2011 LEGAMBIENTE WORKCAMPS

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1 2011 LEGAMBIENTE WORKCAMPS Cari Amici, Di seguito trovate la descrizione dei campi in Serbia. Per ulteriori informazioni contattare lo 06/ dal lunedì al venerdì dalle 10 alle 18. E mail: outgoing@legambiente.it *********************************************** SERBIA

2 VSS01 TRSIC, Loznica Environmental Dates: 30/05 14/06 Trsic is a small village famous as the birth place of Vuk Karadzic, the reformist of Serbian language and orthography. Today it is a place very much visited by tourists. The workcamp is a joint initiative of several local partner organizations working together on introducing the spirit of voluntarism and developing and improving rural and eco tourism in Trsic. The goal is to educate local people and motivate them to be active citizens in preserving the nature and other values for the sake of generations to come. This is the forth year the camp is organized here, as the first three gave great results. Work: Volunteers will work on cleaning the woods from garbage; clearing the vegetation; marking the walking paths which are connecting Vuk s house and 5km distant XIV century Tronosa monastery and making wooden benches and tables that would be placed along the path. This year especially the volunteers will prepare tracks for mountain bike races, organised for the first time by this initiative in the village. For its ultimate historical importance for the Serbian language this village has, students of Serbian and other Slavic languages are very welcome, but others interested in the culture or, simply, in environmental protection, are also welcome. Accommodation: In a house only 50m away from Vuk s house, built in the same style, in the heart of the ethno village. Volunteers will prepare meals together with the host. Location: Trsic is situated close to Loznica in the western part of Serbia. Special remarks: Excursions to important cultural and historical points will be organized, together with visits to museums and one day for getting to know the children from the local school and participating in their special event. Participation of the local volunteers will be an essential part of the workcamp. Special requirements: Volunteers should be nature and culture lovers prepared for long walks and hard work. Participation fee: 15 VSS02 QUIET MOUNTAIN I, Krusevac Sport/Environmental/Manual Dates: 19/06 02/07 Our local partner, Jastrebacki trougao, organises a Point to point type of mountain bike marathon at Mountain Jastrebac, one of the national natural resorts of outstanding beauty. Work: Volunteers will mark the tracks and put them into order for the mountain bike marathon that will be held on the 26 th of June. Marathon has 3 different tracks (30km, 50km and 65km). The terrain we ll prepare for the marathon is approximately 75km. Work considers removing the fallen trunks as well as cutting the weed and berry bushes out of the tracks, making point arrows and placing them on crossroads and specific places in the woods, adapting one mountaineers track into MTB track (2km). Also, we need to put some plastic straps as guide lines for competitors and to collect them after the marathon is over. Volunteers will be placed at check points and in Feeding zones offering refreshments to competitors.

