📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
This project aims to teach good environmental practices in a rural setting and a protected area
The project is developed in harmony and cooperation with the local community allowing to know the traditions and the local culture
These activities allow for interaction between the volunteers and the local community through simple tasks performed by volunteers, which develop sustainable agricultural practices and livestock production
The volunteers will participate in the activities, being integrated in groups of youth members, with whom they will collaborate in the following tasks:
Composting System; Production of farm products (biological); Feeding the animals, take them to the pastures, maintenance of fences and stables, to milk, make cheese and bread; Participate in local campaing actions of cleaning forest
The volunteers will be accommodated in Bezerra's Ecological Residence
The food is provided to volunteers by the local service (3 daily meals) prepared by Vertigem’ cook
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will be accommodated in Bezerra's Ecological Residence that has as a privilege the fabulous landscape. The Residence is divided in three areas: Wards for men and women with WC, Lounge and Bathrooms for men and women, and common room with library, TV, stereo and two computers The residence can host up to 14 people.
The Residence is equipped with energy efficient heating equipment, internet with free wifi, an outside space with aromatic plants and novelty equipment for children.
Good enviromental practises are emphasized
🎒 Leisure activities
training in the areas:
Portuguese language, agriculture, beekeeping, animal husbandry, recycling and reuse of materials
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for enthusiastic people, willing to learn from different cultures
Is addressed to young people, willing to spend 4 weeks in “the heart” of a Natural Park, with other volunteers. Therefore the volunteers are expected to have a strong interest by nature, motivated to work with an international team, should have the ability to generate empathy and creativity, an attitude of participation and team work spirit , flexible behaviour and capable treating the obstacles as challenges. Race, gender, age, religion or political ideas aren’t conditioning factors for the selection
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.