On one of the branches of Lake Como lies Oliveto Lario, a small village bordered by beautiful beaches. Here, volunteers will take part in an awareness-raising initiative aimed at beachgoers, encouraging responsible waste management.
Project summary
Legambiente Lecco, in collaboration with the municipality of Oliveto Lario, has decided to set up a permanent station on the beaches of Oliveto Lario to encourage beachgoers to behave responsibly, such as taking their trash away and sorting it correctly. The aim of the project is to stimulate a cultural transformation, promoting lasting awareness among visitors of the importance of protecting the environment. We believe that only by building a genuine sense of collective responsibility will it be possible to really save the Earth. This process requires time, dialogue, concrete examples, and above all, active participation, and will take place through the distribution of information material created specifically for the camp.
The aim of the camp is also to attract new visitors to small areas in Italy, allowing them to combine civic engagement with opportunities for visiting and discovery, thus offering the chance to get to know new perspectives and valuable fragments of local history
PARTNER: To convey its values, Legambiente Lecco Onlus participates every year in Legambiente's national campaigns, such as Goletta dei Laghi (Lake Schooner) and Carovana dei Ghiacciai (Glacier Caravan). The association also manages an Eco-Hostel on the top of Monte Barro working with international volunteers- it runs a Piedibus project for the city of Lecco, organizes European projects and international and national volunteer camps, carries out environmental education activities in schools, offers summer camps for children, teenagers, and seniors, and provides training courses, workshops, and sustainability experiences. In particular, in the municipality of Valbrona, a little town bordering Oliveto Lario, Legambiente Lecco runs an amphibian rescue campaign every spring, specifically for the common toad Bufo Bufo, involving hundreds of local volunteers.
İş Tanımı
Throughout the camp, beach surveillance and monitoring will be a core activity, aimed at discouraging littering and promoting respectful behavior among tourists. Volunteers will be present on the beaches to engage directly with visitors, offering guidance and gentle reminders on how to manage waste responsibly.
In parallel, environmental awareness initiatives will be carried out through the distribution of informative materials specifically designed for beachgoers, helping to explain the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and environmental protection in a clear and accessible way.
Another fundamental activity will be the clean-up of coastal areas, with particular attention paid to proper waste separation and recycling, in order to reduce pollution and protect the natural landscape.
Daily life during the camp will be organized collaboratively to encourage a sense of shared responsibility. Participants will take turns preparing meals, working in small teams, and each group will also be in charge of maintaining the common areas of the accommodation, ensuring they are kept clean and orderly, especially after meals.
Study part
The program also includes in-depth analysis and training sessions led by Legambiente Lecco, designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and useful tools to better understand environmental issues, with a particular focus on pollution affecting large lakes.
Konaklama ve Yemek
The volunteer camp will be hosted in a cozy three-story villa located just a few steps from the lake. The house features a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room, designed as shared spaces where volunteers can enjoy meals together and spend moments of conviviality and laughter. Bedrooms and bathrooms are shared, embracing the true spirit of community life. Outside, a large garden provides the perfect setting to relax, organize activities, or simply enjoy the sunset. The villa is situated in a quiet area of Onno, close to the village church and the library, making it an ideal location for getting around on foot and for easily reaching the lakefront. There are a couple of bars and restaurant with typical food of the area.
Meals will be vegetarian, featuring plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables and, whenever possible, locally sourced ingredients.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The camp will take place in a charming little town called Oliveto Lario, overlooking the western shore of the Lecco branch of Lake Como. This area, framed by the waters of the lake and the lower slopes of the Grigne mountains, consists of three different hamlets: Onno, Vassena, and Limonta. The camp will mainly take place in Onno, a quiet and welcoming village with small beaches, stone alleys, and an atmosphere that still retains the charm of the lakeside communities of yesteryear. During your free time, you will have the opportunity to relax on the lake beaches and go trekking along the numerous trails in Onno. In addition, the municipal administration with which Legambiente Lecco collaborates is available to organize small guided tours of the village, allowing participants to discover the most authentic and hidden gems of the area directly through the stories of the residents.
Notlar
Good attitude towards tourists and beachgoers. This camp will also host a group of Italian volunteers, so a basic level of Italian will be necessary in order to communicate with the rest of the group.
