ESC: Reforestation in Granada Mountains & healthy living
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Spain
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
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Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Reforestation in Granada Mountains & healthy living
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Semillistas is a non-profit working since 2018. Located in the mountainous rural area of Granada – Las Alpujarras. The
association's aim is eco-social regeneration.
Their objectives are:
EARTH CARE: to stop desertification and climate change through reforestation and regeneration of lands eroded by fires,
human action and climate change while using innovative techniques of direct sowing of native forest species.
PEOPLE CARE: holistic care and promotion of mental and physical health of the volunteers and the general population.
COMMUNITY CARE: promote a participatory, empowered, cohesive and resilient society that take care of their
environment.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT: sustainable development and repopulation of
rural villages, creation of new economies, heritage conservation, cultural visibilization, maintenance and care of the land.
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN OPEN SOURCE
To achieve them we have 2 main projects, the Seed Laboratory and SiembraBosques.
SiembraBosques is the reforestation project of Sierra Lujar (Orgiva). Various activities are carried out here:
- Seeds harvesting Days
- Reforestation sowing days in Sierra Lujar
- Health care and community cohesion activities, such as:
yoga, stretching, qigong...,
Therapies offered to volunteers
Talks and workshops on topics related to the project: land regeneration, permaculture, collaborative project design, etc.
The project works mainly with volunteers, locally and from abroad. We try to involve vulnerable population
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be part of the ongoing investigation and establishment of regeneration through direct seed sowing. Volunteers will dedicate from 30 - 38 hours weekly to the project. These activities include:
Reforestation activities 4 mornings a week: sowing seeds in Sierra Lujar, harvesting seeds, building seed protectors, creating and digging swales and survival counts of previous plantings.
Participation in lectures and workshops 1 a week about sustainable lifestyle, regeneration, permaculture, deep ecology, project design...etc.
There will be an emphasis on self (health) care practices 3 days a week in the afternoon: yoga, qi gong…etc. In addition, once a month each volunteer will receive a body-care treatment.
Volunteers will be guided in co-living: group meetings, week organization, shared responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning, logistic. MORE INFO ttps://www.semillistas.es. WE ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ONLY BY THIS FORM https://forms.gle/1DQeGpvJS23iZXJ98
🏠 Accommodation on site
Food and accommodation, small allowance and travel costs to and from the destination costs will be covered by the ESC. We encourage volunteers green travelling,
The activities will take place in Orgiva and surroundings, Sierra Lujar. Orgiva is a town with a lot of diversity of activities and culture.
Volunteers will be hosted in shared accommodation in the Albergue of Orgiva. All meals will be cooked by the volunteers on a rotational basis and will be vegetarian. Meals will be eaten together.
Transport to and from the Albergue to the reforestation site will be with electric bicycles
🎒 Leisure activities
Knowledge in regenerating landscapes, skills in direct sowing techniques, community living precepts, cultural awareness, responsible consumption, ecology, permaculture, health, self care and body care, basic vegetarian cuisine
Each volunteer will have a mentor with which they can meet one afternoon a week to discuss the wellbeing, development and learning path.
During the placement, the volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish as well as English. The OLS platform provided by the ESC will also facilitate the learning of these languages.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Basic level of English and Spanish desiderable
Physically motivated - as the activities require strength and stamina to be up in the mountains on steep slopes and overgrown (prickly) areas.
Motivation and Interest- in the topics of regeneration, eco-sustainability, environment, healthy lifestyle, personal development, interculturalism, community life.
Disposition to dialogue- among the participants, with organisations, with the mentors, with the rural area and with the host community
Flexibility, team work- willingness to participate in group dynamics for team cohesion and personal growth.
In taking this short term ESC you are still compatible for long term placements.
For more information about the project visit: www.semillistas.es,
If you feel the call, we encourage you to read carefully all the detailed information of the project on our website.
MORE INFO https://www.semillistas.es/en/esc-european-volunteering-en/
WE ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ONLY BY FILLING THIS FORM https://forms.gle/1DQeGpvJS23iZXJ98
Deadline: 23/10/2024 23:23
Deadline: 23/10/2024 23:23
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 ?
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.
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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Deadline: 23/10/2024
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
18400 Órgiva, Granada, Spain
Spain
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:36 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Spanish