ESC Vacancy at JFC (Cultural Department)
Associação Spin para o Intercâmbio, Formação e Cooperação entre os Povos
Junta de Freguesia de Carnide
Lisbon, Portugal
Description
The hosting institution, Junta de Freguesia de Carnide, is the local administrative unit of the Carnide area in Lisbon. In this organization, the volunteer is going to work for the Culture Dept., specifically at the Library Natalia Correia. ACTIVITIES: Support the Library’s team, reception and Internet area for adult readers; Support for the development and implementation of adult training projects in ICT (information and communicating technologies); Support to the youth’s Internet area – support for research and school homework; Collaboration with the team in the elaboration of ICT materials, supporting the activities and its implementation in the library; Elaboration and implementation, with the young readers, of a bulletin/digital newspaper online; Support and create activities with children, youth and adults; Organization of the Library’s collection and archive; Support for cultural initiatives organized by the Parish Local Council (fairs, concerts, exhibitions, etc.).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
More informations here: https://www.a-spin.pt/english/?p=4668
Participant profile
We are looking for young motivated volunteers aged 18-30, open minded, eager to learn about new cultures and lifestyles, as well as to participate in the project activities in the local community. It is not required to have any particular degree of formal education, but to have positive and proactive attitude, show tolerance, flexibility, motivation and enthusiasm. In this project, the capacity to work in a team will be highly appreciated (both within the hosting organization and with the local partners in Carnide). We encourage applications especially from youngsters who already have some experience in volunteering or in working with cultural projects and are, at this moment, available to commit to a long term experience of volunteer work abroad and willing to know more about the work developed in the area of culture for a special Lisbon community of Carnide. We will give some priority to candidates who have at least a basic level of Portuguese, however it’s not a requirement for the application.
Activity dates
From 14/04/2026 to 14/10/2026
Activity location
Rua do Rio Cávado, 3, Lisbon, Portugal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Italy, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 16/03/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000346177