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ESC: Rural Roots,Global Goals:Human-Animal-Environment connections 4 future

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About the project

ESC: Rural Roots,Global Goals:Human-Animal-Environment connections 4 future

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

AEPGA (Association for the Study and Protection of Donkeys) is inserted in a rural context, is in charge of caring of about 100 donkeys, and gives support to the donkeys that belong to local communities, in the northeast of Portugal. Volunteers will participate in the routine tasks and activities of the association. The main tasks will be related to the care of donkeys and the maintenance of the centers they live in: feeding, cleaning, environmental enrichment, behavioral training, giving support during health treatments and other activities implied in supporting their welfare; maintenance of green spaces and infrastructures. Volunteers may also be requested to participate in educational or recreational activities organized by AEPGA, which aim to raise awareness about animal welfare, promote environmental education, and the preservation of the rural cultural and natural heritage of the region (Nordeste Transmontano), being in direct contact with the local community and visitors.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers will be living in a fully equipped house, located in midway between the three centers run by AEPGA, as it is about 15 minutes’ drive from there. The village where it is located has a local mini-market and a small bar. In case of any other necessities the volunteers can find many grocery stores in the cities nearby, each one about 20 minutes away by car. For work-related trips and itineraries, for travel to make essential purchases, or for special necessities, transport will be guaranteed by AEPGA, either by ride or by a common car.

🎒 Leisure activities

A theoretical introduction to the tasks and to the overall environment will be held during the first days of the project. Volunteers will receive initial more intensive training during the first month, and then, according to their ability to adapt to the tasks, they will gradually gain more autonomy. Volunteers will have the opportunity to express their personal interests, and there will be room for deepening their knowledge and practice in the area in which they show particular interest. They will be encouraged and helped in the development of language skills through practice.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We're looking for proactive, engaged, and curious people, willing to learn, get involved, and work with animals. Volunteers should like to be in direct contact with nature, live in a rural environment, and don't mind doing physical work. A place where animals and people will welcome you with friendliness.
Deadline: No application deadline

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.

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📅 Available sessions

PT34945

01/07/2023 → 31/08/2024

Closed
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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

Atenor, 5225 Miranda do Douro, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Summer Time

Local time: 21:51 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Portuguese