted in a building at their disposal close to their project action spot, with all needed basic facilities. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required. TERMINAL: Napoli or Roma.

ItaLeg78-07 Schio (Vi) Veneto 16-Aug-07 to 29-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Schio is the main city in the area around Vicenza, surrounded by pre-alpine hills. Traces from the Neolithic age shows the ancient presence of land settlement, which benefited from this environment rich of clear water, wool and minerals. On the top of the hills, there is one of the most famous sanctuary of the region, called “Summus Manium”, dedicated to Pluto. Volunteers will work on the maintenance and development of the ancient footpaths, and will help cleaning some garbage dumps.

Work: environmental maintenance. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Schio, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Verona.

ItaLegS05-07 Eboli (Sa) Campania 16-Aug-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $106.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

ItaYap15-07 CONCA 1 16-Aug-07 to 04-Sep-07 ENVI/SOCI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

LOCATION : On the territory of Conca Campania, (1200 inhabitants, half the way from Roma and Napoli at the extreme North of the Campania region) stands some particularly rich and specific architectural patrimony from the 1930's, the Pineta Parc, projected by the great Italian architect Porcinai to create a sample of "paradise on earth" in these hills close to Monte Cassino Abbey, a famous 2^nd W.W. battle-field. This park, abandoned for a long time, has been recently donated to the local branch of the PRO-LOCO association, who takes care all around Italy about local development and youth empowerment. WORK: The goal of this work camp will be to clean and reshape a part of the original yard. There will be about 15 volunteers in the team, one coordinator and local volunteers who will organize with you the daily life and activity. The volunteers will also be involved in the organization of some local celebrations ( la Festa della Birra among them ), at the beginning of September.ACCOMODATION: The Volunteers will be fully taken in charge, hosted in a building at their disposal close to their project action spot, with all needed basic facilities. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required.TERMINAL: Napoli or Roma.

ItaLeg80-07 S. Angelo di Brolo (Me) Sicily 17-Aug-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: S.Angelo di Brolo, located in the mediterranea scrub within oak, chestnut and olive trees, is a natural and green oasis, with many churches and ancient nunneries of feudal origins. The work camp will include maintenance activities of paths along the river, in order to access water-mills, and the creation of observation points to prevent fires. Furthermore, volunteers will have the chance of know and learn ancient traditions, getting in touch with local craft activities.

Work: maintenance of paths, prevention of fires. Accommodation: school

Location: S. Angelo di Brolo, Sicily, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport are Catania or Palermo.

ItaLun27-07 Campobasso Molise - South It 17-Aug-07 to 28-Aug-07 FEST 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The work-camp will take place in Campobasso, the capital of our region Molise. The volunteers will work in cooperation with "Quartiere S. Giovanni" Association. They will prepare a theatrical festival that will take place in august and will be set in a park situated in the S. Giovanni district. The volunteers will work on the organization of the festival in general and also on the organization of each night in which there will be a stage play. There will be a referent of the "Quartiere S. Giovanni" Association as co-ordinator of the work. The volunteers will participate to some meetings with the acting companies in which they will do theatrical stage and discussion about theatre. Quite a lot of physical hard work forecast. T: Airport: ROMA, Train CAMPOBASSO

ItaLeg79-07 Bosio (Al) Piemonte 17-Aug-07 to 28-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: workcamp will take place next to the Benedicta Sanctuary, surrounded by the nature of the “Capanne Marcarolo” Regional Park. Volunteers will on the maintenance of the paths around the same structure where volunteers will be hosted. They will help to improve the park, having the chance to discover the natural surroundings and the social realities. This camp gives the opportunity to fully live in the nature, as the accommodation has no electricity, no potable water (there is a potable spring 2km away), and mobile phones do not work. For this reason, the camp is for volunteers who really love to stay in contact with nature. The area of the Park is dominated by the massive pyramid of Tobbio, from which it is possible to enjoy a wonderful view of the Gulf of Liguria, less than 10 km away. The area is extremely interesting for the abundance of watercourses and of wetlands. Work: maintenance of the footpaths. Accommodation: Old Mill Refuge

Location: Alessandria district, in Piemonte region, North of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport are Turin, Milan, Genoa.

