Social Action and Democratic Participation in Rural Areas
La Bardal
Ucieda, Spain
Description
Some of us were born in the village, while others moved here from the city. We want to work alongside the long-standing rural community. We spend our days supporting local people and young individuals who want to develop community projects. We are looking for volunteers who are committed to social action, community education and promoting democracy. Participants will assist with project planning and documentation and accompany young people in the area on community development initiatives. Living with our team in the village enables volunteers to integrate into local life, contribute their experience to social projects and work closely with the local population to promote inclusion and democratic participation. Bringing an international and European dimension to the village will strengthen our work and help us achieve objectives that benefit the local community. The 120-day programme provides an opportunity to generate a more substantial impact on the community.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
For accommodation we offer a well-equipped shared house: -5 private rooms. Well-equipped kitchen and shared bathroom. -1 living room with library. -1 large courtyard with woodshed, small stable and compost. -Good internet connection, heating, electricity and hot water. For the development of the activities, we offer: -2 meeting rooms with co-working spaces. -1 room for artistic and technological creativity. -1 large workshop well equipped with tools for wood, metal, iron and plastic.
Training during the activity
During the volunteering programme, we will provide volunteers with training opportunities and language learning facilities. Volunteers will learn traditional crafts from the local population, as well as social enterprise management, communication, democratic participation tools, planning and drafting social projects, and developing inclusion, community cooperation and youth leadership skills.
Participant profile
The ideal candidate will have an intermediate level of Spanish and be independent and responsible. They will have good written and oral communication skills and be interested in social action, education, youth participation and democracy. They will also be capable of leading initiatives, proposing ideas and adapting to a multicultural and rural environment.
Activity dates
From 20/10/2025 to 17/02/2026
Activity location
Barrio Abajo 132, Ucieda, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000348495