ESC: Summer 2024 | INDIVIDUAL Volunteering
Code: 39379 Copied
Portugal
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
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Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Summer 2024 | INDIVIDUAL Volunteering
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães promotes social inclusion, humanitarian values and social support to those in disadvantaged situations.
Integrated in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães was created with the same aim to: operate in emerging scenarios of armed conflict and natural disasters both in Portugal and abroad. Worldwide, the Red Cross is the biggest humanitarian organization reaching over 150 million beneficiaries. Our intervention always happens in line with our fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
Our organization's aim is to provide assistance without discrimination (nationality, race, religious background, social class or political beliefs) to those in more disadvantaged circumstances in order to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Our organization's scope of action is very wide with different activities for different target groups (from children and young people to adults dealing with addictions, homeless, refugees, disabled and the elderly).
The Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães works towards improving our community at both regional and national levels seeking to fulfil our goal of fighting for equality and dignity of all people promoting equal access to essential social services, education and work opportunities.
We are a supporting/ sending and hosting organisation on European Solidarity Corps programme: 2019-1-PT02-ESC52-006514.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/cruzvermelha.cucujaes/
https://www.instagram.com/cruzvermelhacucujaes/
Integrated in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães was created with the same aim to: operate in emerging scenarios of armed conflict and natural disasters both in Portugal and abroad. Worldwide, the Red Cross is the biggest humanitarian organization reaching over 150 million beneficiaries. Our intervention always happens in line with our fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
Our organization's aim is to provide assistance without discrimination (nationality, race, religious background, social class or political beliefs) to those in more disadvantaged circumstances in order to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Our organization's scope of action is very wide with different activities for different target groups (from children and young people to adults dealing with addictions, homeless, refugees, disabled and the elderly).
The Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães works towards improving our community at both regional and national levels seeking to fulfil our goal of fighting for equality and dignity of all people promoting equal access to essential social services, education and work opportunities.
We are a supporting/ sending and hosting organisation on European Solidarity Corps programme: 2019-1-PT02-ESC52-006514.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/cruzvermelha.cucujaes/
https://www.instagram.com/cruzvermelhacucujaes/
💼 What the programme involves
The Portuguese Red Cross - Local Branch of Cucujães is looking for volunteers for a 4 months volunteering project in Oliveira de Azeméis (Portugal). This is a very hands-on and diverse project that gives young people the opportunity to experiment new things and work with multiple target groups - from children to elderly people, people with disabilities, animal care, local heritage, environment and arts.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will have their shared apartment and they will also share bedroom and bathrooms with other volunteers. The apartment is located within walking distance to the volunteering activities venues (no more than 22 min walk). Volunteers receive an allowance of 10€/ day which includes pocket money and food allowance for purchasing food and cooking at home. Volunteers also receive a free health insurance and the reimbursment of their travels (to start the project and at the end of the project).
🎒 Leisure activities
All volunteers attend an On-Arrival Training given by the Hosting Organization, they will also get the chance to learn more about the Red Cross/ Red Crescent Movement and they get access to OLS (Online Linguistic Support) provided by the European Solidarity Corps Programme.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for young people between 18-30 years old who excited about the opportunity to start a volunteering journey in Portugal in late May 2024. We are looking for open-minded people with a desire to learn new skills, try new things and discover their professional/ vocational interests. We prefer people who are hands-on/ practical and those that value diversity and the chance to be part of an international volunteering team. Candidates must apply through this Portal and we will get in touch via e-mail (please check Spam folder).
Deadline: Application deadline: 07/04/2024
Deadline: Application deadline: 07/04/2024
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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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
PT39379
21/05/2024 → 20/09/2024
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Deadline: 07/04/2024
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
3720 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Portugal
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Western European Summer Time
Local time: 21:33 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Portuguese