ESC: Beyond Borders-Sils: Restoration of a protected Catalan wetlands

Name: ESC: Beyond Borders-Sils: Restoration of a protected Catalan wetlands
Start: 2024-08-03
End: 2024-08-17
Location: Spain

Code: 40417 Copied

Spain European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

"Beyond Borders" is a special funded program that aims to promote volunteering activities among people with fewer opportunities. In line with this program and its principles of diversity and inclusion, COCAT offers 7 funded places in our international work camps in Catalonia for individuals with fewer opportunities. The main objective of this work camp is to explore environmental realities and learn how to positively impact them by contributing to the conservation of the Natural Area of Sils wetlands. Participants will learn about the biodiversity and characteristic habitats of these wetland areas, as well as methods of conservation and management of natural areas.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The accommodation is located in the local cultural center of La Laguna. This space covers approximately 800m² and includes various rooms. The entrance is used as an activity room due to its capacity, and there is a kitchen available. The facility features gender-separated toilets. The large hall is used for a variety of activities such as plays and dances, and it is also where all the volunteers will sleep and rest. The kitchen is equipped with basic necessities, and as much as possible, the food provided will be organic. The menu is balanced, featuring fresh products daily.

🎒 Leisure activities

Before departure, volunteers will receive all necessary information from the coordinator of the sending organization in their home country. Once at the work camp, the local hosting organization will provide training and support from experienced professionals in the field. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to volunteer, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and development.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Participants in this project must be identified as young people with fewer opportunities. This includes those with disabilities, unemployment, health problems or functional diversity, and barriers linked to education and training systems, as well as cultural differences, social and economic challenges, and experiences of discrimination. The project is designed for volunteers who may face socio-economic problems, social obstacles, educational difficulties, physical and mental challenges, and other adversities.
Deadline: Application deadline: 26/07/2024

ℹ️ Additional information

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

ES40417

03/08/2024 → 17/08/2024

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Deadline: 26/07/2024

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

Sils, Girona, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:39 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish