ESC: VisEU - Volunteering, Inclusion, Solidarity, Empowerment in EU

Name: ESC: VisEU - Volunteering, Inclusion, Solidarity, Empowerment in EU
Start: 2024-09-01
End: 2025-04-18
Location: Lordelo, Portugal

Code: 42156 Copied

Portugal European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education Culture Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +4 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The VisEU project is a volunteering initiative within the framework of the ESC, promoted by Adamastor, that will be integrated in the local Youth Center. Its main goal is to provide young volunteers with an immersive cultural and social experience, fostering the development of transversal skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through hands-on and community-based activities. Focusing on social inclusion, solidarity, and youth empowerment, the project aims to engage participants in actions that directly benefit the local community of Viseu, contributing to social cohesion and overall well-being. Moreover, VisEU encourages cultural exchange and the creation of cooperation networks among young people from various European countries, promoting active citizenship and intercultural understanding. Through this project, volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, becoming agents of transformation in society.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation for volunteers is provided at the Viseu Youth Hostel, ensuring a comfortable and social environment for participants. At the beginning of each month, volunteers receive the allocated amount for food expenses, as determined by the European Solidarity Corps program. This allows them to manage their own meals throughout the month. In addition to accommodation and food, the program covers travel expenses, including round-trip transportation, enabling participants to fully focus on their roles without financial concerns

🎒 Leisure activities

During the VisEU project, volunteers receive comprehensive training to support their experience. This includes pre-departure training, where they learn about the project, local culture, and practicalities. Upon arrival, they participate in an orientation to help integrate into the community and understand their role. Throughout, volunteers receive mentoring, access to language learning, and workshops on skills such as teamwork and communication, ensuring personal and professional growth during the opportunity.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The ideal volunteer for the VisEU project is a motivated young person aged between 18 and 30, eager to engage in social and community-based activities. They should be open-minded, adaptable, and passionate about solidarity, inclusion, and cultural exchange. Prior volunteering experience is not required, but the volunteer should have a willingness to learn, develop transversal skills (such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving), and contribute positively to the community. A strong interest in personal development, gaining new experiences, and becoming an active agent of change is essential. Additionally, the volunteer should be flexible, empathetic, and ready to work in a diverse, multicultural environment, collaborating with people from different backgrounds. An interest in local culture and European solidarity is a plus.
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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

PT42156

01/09/2024 → 18/04/2025

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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

R. Cônsul Aristides Sousa Mendes, 4815 Lordelo, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Summer Time

Local time: 22:00 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Portuguese