ESC: Intercultural ESCperience

The Participant profile: The ideal volunteer should be a young person between 18 and 30 years old, motivated to learn, share experiences, and actively engage with the local community. Key qualities include: • Motivation and curiosity – willingness to acquire new skills, discover different realities, and share their own knowledge. • Social and cultural sensitivity – openness to work with diverse groups (migrants, elderly, youth, shopkeepers, families), with respect for cultural differences and minorities. • Communication skills – ability to listen actively and communicate effectively, especially across different cultures. • Teamwork and collaboration – capacity to work in a team, learn from others, and contribute to collective goals. • Initiative and creativity – openness to develop their own ideas and activities, bringing innovation and fresh perspectives aligned with the association’s work. • Organisational skills – interest in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities and projects. • Flexibility and adaptability – readiness to adjust to different contexts, groups, and unexpected situations. • Empathy and patience – especially in contact with vulnerable individuals or people in fragile situations. • Digital literacy – basic skills to support communication, promotion, and collection of community input. • Language skills – ability to work in English (optional), and willingness to learn Portuguese and other useful languages to better interact with the community.
Deadline: 31/08/2025 23:59