Volunteering in family gardens and agroecological practices - Amplifying the Voice for Climate Action (AVCA Project)
ASPEm
ASPEm Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolívia
Opis
The volunteer sent by VC will support ASPEm and Yachay Chhalaku in strengthening the economic rights and autonomy of rural women who are survivors of violence, through sustainable and agroecological production processes. The activities focus on food security, income generation, reduction of economic vulnerability and promotion of initiatives through digital platforms. The volunteer will accompany women in the development and strengthening of family agroecological plots and home gardens, supporting sustainable agricultural production aimed at both self-consumption and local markets. They will participate in training activities on agroecological practices and contribute to the development of manuals, educational materials and communication strategies. Activities will take place mainly in the field, in both urban and rural areas, and will be combined with office-based work, such as documentation, report writing and preparation of material for social media.
Ubytovanie, strava a doprava
The accommodation is located in Cochabamba, where ASPEm’s local office is based. The city offers a variety of activities, courses, shopping centers, and services. The house is shared with other volunteers; each person has a private room. Basic utilities (water, gas, electricity, and internet) are included. The house is located in the northern part of the city, close to shops, pharmacies, and banks, and has good access to safe and affordable public transportation to reach Sacaba, where the project activities take place. Vegetarian and vegan options are available in the city, though limited.
Odborná príprava počas činnosti
The volunteer will participate in a pre-departure training organized by VC and ASPEm in Italy. In Bolivia, ASPEm offers training and exchange spaces focused on gender equality and support for rural women survivors of violence, as well as a practical learning in agroecology and food security. Within the project, online meetings with other volunteers are planned as spaces for training and for sharing experiences, challenges and practices. Transversal competences such as autonomy, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving will be strengthened. Competences will be certified through Youthpass.
Profil účastníka
A motivated, empathetic, and committed person is sought, with sensitivity to gender justice and the economic empowerment of women. A willingness to work in rural community contexts is essential, along with intercultural respect, adaptability, and openness to learning and the exchange of knowledge. Knowledge of or interest in agroecology, food security, sustainable agricultural production, and solidarity-based economic initiatives is valued, as well as experience or motivation to support rural women in productive and organizational processes. Skills in teamwork, community communication, and the 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 countries (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.
Obdobie činnosti
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 09/10/2026 to 13/09/2027
Miesto činnosti
C. Luis H. Baya y Greco, Nº 232, Cochabamba, Bolívia
Druh činnosti
Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť
Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín
Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Island, Lichtenštajnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Severné Macedónsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Turecko, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko
Témy aktivít
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Lehota na podávanie prihlášok
termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 15/05/2026 23:00
Kód projektu
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101250792