ESC: Volunteering to promote alternative energy in rural communities

Name: ESC: Volunteering to promote alternative energy in rural communities
Start: 2024-10-14
End: 2025-09-14
Location: Totonicapán, Guatemala

Code: 40956 Copied

Guatemala European Voluntary Service Environment Education European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will collaborate with the technical staff of CDRO in activities to promote the use of natural resources for energy purposes in rural communities and accompanies the technicians in conducting diagnostic studies on renewable energy for the generation of water, thermal, and solar energy. The volunteer will provide support in developing research tools on renewable energy, conducting visits and information meetings in the community, and systematizing the results of studies and success stories. The volunteer will also accompany CDRO staff to support the training of local technicians involved in the installation and maintenance of sustainable renewable energy systems and helps create informational materials to increase awareness and motivate communities to use renewable energy.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live in Totonicapán near the municipal building in zone 1, surrounded by services such as markets and pharmacies. The organization covers rent and basic services such as electricity, water, and internet. The house has a single room and kitchen, is located on the second floor, and is 2 km from the office. The volunteer can buy food in local eateries or prepare meals in the kitchen. They can also bring food to the office. Local minibuses facilitate transportation in 15 minutes, and there are taxis and buses.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will participate in initial training which includes: introduction to the CDRO team, for integration and support; orientation about CDRO, for explanation of objectives and projects; visit to the communities, to meet direct collaborators and beneficiaries. They will develop knowledge of humanitarian aid within the ESC program, solidarity cooperation, strategies to involve direct recipients. They will strengthen civic skills, intercultural awareness, problem-solving skills and linguistic knowledge (which will be certified through the OLS). All skills will be certified by Youth Pass.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: A person with a strong interest in sustainable development and the use of renewable energy to create resilient communities. They should have a basic knowledge of renewable energy systems and be willing to deepen and improve their understanding by supporting the development of technical studies applied in rural areas and the creation of training materials. A degree in engineering and/or as a renewable energy technician, along with professional experience in this sector, is preferable but not mandatory. The candidate should have communication skills and an interest in working in rural communities, be able to work in a team, and possess an aptitude for volunteering, a sense of responsibility, as well as organizational and listening skills.
Deadline: 04/09/2024 23:00

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 ?

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

GT40956

14/10/2024 → 14/09/2025

Closed

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Deadline: 04/09/2024

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

Totonicapán, Guatemala

Guatemala

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Guatemala Quetzal (GTQ / Q)

Exchange rate

1 GTQ = 0.117168 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central Standard Time

Local time: 21:59 (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 Spanish