Code: svian011 Year: 2012

Soil preparation.

Paving of the edibles balcony with traditional cobbling made from

rocks, sand and pebbles, using the traditional techniques and

methods of the Lozoya Valley consistent with the one located in

the nearby Monastery of El Paular.

Construction of a bread oven.
TASKS AT THE GINER DE LOS RIOS ARBORETUM

Manufacture and installation of feeders and nesting boxes for

insect-eating birds in the pond environs.

Timber maintenance with linseed.

Fruit collection.

Reviewing and repositioning enclosures.

Seed cleaning.

Reproduction through planting of cuttings.

COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Visits to Madrid,

in order to know the town. Excursions to places with tourist

interest. Workshops.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In the Youth Hostel ´Los Batanes´ -

Building ´Los Batanes´ (opposite El Paular Monastery) -

28740-Rascafría (Madrid).
LOCATION: The Youth Hostel is located in the municipal district

of Rascafría (Lozoya Valley), 2 Km. from the village of Rascafría

and 200 m. from El Paular Monastery.
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS: By bus number 194, from Madrid (Plaza de

Castilla), route Madrid-Rascafría (CONTINENTAL Company.

Timetable:

Monday to friday: 10.00, 14.00h and 18.00h.

Saturday: 08.00h and 18.00h.

Sunday:08.00h and 15.00h.

´Mirasierra´, situated in a square named Plaza de España, in

Rascafría. The bus from Madrid stops very close to the square.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and spanish.
THINGS TO BRING: Sleeping bag, insulation mat, work clothes,

adequate shoes (sports, working and bathing), raincoat, hat, sun

glasses, towel and personal toiletteries, flashlight,

waterbottle, books, musical instruments, European Health Card for

EU volunteers.
WHAT IS A WORKCAMP?

A place of creation for all participants amid an atmosphere of

friendship, participation and collaboration, following rules that

allow the above to be achieved.

A way to learn about and integrate into the environment where the

camp is developed (all of the above through activities,

excursions, etc.).

A way to disconnect from routine, and open up to new experiences.

It involves active and joint participation in social wellbeing

for the community where the camp is developed.

A further purpose is to have fun by taking part in activities

that are not part of one´s routine; this is an alternative to

traditional holidays.

It is a life experience with a group of people. The aim is to

leave individualism behind, experiencing the values that living

in a group offers. Acquisition of social values (tolerance,

solidarity, etc.)

It is a group of participants willing to live together, work

together and enjoy together, adapting to the group.

It is a meeting place for people with different backgrounds, with

an exchange of culture and customs.

It is a place where everything is done as a group.

Working free of charge for the planned project hours for five

days a week.

Assisting in the development of entertainment activities

planning, and taking part in these activities.

Contributing to the overall organisation of the camp and the

tasks that the camp involves.

Respecting the different ideological beliefs and personal

differences of all camp participants.

Staying at the camp until it finalises.

Respecting the internal rules and regulations and cohabitation

rules of each camp, which includes:

- Accepting instructions delivered by activity managers

- Compliance with schedules

- Not using private vehicles for the duration of the camp

- Not consuming alcohol and/or illegal drugs

- No outsiders are allowed into the camp

Active participation, voluntary cooperation, helping peers and

bringing values that contribute to strengthening the group.

Non-acceptance of or non-compliance with established rules may

result in immediate expulsion from the camp.
CONTACTS:

Youth Hostel ´Los Batanes´- Tel. 91- 8691511

Workcamps Office: Paseo de Recoletos, 7-9 - first floor -

28004-Madrid - Tel. 91-276 74 69 (from 09.00 to 15.00)

Information Centre ´Puente del Perdón´ - Tel. 91-8691757 (From

09.00 to 18.00).

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Code: SVIRI011 Year: 2012

Name: IGEA I

Location: Igea

Address: Youth Hostel

Phone Number: 900200272

Email: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Url: www.irj.es/igea

Project: RENO - Restoration/renovation

Initial Date: 16-07-2012 Final Date: 31-07-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 6

Description of Workcamp:

Cleaning the beds of dinosaur footprints.

Filling the cracks.

Waterproofing.

Mending and fixing loose rock fragments.
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Information about

the lower part of the region of La Rioja (Rioja Baja), including

geographical, economic and sociocultural aspects. Trips to areas

of paleontological interest and fossiles.

26525-Igea.

