APPLY FOR VOLUNTEERING – 2024 Campaign

We are starting registrations for volunteers for the 13th edition of the Adopt a House in Roșia Montană program, the 2024 campaign. This year there will be 3 volunteer series of 2 weeks each, in which we will combine practical activities (carpentry, traditional plastering, masonry, pavements, shingles, blacksmithing) with documentary screenings, hikes, presentations on topics related to the built heritage of Roșia Montană, methods of intervention and restoration with traditional means, but also broader topics related to heritage, conservation, history , archeology or other related fields, along with our guests.

SERIES 1 (July 15 – July 27)
► SERIES 2 (July 29 – August 10)
► SERIES 3 (12 – 24 August)

We strongly request that before completing the registration form at the bottom of the page, you should fully read the details provided below regarding the context in which the Adopt a House program takes place and the conditions of participation!
Deadline for applications: April 1, 2024. The final selection will be made by May 1st, 2024, when you will receive additional details on participation by email (if you are selected).

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General info related to participation:

  • There is no participation fee.
  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Minor participants must present the written agreement regarding participation from the parent / legal guardian prior to arrival.
  • Participation is for a minimum of 12 days (a series). The Monday of the first week is dedicated to the arrival of participants, who are asked to ensure that they arrive by 18:00 on that day. Departure is on Saturday of the second week.
  • Participation is voluntary and completing and submitting the registration form to the organizer represents your firm commitment that you will take part in the selected period in our activities in Roșia Montană and your acceptance that the contact data provided will be used for the purpose of communication related to participation in the activities of the program you have signed up for.
    Selected volunteers will be notified by e-mail or phone, on which occasion all information related to access, daily schedule, etc. will be provided. You may receive additional questions or requests for more details during the participant selection stage.
  • Accommodation and meals are provided by the organizers in the spaces arranged together with the volunteers of the program in previous campaigns. If there are participants who want to stay separately, we can put you in touch with locals who rent accommodation or you can opt for tent camping – please specify these details on the registration form, taking into account that participants will cover these costs .
  • Transportation is borne by the participants. After the selection of the participants, we will organize into groups to arrange the transport and to organize the pick up of the volunteers from Abrud, Câmpeni, Gura Roșiei (depending on each one’s route).

Important: Out of respect for those who want to participate in our activities, please complete the registration form ONLY if you are sure that you will be able to take part in the activities during the chosen period, for the 12 days, and that you can respect the several conditions of participation listed above. For any questions you may have, please contact us at contact@adoptaocasa.ro or 0731/38.33.33 (tel & whatsapp).

►►►  REGISTRATION FORM (Romanian only)◀︎◀︎◀︎

We are waiting for you!
Adopt a Home Team

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►► If you want to support the restoration activities that we carry out in Roșia Montană through a donation, you can do it to the account of the ARA Association [ Architecture. Restoration. Archaeology], the program organizer, open at BCR, Romanian branch: RO37 RNCB 0484 1592 1710 0001 / or via Paypal here: paypal.me/adoptaocasa

Thank you!

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► The 2024 campaign of the Adopt a House program takes place this year with financial support provided by the AFCN/National Cultural Fund Administration, and the activities of the ARA Summer School are supported by the Romanian Order of Architects.

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