C.R.E. Creativity, Resilience and Empowerment for Change

Activity description

The C.R.E. project intends to face the increasing level of youth marginalization promoting empowerment and active citizenship through non-formal education, addressing the need for inclusive societies in Europe where young people can take action and contribute to their growth, as well as the well-being of the community. The volunteers will be involved in different tasks, depending on their profile and interests, including: organization of events to encourage the participation of young people; co-hosting and organization of language classes, debates, cine-forums, exhibitions, and workshops facilitated by volunteers; implementation of Erasmus+(KA1) projects; taking care of a sustainable farm; development of the website, communication, and fundraising strategy of the organization; creating content to promote events and activities on social media; helping with projects aimed at reducing food waste among the local community and recovering the historical heritage in Gondomar.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The project covers: travel expenses up to 275.00€, food and accommodation; all the fees for visa and residence permit; insurance (health, accident, and liability insurance). Participants will be staying on the upper floor of the headquarters of the organization, located in Valbom, part of Gondomar. There are two rooms for 2 and 3 people each. That won't necessarily mean we will have 5 volunteers at the same time, but there might be the possibility that participants will be sharing the room with other volunteers.

Training during the activity

Topics: promotion of active citizenship; youth empowerment; social inclusion; community development through non-formal education activities; workshops about intercultural education and active citizenship, with non-formal methods; promotion of human rights; building up methods and techniques for intercultural learning; Portuguese language courses; OLS–Online Linguistic Support; awareness campaigns on the issues of social inclusion; implementation of project ideas.

Participant profile

We are looking for 4 participants in total from Italy attending the activities for 6 weeks from December22 to January23. They have to be between 18 and 30 years old, to have a migratory background or economic/geographical difficulties, strong motivation, and connection with the values of peace, non-violence, equal opportunities, human rights, environmental sustainability. Motivated to support Azes Valboenses activities from the logistic tasks to the facilitation of group dynamics; interested to learn about new cultures and exchange of ideas.

Activity dates

A total of 6 week(s) during the period 01/12/2022 to 31/01/2023

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Activity location

Rua Alexandre Herculano 158, 4420-369 Valbom, Gondomar Portugal

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Looking for participants from

Italy

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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