It´s 76 km. away from Logroño. Basic economy is agriculture and

farm. It´s the main producer of honey of La Rioja. The

ichnological outcrop of Igea spreads over a wide area. The most

important beds of dinosaur footprints, in terms of easy access

and quality are ´La Cañada´, ´Las Navas´, ´Santa Ana´ and

´La Torre´. The dinosaur ichnites are three-dactyl footprints

and belong to two-footed dinosaurs (Theropod dinosaurs).

Fossil-tree and Museum. Palace of the XVIth Century.
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS: By bus from Logroño to Arnedo (LOGROZA,

S.L. Bus Company - Autobuses Jiménez) - Tel. 941 235983).

Timetable: 10:15, 13:00, 16:30, 18:15 and 20:00.
MEETING POINT: The first day in the bus stop of Arnedo at 13:00

and 20:00.

gloves, raincoat, trainers and mountain boots, European Health

Card for EU volunteers.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Instituto Riojano de la Juventud - Muro de la Mata, 8 -

26071-LOGROÑO

Young telephone (free): 900 200272

E-mail: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Web page: www.irj.es

Igea Town Hall - Tel. 941 194001.
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Code: SVIRI012 Year: 2012

Name: IGEA II

Location: Igea

Address: Youth Hostel

Phone Number: 900200272

Email: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Url: www.irj.es/igea

Project: RENO - Restoration/renovation

Initial Date: 01-08-2012 Final Date: 15-08-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 6

Description of Workcamp:

Cleaning the beds of dinosaur footprints.

Filling the cracks.

Waterproofing.

Mending and fixing loose rock fragments.
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Information about

the lower part of the region of La Rioja (Rioja Baja), including

geographical, economic and sociocultural aspects. Trips to areas

of paleontological interest and fossiles.

26525-Igea.

It´s 76 km. away from Logroño. Basic economy is agriculture and

farm. It´s the main producer of honey of La Rioja. The

ichnological outcrop of Igea spreads over a wide area. The most

important beds of dinosaur footprints, in terms of easy access

and quality are ´La Cañada´, ´Las Navas´, ´Santa Ana´ and

´La Torre´. The dinosaur ichnites are three-dactyl footprints

and belong to two-footed dinosaurs (Theropod dinosaurs).

Fossil-tree and Museum. Palace of the XVIth Century.
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS: By bus from Logroño to Arnedo (LOGROZA,

S.L. Bus Company - Autobuses Jiménez) - Tel. 941 235983).

Timetable: 10:15, 13:00, 16:30, 18:15 and 20:00.
MEETING POINT: The first day in the bus stop of Arnedo at 13:00

and 20:00.

gloves, raincoat, trainers and mountain boots, European Health

Card for EU volunteers.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Instituto Riojano de la Juventud - Muro de la Mata, 8 -

26071-LOGROÑO

Young telephone (free): 900 200272

E-mail: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Web page: www.irj.es

Igea Town Hall - Tel. 941 194001.

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Code: SVIRI021 Year: 2012

Name: HORNILLOS DE CAMEROS I

Location: Hornillos De Cameros

Address: Hornillos Youth Hostel

Phone Number: 900200272

Email: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Url: www.irj.es/hornillo_de_cameros

Project: RENO - Restoration/renovation

Initial Date: 16-07-2012 Final Date: 31-07-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 5

Description of Workcamp:
REGION: La Rioja. Province of La Rioja.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Restoration of fossil beds:

Cleaning the beds of dinosaur footprints.

Filling the cracks.

Waterproofing.

Mending and fixing loose rock fragments.

Study of the beds of footprints.

the lower part of the region of La Rioja, including geografical,

economical, social and cultural aspects. Trips to areas of

paleontological interest. Nests of vultures. Narrow pass of Leza

river.
ACCOMODATION/FOOD: In the Youth Hostel of Hornillos.
LOCATION: Hornillos de Cameros is a small village situated in the

mountains of La Rioja. It is 44 km. away from Logroño and 1152 m.

above the sea level, in the region of ´Camero Viejo´. Its basic

economy is agriculture and farm.

