Summer workcampsProgramme 2014

Association Name: DE AMICITIAAddress: C/Las Huelgas, s/n – Urb.El Tomillar – 28739 - Gargantilla del Lozoya - Madrid (Spain)Website: www.deamicitia.org

INFORMATION ABOUT DE AMICITIA

Name of the organisation: DE AMICITIA Year of foundation: 1998 Location of the central office: Gargantilla del Lozoya, adress: Las Huelgas s.n., 28739

Gargantilla del Lozoya, Madrid, Spain Aim and objectives: De Amicitia is an Environmental non-profit non-governmental organisation

inscribed in the Spanish National Associations Register since 1998. No.: 164471 Tax No.:G82128281.

De Amicitia is located in Gargantilla del Lozoya, a small town 80Km. Away from Madrid in a rural areasurrounded by mountains.We run courses and seminars aimed at managers, students or environmental NGOs on environmental law,conservation and volunteering. We also give legal advice on environmental issues primarily aimed atNGOs and other private or public organisations that want to protect the natural environment.De Amicitia complements its legal work with volunteer projects. We are a partner of network SCIinternational, especially active within YUWG working with less opportunities youngsters. We are activein a WWOOF network of organic farming, also. We take part in other European programs andfoundations like Erasmus +, Europe for citizens, Galsinma Leaderplus Program, BIJs, or European YouthFoundation.De Amicitia gives an opportunity to volunteers, youngsters and adults, to take part to local andinternational volunteering activities, aimed especially on environmental protection and sustainabledevelopment. Between these belong mainly International Workcamps or integration of less opportunitiesyoung people, but also local activities such as reforestations.

Type: NGO Activities: workcamps, EVS, MTV, LTV, Youth Exchanges, Trainings for campleaders and

monitors, Youth iniciatives, reforestations, mini workcamps Official website: www.deamicitia.org General conditions for participation in your workcamps:

Age limit: different options: 15 – 17 , 18 – 99, family camps.Common language used in the camps: english, spanishExtra fee: Yes (Adult workcamps: 30-50€ - Teen age workcamps: 220€ - familyworkcamps:100€)

WORKCAMPS 2014

CODE TITLE TYPE Nr.VOLS AGE LIMIT DATES PLACEESDA 01 The Queen

baths in SaltShortcamp-ENVI

10 18-28 1/7/2014 15/7/2014

Calpe-Alicante

ESDA 02 Everybody needs some Buddy

Shortcamp-RENO

6 18-35 15/7/201431/7/2014

El Parcent-Alicante

ESDA 03 Rural Team I Family camp- AGRI/KIDS

10 adults Any 1/7/201415/7/2014

Gargantilla del Lozoya-Madrid

ESDA 04 Rural Team II Family camp-AGRI/KIDS

10 adults Any 15/8/201430/8/2014

Gargantilla del Lozoya-Madrid

ESDA 05 Are you Ready, Honey?

Shortcamp-EDU

10 18 up 16/9/201430/9/2014

Gargantilla del Lozoya-Madrid

ESDA 06 Río Algar I Shortcamp-ENVI

8 18-99 6/6/201420/6/2014

Altea-Alicante

ESDA 07 Río Algar II Shortcamp-ENVI

8 18-99 26/6/201411/7/2014

Altea-Alicante

ESDA 08 Río Algar III Shortcamp-ENVI

8 18-99 18/7/20141/8/2014

Altea-Alicante

ESDA 09 Río Algar IV Shortcamp-ENVI

8 35-55 29/8/201412/9/2014

Altea-Alicante

ESDA 10 Donkey Caravan Shortcamp-ART/ENVI

14 18-99 1/8/201421/8/2014

Gargantilla del Lozoya-Madrid

ESDA 11 Project New Life

Teen age workcamp-KIDS

15 15-17 30/6/201413/7/2014

Villena-Alicante

ESDA 12 Arbolico's Party

Teen age workcamp-ENVI

15 15-17 14/7/201427/7/2014

Villena-Alicante

ONE BY ONE DESCRIPTION

Code: ESDA 01Title: The Queen baths in SaltLocation: CalpeRegion: AlicanteStart date: 1-7-2014End date: 15-7-2014Work: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 10Min age: 18Max age: 28Meeting Point: 4YOU Youth Hostal. Avda. Ejercitos Españoles, 42, 03710 Calpe, AlicanteExtra Fee: 50€

WORKIt will be hard work. We will basicaly clean up a natural area called „Baños de la Reina“, an important roman site of Calpe.Calpe has been a historical place since the romans or before and for centuaries have provided fish to the bigger towns,such as Valencia, Alicante or Elche. Therefore it was essencial to have a close resource of salt, in order to conservatethe fish captured. Nowadays, Calpe is a very famous touristic spot and the Baños de la Reina have become a great sitepreserved located in front of the Bay of Calpe. For some centuries this site has been worked and have been found veryimportant discoveries such as antiques houses or thermas. Volunteers must prepare the site in order to allow thearchaelogists to go on working in this marvellous and historic place.ACCOMODATIONAt a school (to be confirmed) or similar. Volunteers are required to bring lower sheets plus Summer sleeping bags. LOCATIONDominated by the imposing image of the Rock of Ifach, Calpe sits on the shores of the Mediterranean, surrounded by abeautiful landscape filled with mountains and vineyards. Many ancient civilisations settled in this town in the Marina Altaregion of Alicante, a history narrated by the remains it preserves, which include this Roman baths "Baños de la Reina"(Queen’s Baths). Deeply-rooted traditions harmoniously coexist with the tourist industry, making it one of the maindestinations on the Costa Blanca. Eleven kilometres of beaches and coves, a marina and a beautiful natural environmentare part of the immense appeal of the town. Including, of course, its astounding gastronomy, an authentic showcase ofAlicante’s cuisine. Calpe, a town with a long history and deeply-rooted traditions, is also one of the main touristdestinations on the Costa Blanca. The Marina, the promenade and eleven kilometres of coastline, marked by cliffs,beaches and coves, are some of the many attractions. Another attraction is one of the symbols of the town, the Rock ofIfach, a huge calcareous rock, 332 metres high, that penetrates the sea and gave the town its name. This region hasbeen declared Nature Reserve, because of its botanicaland faunal diversity. The best views of Calpe and its coastline areseen from the top of the rock, accessible through guided tours at the park. The mild climate and the peculiar orographyof the area make this town the ideal destination for everyone, from those seeking beaches and sun to fans of outdoorsports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMotivated volunteers as it is the first time we do such project and the host has to realise it worths while to doworkcamps. LANGUAGES: English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 02Title: Everybody needs some BuddyLocation: El ParcentRegion: AlicanteStart date: 15-7-2014End date: 31-7-2014Work: RenovationNumber of Volunteers: 6Min age: 18Max age: 35Meeting Point: At the bus station of Denia city. Extra Fee: 40€

WORKEl Parcent is a rural town, which is trying to keep their local population, nature and customs. For this, they need somefriends and buddy to create a positive atmosphere between the citizens, as this song says:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHV0zs0kVGg . The work of volunteers will be to help restoring rural natural paths ofthe village. On the other side, we hope that volunteers will get in contact and get along with the local people, creatinggood atmosphere and showing them in a way how taking care of your natural habitats is important. So although you will beworking in cleening paths.ACCOMODATIONAccomodation will be provided in the gym of a local school. It is necessary to bring your sleeping bag or sheet to coveryourself and lower sheet.LOCATIONEl Parcent is a small rural village near to the east coast of Spain. It features the small but beautiful Holy Virgin church,and is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. Writer Gabriel Miró (1879-1930) was a resident of Parcent and called ita "paradise between the mountains". It is also close to Jalón (written as Xaló in Catalan), which is famous for itsexcellent wine production and markets. The traditional economy of Parcent relies on almond and orange farming in thesurrounding area. The nearest sea side is 23 km far away in Denia. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSTo be motivated to get along with local youngsters. A little skills of Spanish language are not required, but may be useful.PLEASE, bring some pictures, photos, songs, dances, recipes, sweets and drinks typical for your country to share withthe locals! LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 03Title: Rural Team ILocation: Gargantilla del LozoyaRegion: MadridStart date: 1-7-2014End date: 15-7-2014Work: Agri/KidsNumber of Volunteers: Family Camp: 10 adultsMin age: anyMax age: anyMeeting Point: main square of Gargantilla del Loyoza.Extra Fee: 100€ per prticipant

