Volunteering in civic engagement, political advocacy, and support to women’s organizations with a feminist approach
ASPEm
CPMGA
EL ALTO, Bolívie
Popis
CPMGA is a feminist organization with over 40 years of experience. The volunteer involved in the area of civic participation and political advocacy will support: development and supervision of activities with leadership groups in training at the CPMGA’s Feminist Leadership School; preparation of technical documents requested by women’s organizations to strengthen their institutional capacity; implementation of awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns to promote civic and political participation and women's empowerment; research and analysis of the local situation regarding women's rights; systematization of information and drafting of reports; support in the design, implementation and monitoring of advocacy processes; logistical support to women’s social organizations in community activities, forums, meetings and events, reinforcing the link between CPMGA and them. The main location for the activities will be the office in El Alto. Weekly commitment of 30–40 hrs excluding travel time.
Ubytování, stravování, doprava
The accommodation will be shared with other volunteers, each having a private room with a lock. Utilities (water, gas, electricity, internet) are included. It is in a residential area of La Paz, which facilitates travel to the city of El Alto and ensures safety during the stay, while providing easy access to medical services, food and other essential services. La Paz is a vibrant and culturally rich city, offering numerous recreational spaces, traditional markets, restaurants. The office in El Alto can be reached by cable car or buses, with an approximate travel time of one hour.
Odborná příprava během činnosti
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about CPMGA’s methodology for training women leaders, accompany them to meetings with municipal or national authorities to present their proposals, understand the mechanisms for carrying out advocacy actions, and gain direct insight into the learning and empowerment processes of women. Semi-annual online meetings with other project volunteers are planned as training spaces to share experiences, challenges and best practices. Access will be provided to platforms such as OLS, GOT and SALTO. All competencies will be certi-fied with the Youthpass.
Profil účastníka
A person who shares feminism as a philosophy and life policy, values of justice and solidarity, and who directs their actions towards women’s rights and the prevention of gender-based violence. A background – whether through education, work or volunteer experience – in areas related to political science, political or social advocacy, or other fields relevant to the described activities is preferable. Knowledge or specialization in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Human Rights, and/or Gender issues is required. Experience with the logical framework approach is preferable, as well as skills in drafting and writing studies, research, policy proposals, or similar documents. Flexibility, adaptability, teamwork skills, and a volunteer spirit are also required. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training, and must not have previously participated in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When combining this new volunteering opportunity with any prior participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration must not exceed 12 months.
Období činnosti
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 31/10/2025 to 31/08/2026
Místo činnosti
CALLE EULERT 215-280 ZONA 16 DE JULIO, EL ALTO, Bolívie
Typ činnosti
Individuální dobrovolnictví
Vyhledávání účastníků z
Belgie, Bulharsko, Chorvatsko, Czechia, Dánsko, Estonsko, Finsko, Francie, Irsko, Island, Itálie, Kypr, Lichtenštejnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Lucembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nizozemsko, Německo, Polsko, Portugalsko, Rakousko, Rumunsko, Severní Makedonie, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Turecko, Řecko, Španělsko, Švédsko
Témata aktivity
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Lhůta podání přihlášky
podle lhůty přihlášek: 08/08/2025 23:00