Pubblicato il 20/09/2026

Penáguila: Volunteers Supporting Natural Heritage and the Local Community

In recent weeks, a group of international volunteers took part in an experience of solidarity and active citizenship in Penáguila, 
making a practical contribution to protecting the area’s natural, cultural and social heritage.

One of the main activities involved restoring the Ruta Fitoclimática and the historic Jardín de Santos, a site of great botanical and
 landscape value that had been damaged by a recent fire. Through gardening, environmental clean-up, maintenance and painting 
activities, the participants helped restore the affected areas and planted native species to support the regeneration of the local 
ecosystem.

The group also supported the local museum with maintenance and conservation activities, helping to preserve artefacts and 
accounts of the community’s history. In addition, the volunteers carried out artistic and creative activities in public spaces, 
including murals and decorative works, helping to make the town more welcoming and vibrant.

Every week, the participants visited the local day centre for older people, taking part in opportunities for conversation and sharing. 
Through stories, activities and exchanges of experiences, young and older people had the opportunity to get to know one another, 
encouraging intergenerational dialogue and strengthening the sense of community.

The activities were carried out in close collaboration with Penáguila Town Council, allowing the project to respond to local needs 
and develop further initiatives for the benefit of the community.

Thanks to the volunteers’ active participation, the project had a tangible impact on the local community, contributing to the 
enhancement of local heritage, the improvement of public spaces and the creation of meaningful connections between people 
of different ages and cultural backgrounds. It was an experience that demonstrated how international volunteering can be a 
practical tool for personal growth, inclusion and sustainable development.

The initiative was part of the VEIL CORPS project, co funded by the European Union and developed through a
 collaboration between InformaGiovani and De Amicitia.

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