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Volunteer in Ibiza, Spain (Ages 18+)
Description
Greenheart’s volunteer program in Ibiza is ideal for volunteers who have an active interest in sustainable living and are committed to protecting the environment. While Ibiza draws crowds of tourists to its Mediterranean beaches every summer, a group of dedicated activists living at La Casita Verde are concerned about the environmental damage heavy tourism effects on the island.
A working farm created to demonstrate sustainable ecological development; it is powered by wind and sun energy and recycles all the water used by residents and visitors. The center supports Greenheart projects in ecological research and volunteer efforts such as beach cleaning and environmental education programs.
Start Dates
Choose any Monday to arrive
***Applications due 8 weeks before departure
Prices
3 weeks: $1,210
6 weeks: $1,930
9 weeks: $2,660
What's Included?
•Accommodation in rustic on-site housing
•3 vegetarian meals per day
•Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
•Arrival transfer service from Ibiza airport
•Project supervisor and emergency staff available 24/7
•Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
Volunteer Activities
•Maintain and improve the farm facilities
•Install alternative energy systems
•Promote environmental awareness among visitors
•Cook for visiting groups
•Permaculture farming
•Assist with Sunday community visits/meals
Highlights
At Greenheart Travel we are passionate about helping people reach their full potential through unforgettable experiences abroad. Greenheart Travel is a division of the Center for Cultural Interchange, located in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1985, the Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness and world peace.
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Once in a lifetime experience!
I absolutely love volunteering and I wanted to make my mark across the pond, so I decided to go to Ibiza, Spain. At first I was extremely nervous because it was my first time to Europe alone and I had recently turned eighteen. The thought of going to a different country without my parents was very appealing but also very frightening. When I arrived I was greeted by two smiling faces. I was immediately calmed by their big hugs and comforting words, right then and there I knew it was going to be an amazing experience. Everyone at Casita was so open, kind, funny, smart, and talented. They accepted me into their close-knit family and I quickly considered them very close friends; I love them all greatly. I was in Spain for the last two weeks of the 2011 year and it was one of the best two weeks of my life. Everyday we had a group meeting to designate the activites and then we would go on about our jobs. At about 2 we had lunch, usually a family affair, and then we got on with our activities after. Saturdays we usually went to the market for some free time to shop and Mondays were free days where you could take a day excursion and explore the island. The only challenge I had was being less wasteful; a challenge that many Americans face everyday. I made so many new friends that I will stay in contact with for the rest of my life. I learned so much about the environment and how to take care of it. Everything I learned at Casita Verde I brought back to the States and have incorporated into my everyday life. My trip to Spain changed me and I would go back in a heartbeat.