📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The project is for 10 people with the following objectives: O1: Self-awareness with main focus on improvement of ability to adapt to the rapid changing society, increase opportunities for employment, and thereby reduce levels of inequality. Through this the project aim to improve mental health, and improve people’s communication skills in various ways, amongst which digital communication. O2: Active learning of participants, providing quality education and targeting the lack of awareness on environmental and socio-economic topics, thereby exposing youths to related critical and rational thinking tools. O3: Interpersonal connection. This will target prejudice andignorance towards other cultures, which will improve the awareness of our European commonalities. The reduction in stereotypes will also guard the participants against polarisation and disintegration. It will increase awareness on different socio-economic challenges throughout Europe.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will take place in Paúl village in the volunteer house of Ananda Marga. Each volunteer will have shared room with one or maximum two more participants. There are shared bathrooms for each room. For those that like and want more adventure experience we can offer accommodation on the camping area includes outdoor showers (with hot water), dry toilets and an outdoor kitchen, during the summer time. The food we provide is vegetarian/vegan to try to implement a healthier and sustainable practice but of course each volunteer is free to have whatever they desire outside of the project.
🎒 Leisure activities
During their activity volunteers will integrate with the life and work of the community. The volunteers will be involved in the following topics: - Mindfulness, yoga, meditation, well-being, healthy lifestyle; - Sustainability, ecology, reforestation, permaculture, organic farming; - Event creation and managment; - Community living and development; Everyone is encourage to follow their passion and develope based on it.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated people who wants to make change in the world. The selection will be based on their inspiration, skills and talents matching the activities of the project and who show a great deal of enthusiasm for the lifestyle and values of the project. Our aim is to host as much as possible volunteers with merganised background and families or region with fewer opportunities. Volunteers will be encouraged to engage themselves in various aspects of the project and find which area suits them best. Personal project for the development of the local community will be encouraged.
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.