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ESC: Nature Volunteering, Sustainable Living & Storytelling in Gran Canaria

Code: 50195 Copied

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

About the project

ESC: Nature Volunteering, Sustainable Living & Storytelling in Gran Canaria

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Join an ESC Volunteering Team in rural Gran Canaria and contribute to real environmental action in a stunning natural landscape of mountains and ocean views. You will take part in hands-on activities such as biodiversity restoration, permaculture, clean-ups and soil improvement. You will also help share the story of the project through social media and storytelling, showing the impact of your work and inspiring others. Living together in shared accommodation, you will experience community life and explore low-impact living, including elements of slow living and plant-based practices. The natural surroundings also offer opportunities for hiking and connecting with nature. Learning happens through doing, teamwork and reflection, supported by Youthpass. Due to a high number of applications, only selected participants will be contacted. If you have not received a response by 11 May, please consider your application unsuccessful.

🏠 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

Learning is based on learning by doing within a structured, supportive environment. Volunteers gain competences through daily involvement in environmental activities such as biodiversity work, permaculture and upcycling (Waste to Wisdom). 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 nature-based activities and community life on Gran Canaria, while also sharing their experiences through storytelling and communication. The project takes place in a protected natural area where volunteers live in shared, comfortable accommodation that supports well-being, cooperation and shared responsibility. Each group consists of up to 8 participants, with a maximum of 2 per country to ensure diversity. Activities: Participants engage in: -composting, biodiversity restoration and permaculture practices -environmental clean-ups and upcycling (Waste to Wisdom) -storytelling, documentation and social media communication about project activities Participants should be motivated to contribute both to practical environmental work and to sharing the impact of these activities. Learning: Volunteers develop environmental awareness, practical skills and communication competences through non-formal learning, supported by Youthpass. The project promotes peer support and well-being. It does not provide therapeutic support. 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, not experience.
Deadline: 11/05/2026 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.

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📅 Available sessions

ES50195

05/06/2026 → 27/06/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 11/05/2026

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: 22:13 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish