Supporting the Citadel of Peace

CODE: IT-SCI W5.1

Work:

International volunteers will first take part in a session to share information, explain and present (with testimonials from Semi di Pace volunteers) the activities carried out at the "Cittadella”. The types of activities and work involved will include:
a) the Charity Shop and the Emporium, dedicated to the collection, sorting and distribution of clothing and food to families in need. (Here volunteers will organize stock in the warehouse, set up the food bank, assist customers, collect food donations outside supermarkets)
b) the Charity Library, involving the selection, cataloguing and maintenance of the book collection;
c) maintenance and tidying of the Park, the vegetable gardens and other areas dedicated to children and users of the "Cittadella";
d) contributing ideas and/or artefacts to the Peace Park and the "José Martí" Study Centre.

Accommodation and food

Volunteers will sleep in tents provided by Semi di Pace. There is a single bathroom with a shower and hot water inside one of the buildings. It is also possible to cook meals in a small kitchen inside the building, which will be set up for the occasion (volunteers from SCI are responsible for cleaning the kitchen and tents). You must bring your own sleeping bags, but not mats or towels. If necessary, the tents can be separated by gender. Telephone and internet access are available. On some occasions, you may share lunch or dinner with the Semi di Pace volunteers.

Location and leisure

Tarquinia, Latium

Tarquinia offers a wide range of leisure activities. As a true "city of art", it boasts, first and foremost, a magnificent historic centre dating back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Furthermore, Tarquinia lies at the heart of Etruria, the cradle of Etruscan civilisation, of which it is one of the most representative centres: the town is home not only to one of Italy’s most significant archaeological museums, but also to the highly important “Monterozzi Necropolis”, which has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 2004. Finally, Tarquinia is situated around 5 km from the sandy beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and offers numerous opportunities for walks and excursions in the immediate surroundings of the Tuscia region and neighbouring Tuscany.