Cameros, by the LR-250. Once past San Román, turn left, and seven

miles from that intersection is Hornillos.
MEETING POINT: The first day in the train station of Logroño, at

13:00 and 20:00.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Spanish and english.
THINGS TO BRING: Sleeping bag, work and warm clothes, work

gloves, raincoat, trainers and mountain boots, European Health

Card for EU volunteers.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Instituto Riojano de la Juventud - Muro de la Mata, 8 -

26071-LOGROÑO - Young telephone (free): 900 200 272

E-mail: actividades.juventud@irj.es

www.irj.es
Town Hall of Hornillos de Cameros - Tel. 941 464033 / 464000 /

620173851

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Code: SVIRI022 Year: 2012

Name: HORNILLOS DE CAMEROS II

Location: Hornillos De Cameros

Address: Hornillos Youth Hostel

Phone Number: 900200272

Email: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Url: www.irj.es/hornillo_de_cameros

Project: RENO - Restoration/renovation

Initial Date: 01-08-2012 Final Date: 15-08-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 5

Description of Workcamp:

Cleaning the beds of dinosaur footprints.

Filling the cracks.

Waterproofing.

Mending and fixing loose rock fragments.

Study of the beds of footprints.

the lower part of the region of La Rioja, including geografical,

economical, social and cultural aspects. Trips to areas of

paleontological interest. Nests of vultures. Narrow pass of Leza

river.
ACCOMODATION/FOOD: In the Youth Hostel of Hornillos.
LOCATION: Hornillos de Cameros is a small village situated in the

mountains of La Rioja. It is 44 km. away from Logroño and 1152 m.

above the sea level, in the region of ´Camero Viejo´. Its basic

economy is agriculture and farm.

Cameros, by the LR-250. Once past San Román, turn left, and seven

miles from that intersection is Hornillos.
MEETING POINT: The first day in the train station of Logroño, at

13:00 and 20:00.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Spanish and english.
THINGS TO BRING: Sleeping bag, work and warm clothes, work

gloves, raincoat, trainers and mountain boots, European Health

Card for EU volunteers.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Instituto Riojano de la Juventud - Muro de la Mata, 8 -

26071-LOGROÑO - Young telephone (free): 900 200 272

E-mail: actividades.juventud@irj.es

www.irj.es
Town Hall of Hornillos de Cameros - Tel. 941 464033 / 464000 /

620173851

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Code: SVIRI031 Year: 2012

Name: ENCISO

Location: Enciso

Address: ´Casa de los Curas´

Phone Number: 900200272

Email: actividades.juventud@irj.es

Url: www.encisonet.com

Project: RENO - Restoration/renovation

Initial Date: 16-07-2012 Final Date: 31-07-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 6

Description of Workcamp:

Cleaning the beds of dinosaur footprints.

Filling the craks.

Waterproofing.

Mending and fixing loose rock fragments.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: House ´Casa de los Curas´ - Río street, 12

- 26586-ENCISO.

of La Rioja. It´s 73 km. away from Logroño. Paleontologic

Museum. Enciso offers us two churches of the XVth century, the

remains of a castle and the bridges on the river Cidacos, which

supported the step of thousands of sheeps. Near the village, one

finds the area of the ichnites or footprints, which spread over

the whole municipal term, next to some almost uninhabited

localities.

CONTINENTAL Bus Company). Then by bus from Logroño to Enciso.

Bus Station of Logroño: Tel. 941 235983.
MEETING POINT: The first day in ´Casa de los Curas´.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Spanish and english.
THINGS TO BRING: Sleeping bag, work and warm clothes, work

gloves, raincoat, trainers and mountain boots, European Health

Card for EU volunteers.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Instituto Riojano de la Juventud - Muro de la Mata, 8 -

26071-LOGROÑO - Young telephone (free): 900 200 272

E-mail: actividades.juventud@irj.es

www.irj.es
Town Hall of Enciso - Tel. 941 396005.

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Code: SVIVA011 Year: 2012

Name: BANYS DE LA REINA I

Location: Calp/Calpe

Address: State School ´Paternina´

Phone Number: 965 833600

Email: campstreball_ivaj@gva.es

Url: www.aytocalpe.org / www.gvajove.es/ivaj

Project: ARCH - Archaeology

Initial Date: 15-07-2012 Final Date: 29-07-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 12

Description of Workcamp:
REGION: Region of Valencia. Province of Alicante.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The archaeological site of the Baños de la

Reina is situated on the coastline, close to the promenade in the

coastal town of Calp, whose most significant symbol, besides its

beaches, is the massive cliff known as Peñón de Ifach. This

coastal site contains the origins of the current town, as this

place was populated from the beginnings of the Christian Era to

the 7th century AD. The remains found in 15 archaeological

campaigns has shown that this site was an important commercial

enclave in antiquity.

Both these remains and the area surrounding the archaeological

site need maintenance and preservation work. The main aims of the

next Calpe campus are the cleaning and tidying up of the site for

its future restoration and valorisation. Your help in this task

can be invaluable, and we wish you an agreeable stay in this

emblematic Mediterranean town.

