Intercultural ESCperience
CLUBE INTERCULTURAL EUROPEU
LISBOA, Portugalia
Descriere
Associação Renovar a Mouraria is a non-profit organisation based in the Mouraria neighbourhood in Lisbon. It is a community-based association working across three main areas: social intervention, cultural promotion, and local development. Its mission is to value cultural diversity, revitalise the neighbourhood, and foster social cohesion, through initiatives that engage residents, migrants, shopkeepers, artists, partner associations, and visitors. The volunteer will join a multidisciplinary team that organizes civic participation initiatives, community gatherings, cultural events, and activities for social and intercultural integration to: Encourage active participation of residents; Create safe spaces for dialogue and sharing; Value local businesses and cultural traditions; Support the integration of migrants and minorities; Promote social cohesion and combat isolation (especially the elderly and migrant women); Foster the appreciation of cultural diversity for inclusion.
Cazare, hrană și transport
Accommodation under suitable living conditions (within the budget allocated for that purpose by the National Agency); Opportunities and support for personal project development; A Tutor, a Mentor and a project coordinator available for accompaniament; Basic language training in Portuguese; Sessions to train cultural aspects and skills; Adequate working conditions, team work and a safe environment; Opportunities to know local and ESC volunteers based in Lisbon; Briefing on various kind of information (traffic rules, public transportation system, etc).
Formare pe durata activității
Activity plan will be adjusted according to the volunteer interests and capacities. Additionally, they will have an opportunity to participate in the intercultural training and sessions organized within youth exchange and other programs implemented by Clube and other partners as well as other seminars and thematic conferences organized by other partners. There will also be allotted time each week to develop their personal projects which enrich both the volunteer and the organization.
Profilul participantului
The ideal volunteer should be a young person between 18 and 30 years old, motivated to learn, share experiences, and actively engage with the local community. Key qualities include: • Motivation and curiosity – willingness to acquire new skills, discover different realities, and share their own knowledge. • Social and cultural sensitivity – openness to work with diverse groups (migrants, elderly, youth, shopkeepers, families), with respect for cultural differences and minorities. • Communication skills – ability to listen actively and communicate effectively, especially across different cultures. • Teamwork and collaboration – capacity to work in a team, learn from others, and contribute to collective goals. • Initiative and creativity – openness to develop their own ideas and activities, bringing innovation and fresh perspectives aligned with the association’s work. • Organisational skills – interest in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities and projects. • Flexibility and adaptability – readiness to adjust to different contexts, groups, and unexpected situations. • Empathy and patience – especially in contact with vulnerable individuals or people in fragile situations. • Digital literacy – basic skills to support communication, promotion, and collection of community input. • Language skills – ability to work in English (optional), and willingness to learn Portuguese and other useful languages to better interact with the community.
Datele activității
De la 01/12/2025 până la 30/06/2026
Locul activității
Rua Almirante Sarmento Rodrigues, Lote 3, -1, LISBOA, Portugalia
Tipul de activitate
Voluntariat individual
Se caută participanți din
Italia, Spania
Temele activității
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Data-limită pentru înscriere
Nu există termen-limită pentru trimiterea cererii
Codul proiectului
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000346167