Eyes Wide Open - from traditions to the future
ASSOCIAZIONE LINK APS
Altamura, Italy
Description
This mobility wants to include 10 participants from different countries, out of which 3 from Italy. The aim is to give the chance to people of different kind to join a mobility and gain knowledge and skills regarding a more sustainable life, through learning from the past. The group will learn directly from elders and local experts about regenerative agriculture, traditional food conservation, natural building, and circular economy principles. The objective is to create multimedia materials to promote this expertise, with the realization of video, photo and podcasts. Week 1: Multimedia Training / Weeks 2-3: Fieldwork & Documentation -working the land on a biological farm, planting, wood working, upcycling of materials, so as discovering local traditions such as cooking, crafting and more. / Week 4: Finalization of multi media materials and final event with the community.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Participants will be hosted in one of Link's apartments, next to the train station, close to the city centre (10 minutes walking), 25 min from the work space of Agorateca. The flat has all the furniture to allow a comfortable stay. There is a kitchen, a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and 1 balcony. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms. We provide bed sheets but not personal towels. Food is organized by the participants, using the monthly allowance. Pocket money is 5€ per day. Read infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16xTB79T8g-STaV6WUmbHnEkPw9tG5McB/view?usp=share_link
Training during the activity
Volunteers will have the chance to learn about - multimedia skills such as: video making, photography, pod casting - manual skills such as: wood working, farming, caring for animals, upcycling and bricolage - non-formal education and ESC projects - Puglia local traditions (pasta, bread and cheese making)
Participant profile
We search for young people who are ready to use their skills through sharing and teaching to others, while listening and learning from the community involved. The group will need at least: 1 person with photography skills, 1 person with video making skills, 1 person with skills and experience in podcasting, 1 person with knowledge about upcycling, 1 person with skills in agriculture, 1 person knowing about cultural animation Everyone is welcome to apply, indicating eventually
Activity dates
From 17/06/2025 to 18/07/2025
Activity location
Via Stefano Lorusso 1, Altamura, Italy
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Italy
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 02/06/2025 12:00