Volunteering for the development of agroecological economic and income-generating activities for peasant women survivors of violence
ASPEm
ASPEm Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolīvija
Apraksts
The volunteer supports ASPEm which together with Yachay Chhalaku works to strengthen the economic rights and autonomy of peasant women survivors of violence, by contributing to the following actions: support to agroecological productive processes and sustainable economic activities led by women, with a focus on food security, income generation and reduction of economic vulnerability; accompaniment of groups of women in the development of agroecological plots and family gardens, as well as in sustainable agricultural production oriented toward both self-consumption and the local market; support to training processes aimed at strengthening economic-productive capacities (valorisation of local products, local market analysis, natural resource management). Activities are carried out mainly in the field, in both urban and rural areas, alternating with office work (e.g. preparation of materials, report writIng, documentation systematization), for 30–38 hours per week (excluding travel time).
Dzīvošana, ēdināšana un transports
The house is in Cochabamba, where ASPEm’s local office is based, a city offering activities, courses, shopping centres and services. It is in a safe area, shared with other volunteers, each person having a private, lockable room. Utilities such as water, gas, electricity and internet are included. The house is in the northern area, close to shops, pharmacies and banks. It has good access to safe and affordable public transportation to reach Sacaba, where the project activities take place. Vegetarian/vegan options are limited, but there is more variety available in the city centre.
Mācības pasākuma laikā
ASPEm offers training and exchange spaces focused on gender equality and the accompaniment of peasant women survivors of violence, as well as a practical learning and exchange experience in agroecology and food security. Online meetings with other project volunteers are foreseen as spaces for training and the exchange of experiences, challenges and good practices. Access will be provided to platforms such as OLS, GOT and SALTO, and transversal skills such as autonomy, teamwork, time management and problem-solving will be strengthened. The experience will be certified through the Youth Pass.
Dalībnieka profils
A motivated, empathetic, and committed person is sought, with sensitivity to gender justice and the economic empowerment of women. Willingness to work in rural community contexts, with intercultural respect, adaptability, and openness to learning and knowledge exchange, is essential. Knowledge of or interest in agroecology, food security, sustainable agricultural production, and solidarity-based entrepreneurship is valued, as well as experience or motivation to accompany peasant women in productive and organizational processes. Skills in teamwork, community communication, and facilitation of participatory spaces are also appreciated, together with a proactive and respectful attitude toward fieldwork. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible coun-tries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Pasākuma datums
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 31/01/2026 to 01/12/2026
Pasākuma vieta
C. Luis H. Baya y Greco, Nº 232, Cochabamba, Bolīvija
Darbības veids
Individuāls brīvprātīgais darbs
Meklējam dalībniekus no šīm valstīm
Austrija, Beļģija, Bulgārija, Czechia, Dānija, Francija, Grieķija, Horvātija, Igaunija, Islande, Itālija, Kipra, Latvija, Lietuva, Lihtenšteina, Luksemburga, Malta, Nīderlande, Polija, Portugāle, Rumānija, Slovākija, Slovēnija, Somija, Spānija, Turcija, Ungārija, Vācija, Ziemeļmaķedonija, Zviedrija, Īrija
Pasākuma temati
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Pieteikumu iesniegšanas termiņš
Pieteikuma iesniegšanas termiņš: 29/01/2026 23:00
Projekta kods
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191888