3 Accommodation: Accommodation and meals are provided in Mountain home on Mt. Jastrebac. There are beds with sheets but it is recommended to bring your sleeping beg along for possible trips and sleepovers in the open. Tents will be provided if needed. Location: Jastrebac Mountain is close to Krusevac, 190km South East of Belgrade Special remarks: we don t expect hard work and the hardest thing to do during the camp will be riding a bike what should not be a problem for at least recreational riders. Special requirements: It would be very good if the volunteers have some history in MTB and to bring their bike along because most of the time will be spent on bikes so it is better for them to have a bike they are used to. They could also rent a bike on Jastrebac or in Krusevac. Price for renting a bike is 50 for the duration of whole camp. Renting a bike also includes spare tubes and mechanical services. Helmet is not necessary but it is strongly recommended to have one. Price for renting a helmet is 1 for a day or 10 for whole camp. VSS03 ZLAKUSA, Uzice Environmental Dates: 22/06 03/07 The village Zlakusa finds its place between the beautiful mountains of Zlatibor, Tara and Mokra gora. It is famous for its pottery, 60km of marked hiking paths through stunning nature, rivers rich in salmons, trumpet players and well preserved ethno villages presenting the highest form of rural tourism to its guests. Zlakusa, ranked as the most successful point of rural tourism in Serbia, will host this workcamp for the third time. Work: Volunteers will clean river banks, the entrance to the village and footpaths from garbage. They will mark footpaths and place garbage bins, remove weeds and bushes and plant flowers. They will help in organising the old crafts and folklore festival. Accommodation: in fully equipped houses of the ethno village. Food would be prepared by the host. Volunteers will have the possibility to cook if they want. Location: Zlakusa is 12km far from Uzice in the western part of Serbia. Special remarks: Volunteers have the possibility to participate in a course of traditional pottery and Serbian folk dances, so they might perform in front of the audience! One day would be reserved for raspberry picking and baking delicious homemade volunteer pies! VSS04 CYCLING GRADAC, Valjevo Renovation/Environmental Dates: 01/07 12/07 Number of volunteers: 10 VSS contact point for volunteers exchange since 2010: Researchers Society Vladimir Mandic Manda Out local partner works with young people for over 40 years now invites volunteers interested in cycling and environmental protection to take part in the 10th workcamp they organize by now. Volunteers will help us in giving the town of Valjevo a new public service public bicycles. They will be placed at the entrance of Gradac river gorge and rented by symbolic prices. The gorge is

4 one of the less known natural resources of Serbia, but with outstanding characteristics. However, this region is very well known and highly rated among experts and environmentalists. Besides attractive geomorphologic source of river erosion, there are also smaller environmental sections with highly specific and very valuable landscape characteristics. It is one of the most popular getaway for the people of Valjevo. We want to promote alternative transport in contrast to cars and trucks that pass along the river gorge. Work: restoration of old bicycles, donated from the people of Valjevo cleaning, parts replacement, painting etc. Besides, the volunteers will build various info panels, sign posts including eco messages along the cycling track. Accommodation: in a house located on the quay of the river Kolubara, in central area of the town, as part of the newly built complex with kitchen, bathrooms, computer centre and café club. Food will be prepared by the organizers with the possibility for volunteers to take part. Location: Valjevo approx. 100 km southwest from Belgrade. Special requirements: Participants should have basic skills in bicycle repair. Special remarks: There is one A4ALL place for a volunteer with fewer possibilities VSS05 SPORT CENTRE, Zrenjanin Renovation/Environmental Dates: 01/07 10/07 Number of volunteers: 10 VSS contact point for volunteers exchange since 2010: Nature Conservation Movement of Vojvodina Zrenjanin is the sixth largest city in Serbia. It is a multicultural town of rich historical heritage. The Banat region is shared with Hungary and Romania so Zrenjanin cherishes beautiful Habsburg Empire architecture. Work: The main goal of this project is to arrange parts of the Sport Centre: collecting the garbage of the green areas and painting the walls, and working at public town sites. Accommodation: in the Sport Centre Gradnulica. (Beds and bathrooms provided) Location: Zrenjanin is situated in the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina, 50km northeast from Novi Sad., Budapest VSS06 ARILJE IN THE WORLD, Arilje Artistic/Cultural Dates: 15/07 31/07 Number of volunteers: 15 Arilje is a small town situated on the confluence of two rivers and surrounded by mountains. It s famous for huge plantations of raspberries and less by cultural historical heritage. This region is one of the healthiest and cleanest regions of Serbia. Well preserved environment gives extraordinary conditions for growing organic food. Work: promotion of the town using interviews, photography and video in order to present volunteers impressions of Arilje. Accommodation: In the primary school in a village of Latvica, near the town. Food will be prepared by volunteers themselves.

