ESC: New Footsteps on the Camino — Jovens pelo Património e Sustentabilidade

Name: ESC: New Footsteps on the Camino — Jovens pelo Património e Sustentabilidade
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Portugal

Code: 51367 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The project “Camino is a Team Work” invites young European volunteers to help preserve and promote the Caminos de Santiago in Portugal. The activity will take place along the Portuguese Interior Way of Santiago, passing through Viseu, Castro Daire, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Lamego, Peso da Régua, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Vila Real e Chaves. Participants will take part in team volunteering activities focused on environmental sustainability, cultural and natural heritage protection, and community engagement. Tasks include cleaning and maintaining trails, improving signage, planting native species, identifying route needs, and raising awareness among local communities and pilgrims. The project promotes teamwork, intercultural dialogue and active citizenship, while contributing to shared European heritage and sustainable local development.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in spaces provided by municipalities or partner organisations along the Caminos de Santiago, in shared accommodation with basic conditions guaranteed. Food will be provided through organised meals, in accordance with the rules of the European Solidarity Corps. Local transport required for the activities will be ensured by the host organisation, and international travel will be supported according to ESC programme rules.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers will receive training throughout the activity, including an initial welcome session, cultural integration, and an introduction to the project and the objectives of team volunteering. During the experience, they will take part in practical learning activities, receive support from local mentors, and attend regular reflection and evaluation sessions. Participants will also be supported in recognising the skills acquired through the Youthpass process and may take part in training sessions promoted by the National Agency.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: - Young people aged 18 to 30 - Interest in volunteering, environmental sustainability, and heritage preservation - Motivation to contribute to the promotion of the Caminos de Santiago - Ability to work in a team and a spirit of collaboration - Openness to intercultural dialogue and living with volunteers from different countries - Availability to take part in practical outdoor activities - Proactivity, responsibility, and flexibility to adapt to different local contexts - Interest in learning, developing personal skills, and actively participating in the community - Basic knowledge of English or Portuguese for communication in an international context.
Deadline: 31/05/2026 00:00

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

PT51367

18/07/2026 → 31/07/2026

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Deadline: 31/05/2026

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

5450 Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Summer Time

Local time: 22:03 (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