Urban Act IV - Individual Volunteering Long Term in Portugal
YouthCoop - Cooperativa para o Desenvolvimento e Cidadania CRL
Agualva-Cacém, Portugal
Description
Join an educational organisation in Agualva-Cacém, Sintra, and support the creation of Circular, a community space promoting practical circular economy activities for children and youth.
Assist in developing pedagogical materials, furniture, and merchandise from reused and recycled materials through manual arts, crafts, and woodwork.
Support us at facilitating workshops and activities at Circular, engaging the community. Plan and promote a personal volunteering project related to the Circular Economy and Community Development and provide logistical support to other Youth Coop initiatives for youth. Responsibilities include supporting participants, logistics and daily staff tasks. Activities take place at CircuLar - Casa da Economia Circular and Centro Lúdico das Lopas.
Apply now for this journey of learning and social impact through transformative educational actions!
Infokit: bit.ly/urbanact-iv-lt
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will reside in a community house farm in Agualva-Cacém, nearby transportation, city centre, public parks, local shops, community gardens, and naturalized areas. Accommodations consist of individual or shared rooms based on gender/sex, with access to shared amenities including bathrooms, a kitchen, communal social area, community gardens, farm animals and small private forest. The complex embraces ecological and community principles, housing project volunteers alongside permanent residents and visitors of various ages and cultural backgrounds.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive guidance and training related to topics of non-formal education, including its principles and methods, as well as instruction on education for sustainability and human rights. They will also receive technical support to integrate into project tasks and participate in two training sessions organized by the National Agency. Linguistic Support during the activity. There is a possibility to have tutors and mentors to support the integration process.
Participant profile
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to contribute to Youth Coop's initiatives, primarily supporting the creation of the "CircuLar" space and engaging in youth and community development activities for five months as part of the European Solidarity Corps program. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in environmental issues, sustainability, and circular economy principles, with the motivation to learn and actively contribute to creating a positive impact on the community. Volunteers should possess a sense of initiative and self-organization for working on personal projects, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including community members, other volunteers, and local organizations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering a positive and inclusive environment. A creative mindset and willingness to engage in practical activities such as building furniture from recycled materials, organizing environmental awareness workshops, or participating in community clean-up efforts are highly valued. Experience in crafting, carpentry, or DIY projects is a plus but not mandatory. Volunteers should have a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the project's goals and timelines, being reliable, punctual, and able to dedicate their time and energy to achieving the objectives of Urban Act IV. Skills or background in crafts, arts, DIY, engineering, technology, IT, electronics, recycling, graphic or product design, ecology, etc., are beneficial but not mandatory. We will find a way to integrate volunteers through their knowledge, background, and interests. We aim to provide an international experience for young people who wish to volunteer with us and contribute to Youth Coop's mission and projects in various ways. Volunteering offers a valuable learning opportunity and a chance to make a positive impact on the community by supporting non-profit social initiatives and organisations. It is important to note that volunteering is neither an internship nor a solution for replacing human resources or undertaking high-responsibility tasks within the organisation. At Youth Coop, we strive to align the profiles of our participants with the needs and opportunities for contribution within our organisation and the community spaces where we operate. Volunteers will assist the organisation by committing to a full-time volunteering schedule of 30 to 38 hours a week, including training activities. They will have two consecutive days off each week, plus two days of vacation per month, pre-scheduled with the organisation.
Activity dates
A total of 34 week(s) during the period 30/10/2024 to 28/02/2025
Activity location
Rua da Fundação D. Pedro IV 11 Lote 8, Cave Externa, Agualva-Cacém, Portugal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Canary Islands, France, Italy, Spain
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 12/10/2024 00:00