5 Location: Arilje is town in Western Serbia, 200 km away from Belgrade. Special remarks: Volunteers should have artistic skills. Motivation letter needed. Participation fee: 15 VSS08 KOSJERIC I SOUNDING, Uzice Artistic Dates: 29/07 13/08 Number of volunteers: 7 Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm the cultural and touristic potentials through interaction between the locals and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The idea for the music workshop is based on image and sound interaction and wider communication, as well as on a possible collaboration with other workshops taking place in Kosjeric camps (mural, graffiti and theatre workshop). The work process will be divided into three phases: a) Sound and spaces the participants would create music for the video material that will be recorded in various localities; b) Sound and movement the participants will make several improvisations together with the theatre workshop that will take in hand stage movement; c) Sound and colour in cooperation with the mural workshop; the participants will produce several compositions connected to murals and graffiti and they will be performed during the camp. There will be a mini lecture on synthesis and interaction among different kinds of art expressions. Accommodation: local host families Location: Kosjeric, 130 km south of Belgrade. Special Requirements: It is necessary to be able to play at least one instrument. As this is the 10 th year of the workcamp, volunteers with academic background are welcome. Motivation letter required. Participation fee: 5 VSS09 KOSJERIC II ARTBURG HILL (visual art workshop), Uzice Artistic Dates: 29/07 13/08 Number of volunteers: 7 Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm the cultural and touristic potentials through interaction between the locals and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The aim of the workshop is to create permanent art installations on different sites of the town. The idea is to present gradation/degradation of the human living soul through its life stages. On the specific town locations, every stage of the human life would be presented through a symbol: childhood (rocking chair), love life (bench), sorrow (altered piece of rock), festivity (table) and old age. The workshop will consist of two phases. In the first brainstorming for ideas, leaning on our past experiences and building up the theme. In the second implementing the idea either in the studio or in the open. The materials used could be wood, stone, ceramic tiles, glass, etc. The main goal is to create discrete and enduring interactive town exhibition that is to stay with the Kosjeric locals. Accommodation: local host families

6 Location: Kosjeric, 130 km south of Belgrade. Special Requirements: tool skills, drawing, painting... As this is the 10 th year of the workcamp, volunteers with academic background are welcome. Motivation letter required. Participation fee: 5 VSS10 KOSJERIC III STREET GALLERIES (mural and art of making graffiti), Uzice Artistic Dates: 29/07 13/08 Number of volunteers: 7 Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm the cultural and touristic potentials through interaction between the locals and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The workshop will consist of two groups organized around the idea of street galleries. First group s task will be painting murals and introducing innovations to the technical procedure of the wall painting itself. The basic medium shall be acrylic façade painting. However, interventions and experiments with the third dimension are also sought after. The primary goal of the second group work is introducing new forms of expression, graffiti art and spreading popular culture through interaction with young people. An art that s been marginalized throughout decades and classified as subculture gets its own legitimate place and recognition through a phenomenon of a street gallery. Synthesis and collaboration between these two groups is possible depending on ideas and agreement among the members. According to their own affinities, the participants will decide between two groups in order to express their creativity to the full extent. The first camp days will pass in getting acquainted with the basics of the mural painting and graffiti, as well as in exchanging ideas among participants themselves. Apart from the masterpiece, there is also a possibility of creating stencils, tags. Accommodation: local host families Location: Kosjeric, 130 km south of Belgrade. Special Requirements: Participants are expected to have art skills. As this is the 10 th year of the workcamp, volunteers with academic background are welcome. Motivation letter required. Participation fee: 5 VSS11 KOSJERIC IV PERFORMING ARTS, Uzice Artistic Dates: 29/07 13/08 Number of volunteers: 7 Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm the cultural and touristic potentials through interaction between the locals and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: Throughout the series of the specific performing techniques and improvisation process, the work will explore the possibilities of creating theatre images and stories in everyday life situations (on the park bench, in the restaurant, etc.) Within easy to follow theatre games and workshops, the participants will create a material which will not depend on text. Dramaturgy based on a dream like logic allows combining theatre images, actions, sound and text. The accent is put on

