Green Beats: Penáguila's Nature and Culture Revival ESC ST
DE AMICITIA
Penáguila, Alicante, Spanien
Beskrivning
Volunteers will serve as a versatile workforce for the Penàguila Town Hall, executing a wide range of manual and social tasks based on the municipality’s real-time needs. This is an intensive maintenance project focused on the physical recovery of the fire-damaged Jardín de Santos and the Phytoclimatic Route through clearing and technical gardening. Beyond environmental labor, volunteers will act as a maintenance crew repairing public furniture and infrastructure, and executing urban art projects like mural painting. The project also features a vital social component, with weekly intergenerational activities at the local senior center. This holistic approach requires adaptability and hard work, moving beyond symbolic actions to perform real, tangible labor for the village’s upkeep.
Logi, mat och transporter
Volunteers will stay in a shared apartment for 5 people, with 3 twin rooms, 1 kitchens, 1 bathrooms, and a washing machine. A bar/restaurant is located directly across from the house, . Weekends are free.except 11 october that you will participate in a trainning in Alfas del Pi Food: Provided by De Amicitia. All meals are prepared collectively by volunteers in organized shifts managed by all that act as common leader. Transport: Penàguila is a remote mountain village. The bus only runs once a day, making a car necessary for grocery shopping and essential errands.
Utbildning under verksamheten
11 october you will be invited for the following event in Alfas del Pi despite the event will be in Spanish https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1BzL6gwLR/?stkn=bTQzODl3NHp6c3Bp
Deltagarens profil
Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old and reside in an ESC eligible countries. Spanish language and driving license is an add value. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. Motivated to Work in Nature and Restoration: As the project involves environmental and cultural restoration, volunteers should be interested in conservation, gardening, and learning about local history and culture. Interest in Manual and Physical Work: Since the tasks include gardening, environmental clean-up, painting, and restoration work, volunteers should have a willingness and ability to engage in manual, hands-on tasks. Creative and Community-Oriented: Volunteers will also assist with creative tasks like painting murals and other public space improvements, so creativity and an openness to working in teams are valuable. Interest in Cultural Exchange: The project includes intergenerational activities, and volunteers should be open to interacting with the local senior community and engaging in cultural exchange with the rest of participants. Flexibility and Adaptability: The project is based in a rural area, and volunteers should be ready to adapt to a different lifestyle and work in varying conditions. Teamwork and Communication Skills: Since volunteers will work closely with others, they should have good teamwork and communication skills. English is often the common language for ESC projects, so basic English proficiency may be needed. Open-Mindedness and Respect for Local Culture: Volunteers should be respectful of the local Spanish culture, and open to learning about the village’s traditions and history. Responsibility: Volunteers will be expected to manage their personal tasks, cooperate with campleaders, and maintain discipline during the project. Physical Fitness: The work includes outdoor tasks such as hiking, gardening, and manual restoration, so volunteers should be in good physical condition and able to manage physically demanding tasks.
Datum
Från 05/10/2026 till 04/11/2026
Plats
De Amicitia, Penáguila, Alicante, Spanien
Typ av verksamhet
Volontärgrupper
Söker deltagare från
Belgien, Bosnien och Hercegovina, Danmark, Frankrike, Grekland, Irland, Italien, Kroatien, Montenegro, Nederländerna, Polen, Rumänien, Serbien, Slovakien, Slovenien, Spanien, Tjeckien, Turkiet, Tyskland, Ukraina, Ungern, Österrike
Aktivitetens ämnen
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Sista ansökningsdag
Ingen sista ansökningsdag
Projektkod
2025-1-EACEA-VTHPA-101239553