ESC: Solidarity Gardens - Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures
Code: 44011 Copied
Spain
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Solidarity Gardens - Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Seven Point Association (officially known as Yedi Nokta Derneği) is a non-profit / non-governmental organization that works in the field of rural development and joint future. The Association was founded in 12.09.2018 by the activists and entrepreneurs who came together in small village, aiming to support sustainable development by improving capacity of local organizations and young people.
Objectives
- Contribute to sustainable development by developing projects that increase the capabilities of target groups and local organizations and support their participation in decision-making processes,
- Develop projects and advocacy campaigns to support social and economical aspects of rural development by carrying out activities,
- Improve networking and community gathering among target groups as well as local NGOs, and develop training programmes in the field of e.g. human rights, social inclusion, participatory democracy, conflict resolution and dialogue.
Area of Work
The main working areas of the Association are:
(1) Social Cohesion
(2) Fundamental Human Rights
(3) Sustainable Agriculture
(4) Entrepreneurship
(5) Social and Financial Education
(6) Education and Youth Mobility
The working groups are:
(1) Youth
(2) Women
(3) Children
(4) Refugees and Asylum Seekers
(5) Farmers
(6) Minorities
💼 What the programme involves
‘Solidarity Gardens - Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures’ strives to empower rural youth and communities affected by forest fires with the adequate learning achievement on regeneration of green spaces.
The project aims to address climate and environmental challenges while fostering positive learning experiences and outcomes related to environmental sustainability and social inclusion through the establishment of community gardens.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The host organisation will offer monthly pocket money and food allowances, and their travel will be covered in line with the applicable rules and regulations of European Solidarity Corps 2024 guide.
The volunteers will stay at Pazo de Illobre, which is a 20-minute walk from the Betanzos town center. They will co-house with other ESC volunteers from Morocco, Spain, Türkiye and Portugal. The activities will primarily take place at Pazo de Illobre. Free access to local transportation will be provided to facilitate participation in off-site activities, if applicable.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will receive on-the-job training from the foundation team regarding to the activities and mobility.
The volunteers have the right and obligation to attend following TEC trainings:
- pre-departure training for participants by supporting organisations,
- on-arrival training (volunteering activities of at least 2 months) by Spanish National Agency,
- mid-term evaluation (only volunteering activities of 6 months and longer) by Spanish National Agency.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: - Is ready to work in hands-on gardening activities.
- Is positive and proactive, motivated to inspire others and promote environmental sustainability.
- Is adaptable and flexible, willing to adjust plans based on weather conditions and community needs.
- Is able to work as part of a team, collaborating effectively with others to enhance the gardening experience.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for cultural heritage, coupled with a genuine commitment to its preservation and promotion.
- Proficiency in managing social media platforms, with the ability to foster online community engagement.
- Competence in graphic design, enabling the creation of visually compelling materials to support our initiatives.
- Prior experience in non-formal education, cultural heritage, or related fields is advantageous.
- Basic proficiency in Spanish (not obligatory)
Deadline: 31/01/2025 23:59
Deadline: 31/01/2025 23:59
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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05/03/2025 → 29/04/2025
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Deadline: 31/01/2025
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
Pazo de Illobre, 15319 Betanzos, La Coruña, Spain
Spain
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 22:07 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Spanish