ItaLeg81-07 Antrodoco (Ri) Lazio 18-Aug-07 to 01-Sep-07 FEST/ENVI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Antrodoco is a small village near the Apennines mountains, 2h away from Rome. Its medieval origin is evinced by the characteristic city centre, the small streets, the abrupt ancient stairs, the ruins of the old Castle overlooking the village. Volunteers will work on the organization of the “Antrodocano” Festival, which takes place in August, and includes many different fairs and activities. During the workcamp, volunteers will have the opportunity to collaborate with the local Youth Club and to get in contact with the local community through excursions and meetings. Moreover volunteers will work in restoring and cleaning the banks of the Velino river. Work: organization of a Festival and river banks maintenance

Accommodation: school. Location: Antrodoco, Rieti district, Lazio region, Centre of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Rome.

ItaLeg82-07 Venezia (Ve) Veneto 18-Aug-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: the workcamp takes place in Certosa island, located in the Park of the North Lagoon of Venice, an amazing position between the historical centre of the city and the sea. The island has been always used for military purposes until 1950, when it has been progressively abandoned. Finally in 1985 has changed in an urban park with the aid of S. Andrea Committee in order to use it for civil aims and to restore the castle and S. Andrea Island. Volunteers collaborate with “Certosa and S. Andrea Committee” and the cultural association MOMOS (a local group very active in the area) in the cleaning and maintenance of the green area of the city. Furthermore, they will be involved in the renovation and cleaning of paths and of archaeological areas. Work: cleaning and maintenance of paths and green areas

Location: Certosa Island, Venezia, Veneto, North East of Italy. Accommodation: School or Camping. Terminal: closest international airport is Venice.

ItaSci09.5-07 Eta Beta - Castelfiorentino (Firenze) 18-Aug-07 to 01-Sep-07 RENO/HERI 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

From old times to recent past springs were important halting and meeting places. Tuscany was crossed until antiquity from important roads. Although is not arid, in summer is not easy to find fresh and clean water, because of the particular geological structure. Fountains where built before modern acqueducts age to make easier access to water for people and animals on trip. Nowadays our springs and fountains are almost forgotten or in bad state of conservation. Even though fountains are spride in the countryside it should be a great act of civic virtue to preserve them. Cause it is an exacting camp we'll love to have crafted and resolute volunteers as well. Work on fountains have to do with cleaning up, excavations, building up, hydraulics, restoration, painting. If you have a bike, it's a good idea to bring it. Nice trips possible in the hilly outskirts. If you haven't a bike or you can't manage to bring yours, its possible to rent a Mountain Bike locally.

ItaLegF03-07 Cascina le Cave (Prato, Tuscany) 19-Aug-07 to 29-Aug-07 FAMILY/ENVI 18 V. Ages 5+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $93.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

The group is composed of 15 to 20 participants from different Countries, half adults and half children (usually between 5 to 10 years old). It’s possible to participate as a whole family or as single parents, and also other relatives (aunts, uncles, grand-parents) can join with their family. This new community share the daily life and the purpose of the voluntary work. Separate bedrooms and common rooms are normally available for mothers, fathers and children. Cooking and cleaning services are provided by participants on rotation. Normally about four-five hours a day are devoted to the practical work for the project. Children can be useful too for easy tasks and they also play and learn by staying in touch with the adults of the project. Then the rest of the time is available for exploring the area with excursions, visits, meeting local people, building deeper friendships with the other participants and for cultural exchange. Language obstacles are normally easily solved by a global communication made of words, gestures and feelings. Parents have the confrontation of different educational approaches and family relationships. Children react very positively to the group dynamics, enjoying the community life and the project ideas. Everybody get to know each other very well, breaking down prejudices and creating the base for a better global understanding. Project: Cascina le Cave mountain refuge is situated in Cantagallo municipality, into the Natural Reserve in the area of the town of Prato in Tuscany. The wonderful landscape is that one typical of the central Italy mountains, from 300 till 1100 mt high. The area is covered by forests of chestnut-trees and beech-trees. The Reserve hosts an important fauna including even wolves and wild cats, disappeared in the most part of the Italian forests. The camp site is reachable only by an easy walk of about 40 minutes from Cantagallo.Work: Volunteers will helps to maintain some of the paths leaving the hut and will help for several other tasks for the conservation of the forest. Accommodation: mountain shelter, one room for children, other rooms to be shared among parents. Location: Prato-Florence district in Tuscany, Central ItalyTerminal: closest airports in Pisa or Bologna; international trains in Florence.

ItaLeg84-07 Agira (En) Sicily 20-Aug-07 to 30-Aug-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Agira is an ancient town located in the heart of the natural reserve Vallone Piano della Corte (Corte’s Valley). The most flourish period of Agira was during the Arabic domain, from which the city centre, takes its inspiration. The natural reserve Piano della Corte Valley is one of the few places where It is possible to find a special kind of vegetation and a lot of different animals: the fox and the weasel, for the mammal’s and the reptile’s category, a strange kind of lizard and the common toad. Furthermore, the Valley is ploughed from a 7 Km long torrent, called Brace. In this wonderful place the volunteers will work to safeguard the paths at the bottom of the valley in a nice wood, and will clean bushes and brambles.

Location: Agira, Enna district, Sicily. Work: Safeguarding and cleaning paths

Accommodation: School. Terminal: closest international airports are Catania, or Palermo.

ItaSci02.1-07 Solidarietà con l'Africa - Imola (Bologna) 20-Aug-07 to 06-Sep-07 SOLIDARITY 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

SCI Italy in collaboration with the Friar Monastery of Imola organizes a missionary workcamp in solidarity with Africa. The volunteers will work collecting pieces of furniture, bicycles, clothes, books and miscellaneous to be sold in a "second-hand" market. The goal of the camp is to get funds to drill three wells in DawroKonta (Ethiopia) and raise awareness on North/South countries issues. The volunteers will stay in the Friar Monastery in Imola (near Bologna). Some knowledge of Italian is welcome, as the activity is supported by 80 local volunteers. The work is tiring and it is not suitable for people allergic to dust. Not accessible for wheelchairs users.

ItaLun06-07 AGAPE/Piemonte - N. West 21-Aug-07 to 05-Sep-07 KIDS/SOC/MANU 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLegS08-07 Paestum (Sa) Campania 21-Aug-07 to 31-Aug-07 ENVI/ARCH 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $79.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Legambiente promotes this year two projects specifically conceived for senior volunteers. Both are in the same area in Southern Italy (100 km from Naples) and are open to few senior volunteers per period. They are intergenerational projects, because accommodation and activities will be shared with young European volunteers. Local groups will try to facilitate the arrival of the participants picking them up at the closest station; accommodation is in 2-3 beds rooms in well equipped apartment; work activities (4-5 hours per day) are balanced on an average senior profile. Free time is assisted with suggestions and support by the local Legambiente people. A small extra fee is requested. Project: Paestum is an archaeological site that lies in the district of Salerno (nearby Naples). Paestum was founded by Greeks during the VI century B.C with the name of Poseidonia. Its sandy beaches, the Mediterranean climate and the archaeological area with its monumental temples are attractive for many visitors and tourists. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the north part of the ancient wall, covered by vegetation and weeds. Furthermore, volunteers will help in the maintenance of the protected beach and forest close to the beach (cleaning, patrolling, monitoring).

ItaYap18-07 MOGLIAZZE 23-Aug-07 to 06-Sep-07 AGRI/RENO 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

BACKGROUND: In the 70s, a few friends moved into an abandoned village called Mogliazze, on the Apennine mountains. Today Cooperativa Mogliazze works on the promotion of bio-agriculture, environmental protection and conservation of the traditional buildings. WORK: Volunteers will be involved in the activities of the cooperative. They will harvest and compile fruits and medicinal herbs and may also do some masonry work. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will live in a traditional house in the village. All hygienic services are provided. Self cooking and management. Sleeping bags are required. LOCATION: Mogliazze is a small village near Bobbio, at an altitude of 800 meters, on the mountains of the Apennine chain in the District of Piacenza, north of Italy. TERMINAL: Piacenza is the nearest train station, Milan and Bologna are the nearest airports. SPECIAL REMARKS: Linda, a girl with less opportunities, will share the activities of the workcamp with the volunteers, as usual. She can speak some English and do many things by herself but she needs help all day long. So we are looking for one more female volunteer who has the wish to take part in the camp but also to be especially dedicated to Linda.