7 exploring the interaction between the performers themselves and the relationship performers audience space, rather than on creating a finished theatre piece. Accommodation: local host families Location: Kosjeric, 130 km south of Belgrade. Special requirements: The workshop is intended for non actors, but also for experienced performers willing to enjoy group dynamics. As this is the 10 th year of the workcamp, volunteers with academic background are welcome. Motivation letter required. Participation fee: 5 VSS12 BREST, Stara Pazova Renovation/Environmental Dates: 30/07 10/08 Number of volunteers: 10 VSS contact point for volunteers exchange since 2010: Nature Conservation Movement of Vojvodina Geographical position of Stara Pazova is extremely convenient: it is situated between the two largest cities in Serbia Belgrade (30 km), and Novi Sad (40 km). Stara Pazova has an impressive cultural versatility and prides itself on its cultural diversity and multi ethnic structure. Work: maintaining of the local nursery garden Brest, and cleaning nearby Danube beach. Volunteers will be cleaning the area from the garbage, pruning bushes and branches and planting seedlings. Accommodation: in the building of Stara Pazova nursery garden Brest (beds and bathrooms provided). Volunteers will prepare food by themselves with material provided. Special remarks: An excursion to Novi Sad and local vineyards will be organised Location: Stara Pazova is situated at 30km from Belgrade. VSS13 STARA PLANINA, Knjazevac Renovation Dates: 01/08 15/08 Number of volunteers: 15 Stara planina is the largest and most beautiful mountain in Eastern Serbia. It is a Nature park, protected for its extraordinary natural values. Unfortunately, this area is neglected and most of the natural and touristic potentials are unrecognized and unused. Many young people from villages in Serbia, especially in the eastern part, considered to be the poorest one, leave for bigger towns. The social life in these villages is seriously threathened. A group of international voluteers can bring a refreshment and interest of young people back in staying and investing in their villages. In all Serbian villages people used to build big public halls for various social events (sport events, cultural happenings, art and museum exhibitions, celebrations, etc.) all villagers would participate in. The village hall in Cusica village is in quite a bad condition and needs renovation and the locals need help in doing it. Work: renovation of this building, which includes putting the laminate on the floor, painting joinery (windows, doors). Accommodation: In a renovated school with bathrooms, kitchen and two big rooms.

8 Location: Village Custica is located on the Stara Planina Mountain, 40 km from Knjazevac, about 300 km from Belgrade, Nis Special remarks: Sleeping bags are optional, not necessary. VSS14 EMPERORS CROSSROADS, Nis Artistic Dates: 03/08 14/08 Number of volunteers: 10 At the confluence of two rivers lays Nis as a cross roads of great roads linking Serbia with the East Balkans. The history had powerfully marked this town. The emperor Constantine was born here and used to stay here many times what had left a complete Roman place Medijana. In the heart of the town the Ottomans have imprinted their seal with a fortress. Nis had been early populated and thereafter had been longed and occupied by numerous powers, leaving archaeological sites around the town. Work: This is the first year of the camp together with our local partner organization. Volunteers will create a mosaic dedicated to the historical heritage of the town, especially marking the motives of the Emperor Constantine s era, as 2013 will be celebrated as 1700 th anniversary of Milan s edict. The mosaic will be placed in a public place in the centre. Accommodation: In a students dorm in the center of Nis Location: Nis is located about 230 km from Belgrade, Nis Special requirements: Volunteers with artistic skills, prone to patient and creative work, interested in the technique of mosaic are welcome to leave their permanent trace in Nis. Delicacy and precision in working with tools are asked for. Motivation letter required. Special remarks: Local youth will participate in the project. Also, Nisvil jazz festival is going to be realized during the camp. VSS15 ZASAVICA, Sremska Mitrovica Environmental Dates: 07/08 17/08 The Special Nature Reserve Zasavica is located west of Belgrade, along the Sava River, and covers 671 ha. This is one of the reserves with a very strong management system and in the last eight years it organized very successful international voluntary workcamps. Surrounded by the fragments of marshes, hygrophilous forests and meadows, the river ecosystem dominates the area. It is characterized by the presence of rare and endemic species of animals, being endangered not only in Serbia but also in Europe, such as the fish Umbra krameri and others. However, scientists discovered that a number of invasive alien species spread on account of native species. This condition made us realize the need for clearing the Reserve from the introduced species. Work: The volunteers will clean the Reserve Zasavica from invasive alien species that adversely affect the habitats they invade economically, environmentally or ecologically. Accommodation: In a house inside the Reserve, with several bedrooms. Meals will be provided. Location: Zasavica is located one hour by bus from Belgrade.

