“New Steps on the Camino — Youth for Heritage and Sustainability
Federação Portuguesa do Caminho de Santiago
VILA POUCA DE AGUIAR, Portugal
Beskrivning
New Footsteps on the Camino”, promoted by the Portuguese Federation of the Camino de Santiago within the framework of the European Solidarity Corps Quality Label, aims to engage young people in the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable promotion of the Camino de Santiago routes in Portugal. Volunteers will support environmental and heritage conservation actions, collaborate with local communities, take part in awareness-raising activities, foster intercultural dialogue, and contribute to the production of the Federation’s digital content and tools. Activities include assisting pilgrims, clean-up and waymarking campaigns, collecting and systematising heritage information, community workshops, and promoting sustainable tourism.
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Volunteering may take place in one of the following clusters: -Coastal Camino (Viana do Castelo, Caminha, Matosinhos) -Central Camino (Albergaria, Tomar, Alvaiázere) -Interior Camino (Castro Daire, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Pouca de Aguiar) -Torres Camino (Pinhel, Trancoso, Braga) -Eastern Camino (Fundão, Guarda, Covilhã) The host provides shared, fully equipped accommodation, food (allowance or meals), and covers local transport for project activities.
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Volunteers will receive ongoing training throughout the project, including an initial welcome and cultural integration session, basic language support, and guidance on project goals. They will learn by doing, join regular reflection moments, and be mentored by local coordinators. They may also attend trainings offered by the National Agency and will be supported in recognising their skills through the Youthpass process.
Deltagarens profil
-Young people aged 18 to 30; -Excellent command of English, French and/or Portuguese; -Motivation to take part in volunteering activities; -Interest in environmental sustainability, cultural/natural heritage, and the Camino de Santiago routes; -Full availability to participate for the defined volunteering period; -Ability to work in a team, with a strong sense of responsibility and proactivity; -Flexibility and ability to adapt to different contexts (including rural settings); -Openness to intercultural dialogue and to living alongside local communities and pilgrims; -Respect for the principles of hospitality, inclusion, and European values.
Datum
Från 15/04/2026 till 30/07/2026
Plats
RUA DR HENRIQUE BOTELHO, VILA POUCA DE AGUIAR, Portugal
Typ av verksamhet
Individuellt volontärarbete
Söker deltagare från
Frankrike, Italien, Litauen, Portugal, Spanien
Aktivitetens ämnen
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Sista ansökningsdag
Sista ansökningsdag: 15/03/2026 00:00
Projektkod
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000347954