DESCRIPTION: Excavation
of a Palaeolithic site in the mountains of northern Spain.
PERIOD: Palaeolithic.
COUNTRY: Spain.
LOCATION: Asturias County, Northern
Spain. The site is remote and volunteers will be taken in a 4x4 vehicle
to a drop-off point after which they will hike 30 min. in the mountains
to the site and return again for pick-up at day's end.
TRAVEL: Arrive to Madrid or
Bilbao airports, then get a ALSA or EASA coach to the city of Oviedo. Volunteers
are collected in Oviedo following confirmation of dates.
DURATION: Minimum 6 weeks, maximum
8 weeks; July to August.
AGE: Minimum 20.
QUALIFICATIONS: The project
favours archaeology or anthropology advanced students or professionals
with prior experience in excavations and laboratory work, however will
consider also other committed applicants.
WORK: Excavation, collecting,
and processing sediment. Monday to Saturday, 10 hours per day. Mountain
hiking, wet weather, and carrying sacks of sediment requiring physical
stamina.
LANGUAGE: Spanish and English
ACCOMMODATION: Lodgings are
provided in bunk beds in rooms holding up to 6 people. Volunteers must
bring sleeping bags.
COST: No charge. Room and board
included. Travel expenses not included. Cooking or other home chores may
be expected.
APPLICATION: Submit CV via e-mail
stating studies and prior experience and a cover letter stating disposition
to work for 6—8 weeks.
NOTES: Bring mountain boots
and raincoats or waterproofs.
