ESC: RURAL AWARENESS-INNER AWARENESS (RA-IA)
Code: 51152 Copied
Spain
European Voluntary Service
Environment
Social work
Education
European Voluntary Service
Environment
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: RURAL AWARENESS-INNER AWARENESS (RA-IA)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Parkeri(Spain) is a non profit organization,which develops projects to promote non formal and informal learning.
Asociación Parkeri
(Spain) is a non profit and non governmental organization, which
develops projects in order to promote non formal and informal learning since 2014.
We work in different topics: Gender, Inclusion, Learning support, team work , youth social
entrepreneurship and since 2021 we moved to Serrada de la Fuente (Puentes Viejas), a little
village in Sierra Norte, in the region of Madrid.
Our work approach is connected to non
formal education, and we want to bring and
connect our work to the rural areas. We want to connect our experience in Youth Work with
the reality of the rural area we are living now and with the rural areas of your local
communities, with the work you are developing now. In this link you can see the video of
one of our training activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiWEF7Lbbqs&t=57s
Asociación Parkeri
(Spain) is a non profit and non governmental organization, which
develops projects in order to promote non formal and informal learning since 2014.
We work in different topics: Gender, Inclusion, Learning support, team work , youth social
entrepreneurship and since 2021 we moved to Serrada de la Fuente (Puentes Viejas), a little
village in Sierra Norte, in the region of Madrid.
Our work approach is connected to non
formal education, and we want to bring and
connect our work to the rural areas. We want to connect our experience in Youth Work with
the reality of the rural area we are living now and with the rural areas of your local
communities, with the work you are developing now. In this link you can see the video of
one of our training activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiWEF7Lbbqs&t=57s
💼 What the programme involves
The main idea is to create a meaningful experiential journey focused on emotional intelligence and awareness, set in the unique natural environment of rural Madrid. We are looking for volunteers ready to explore their inner world while contributing to a vibrant international community living together in the Spanish countryside.
Tasks related to this Group Volunteering Activity are:
a) participating in rural community activities such as organic gardening and farming, nature trails or intergenerational encounters with local elderly residents. These contribute to completing 6-7 working hours a day. 2 days per week will be free.
b) taking part in daily non-formal education sessions in Sierra Norte de Madrid, exploring themes such as self-awareness, self-love, empathy, conflict resolution and connection with nature — using tools like meditation & mindfulness, movement & body work, outdoor activities, group discussions and peer learning.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will stay at Parkeri's rural house in a small village in the Sierra Norte of Madrid. The house includes shared bedrooms, bathrooms and a communal kitchen where volunteers will cook together with the guidance of the group leaders. Bedding and basic supplies will be provided. The house is surrounded by nature and the local village community, offering a genuine rural living experience. Occasional day trips to nearby towns or natural spaces may be organised as part of the programme.
Volunteers will be responsible for daily life activities: cooking together, cleaning etc..
🎒 Leisure activities
This is a project rooted in experiential and non-formal learning, following Parkeri's educational approach. It offers volunteers the opportunity to develop key competences in emotional literacy, group facilitation, intercultural communication and community engagement. Volunteers will be involved in activities based on non-formal education methodologies and contributing to the social and cultural life of a rural community.
Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors, making full use of the natural surroundings of the Sierra Norte de Madrid.
Participants will receive a Youthpass.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people with a genuine interest in emotional education, self-development, non-formal learning or community life. No previous experience is required — curiosity, empathy and a willingness to live and work as part of an international group are what matter most. Also, willingness to live in a town with less than 200 inhabitants, far away from the city. Candidates with fewer opportunities are welcome to apply. Please apply with a short motivation letter explaining your interest in emotional education and rural life
In Parkeri, we believe in INCLUSION, GENDER EQUITY, LGBTQ+, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SUSTAINABILITY and we have an ANTI-RACIST and DECREASING approach as organization principles.
Deadline: 11/05/2026 10:00
Deadline: 11/05/2026 10:00
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 ?
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: 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
28195 Serrada de la Fuente, Madrid, Spain
Spain
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:33 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Spanish