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ESC: Building a Sustainable Future

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About the project

ESC: Building a Sustainable Future

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our mission is: to give meaning to natural and cultural elements so that they are loved and preserved. preserved. This means that we are a non-profit organization that aims to bring the natural and cultural heritage of the peoples of Europe closer to all people in order to conserve it, enhance its value and encourage respectful attitudes towards it. Thus, our actions are always framed in : - To be a reference point for people and institutions in the field of Communication, environmental volunteering, education and interpretation of heritage and thus promote the respect and conservation of it. - To defend all manifestations of heritage, both natural and cultural, so that they are transferred to society and put in value for their conservation. - To form a generation that is connected to its environment, that respects natural resources and is informed about the importance of respecting natural resources. awareness of the direct consequences of their lifestyles in order to motivate changes towards healthier and more sustainable habits. - To develop innovative and quality projects related to heritage interpretation, the enhancement of natural diversity, rural development, reconnection with nature and citizen participation and involvement, - Establish itself as a reference entity in land stewardship through projects such as ForestLab and the management of the Les Rodanes lodge in Vilamarchante. - To build an open, efficient, flexible and transparent organization formed by highly qualified professionals and volunteers committed to conservation and social communication. - To achieve a stable, balanced, committed to the territory and sustainable funding. - To seek innovation and continuous improvement of our services. - Improve the health of all citizens through food health strategies and reconnection with nature. - Maintain a commitment to rural areas in the guarantee of basic services and the enhancement of their heritage in schools. We believe that collaboration and networking, respecting our principles and values, are the most effective way to work and achieve impacts on the territory and society. This is why year after year we strive to find new synergies and spaces for collaboration, promoting one of our maxims: Think globally, act locally. Our audience is everyone, especially young people, but also students, families and older adults with concerns and capable of committing themselves to a change of course in the current environmental dynamics. It is necessary that young people and all people become involved in the conservation of nature, respect for the tangible and intangible heritage of our culture. We place special emphasis on the traditionally sustainable relationship between people and the natural environment in rural areas that are currently suffering depopulation processes. In this direction we are very committed to the conservation of this heritage through its transmission in schools.

💼 What the programme involves

Interpreta Natura invites 12 young Europeans to join a 14-day volunteer camp in the Natural Park of Les Rodanes (Valencia, Spain), staying at the Bassa Barreta municipal hostel. The project combines hands-on work, learning, and reflection to reconnect with nature and promote sustainability. Volunteers will help maintain a pond to preserve biodiversity, build a handcrafted reed roof using ancestral techniques, restore dry-stone walls damaged by the DANA floods of 2024, and support basic masonry tasks at the hostel. They will also contribute to maintaining the signposts of official hiking trails. Throughout the camp, participants will take part in debates on environmental awareness, ethical dilemmas, and how to build a sustainable future together. Community life is a key part of the experience, with daily shared tasks, team-building activities, and cultural exchange.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay at Bassa Barreta hostel in Les Rodanes Natural Park, sharing 4-bed rooms with lockers, common bathrooms, a kitchen, and a large living room. Interpreta Natura provides meals from Monday to Friday. Travel costs (round trip) will be reimbursed at the end of the project, and pocket money will be given every Friday. Volunteers will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekends free to rest, explore Valencia, or enjoy the surrounding nature.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will receive on-site training to carry out tasks safely and effectively, including guidance on sustainable construction, dry-stone wall restoration, biodiversity conservation, and basic masonry. They will also take part in workshops and group dynamics to strengthen teamwork, cultural exchange, and environmental awareness. Continuous mentoring will be provided by Interpreta Natura staff to support both personal development and learning throughout the project.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people (18–30 years old) interested in nature, sustainability, and cultural exchange. No previous experience is required, but participants should be open-minded, adaptable, and willing to work both outdoors and in a team. Tasks may involve physical activity such as construction, gardening, or maintenance, so a positive attitude and readiness to learn are essential. Enthusiasm for intercultural dialogue and environmental protection will be highly valued.
Deadline: 14/11/2025 15:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

ES48423

01/12/2025 → 14/12/2025

Closed
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Deadline: 14/11/2025

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 Concepción Arenal, 2, 46600 Alzira, Valencia, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:01 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish