ESC: Maintenance volunteer

Name: ESC: Maintenance volunteer
Start: 2024-03-01
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Paul, Portugal

Code: 38505 Copied

Portugal European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Join us at Ananda Kalyani to learn and alternate between a wide variety of tasks: . be present on the ground to decisively and flexibly act upon immediate demands, such as repairing outdoor lights due to heavy weather; . find creative and inventive solutions using the available resources at hand; . closely synergize with the team coordinator and other team members; . work outdoors throughout both incredible and challenging weather conditions; . adhere to policies to work in efficient and safe ways; . be proactive in organising the tools and maintenance workshop; . execute recurring tasks, such as maintaining the compost toilets and providing firewood in winter; . be part of a purposeful project!

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be provided accommodation in one of the community houses, sharing a room with one or more fellow volunteers. The rooms are equipped with the basic comforts such as a bed, sleeping bags, pillow, and light. If preferred, there is also the option to camp with a tent on the land in the warmer seasons. Food: a local team prepares the food for the community (lunch and dinner) according to the Sattvic diet. There is a self service policy for breakfast. Throughout the whole day there is a tea table with tea, coffee, and fruits. Rides will be provided if needed among the community.

🎒 Leisure activities

As a volunteer, you will be mentored, coached and trained in your role from the concerning coordinator, through direct guidance and through learning by doing. Daily tasks will require your communication skills in English. At last, the nourishing and at the same time challenging surroundings invite you to grow and expand as a person, along with a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing tools.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Inspired to work with practical hands-on work regarding electricity, light construction work, and a diverse range of fix and repair jobs. Eager to learn or experience with: electricity systems, plumbing systems, and carpentry, and its tools; has team spirit and is ready to follow instructions from the Maintenance Coordinator; knows how to stay focused amid a dynamic workflow; cares to work safely and responsibly;enjoys working in a creative and inventive way; proactive and reliable; has a valid driver’s licence (ideally); is ready to make a long-term commitment (ideally a year).
Deadline: No application deadline

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

PT38505

01/03/2024 → 28/02/2025

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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

R. das Malhadas 1, 6215-416 Paul, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Summer Time

Local time: 20:58 (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 Portuguese