Team Volunteering in Kolda, Senegal – Humanitarian Volunteering
FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL
Kolda, Senegal, Senegal
Descrição
Join ActionAid in Kolda, Senegal, for a 2-month humanitarian team volunteering experience focused on gender justice, ecofeminism, communication and international cooperation. As part of a team of 6 volunteers, you will visit projects in Sare Bidji and Medina Yoro Foulah and learn first-hand about ActionAid Senegal’s work with local communities. After the visits, you will work in teams to create short social media videos on ecofeminism and women’s rights, especially economic rights. You will also research the 10 African Feminist Principles and prepare a presentation for ActionAid Senegal and FODDE, helping generate discussion and a reference document for future projects. A hands-on experience combining field visits, research, communication, teamwork and intercultural learning.
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
You will live with five other volunteers in a shared apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Accommodation and utility costs will be covered by the organization, and a local SIM card will be provided. You will receive a monthly allowance of €468 to cover personal expenses, including food and local transportation. A vehicle will be available for ActionAid activities, and you will be covered by Henner medical insurance.
Formação durante a atividade
Before departure, volunteers will receive training on the ESC program, ActionAid, roles and responsibilities, SHEA and safeguarding, feminist leadership, communication, security, self-care and psychological support. On arrival, training will cover the local context, partners, security, ongoing projects and each volunteer’s role. During the experience, volunteers will develop knowledge and practical skills related to gender, sustainability, agroecology, communication and international cooperation.
Perfil do participante
We are looking for 6 motivated people eager to learn, work as a team, adapt to a new context and enjoy a collective and intercultural experience. Interest in human rights, sustainability, international cooperation and gender justice is highly valued. Previous volunteering experience is appreciated but not mandatory. We especially encourage applications from people facing fewer opportunities.
Candidates must be 18–35 years old, reside in an eligible country (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey) and have completed the mandatory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training. Together with previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Datas da atividade
De 23/09/2026 a 21/11/2026
Local da atividade
0000, Kolda, Senegal, Senegal
Tipo de atividade
Equipas de voluntariado
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Itália, Letónia, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Macedónia do Norte, Malta, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Turquia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Não há data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Código do projeto
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101252174