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ESC: Associació Alba_ VOLUNTEERING PROJECT_European Project Management

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About the project

ESC: Associació Alba_ VOLUNTEERING PROJECT_European Project Management

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Founded in 1976, Associació Alba is a non-profit organization located in Tàrrega (Catalonia, Spain) that works to attend the necessities of children, teenagers and adults with disabilities, mental health disorders and/or at risk of social exclusion. The association’s main goal is to offer comprehensive care to its target group according to their needs and interests – and those of their families - in order to achieve their maximum human development and promote social inclusion. Associació Alba is composed of different areas: education and therapy, housing, training and employment, labour and other multidisciplinary teams. The association is part of different networks at a local (ALLEM), regional (DINCAT, ACELL and FCVS), national (FEAPS) and international (EASPD) level. At the moment (2021), Associació Alba provides support to 323 people with disability, employs 313 professionals - 53 of them with disabilities -, has 547 members and counts on 143 local volunteers.

💼 What the programme involves

Associació Alba, based in Tàrrega (Catalonia, Spain), is a non-profit organization committed to supporting people with disabilities and promoting their autonomy, inclusion, and quality of life. Through a wide range of services—including education, occupational therapy, supported housing, and leisure activities—we work to empower individuals with disabilities and their families. While our core mission focuses on social and educational care, Associació Alba is also active in European cooperation, taking part in various Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps projects that promote inclusion, diversity, and innovation in social services. Supporting the implementation and reporting of Erasmus+ and ESC projects. Assisting in writing and preparing new EU project proposals. Helping organize international meetings, trainings, and local dissemination events. Collaborating with European partners and assisting with day-to-day communication. Conducting research on EU policies related to social

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: volunteers have a flat with their own room in Tarrega's city centre. They share the flat with the other volunteers, being a mx. of 6 people. They share the kitchen, the bathroom and the living room. The volunteer will receive 180€ of pocket money for general expenses. Transport arrangements: our organisation is in charge of booking all the transportation needed from the volunteer destination to Tarrega at their arrival and their departure.

🍲 Food

Food: Volunteers work 5 days/week. Lunch is provided the days that they work. For the rest of the meals, they receive 120€/month.

🎒 Leisure activities


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer aged 18–30 with a strong motivation to contribute to social inclusion through European project work. The ideal candidate should have an academic background in Political Science, International Relations, European Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field, and a clear interest in EU affairs, inclusion policies, and project-based work within a social organization. In addition to her academic background, the volunteer should be: - Autonomous and responsible, able to manage tasks independently while contributing to team efforts - Organized and detail-oriented, with good time management skills - Professional and mature, with the ability to approach complex situations respectfully and thoughtfully - Proactive and committed, open to learning and contributing actively to the development of the project - Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish or Catalan is a plus but not mandatory - Willingness to commit to the entire 6-month duration of the project - Compliance with the volunteer contract, including providing a 4-week notice in case of early departure - Active participation in daily activities, team meetings, and the continuous improvement of the project - A respectful and supportive attitude towards people with disabilities, co-workers, and project partners If this profile sounds like you and you're eager to make a real impact while learning about European cooperation in a social context, we warmly encourage you to apply!
Deadline: No application deadline

ℹ️ Additional information

During the opportunity, volunteer receives a training on the centred person methodology work that we use in Alba organisation to work with people. They also take part in language exchanges to improve their knowledge in Spanish and Catalan. Application procedure: send your CV at [email protected]

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

  • Training before and after the project
  • Health insurance during your project
  • round-trip travel reimbursement
  • accommodation and food
  • pocket money
  • language course
  • Return Week-end
  • Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

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📅 Available sessions

ES46461

10/07/2025 at 00:00 → 20/12/2025 at 00:00

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Deadline: 30/06/2025

ES46531

01/07/2025 at 00:00 → 20/12/2025 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Carrer de l'Hospital, 35I, 25300 Tàrrega, Lleida, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:54 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish