ESC: Eco-Resilience & Sustainability Programme in Gran Canaria

Code: 50069 Copied

Spain European Voluntary Service Environment Education Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This ESC Volunteering Team takes place in rural Gran Canaria, surrounded by mountains and ocean views. The focus is on permaculture, regenerative farming, biodiversity restoration, clean-ups and creative upcycling. Volunteers remove waste from natural areas, restore ecosystems and transform collected materials into meaningful creations within the Waste to Wisdom concept. The project promotes a shared plant-based lifestyle. Participants prepare plant-based meals and recipes together, practice slow living and contribute to daily community life. Volunteers also help prepare a nature-based learning environment for young people experiencing mental overload and searching for direction, spirituality and deeper nature awareness. Learning is based on teamwork, creativity, non-formal methods and Youthpass. Due to many applications, only selected participants will be contacted. If you receive no reply by 20 April, you have not been selected.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers are accommodated in shared housing in the mountainous areas, of Gran Canaria, limited transport, with shared bedrooms and basic kitchen and sanitary facilities. The location is remote and requires flexibility and independence in daily living. Food is organised within a plant-based and low-impact living context. Volunteers are involved in grocery shopping, food preparation and shared meals. Transport for project activities, including clean-ups in different locations across the province, is organised and supervised by the host organisation, using public transport where relevant.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers receive ongoing training throughout the activity using non-formal learning methods. Training is integrated into daily practice and includes environmental protection, sustainability, upcycling and Waste to Wisdom activities. Learning is supported through hands-on tasks, teamwork and structured reflection moments. Participants are guided by guides and mentors, with additional support provided where needed. Intercultural learning, community skills and active citizenship are embedded throughout the programme. Learning outcomes are reflected on and documented

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young adults aged 20 - 30 who feel connected to nature and want to actively contribute to climate action, environmental protection and biodiversity restoration. Due to the remote living conditions and the level of independence required, participants must be ready to live and work in a nature-based environment and take responsibility within a small community.
Deadline: 13/04/2026 13:00

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.

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

📅 Available sessions

ES50069

05/05/2026 → 26/05/2026

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Deadline: 13/04/2026

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

35108 Arteara, Las Palmas, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Standard Time

Local time: 21:36 (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