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Candamo, Spain
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Recreation Of The Civil War 2026
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Every September, Grullos (Asturias) travels back to the Spanish Civil War during the Candamo 36-37 Re-enactment Days, bringing history alive through rigorous civil and military recreations in a beautiful rural environment. It is an entertaining, educational event that explains a key part of 20th-century history. As a volunteer, you won't be acting, but you will be the backbone of the festival! This is a demanding, physical, hands-on setup and logistics project. Your main tasks will include: Preparing the settings (including heavy work like filling sawdust sacks). Simulating props and assembling immersive scenes alongside the crew. Managing crowds and supporting local logistics during public events. Assisting behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you enjoy teamwork, and want to experience a massive historical festival from the inside while sharing daily life with locals, this project is for you! Come and help us build the time machine.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: You will stay in a basic, rural multipurpose house. Sleeping arrangement consists of a large shared room with mattresses on the floor. Please bring a summer sleeping bag, lower sheets, and a pillow. Food & House Order: All meals are provided by us! Ingredients will be bought from local markets, and volunteers will cook and clean in daily teams. Special diets can be adapted in advance. Transport: Travel costs will be reimbursed according to Erasmus+ standards. We will help you coordinate your arrival and local transport to the venue.
Participant profile
We are looking for open-minded, flexible, and adaptable volunteers who are ready to immerse themselves in a unique rural and historical experience. Since this is a hands-on project with basic living conditions, participants should be proactive, enthusiastic about teamwork, and comfortable with physical, outdoor work. A positive attitude toward community living, sharing daily chores (like cooking and cleaning), and adapting to changing schedules is essential. No previous experience in historical re-enactment is requiredโjust respect for history, eagerness to learn, and a great team spirit!
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 30/08/2026 to 14/09/2026
Activity location
Candamo, Spain
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 09/08/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000346147
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52898_en
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