Long term volunteering project in Portugal!

Location: Viseu, Portugal

Project name: Empowering Youth through Creativity

Hosting organization: Adamastor

Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization

Purpose of the project: Join our transformative volunteer project, focusing on inspiring youth through creative engagement. Our mission is to build a vibrant community by organizing activities and promoting Erasmus+ and ESC programs. Tasks include planning activities, promoting programs, and assisting coordinators. Volunteers can lead their projects, gaining multimedia skills for social media. Daily routines involve collaborative planning in the Youth Center and community engagement. Benefits include practical project management experience, leadership development, and cultural immersion. Seize the opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth empowerment and community development.

volunteers between 18-30 years old (Only Azerbaijani citizenship)

Project period – 21 weeks during the period of 01/01/2024 to 31/05/2024 

Deadline: as soon as possible

How to apply? – Please get a registration number, and apply through European Youth Portal (click the link). 

Note: Please, apply as soon as possible, otherwise the application will be closed before the deadline!

How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have account on European Youth Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this Link

All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps

No participation fee! 

Language: English

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements: The volunteers will be accommodated at Pousada de Juventude de Viseu, owned by the organization (www.adamastor.org.pt/hiviseu) in shared rooms (shared only with other volunteers). The hostel has a full equipped kitchen where the volunteers can prepare their own meals, with the exception of the breakfast that is provided every morning from 07.30am to 10.00am. Food and pocket money is 10€ per day. The travel will be reimbursed until the limited covered by ESC with the delivery of tickets, boarding pass, etc. Please request the infopack of the project to get to know more esc@adamastor.org.pt

Training during the activity: The volunteers will be trained on: Non-formal education; ESC and Erasmus+ programmes; Cultural diversity, intercultural learning, living in a intercultural environment, healthy lifestyles, sports as a tool for social inclusion and wellbeing; Portuguese language and culture; Youthpass; Through several workshops and sessions, along the whole project, the volunteer acquire skills and abilities as team work, effective communication and time management. National Agency provides on-arrival and mid-term trainings (online or presencial) only for long term activities.

Participant Profile: Join us if you’re: Enthusiastic about youth empowerment. Creative, initiative-driven, and open to organizing activities. Interested in multimedia content creation. Culturally curious and adaptable to an intercultural environment. Basic English required; Portuguese is a plus. Committed, punctual, and responsible. Eager to learn through provided trainings. Contribute to community impact and youth development with your unique skills and passion!