ItaLeg85-07 Riomaggiore (Sp) Liguria 27-Aug-07 to 07-Sep-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Cinque Terre is formed by five villages between the sea and the mountains located on amazing terraces above the sea, made by kilometres of small stone-walls and cultivated with olive and vine-trees. As the terraces have been neglected by local people, Legambiente has been collaborating, for six years, with the Park administration organising volunteer projects for the safeguard of the area. The National Park of Cinque Terre has environmental and cultural characteristics to re-value and preserve, and - for this reason - is included in the list of Unesco environmental and culture patrimonies. Volunteers will be involved in activities for the cleaning and maintenance of paths and terraces. Work: cleaning and maintenance of paths and terraces. Accommodation: school. Location: Cinque Terre, Liguria region, North-West of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Genoa.

ItaLegS09-07 Paestum (Sa) Campania 01-Sep-07 to 09-Sep-07 ENVI/ARCH 3 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $79.00 REPORT REFUND: $0.00

Legambiente promotes this year two projects specifically conceived for senior volunteers. Both are in the same area in Southern Italy (100 km from Naples) and are open to few senior volunteers per period. They are intergenerational projects, because accommodation and activities will be shared with young European volunteers. Local groups will try to facilitate the arrival of the participants picking them up at the closest station; accommodation is in 2-3 beds rooms in well equipped apartment; work activities (4-5 hours per day) are balanced on an average senior profile. Free time is assisted with suggestions and support by the local Legambiente people. A small extra fee is requested. Project: Paestum is an archaeological site that lies in the district of Salerno (nearby Naples). Paestum was founded by Greeks during the VI century B.C with the name of Poseidonia. Its sandy beaches, the Mediterranean climate and the archaeological area with its monumental temples are attractive for many visitors and tourists. Volunteers will be involved in cleaning the north part of the ancient wall, covered by vegetation and weeds. Furthermore, volunteers will help in the maintenance of the protected beach and forest close to the beach (cleaning, patrolling, monitoring).

ItaLeg85-07 Santa Lucia di Siniscola (Nu) Sardinia 01-Sep-07 to 14-Sep-07 FEST 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: S.Lucia di Siniscola is a small sea-village with amazing beaches. The workcamp takes place within the 4 edition of the International Festival “Festa del Mare”, promoted by Legambiente. Volunteers will have to help in the organization of the festival and the tasks will be distributed taking into account the background and interests of volunteers (environmental education with children, assistance during workshops, coordination of sport activities etc). Furthermore, volunteers will help in Legambiente campaigns which will take place in the same period: “Puliamo il mondo”, “Spiagge pulite”, “Cambio di Clima”. A detailed programme will be available on the web site www.lafestadelmare.it. Work: organization of a Festival. Accommodation: tents in a camping. Location: Santa Lucia di Siniscola, Sardinia

Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari.

ItaLegMtv09-07 Verona (Vr) Veneto 01-Sep-07 to 30-Nov-07 ENVI 7 V. Ages 18-40 Fee:$250.00

ItaSci08.7-07 Casa S.Giacinta - Roma 03-Sep-07 to 16-Sep-07 SOCIAL 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Casa S. Giacinta is an hostel of the catholic organisation Caritas in Rome, and has being involved for many years in the reception, board and lodging and in the first aid of homeless people and in the promotion of voluntary work. The volunteers will help the operators and the local members in the refectory (preparation, cleaning and service) and in the hostel organizing activities to promote autonomy and social inclusion of the guests (80 people). The volunteers can work in different services in the morning or in the afternoon: from 10 am to 2 pm in the refectory and in the daily service, from 4 pm to 8 pm in the refectory. If necessary, volunteers could be asked to support in the afternoon also the Caritas Hostel in the refectory.

An important part will be dedicated to the relationship between the international volunteers and the guests, creating re-creative activities (like playing cards) and informal discussions during the work. A basic knowledge of Italian is welcome. Alcohol is absolutely forbidden. The study part will be on the activities of Caritas in Rome. Not accessible for wheelchairs.

ItaSci06.2-07 Zonca 07-Sep-07 to 28-Sep-07 FAMILY 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Zonca is a little village abandoned by local people, not far from Seppiana in the Antrona valley (northern Piedmont/Piemonte, near Switzerland), reachable only on foot in about 40 minutes walking. Some years ago, few people began to live there. There started the "Ecological House of Zonca". The collaboration with volunteers is mainly requested to help in re-building the dry stone walls of the path, that are seriously damaged, but part of the job will consist on growing vegetables, used for consumption. Few days will be dedicated to the organization of a intercultural festival in Viganella, a village nearby. Working time will be 6 hours a day. Volunteers will be hosted in a "farmhouse" or in a barn, food is mostly vegetarian. In the free time it's possible to see the Antrona Lake, and make some walks around. Families with children over 5 years old are welcomed.

ItaLeg87-07 Soave (Vr) Veneto 09-Sep-07 to 23-Sep-07 ENVI 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Soave, a little medieval city emerges from the skirts of the Lessini hills, 25 km away from Verona and 100 km from Venice. The “Scaligero” castle dominates the whole territory and the antique wall belt dominates the old town, surrounded by 24 towers. Its famous wine has a very old tradition and his history is strictly related to the history of its people. Volunteers will take care of the restoration and the maintenance of the Zanella Park, a beautiful in the heart of Soave. The second week will be dedicated to the construction of a wood shelter and the renewal of a cherry field in the area of Fittà. The workcamp will overlap with the “79th Grape Festival”, on the 15th and 16th of September. In this occasion the whole medieval town will be filled by a magic atmosphere, and in the evening of the 16th the fireworks and the legendary fire of the medieval castle will light up the town. For the free days we propose tours to Venice, Lake Garda and Verona. Work: environmental maintenance. Accommodation: school. Location: Soave, Veneto, North East of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Verona.

ItaLeg88-07 Piana degli Albanesi (Pa) Sicily 10-Sep-07 to 24-Sep-07 AGRI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Legambiente has been collaborating, since many years, with Libera, an Italian association born in 1995 whose aim is to coordinate and involve Italian civil society and public opinion against mafia crimes. Libera organizes many actions such as reusing properties confiscated to mafia for social aims, legal education in the schools, supporting the local community where Mafia is spread, informing the people about actions against Mafia. Since 1996, Libera, according to a national law, has been receiving several real estates like buildings and fields, confiscated to mafia boss. Legambiente e Libera have already organised an international youth action in 2001 in Palermo, and it was a great success for the 2 associations either for the participants and for the local hosting community who gained much in moral support. Legambiente, in partnership with Libera, promoted in 2005 a national and European campaign called “Young people for Legality”: this campaign has been succeeding in raising awareness within local communities and in working on agricultural projects with many cooperatives. A MOTIVATION LETTER IS STRONGLY REQUIRED. Project: Piana degli Albanesi is a small city in the Sicilian countryside, about 30 km from Palermo, but not close to sea, which is more than 2 hours away. The city, surrounded by four big mountains, was born from an Albanese colony and has many natural, historical and cultural peculiarities. The Council, in collaboration with the “Consorzio Sviluppo e Legalità” and “Libera” Association, has already organized 4 voluntary work camps within the project “Libera Terra” (= Free Land). The cooperative born from this project manages and cultivates the land confiscated to the mafia, producing cereals, pasta and wine with the brand “Libera Terra”. Volunteers will work in the area of Portella della Ginestra, about 3 km far from the Piana, and will help the cooperative’s staff on farming activities, especially during the vintage. They will also attend conferences and workshops on projects against mafia and on the activities promoted by local cooperatives. During their free time, they will also have the chance to visit the natural reserve "Serre della Pizzuta", and to walk along the natural footpaths in the Jato valley. Work: agricultural activities. Accommodation: tents. Location: Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, South of Italy. Terminal: closest international airport is Palermo.

ItaLeg89-07 Isola Dovarese (Cr) Lombardia 16-Sep-07 to 29-Sep-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Park of Oglio South extends along the river Oglio, that crosses the cities of Cremona and Mantova, curving through the agricultural plain, between high embankments. There are interesting humid areas, rich of natural vegetation and aquatic fauna; some of them are already protected areas, such as “Le Bine” between the Acquanegra sul Chiese and Calvatone districts, and “Marcaria peat bogs”. The camp is settled in Isola Dovarese, a very small but lively village on the banks of the river Oglio. The village is in the middle of a natural park: this natural reserve offers the chance to experience typical traditions and activities of this place. Volunteers will contribute to clean the banks and to create “green places” for a public use. The will also have the chance of doing animal-watching and tours with local experts. Work: environmental maintenance. Accommodation: School + separate apartment for meal cooking. Location: Isola Dovarese (Cr), Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan international airports.

ItaLeg90-07 Milano-Bosco in Città (Mi) Lombardia 27-Sep-07 to 10-Oct-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: volunteers will be hosted in the Park, and will collaborate in cleaning paths and fixing manufactured wood or metal works. On Sunday volunteers will work in collaboration with local people and local volunteers, so to create a link and learn Italian culture. In particular, Clean up the World, the greatest environmental voluntary activity in the world, will be organised. This event, in 2006, involved more than 121 Countries, with over 35 million of volunteers!

Work: maintenance and cleaning the paths and organization of environmental activities. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Milan, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaSci11.1-07 Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) 30-Sep-07 to 14-Oct-07 PEACE 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Volunteers will work together with the members of "Senape" Cooperative (some of them are underprivileged with mental or physic diseases) that manage the dog kennel of city of Casale Monferrato) fencing the area for the dogs, posing tilesindog's boxes and making some photographic reportage of the dogs for realize acalendar for 2008. Volunteers will help for realize the first "San Francesco Feast" dedicated to all species of the planet and will be involved in a workshop for the recover of second hand clothes. Study part about personal and collective growth for the peace. Food will be vegetarian.

ItaLun17-07 Calabria/ South It/Riace 01-Oct-07 to 15-Oct-07 ARGI 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

The camp will be held in a small town in Southern Italy. This camp is organised together with the local organisation named "Città futura". They are very active and carry on several projects for the benefit of the local community. They tried to attract tourists through the restoration of old rural houses where they host whoever is interested in learning more about traditional handicrafts and rural activities. Tourists can just learn about this in theory but they can be as well involved in the activities. They also host 20 Eritrean refugees that involved in their projects, being this area the place where a lot of refugees arrive after long and dangerous journeys. Volunteers will help the association in picking up the olives of their trees. This is an important work for the association that helps them to get some fundings to run it. As the work will be performed together with the local volunteers, you are expected to be willing to interact with local people. Please note that the work will be physically hard. A: in an ancient house of XVII century, premises of "Città Futura". T: AIRPORT Lamezia Terme, TRAIN to Roccella Jonica, then to Riace.

ItaLun28-07 Open Nature 2 Lazio/Central 14-Oct-07 to 27-Oct-07 ARGI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

'Fiume Farfa' is a small co-operative which is setting up a farm with educational purposes with the declared objective of creating an opportunity for direct contact between agriculture and schools to inform students of the fundamental role of agriculture as an important actor of the environmental and cultural wealth and heritage of the so called marginal territories. Volunteers will undertake the hard work in the fields, in co-operation with the young people of the co-operative. The work will consist in: olives collecting for the production of local oil. Additional works: clearing the land of grumble and infesting plants, clearing an estate road and paths constructing and maintenance of fences. Accommodation in a house, wood heating and hot water guaranteed. Only vegetarian food will be available. Please note that the place is really beautiful but quite isolated in the nature. There is only a very small village at a walking distance named Mompeo. T: Roma.