WORKThe farm El Cerro is a local project of creating new Natural and agrocultural reserve. The project is pilot and unique inwhole province of Madrid. The asociacion Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create acomplex project of expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects – agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of localfauna, tourism and education – this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. Thework of volunteers will be manual and diverse, Monday – Friday, aprx. 5-6 hours per day. The type of tasks: to clean andmaintain ecologic garden, construction of bird boxes, troughs for feeding animals, walls, mantaining touristic paths andmaking marks for these, and so on. ACCOMODATIONAccomodation: provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday(http://www.monteholiday.com/en/home), with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimmingpool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared by volunteersthemselves, using camping gas. LOCATIONThe workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid.Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find allyou need to live. It’s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafría, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks andgreater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hourmore or less. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 04Title: Rural Team IILocation: Gargantilla del LozoyaRegion: MadridStart date: 15-8-2014End date: 30-8-2014Work: Agri/KidsNumber of Volunteers: Family Camp: 10 adultsMin age: anyMax age: anyMeeting Point: main square of Gargantilla del Loyoza.Extra Fee: 100€ per participant

WORKThe farm El Cerro is a local project of creating new Natural and agrocultural reserve. The project is pilot and unique inwhole province of Madrid. The asociacion Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create acomplex project of expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects – agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of localfauna, tourism and education – this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. Thework of volunteers will be manual and diverse, Monday – Friday, aprx. 5-6 hours per day. The type of tasks: to clean andmaintain ecologic garden, construction of bird boxes, troughs for feeding animals, walls, mantaining touristic paths andmaking marks for these, and so on. ACCOMODATIONAccomodation: provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday(http://www.monteholiday.com/en/home), with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimmingpool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared by volunteersthemselves, using camping gas. LOCATIONThe workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid.Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find allyou need to live. It’s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafría, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks andgreater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hourmore or less. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 05Title: Are you Ready, Honey?Location: Gargantilla del LozoyaRegion: MadridStart date: 16-9-2014End date: 30-9-2014Work: EducationalNumber of Volunteers: 10Min age: 18Max age: 99Meeting Point: main square of Gargantilla del Loyoza.Extra Fee: 50€WORKVolunteers will do work with honey and bee hives: collecting honey, centrifugating, filtering, filling and decorating jars,preparing hives, caring for the environment and so on. They will also do a direct work with bees under supervision and willget a quick course about the life of a bee, actual difficulties and apiculture and its specifics in Sierra Norte of Madrid. There will be also a possibility of making a trip to surrounding cities (Madrid, Segovia).VoluNteers will also support thelocal project El Cerro which is a local project of creating new Natural and agroculturalreserve. The association Sierra Carpetania, together with Camping Monte Holiday are trying to create a complex projectof expanse of 200 ha. Thinking of all aspects – agronomy, pasturage and farming, protection of local fauna, tourism andeducation – this project leads to sustainability and protection of natural and cultural heritage. The work of volunteerswill be include manual and diverse: The type of tasks: to clean and maintain ecologic garden, reconstraction of a fence,of paths, troughs for feeding animals, reconstruction of walls, mantaining and signing touristic paths cleaning hives.ACCOMODATIONAccomodation: provided in big shared tents (rooms for 2 or 3) to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday(http://www.monteholiday.com/en/home), with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimmingpool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag. Food will be prepared by volunteersthemselves, using camping gas. LOCATIONThe workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km far away from Madrid.Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find allyou need to live. It’s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafría, these are larger villages, and there you can find banks andgreater shops as well. Also, the distance from Madrid is approximately 80 Km, and you can reach the capital in an hourmore or less. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. IMPORTANT: 1- During the camp, you will do a direct work with bees, therefore, if you have an alergy on honey or bee stings, you mayhave a hard time there! In this case, think about the risks of your participation and make sure you are taking all your themedicine needed!2-Knowledge of riding a bicycle is required. 3-Also, a basic level of Spanish will be very usefull.LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 06Title: Río Algar ILocation: AlteaRegion: AlicanteStart date: 6-6-2014End date: 20-6-2014Work: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 8Min age: 18Max age: 99Meeting Point: „Cúpula of Altea“ in the center of the city of Altea.Extra Fee: 30€

WORKWork will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river "ALGAR", which is natural habitat and where does liveprotected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be todifferentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared fora lot of weeding! :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.ACCOMODATIONAccommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic,nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach!LOCATIONAltea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities ofswim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is alsopossible to see another near town on the weekend.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 07Title: Río Algar II6Location: AlteaRegion: AlicanteStart date: 6-6-2014End date: 11-7-2014Work: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 8Min age: 18Max age: 99Meeting Point: „Cúpula of Altea“ in the center of the city of Altea.Extra Fee: 50€

WORKWork will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river "ALGAR", which is natural habitat and where does liveprotected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be todifferentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared fora lot of weeding! :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.ACCOMODATIONAccommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic,nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach!LOCATIONAltea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities ofswim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is alsopossible to see another near town on the weekend.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 08Title: Río Algar IIILocation: AlteaRegion: AlicanteStart date: 18-7-2014End date: 1-8-2014Work: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 8Min age: 18Max age: 99Meeting Point: „Cúpula of Altea“ in the center of the city of Altea.Extra Fee: 50€

WORKWork will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river "ALGAR", which is natural habitat and where does liveprotected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be todifferentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared fora lot of weeding! :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.ACCOMODATIONAccommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic,nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach!LOCATIONAltea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities ofswim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is alsopossible to see another near town on the weekend.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 09Title: Río Algar IV. SENIORLocation: AlteaRegion: AlicanteStart date: 29-8-2014End date: 12-9-2014Work: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 8Min age: 35Max age: 55 (Other ages only two weeks berfore the workcamp starts) participants)Meeting Point: „Cúpula of Altea“ in the center of the city of Altea.Extra Fee: 30€

