ESC: CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCACIONAL CENTER

Code: 39748 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

This volunteering takes place from June 10th to June 23rd at the municipal hostel Bassa Barreta in Vilamarxant (Valencia). The event is organized and led by INTERPRETA NATURA, a non-profit association dedicated to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. Located in the heart of the "Les Rodanes" natural park, the Bassa Barreta hostel is an information center open to the public from 9:00 to 15:00, where associative groups can stay for free. This project aims to conserve the environment within a natural park and develop environmental education materials. We ask volunteers for about 30 hours of work per week (6 hours spread over 5 days with 2 days off). In total, 12 young people from across Europe will be part of the project during these two weeks; the primary language will be English, but we can also communicate in Spanish and French.

🏠 Accommodation on site

This volunteering includes round-trip transportation, accommodation in our hostel and organic food from Monday to Friday. The weekends will be free and the volunteers will be able to visit Valencia, we will give them pocket money to buy food. Transport: covers all transport costs (we promote green transport) The rooms:There are 26 beds in total and they are divided into 4 beds per stay. The bathrooms: separate bathrooms for men and women. Kitchen: common and equipped kitchen. Food:The monitors will buy organic food from local commerce, the volunteers will cook in shifts and for everyone.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will work 5 hours in the morning (physical tasks) and 2 hours in the afternoon (exploring, learning about flora and fauna). The rest of the time is free or for cleaning/kitchen shifts. Near Bassa Barreta hostel, a trail is being restored; we'll turn it into an environmental education area. We'll also create a kids' playground, build bird nesting boxes, and plant mycorrhizal trees. Additionally, we'll discuss ways to improve our world, reflecting on individual and collective actions. Supporting these discussions, we'll use the "Sustainable NGOs" online course; volunteers must bring

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The volunteers will live together for two weeks, so we look for sociable and respectful people. We do not request any type of experience but we prefer motivated people, sensitive to environmental conservation and eager to learn. Volunteers will have to endure physical work for 5 hours, cook for 12 people (in shifts), make crafts and they will have to be prepared for it. The effectiveness of our team will determine the final outcome; we will work in harmony to overcome challenges and achieve outstanding results.
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/06/2024

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

ES39748

09/06/2024 → 23/06/2024

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Deadline: 01/06/2024

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

46191 Vilamarxant, Valencia, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:06 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish