Environment and natural protection in Sicily
Palma Nana Coop. Soc.
Palermo, Itália
Descrição
Serra Guarneri is an environmental education center in the Madonie Mountains. Part of Palma Nana social cooperative, we work with kids & adults to teach environmental awareness, conservation, sustainable tourism, permaculture, circular economy, community living & more. A tiny village in the woods, we live as a community & embody our teaching, living simply & in tune with our surroundings. Volunteers are expected to become apart of this community, taking part in diverse activities & caring for the structure, village, inhabitants, and local community. The project is rooted in revitalizing rural life by encouraging creativity & equipping participants with practical skills for sustainable living. The structure hosts groups of children & adults, who come for school camps, summer camps, environmental trainings, yoga retreats, & more. Our priority is caring for these guests and teaching them our way of life. When you apply, please also fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ozo4zLfCP2VaSkNL7
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
In a rural context, volunteers live in a 3-bedroom structure with other volunteers,max 2/room. There is a shared bathroom and kitchen, shared with other guests and community members as needed. There's no AC, and heating is from a wood stove in winter. Meals are usually prepared by staff and shared with guests. Staff purchase breakfast items and any additional food necessary for volunteers weekly. Food is mainly vegetarian, local, in season, and organic. Volunteers should arrive with green travel. There is a bus stop 45 mins by foot in the nearby village, which can take you to the train station
Formação durante a atividade
Training takes place in the context of the practical work, and you will learn based on your interests and what you involve yourself in. Things you could learn at Serra Guarneri: environmental education philosophy and activities; Sicilian recipes and low-waste cooking; foraging and local plants; cleaning and upkeep of rural structures; hospitality and sustainable tourism; Sicilian culture and traditions; low-budget construction, maintenance, and renovation; organic/permaculture gardening; circular economy & closed-loop systems; alternative economy.
Perfil do participante
Volunteers must have personal motivation to engage in community living, must take initiative and responsibility, and are enthusiastic about becoming an essential part of an ecological community that hosts guests on a daily basis. The project is for those who are able to live with less comforts in a rural setting, can adapt to a different culture, are good at problem solving. Volunteers must be flexible to daily work, as plans can change often. Experience in practical work, cleaning, and gardening is a plus. Volunteers must be willing to do any kind of work, even in uncomfortable situations. We hope to find volunteers who are excited about what each day has to offer and seize opportunities to meet local producers, explore the natural areas, and get to know the local community members and culture.
Datas da atividade
De 31/03/2026 a 28/05/2026
Local da atividade
Piazza Sant'Euno, 13-14-15, Palermo, Itália
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Espanha, França, Grécia, Portugal
Temas da atividade
Environment and natural protection
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 22/03/2026 10:29
Código do projeto
2024-2-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000288989