ItaLun29-07 Open Nature 2 Lazio/Central 28-Oct-07 to 10-Nov-07 ARGI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg91-07 Galbiate (Lc) Lombardia 28-Oct-07 to 10-Nov-07 ENVI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Monte Barro is the only mountain in a hilly area between Milan and Lecco. Volunteers will have the chance of admiring the beautiful view, from their accommodation on top of the mountain. Inside the Park of Monte Barro it is possible to take a nice walk and visit the archaeological site and the bird-watching point. Volunteers will work mainly in the botanical reserve at the top of the mountain, transplanting autochthonous plants, provided by the Centro Flora Autoctona, an experimental institute of the Lombardia Region, which aims to promote actions to guarantee the coexistence of autochthonous plants with herbaceous and arboreal species. Volunteers will be assisted by the staff of the Park, and will collaborate in the improvement of the natural plants. Walking along the paths, volunteers will also work on the maintenance of the area, restoring paths and removing weeds. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: guestrooms. Location: Galbiate, Lecco district, Lombardia region, North of Italy

Terminal: Milan International Airports.

ItaLeg92-07 Verona (Vr) Veneto 04-Nov-07 to 18-Nov-07 AGRI 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: crossed by the river Adige, Verona is one of the main town in Veneto, located at the borders of the Padana plain and at the base of the hills and pre-alps. Verona is world-wide known for its Arena, a very well-preserved roman amphitheatre (still used for lyrical performances) and very well known as the town of Romeo and Juliet, the famous Shakespeare’s tragedy. The city has important medieval and renaissance monuments, as the Romanic St. Zeno's abbey. The historical centre (UNESCO “world heritage”) is surrounded by a wall of 10 km., which is one of the most interesting in Europe for the variety and beauty of its fortifications and gates. The workcamp will take place in the Community of San Giuseppe and the main activity of volunteers during the workcamp will be collecting olives and maintaining the gardens and the green areas of the Park of Villa Buri. During the rainy days will be possible to work in the mosaic manufacturing or other indoor activities. Volunteers will be hosted inside the Villa, in two big rooms prepared for them, and they will help in the food preparing and the house works.

Work: collecting olives and maintenance of green areas. Location: Verona, Veneto, North East of Italy. Accommodation: Villa. Terminal: closest international airport is Verona.

ItaLun30-07 Open Nature 3 Lazio/Central 11-Nov-07 to 25-Nov-07 ARGI 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

ItaLeg93-07 Brivio (Lc) Lombardia 18-Nov-07 to 01-Dec-07 ENVI 6 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: The natural reserve Palude di Brivio is one of the most interesting humid areas of the whole Parco Adda Nord, especially from a naturalistic point of view. The Reserve is classified as a European Union's important site for the conservation of natural habitat and wildlands. Volunteers will be hosted in Campsirago, about 20 kilometres far from the place of work, in the area of Monte di Brianza (also called S. Genesio) Park, a hilly and mountainous area located in the southern part of Lecco. Among the ancient rural villages of S. Genesio, Legambiente established a "Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service and Environmental Education", where volunteers will be hosted, working mainly in the natural reserve Palude di Brivio, with the aim of create safety corridors (to be used in case of fire), and improving the elements of natural interest. Work: maintenance of paths. Accommodation: Permanent Centre for Voluntary Service. Location: Brivio, Lecco discrict, Lombardia region, North of Italy. Terminal: Milan International airports.

ItaLeg94-07 Torri Superiore (Im) Liguria 19-Nov-07 to 03-Dec-07 ENVI 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00

Project: Torri Superiore is a small medieval village, located in Val Bevera, a small valley characterised by the cultivation of olives trees and mimosa plants, close to the coast and to the border of France. Since 1989 the Cultural Association “Torri Superiore” has been developing a project to restore the wonderful Medieval village and to transform it in an ecological village and in a centre of cultural research. The Association started to organise workcamps with Legambiente in the 1992 involving volunteers in the maintenance of old houses and an abandoned building, which are now used again. These places will be used for cultural activities as courses of biological agriculture, ceramics, shiatsu, and trekking excursions. In this camp volunteers will help in the restoration of a path around a village called Trucco, and in the maintenance of the fountain “Balestra” (famous for the quantity and quality of its water) and the water canals used by farmers. Furthermore, volunteers will help in the restoration destroyed by wild boars during the winter. NOTE: The work can be very involving and hard. Work: renovation and maintenance of paths, fountains and stonewalls. Accommodation: Guesthouse. Location: Torri Superiore, Liguria, North West of Italy. Terminal: closest international airports are Nice or Genoa.