ESC: Live, Learn & Create Impact – Eco-Art & Storytelling in Gran Canaria

Code: 51390 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Live, learn and create impact on the island of Gran Canaria. Join this ESC team and turn waste into awareness in a unique natural environment. Through our Waste to Wisdom approach, collected waste, including cigarette waste, is transformed into a collective artwork that raises awareness about pollution and responsible behaviour. Storytelling is central: you document your experience through photos, videos and social media, inspiring others across Europe. You will contribute to a co-created awareness event with partners on the island and in the Netherlands. Activities follow a natural rhythm due to the warm climate, with work in the morning or evening. You will live together in shared accommodation, experience community life, plant-based living and slow living. If you have not received a response by June 11, it means you have not been selected.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers are accommodated in shared houses, sharing rooms and common spaces. The organisation ensures food provision, with meals based on a plant-based approach. Volunteers prepare meals together as part of daily community life, promoting sustainable and low-impact practices. Dietary needs can be considered where necessary. Guides support food collection. Local transport for activities and food logistics is covered. Transport during free time is at the participants’ own expense. Travel costs are reimbursed according to ESC rules.

🎒 Leisure activities

Learning is based on learning by doing within a structured and supportive environment. Volunteers gain competences through daily involvement in environmental activities such as biodiversity work, permaculture and upcycling (Waste to Wisdom). They also contribute to awareness-raising campaigns, including storytelling and social media, to communicate project impact. Experienced guides provide instructions and feedback during activities. Reflection moments and mentoring support the learning process. Learning outcomes are recognised and documented through Youthpass.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young adults (18–30) who are eager to contribute to environmental awareness and community life on Gran Canaria. Participants should have an interest in storytelling, eco-art and awareness campaigns, and ideally some experience with social media and content creation (such as photography, video or online communication). The project takes place in a protected natural area where volunteers live in shared, comfortable accommodation, supporting cooperation, responsibility and community living. Each group consists of up to 8 participants. Activities: Participants engage in: -biodiversity restoration, permaculture and composting -environmental clean-ups and upcycling (Waste to Wisdom) -eco-art creation and awareness-raising actions -storytelling, documentation and social media communication No prior experience is required, but motivation to contribute both practically and creatively is essential. Learning: Participants develop environmental awareness, practical and communication skills through non-formal learning, reflection and Youthpass. The project promotes peer support and is not a therapeutic programme. Conditions: Participants must be willing to: -live and work in a remote environment -share accommodation and responsibilities -actively participate in all activities Inclusion: Open to young people with fewer opportunities. Selection is based on motivation.
Deadline: 11/06/2026 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

ES51390

02/07/2026 → 22/07/2026

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Deadline: 11/06/2026

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 Summer Time

Local time: 21:50 (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