Amici Dell’AMI (Anfiteatro Morenico di Ivrea)

CODE: LEG13

Work:

A typical working day runs from 8:30 am to 1 pm. The work is intense and physical, but each person can participate according to their own abilities. The jobs may include:
• Dry stone wall restoration (without cement)
• Cleaning of channels or trails
• Painting fences
• Litter collection along secondary roads.
Hand tools such as sickles or machetes, rakes, and scissors will be used. Motorized tools may be used by volunteers from the territory with the necessary technical knowledge.

Accommodation and food

Volunteers will be housed in a municipal guesthouse, equipped with beds, restrooms, and a kitchen. Wi-Fi is also available nearby.
There are three bathrooms, two dormitories (male and female or mixed), a living room, an indoor shower, and other shared showers (segregated by gender) about 100 meters from the facility, as well as a fully equipped kitchen.
Meals will be predominantly vegetarian and based on local products. Volunteers will eat meat very rarely. Any allergies, intolerances, and special diets must be specified.

Location and leisure

The work camp is located in Chiaverano, 50 km from Turin and at the entrance to the Aosta Valley. It is nestled in the hills of Serra Morena, in the Cinque Laghi area. It offers splendid views of the entire moraine range and is built on an ancient medieval village, traces of which can still be found in the ruins of the castle and the Church of Santo Stefano. Along vineyard paths, forest trails, paved mule tracks, and rural lanes, walks wind through diverse landscapes where the wonders of nature alternate with the works of man.
The Cinque Laghi area, one of the most beautiful in the Canavese region, is of considerable geological, naturalistic, and wildlife interest, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in the greenery on foot or by bicycle. It is the ideal place for scenic walks and hikes and for sports such as canoeing on the lake and swimming.

Project hosted by

Legambiente Dora Baltea (LDB) operates in the Canavese area. Our mission is to preserve and enhance natural and cultural resources, defend the legality, rights, and health of citizens, promote prevention, engagement, and solidarity, combat waste, and raise awareness through intensive information and communication efforts. This is the sixteenth edition of the Chiaverano camp.

Directions to meeting point

Ivrea train station. The closest airport is Turin Caselle. Other airports include Milan Malpensa, Linate, and Orio al Serio in Lombardy. They are connected to the Ivrea train station, a few kilometers from Chiaverano. Let us know your arrival date and time and we'll come pick you up.
Airport
TRN MXP BGY LIN

Additional comments

Canavese is a historical and geographical region in northwestern Piedmont, between Turin and the Aosta Valley. It is characterized by a diverse natural landscape (the Ivrea Morainic Amphitheatre, glacial lakes, and Alpine valleys) and is rich in medieval castles and villages, with Ivrea as its main historical and cultural center. It is also famous for its wines (Erbaluce and Nebbiolo) and its industrial history linked to Olivetti, combining landscape, history, art, and tradition.

Requirements

A strong desire to serve local communities is required. You must have the stamina for manual labor and be active and curious about the Ivrea area, its beauty, and the people who live there.