Reading life in the Rocks (11th edition)

CODE: CAT0325

Work:

This project contributes to the dissemination of the natural and cultural heritage with a community working approach to the territory. The project proposes different actions, in the technical and work aspect, focused on heritage cultural and in the natural-landscape heritage of the counties of "Pallars Jussà" and "Pallars Sobirà".

This work camp has relevant impact to the community, and each action helps to preserve the heritage of each municipality. Some members of the local brigades will work with the volunteers.
The work will be outdoors and to avoid the hours with high temperatures, volunteers will start early.

The different tasks will be carried out in collaboration with different entities:

Municipality of Talarn:
- Recovery of the dry-stone walls of the roads.
- Clearing and cleaning of roads.

Municipality of Baix Pallars (historical and mining heritage):
- Construction of several dry-stone walls of the salt complexes.
- Cleaning of the drain and around the salt mines.

Municipality of Gavet (historical heritage):
- Shrub all the vegetation and clean excavated areas.
- Help the archaeologists to remove stones and land.

Volunteers will work Monday to Friday, from 7:30h to 12.00h. They will have a break and in the afternoon, they have time to relax and enjoy cultural, social activities and visits.
No professional experience needed.

Accomodation and food

The volunteers are going to stay in one youth hostel called Alberg de Talarn: http://www.albergdetalarn.com/wp/
Participants will sleep in one room all together, where there are 12 bunk beds with shelves to store personal staff. During the summer, the room gets very hot and volunteers must be prepared for really high temperatures.
The toilets and showers are indoor (no gender separation), with hot water and private showers.

The food is prepared by a catering company, and there is one kitchen on the 3rd floor where the participants will prepare for themselves the breakfast. Snacks will be provided during working breaks. Please, if someone is vegetarian or have some allergies, it is important to notify on the application form.

There is Wi-Fi and electricity and no washing machines; the volunteers can wash their clothes by hand.

Location and leisure

The municipality of Talarn is located on the right bank of the Noguera Pallaresa and surrounds the town of Tremp. Mainly flat around the water of the Sant Antoni reservoir, this is an ideal spot for the
practice of water sports.

Several activities will be:
- Visit to Epicenter in Tremp. This visitor center of the Pallars Jussà region is the main tourist information in the area and a space that shows the values of the local cultural and natural heritage. An opportunity to live an attractive cultural experience, discover the charms of the region and feel motivated to find out about the landscapes, the historic heritage, the resources, the products, and
the services of the region. (https://www.pallarsjussa.net/ca/epicentre).
- Day trip to Vall Fosca. By private bus participants will reach in la Vall Fosca Cable car. From Teleferic 2.200, people can start a wide range of treks to the 32 lakes that make up this spectacular site. La Vall Fosca Cable car gives you the opportunity to experience the adventure of getting to the only National park in Catalonia. (http://www.vallfosca.net/en/things-to-do-and-see/cablecar/).
- Visit to Montsec Astronomic Parc (https://www.parcastronomic.cat/visita-nocturna?lang=en).
- Visit to other museums, swimming pool and others.

There are some activities with an extra cost as kayaking or canoeing.

Project hosted by

CRUC is an educative, social action, non-profit Organization which works to develop projects and initiatives in the rural areas in Catalonia. Besides, it works with European and international projects. To achieve its goals, count with agreements from Generalitat de Catalunya. CRUC has a long experience organizing work camps.
It's member of:
- ENOS
- CNJC, National Youth Council of Catalonia.
- COCAT (Coordinadora d’organitzacions de camps de treball internacionals de Catalunya).

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point will be at Parking G in the Barcelona Airport, at 15:00h.
A camp leader or other person from the group will wait the volunteers to get them to Talarn by private bus booked by the hosting organization. Each participant will have to pay for the bus in cash and the cost will be between 35-40€.

By public transportation:
Bus: ALSA bus company operates with approximately three departures on Saturday and the journey duration is around 3 hours and 25 minutes, and ticket prices range from 32€ to 35€. There is no bus from Tremp to Talarn, but a leader or taxi will go to pick them up.
Tickets can be purchased directly from Alsa's official website or at the Estació del Nord ticket
counters. It's advisable to book in advance, especially during peak travel times, to ensure seat
availability.

By car: the meeting point will be at 18:30h in Talarn.

LAST DAY OF THE CAMP:
The work camp will finish at 10h, and volunteers can leave earlier if they need it for the flights connections.
There is a chance volunteers can book for private transportation in Tremp and deal the prices with the taxi drivers.

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