The work will be carried out in small groups which will shift

place and type of work, so that all participants will be able to

work in all places and share the work to be carried out.

Excursions and visits

Workshops and training and leisure activities, etc.

Evening activities, group dynamics, sports activities, games.

professionals.

It will present a plan of cultural and leisure, to be developed

by volunteers during evenings and weekends which will complement

the voluntary work.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: Accommodation and meals for the group will be

provided at the State School ´Paternina´, Oppenheim street, s/n

- Calp.

The Centre has all the necessary facilities, such as kitchen,

Food is prepared on site, by professional cooks.

By road. You can use the AP-7 motorway, exits 63 and 64, or the

N-332 Valencia-Alicante road.
By train. Trenet de la Marina, a narrow-gauge train which goes

along the coast from Alicante to Dénia and calls at Calp station.

away from Calpe. Manises airport (Valencia) is 125 kilometres

away.
Calp has a regular bus service to other towns in Alicante, and to

Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona.

www.fgv.es

Bus station - Tel. 965 13 07 00

From Valencia:

ALSA bus company - Tel. 963 49 72 22 - www.alsa.es

´Paternina´ - Oppenheim street, s/n - Calp.

footwear, work gloves, a hat or a cap, swimming clothes, sun

protection cream, useful of bathroom (included towel), European

Health Card for EU volunteers.

PROFILE - COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS:

You must work unselfishly according to the work planning of the

workcamp, five days a week.

You must cooperate to carry out all the entertainment activities

programmed, and participate in the said activities.

You must contribute to the general organization of the camp, in

its regular tasks: cleaning, cooking, administration, etc.

You must respect the different beliefs, ideologies and opinions

of all participants in the workcamp.

You must stay in the Workcamp from beginning to end of the

programme. You must respect the internal regulations of the

workcamp, to wit: accept the indications of those responsible for

the activities, respect the timetables in general, and avoid

using private vehicles while being at the workcamp.

Institut Valencià de la Joventut

Hospital street, 11

46001 Valencia

Tel. 963 86 99 03 - 963 86 99 01

www.gvajove.es/ivaj

campstreball_ivaj@gva.es
Calpe Town Council

Tel. 965 83 36 00

www.aytocalpe.org
Casa de la Cultura de Calp

(municipal cultural services)

Tel. 965 83 91 23

Punt Jove de Calp

(municipal youth services)

Tel. 965 83 97 83

Please give us your e-mail address

Code: SVIVA012 Year: 2012

Name: BANYS DE LA REINA II

Location: Calp/Calpe

Address: State School ´Paternina´

Phone Number: 965 833600

Email: campstreball_ivaj@gva.es

Url: www.aytocalpe.org / www.gvajove.es/ivaj

Project: ARCH - Archaeology

Initial Date: 01-08-2012 Final Date: 15-08-2012

Min Age: 18 Max Age: 26 Places: 12

Description of Workcamp:

Reina is situated on the coastline, close to the promenade in the

coastal town of Calp, whose most significant symbol, besides its

beaches, is the massive cliff known as Peñón de Ifach. This

coastal site contains the origins of the current town, as this

place was populated from the beginnings of the Christian Era to

the 7th century AD. The remains found in 15 archaeological

campaigns has shown that this site was an important commercial

enclave in antiquity.

Both these remains and the area surrounding the archaeological

site need maintenance and preservation work. The main aims of the

next Calpe campus are the cleaning and tidying up of the site for

its future restoration and valorisation. Your help in this task

can be invaluable, and we wish you an agreeable stay in this

emblematic Mediterranean town.

The work will be carried out in small groups which will shift

place and type of work, so that all participants will be able to

work in all places and share the work to be carried out.

Excursions and visits

Workshops and training and leisure activities, etc.

Evening activities, group dynamics, sports activities, games.

professionals.

It will present a plan of cultural and leisure, to be developed

by volunteers during evenings and weekends which will complement

the voluntary work.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: Accommodation and meals for the group will be

provided at the State School ´Paternina´, Oppenheim street, s/n

- Calp.

The Centre has all the necessary facilities, such as kitchen,

Food is prepared on site, by professional cooks.

By road. You can use the AP-7 motorway, exits 63 and 64, or the

N-332 Valencia-Alicante road.
By train. Trenet de la Marina, a narrow-gauge train which goes

along the coast from Alicante to Dénia and calls at Calp station.