PORTUGALETE – EUROPEAN VOLUNTEERING 2024 (EU PROJECTS)

Activity description

In this project We want to host one european volunteer in Portugalete, (Euskadi), from march 2024 to january 2025 (10 months, with flexibility). The main objectives of the project within the entity's strategy for the development of European programs for young people in the municipality are: - To Promote and contribute to the value of the youth volunteering in the municipality - To offer the opportunities of the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programs to the youth of the municipality in all areas - To acquire new volunteer management skills, which is the cornerstone of the entity - Improve the quality of the services and proposals directed at our member groups and the community in general With this project, we pretend that the WELCOME VOLUNTEER improves his personal skills, broadens his knowledge in projects and youth volunteer activities as well as the management and support of volunteers. +INFO: https://labur.eus/EU_2024 ENTITY PIF: https://labur.eus/PAS_EU_PIF

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Type of Accomodation Single Room in a shared flat with another European volunteer, (electricity, heating, Wi-Fi and water difusion included). Close to the place of volunteering and public transport in Portugalete. Local transportation Metro and bus monthly-pass for local transport (70 journeys/month). Another information Local Sports Centre free access: swimming pool and other facilities

Training during the activity

- Arrival training (first 3-4 days) in order to introduce the volunteer in the city and the project. - Training upon arrival of the N A together with other volunteers welcomed. 5-6 days (online or face-to-face depending on the measures in force) - Mentoring meetings every 2 or 3 weeks, (minimum one per month), in order to follow the experience and learning of the volunteer. - Mentor available by phone and WhatsApp in case of necessity. - Mentoring methods based in non-formal education and informal meetings. - Regular OLS (Online Linguistic Support) Training according to the ESC projects

Participant profile

- EU resident - Knowledge and previous experience in European programmes: European Solidarity Corps, E+,... - Experience and/or motivation to work with children, adolescents and youth through socio-educational programs and Educational Leisure Time. - Age between 20 and 30 years old. It would be valorated: - Ability to communicate in English and/or Spanish will be valued (minimum level required to communicate with staff, participants and local volunteers) - Previous experience as a volunteer or as a participant in leisure/scouting groups or in socio-educational programmes is an advantage.

Activity dates

A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/03/2024 to 31/05/2025

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Activity location

48920 Portugalete, España Spain

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Finland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Greece, North Macedonia, Croatia, Iceland, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Latvia, Ireland, Norway, Lithuania, Portugal, Hungary, France, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Denmark, Spain

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 20/03/2024

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