9 Special remark: This area offers educational and recreational possibilities, including bird watching (with a short course), sport fishing, camping and hiking. Participation fee: 15 VSS16 OBEDSKA BARA, Pecinci Environmental Dates: 07/08 20/08 The Special Nature Reserve Obedska Bara is the second oldest protected area in the world (the oldest in Europe) and a wetland of international importance (listed as a Ramsar site and IBA and IPA area). Obedska Bara, famous ornithological site, is an oxbow lake surrounded with marsh and forest habitats. Wetlands are among the world s most threatened ecosystems and this one has been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing and disappearance of wet meadows. Work: Volunteers will be included in the project Return of the Ibis of wet meadows revitalization by removing tree branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the 14th camp we have organized here since 1997; so far because of our activities several bird species have returned and the working site has the richest bird fauna in the reserve. Some work on a medieval fortress as well as on preparation of regatta on Sava river will be done. Accommodation: in the house in Kupinovo village, sleeping on mats. Food will be prepared by the locals. Location: Obedska Bara is located 50km from Belgrade and 75 km from Novi Sad. Special remarks: Lectures on wetlands and Obedska Baraʹs recent environmental problems will be given. Volunteers will participate in celebration of village festival on 12th of August (St Angelina Day). Volunteers can also swim in the lake and the river Sava, watch the birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area. VSS17 QUIET MOUNTAIN II, Krusevac Sport/Environmental/Manual Dates: 14/08 29/08 Number of volunteers: 15 Our local partner, Jastrebacki trougao, organises a Point to point type of mountain bike marathon at Mountain Jastrebac, one of the national natural resorts of outstanding beauty. Work: Volunteers will mark the tracks and put them into order for mountain bike marathon that will be held on August, 21st. This is the first year that we organize Point to point type of marathon so we need hardworking and responsible volunteers that we can rely on. Work considers removing the fallen trunks as well as cutting the weed and berry bushes out of the tracks. By marking the tracks we think of making point arrows and placing them on crossroads. Also, we need to put some plastic straps as guide lines for competitors and to collect them after the marathon is over. Volunteers will be placed at check points and in Feeding zones offering refreshments to competitors. Our organization is making efforts in order Jastrebac Mountain to become a quiet place. After we finish work on tracks for MTB, we are organizing unplugged music festival on 27 th and 28 th of

