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Bunker Restoration Project: Shedding Light on History

Camp code:

ES-CAT 4.1

Country:

Spain - Catalunya

Start Date:

22 Jul 2024

End Date:

29 Jul 2024

Topic:

4: Peace and disarmament

Work Types:

Archaeology / Restoration, renovation / Study, discussion, research

Number of volunteers:

15

International age:

16 - 31

National age:

16 - 31

Required Language:

English

Motivation letter:

This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend.

Description: Due to the significant and exceptional heritage existing in the Montellà i Martinet area regarding post-Civil War defense constructions, there arises the need to recover, protect and showcase these military engineering works.The aim of the camp is twofold: on the one hand, to recover a heritage element. On the other hand, and no less important, the exchange of ideas value this heritage beyond our borders, generate synergies between the local young people, as well as with the rest of the town. Exchange of ideas, perceptions and above all the sharing of historical facts shared between different countries of the world that clearly marked a turning point in universal history. From the Second World War to the fascist dictatorships that took over the societies of the 20th century.

Type of Work: The trenches and fortifications to be recovered have never been used. Therefore, in the initial phase of the project, the tasks primarily involve clearing vegetation such as shrubs or relatively small plants. Over the years, some medium-sized trees have also grown within the trenches, which will need to be removed using tools provided by the organization. In any case, the tools used on a daily basis will mainly be pruning shears, small saws, or shovels for removing soil. It will also be necessary to remove all pruned and cut vegetation and weeds.

Study Theme: Throughout the volunteer camp, roundtable discussions will be held with both the local population and the volunteers to share border perceptions in different areas or coexistence in these territories. Similarly, the experience of the same historical event lived in many countries, such as the Second World War or the fascist dictatorships of the 20th century, will be addressed. Talks will also be conducted on the Spanish history, and interpretation of historical events in this context. Additionally, various training activities will be organized around the heritage of the area.

Accommodation: Accommodation during the volunteer camp will be at the Can Ribals Rural Hostel. The volunteer's accommodation will be arranged in two rooms with a maximum capacity of 10 people each, with a shared bathroom. If deemed appropriate, the rooms can be non-mixed.

Language: English

Approximate Location: The volunteer camp will be located in the town of Montellà i Martinet, a small municipality of no more than 600 inhabitants, situated in the majestic Cerdanya valley.

Notes: IMPORTANT Additional Fee: In 2024 many SCI workcamps will have an additional fee of €50.00.

If you apply through an SCI branch the fee will be included in the fee you pay to your sending branch. If you apply through a partner organisation you will have to pay the fee on arrival at the project; direct to the hosting branch or through different payment platforms. When accepted on the project the host branch will give you more details of the various payment options.

Organization Description: SCI Catalunya is the Catalan branch of SCI, one of the 2 SCI branches in Spain. We are based in Barcelona and our working area covers the Catalan countries (including Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands and Andorra). The other provinces of Spain are covered by SCI Madrid. SCI was founded in 1982 and he organization works on both a global and local level. On the global level, we organize international workcamps in the above mentioned territory Long Term Voluntary Projects (including EVS), trainings and seminars. . On the local level, we work to promote peaceful social transformation of society in order to encourage sustainable human development and a culture of peace, through volunteer groups, involving our community and local networks.