WORKWork will have environmental character. In Altea, there is a river "ALGAR", which is natural habitat and where does liveprotected pieces of plants. At the same time, there are some invasive plant. The task of volunteers will be todifferentiate those plants, control of the plant in biotop and clean the river from the invasive plants. So be prepared fora lot of weeding! :-) Please, bring also your working gloves.ACCOMODATIONAccommodation will be in refuge, house with beds and you will cook for yourself. The accommodation is basic,nevertheless, it would be just for us and it is located 30 meters from the beach!LOCATIONAltea is nice little town which offers nice views. At the town itself is located in the sea-site, it offers possibilities ofswim in the sea, take a sun bath on the beach, play beach volleyball and other activities in your free time. It is alsopossible to see another near town on the weekend.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 10Title: Donkey CaravanLocation: Gargantilla del Lozoya and other towns near Madrid.Region: MadridStart date: To be confirmedEnd date: To be confirmedWork: Environmental/ArtNumber of Volunteers: 14Min age: 18Max age: 99Meeting Point: Mean square of Gargantilla del Lozoya, Madrid.Extra Fee: NoWORKFirst the participants will prepare a street theatre with clear environmental message, adding their own creativeperformances (dance, music, joggling, singing,...). They will be sharing ideas and creating a really spectacularextravaganza in each village they visit along the way. The message the participants will be spreading will be one ofenvironmentalism and creativity. After which, we shall head off on our caravan with our donkeys! We will stop at eachvillage and perform our shows and workshops which we have prepared. The local people can then share their thoughts ofenvironmentalism, donkeys and the workshops we are doing. We hope we will stay in each village we perform in, withtents, and meet lots of interesting people along the way, although the final agenda will not be known untill few daysbefore the camp starts, as we depend on local Municipallities to support the performance or not. The Workcamp alsotakes place during the local ‘fiesta’ or village party, so the opportunity to socialise with local people will be available. Thevideo of last year’s donkey caravan can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4VSH6RGqUU&feature=youtu.beACCOMODATIONprovided in big tents to share within participants, in the Camping Monte Holiday(http://www.monteholiday.com/en/home), with toilet area, hot water, washing machines and recreation areas, swimmingpool and wi-fi connection contained. You need to bring mat and sleeping bag and maybe your own tent. Food will beprepared by volunteers themselves, using the camping gas. During the performance, participants can sleep in anothervillages in tents or in local schools. LOCATIONThis year, the Donkey Caravan will show it's art in some villages of the province of Madrid. (And the city of Madrid to beconfirmed)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. Motivation letter needed! We are looking for volunteers that has GOOD artistic skills(dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, painting,...) or previous experience with dealing with animals (donkeys). Wewill make groups of performers, preparation team (decorations and logistic), team for making activities and workshopswith local childrens after the performance and the team to deal directly with donkeys. Very important if the volunteerscan speak some of spanish language, because they will need it!!LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 11Title: Project New LifeLocation: VillenaRegion: AlicanteStart date: 30/6/2014End date: 13/7/2014Work: Kids/CultureNumber of Volunteers: 15Min age: 15 (flexible)Max age: 17 (flexible)Meeting Point: Bus or train station in Villena, AlicanteExtra Fee: 220€

WORKVillena is a municipality of the province of Alicante, the city exceeds 34000 inhabitants. One of its suburbs called SanFrancisco has approximately 450 housings of social type and complementary buildings. This population was taken therefrom their caves where they lived. This was the beginning of their marginalization, cause they are separated of the restof the city and have less possibilities to get basic services.These families have a lot of children, and the volunteers have to offer them, a new and wide vision of the world.Volunteers will work with minors of ages between 4 and 16 years, carrying out different playful and recreative activities,since they are: workshop of traditional games, swimming pool, papiroflexia, trencadis, paper, grazes of salt, ceramics,painting, etc.ACCOMODATIONVolunteers will be accomodated in a school, sport centre or similar in Villena.LOCATIONSan Francisco neighborhood, in Villena.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. LANGUAGES:English, Spanish

Code: ESDA 12Title: Arbolico's PartyLocation: VillenaRegion: AlicanteStart date: To be confirmedEnd date: To be confirmedWork: EnvironmentalNumber of Volunteers: 15Min age: 15 (flexible)Max age: 17 (flexible)Meeting Point: Bus or train station in Villena, AlicanteExtra Fee: 220€

WORKVillena is a town with a great diversity of vegetation and fauna. One of the first priorities of the municipality is to takecare of these appreciated natural jewels. The volunteers will have to clean green areas to protect the vegetal and animalspecies that live in this area.But the volunteers will also have the possibility of practicing hiking, they will visit historical monuments and will treatwith local people. One of the cultural activities will be to exchange the art of food preparation with local people.Swimming pool will be available.ACCOMODATIONVolunteers will accomodate in a school, social centre or similar in Villena.LOCATIONVillena area.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMat and sleeping bag required. They must take their swimsuit too!!LANGUAGESEnglish, Spanish