10 August. Festival has its own purpose, which is to remind the locals of modern people s need for spending time in peaceful places thus making an influence on noise reduction on the mountain. Volunteers on festival will help in organization. There will be no hard work because concept of festival considers end of whole program not after midnight and contents of festival are all peaceful in every sense. Accommodation: in the Mountain shelter. There are beds with sheets but it is recommended to bring your sleeping beg along for possible trips and sleepovers in the open. Tents will be provided if needed. Location: Jastrebac Mountain is close to Krusevac, 190km South East of Belgrade Special remarks: We donʹt expect harder work and the hardest thing to do during the camp will be riding a bike what should not be a problem for at least recreational riders. Special requirements: It would be very good if the volunteers have some history in MTB and to bring their bike along because most of the time will be spent on bikes so it is better for them to have a bike they are used to. They could also rent a bike on Jastrebac or In Krusevac. Price for renting a bike is 50 for the duration of whole camp. Renting a bike also includes spare tubes and mechanical services. Helmet is not necessary but it is strongly recommended to have one. Price for renting a helmet is 1 for a day or 10 for whole camp. VSS18 JEGRICKA, Temerin Environmental/Disabled Dates: 15/08 25/08 Number of volunteers: 15 The Nature Park Jegricka is an area with rich biodiversity, natural values and beautiful landscapes. It is listed as an important bird area (IBA) of international importance. Work: placing wooden accessing platforms for the disabled and participating in their training on how to use them. The volunteers will also work on a 3km eco track from the Info center to the birds watching point which will include mapping, cleaning from invasive alien species and placing info boards and benches along the track. Accommodation: in the Info center Jegricka. Sleeping bags needed. Food would be prepared by the local women. Special remarks: There is one A4ALL place for a volunteer with fewer possibilities Location: Temerin is situated 20km from Novi Sad, Budapest VSS19 WINE FEST, Sremski Karlovci Festival Dates: late September, dates need to be confirmed Number of volunteers: 10 VSS contact point for volunteers exchange since 2010: Nature Conservation Movement of Vojvodina Sremski Karlovci is situated on the Fruska Gora mountain, just by the river Danube, in region of Vojvodina. It is a small, picturesque town with rich past and represents the centre of the Serbian culture and spirituality. During late September it is hosting a traditional wine festival that gathers

11 around some of the best wine makers of the region. Once this town was under territory of Roman empire and it is said that one of its emperors brought the grapes from Sicily to this region, which made winemaking a part of the towns tradition. Work: Volunteers will help in preparing the festival. Main part will be will be construction and making of armour, weapons and other accessories that were used in time of Roman empire. Apart from that, participants will prepare a live show at the festival stage. Accommodation: in a hostel. Volunteers will have full access to the building. Lunch will be served at the nearby restaurant, while breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers. Special remarks: A guided site seeing tour of the town will be organised, as well as the trip to Novi Sad and a hiking tours to Fruska Gora! Location: Sremski Karlovci is situated at 11km from Novi Sad. Participation fee: 25 VSS20 BIG GRABOVSKI, Cacak Renovation/Environmental Dates: 01/07 13/07 More than 50% of the inhabitants of Serbia live in villages. For many years constant migration from the villages to towns leaves indelible effects on the remaining population in the villages. In recent years there has been developed a strong movement for rural sustainable development through sustainable tourism in ethno villages representing the traditional Serbian life style. This small but entire community is doing their best in preserving the valley and keeping the mountain clean and accessible for nature lovers. The most important treasure of this village is its unforgettable view over Guca, where the world wide popular trumpet festival occurs in the summer and the mountain peak just few km away. Village has a primary school which is closed since year 2000 due to bad situation regarding constant decrease of number of children in the village. Now children are travelling into neighbour town everyday. The idea of the local community is to renovate abandoned building of the old school and change its purpose into something more useful for young people left in the village. Last years camp had a huge impact on locals and now they can t wait to have you there to make friends and show you their mountain! Work: Renovation and maintenance of the village school, arrangement of the schoolyard. Some work will be done inside of the building as well. Cleaning the path from village to school and placing garbage bins along, creating wood steps on steamy ground, benches, etc has to be done as well. Accommodation: In the ethno houses (the whole household is made of wood and material from nature. Volunteers will cook for themselves in shifts with help and interest of the local people. Location: Grab is a small village in the western part of Serbia, about 12km from Cacak, 150 km from Belgrade, and just a stone throw from Guca. Special requirements: Skills and interest in landscape architecture and decoration are welcome. Special remarks: Volunteers will be given a chance to learn about old crafts such as knitting baskets, and will learn about ways of sustainable development. Local volunteers will be involved in the work as well. Participation fee: 15