ESC: Polish volunteers - "YOUth FOR SOLIDARITY in Europe" in Portugal
Code: 31330 Copied
Portugal
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Polish volunteers - "YOUth FOR SOLIDARITY in Europe" in Portugal
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Founded in 2000, Rato - Associação para a Divulgação Cultural e Científica [ADCC - Association for the Cultural and Scientific Promotion] is a youth association that develops initiatives and projects for social inclusion using Information and Communication Technologies [ICT]. Our mission is focused on promoting the Information Society, empowering volunteers and beneficiaries as «prosumers» of information, using the Internet and Multimedia, based on Non-Formal Education Methodologies Applied to Computing. Through methodologies linked to Non-Formal Education, Rato - ADCC creates a common space for young people of different areas for who Technology is a way to promote Education, Culture and Solidarity.
The main activities are:
* Training workshops in different areas such as basic computer skills, web 2.0 (Online Networks and Communities), Web Design, Multimedia, Training for Trainers in Informatics, Free Software. These activities are oriented for people with less opportunities;
* Development of online and multimedia projects for other non-profit associations;
* Promotion of international mobility opportunities in the area of youth, volunteering, training, employment and entrepreneurship (Eurodesk Network Multiplier)
* Development of formative work based on active and participatory methodologies for the promotion of Global Citizenship, namely Human Rights and the Goals of Sustainable development.
* Develepment of activities (training courses, workshops, multimedia application) related to entrepreneurship and support of unemployed people.
Target group of Rato – ADCC are especially young adults but the traning activities are for general public (youth, adults, eldery people).
For more information, visit our website - www.rato-adcc.pt . You can also check the mobility blog - http://blog.rato-adcc.pt/
💼 What the programme involves
The project is coordinated by Europejskie Forum Młodzieży (PL) and will take place in Portugal, near Lisbon.
Volunteering in Rato - ADCC is based in the partnership with different institutions that create a network with Rato - ADCC and has the purpose to promote locally the tools and methods of IT for social and cultural work and promote the European opportunities for the youth community of Seixal.
Activities:
•Support of different training activities (workshops aiming to provide ICT skills, workshops to provide knowledge in areas such as Intercultural Learning , Youth Participation, Entrepreneurship);
•Support of activities regarding global citizenship and education in local schools;
•Creation and promotion of tools and activities that promote opportunities for education; training, employment, mobility, non-formal education and entrepreneurship;
•Promotion of volunteering, youth initiatives and programs
•Support of management of different projects and activities in Rato–ADCC.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live in a flat (student conditions) shared with other flat mates. The flat is furnished with a fridge, washing machine, and basic kitchen utensils. There is common kitchen and bathroom.
The volunteer will live in a shared flat equipped with all necessary facilities that let prepare meals. The volunteer is obliged to keep the flat in good condition, do the household chores in rooms and in shared spaces, maintain the equipment in good condition and use it in the proper way. The apartment is located 10 minutes by foot from the Rato – ADCC office.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will participate in a pre-departure training and, upon arrival, an orientation training. The pre-departure training will be organized by the supporting organization and the orientation training by the hosting organization.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: For this project the candidate should be a motivated young person (between 18-30 years old), who would like to discover/develop new skills, visit new places, know different cultures, and is open for a new experience. Voluntary service is a big proof of what and how a person can contribute to a better society so we expect that the candidate will be willing, respectful and open for this big challenge.
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/07/2022
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/07/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.
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PT31330
28/07/2022 → 30/08/2022
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Deadline: 15/07/2022
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
2845 Amora, Portugal
Portugal
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Western European Standard Time
Local time: 22:21 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Portuguese