ESC: Precious Plastic Alentejo

Name: ESC: Precious Plastic Alentejo
Start: 2022-06-01
End: 2023-06-30
Location: Messejana, Portugal

Code: 29846627bf9647c843 Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteer with us in Portugal! We are a unique creative hub located in a rural village, south of Portugal. We focus on the development of digital and environmental competencies for the local community. Buinho is known for being one of the few European Fablabs that host an Artist in Residency Program, and we also run a Precious Plastic workshop where we recycle and transform plastic waste. We are looking for someone who: - is dedicated to bringing creativity and innovation to rural communities by working with the Precious Plastic Recycling Center - is inspired by the maker movement and loves to develop educational programs - is committed to working with a team of creatives for 10 months in South Portugal for more information about us check our website - www.buinho.pt

🏠 Accommodation on site

We offer accommodation and a monthly fee of 300€ for food support. We also offer access to our spaces and studios, and the opportunity to learn more about digital fabrication, plastic recycling, and the creation of biomaterials. The project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps program, thus granting extra support and recognition as free Portuguese classes and YouthPass certificates

🎒 Leisure activities

Our volunteers will have the opportunity to learn the following contents: - How to work and create with digital prototyping tools and software, including 3D Printing and laser cutting; - Learn about plastic recycling procedures and how to use the precious plastic individual equipments; - Have the opportunity to work with local children and youth for the development of digital and environmental competencies; - How to create cultural community events, and develop educational activities based on the intersection of sustainability, art and technology;

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profil: We aim to receive highly motivated volunteers that understand the importance of bringing quality education to rural areas. We would also like to receive volunteers that want to contribute to innovative practices in the field of environmental protection and education. We are looking for volunteers that would like to work in a rural environment. We would love to be able to receive fellow makers that already have an experience in working with fablabs and makerspaces, although this is not mandatory. We can also receive volunteers with zero experience.
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/05/2022

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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📅 Available sessions

PT29846

01/06/2022 → 30/06/2023

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Deadline: 15/05/2022

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

R. Nova de São Brás 32, 7600 Messejana, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Standard Time

Local time: 21:04 (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