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European Solidarity Corps

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ESC Permacultura Cantabria - Spain

ASOCIACION CULTURAL Y MEDIOAMBIENTAL PERMACULTURA CANTABRIA

Sarón, Spain

Description

Our intention is nothing other than to consolidate the role of volunteers in our organization, recognizing the enormous potential that comes with having them, thus creating spaces for volunteers to act and express themselves according to their abilities and interests. Thanks to their contributions, we aim to solidify our organization as a reference point in northern Spain for the inclusion of refugees and Ukrainian community. TASKS: Support NGOs in managing European projects under Erasmus+ (training provided). Design and maintain a community garden. Enhance facility aesthetics through artistic initiatives. Co-coordinate exhibitions, festivals, and workshops, including those focused on Sustainable Development Goals. Participate in language classes using informal methods. Advocate for European values, including solidarity, environmental consciousness, and volunteerism. Cultivate positive relationships with the local community. Disseminate content across various social media platforms.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

We provide full equiped accommodation in the town of Sarón, with living spaces conveniently situated.The lodging is central and accessible, with a range of amenities including medical center, grocerystores, cinemas, post offices, sports facilities, pubs, and dining options, all of them close by. The ammenities where ESC volunteering takes place, has an on-site restaurant. We will provide a catering service where dietary options or restrictions will be taking into account.

Training during the activity

TRAININGS: *Project Management Skills: Project Management Training, Erasmus+ Project Management Workshop *Community Development and Gardening: Community Development Workshop, Gardening and Sustainability, Permaculture Course *Artistic and Aesthetic Initiatives: Art in Community Spaces Workshop. *Events Coordination and facilitation Workshop. *Sustainable Development Goals Workshop *Communication and Social Media Management: Social Media workshops *On-Arrival and Mid-Term Trainings by the National Agency (NA) These courses foster personal /professional development

Participant profile

We search young individuals deeply passionate about ecological preservation and committed to wholesome living. Our ideal volunteers are not mere spectators but proactive initiators, contributing actively to ourcommunity and fully engaging withtheir responsibilities. A positive,forward-thinking mindset is fundamental at Permacultura Cantabria, complemented by a collaborative spirit, an openness tomulticultural communal experiences ,and a reliable, responsible nature. Adaptability, kindness, and awillingness to embrace both educational and hands-on activitiesare equally crucial traits. .


Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/07/2024 to 31/08/2025


Activity location

Sarón, Spain


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine


Activity topics

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

No application deadline