Support socio-cultural space
Asociacion Casa Kuna
Granada, Spain
Description
Casa Kuna is a non-profit dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals and fostering social inclusion through a social, multicultural, and ecological approach. It offers innovative non-formal training in trades like sewing, woodworking, marketing, and natural cosmetics to promote employment and socio-occupational pathways. The “Re-Made in Granada” initiative, born from the sewing program, creates eco-friendly products inspired by urban culture, supporting employment and sustainability. Cultural activities raise awareness on migration, racism, and social exclusion via forums, talks, debates, and workshops. Casa Kuna runs a sales space promoting circular economy and employability. It encourages volunteering, with over 30 participants last year. Intercultural mediation fosters dialogue and risk detection in the community, training local leaders on migrants' rights and responsibilities. Psycho-social support offers individual and group aid, including self-help groups.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay in a fully furnished apartment in Granada’s Sacromonte, with private kitchens and individual rooms. The space balances shared and private areas to support community living and personal reflection. Weekly food and a daily €6 grocery budget are provided. Sacromonte offers panoramic views of the Alhambra and rich cultural heritage. Travel costs will be reimbursed based on the ESC program’s distance calculator. Volunteers will be picked up at Granada’s bus, train station, or airport. For cheaper flights, consider Málaga or Madrid plus bus to Granada.
Training during the activity
Volunteers engage in non-formal training, workshop facilitation, event promotion, and organizational tasks. In “Re-Made in Granada,” they design and produce upcycled clothing, organize fashion events, and promote products. Cultural activities include managing agendas, catering, and media content creation. At the sales space, volunteers handle customer service, inventory, and social media. They also recruit and support short-term volunteers, assist in intercultural mediation, and may observe psycho-social support sessions. Volunteers participate in research projects. A tutor supports adaptation
Participant profile
We are looking for proactive, organized volunteers with an interest in community and social work. They should have skills to facilitate workshops, support the organization and promotion of activities, and handle administrative tasks such as preparing agendas, summaries, and basic graphic design. Creativity is valued to assist in designing and promoting products within recycling and sustainable fashion initiatives. Communication and customer service skills are important to support sales spaces and cultural events, as well as the ability to manage social media and audiovisual documentation. An interest in intercultural mediation, the ability to observe and propose community activities, and sensitivity to participate respectfully in psychosocial support are also required. Additionally, volunteers are expected to collaborate on research projects and work well in teams, fostering an inclusive and enriching environment.
Activity dates
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 01/11/2025 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Calle Elvira 85, A, Granada, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/12/2025 12:30
Project code
2025-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000347739