SPAIN / Sunseed Desert Project
Sunseed is based in a beautiful village in southern Spain. We aim to develop, demonstrate and communicate accessible low-tech methods of living sustainably in a semi-arid environment. We are a UK charity and a Spanish Association.
We are a friendly international low-impact community, living off-grid (limited access to mod cons) and with delicious vegetarian/vegan food. Volunteers make a weekly contribution towards food and accommodation (between 85€ and 115€ depending on length of stay).
Short and longer-term volunteers are required year round for working, learning new skills and joining in with communal activities. Volunteers can work in areas such as: Organic Growing, Dryland Regeneration, Appropriate Technology, Eco-Construction and Maintenance, Environmental Education and Sustainable Living.
During the week we include activities such as:
* seminars
* live music (jam)sessions
* bread-making
* guided tours of the different departments,
* Spanish lessons,
* film night (documentaries etc)
* visits to other projects,
* Open Space for skill-sharing
Longer-term volunteers may qualify for European funding (Erasmus, Leonardo), and may come to Sunseed as part of a university course – for research, a thesis or a dissertation.
Leisure activities here include trips to the beach (Natural Park Cabo de Gata), local trips (walking, cycling, climbing), swimming (in the local rock pools), caving and many other possibilities.
For further information please see: www.sunseed.org.uk or contact us at:
SUNSEED, Apdo 9, 04270 Sorbas, Almeria, Spain
Tel. (0034) 950 52 57 70
sunseedspain@arrakis.es
Expires: Apr 1, 2013