ESC: Youth and Mobility Project

Name: ESC: Youth and Mobility Project
Start: 2024-09-16
End: 2025-09-15
Location: A Coruña, Spain

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Paideia Galiza foundation is a private not for profit entity sited in A Coruña (Galicia, Spain). This institution is an open space to training, research and, in general, to a multi-dimensional and inter-disciplinary intervention in the field of Human and Social Sciences. One of the working areas of Fundación Paideia is related to young people: ESC, inclusive programs for young people with few opportunities etc.

💼 What the programme involves

During the project the volunteer will be involved in different activities: participation in informational seminars about ESC, creation of content on social medias, administrative tasks, preparation of audiovisual material for the promotion of projects, collaboration in group formation, support in courses for people with disabilities (optional).

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live in a shared flat with other volunteers. The apartment is fully furnished, it has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and balcony. In the neighbourhood there is a park, beach and all services (supermarkets, bus stop, bank, pharmacy, bars, etc.). It is 15 minutes by bus from the city center.

🍲 Food

The volunteers will have food and transport covered.

📍 About the location

La Coruña, located in the region of Galicia, Spain, boasts a rich history dating back to antiquity, with pre-Roman remains and Celtic influences. Known for its bustling port and rich architectural heritage, the city has been a significant maritime and commercial center for centuries. It has also been the scene of historic battles and played a key role in Spain's maritime history.

Geographically, La Coruña is situated on the northwest Atlantic coast of Spain, offering stunning coastal landscapes and sandy beaches. The city is surrounded by the sea and enjoys a temperate oceanic climate.

In terms of the associative sector, La Coruña is home to numerous nonprofit organizations and community initiatives working in various fields such as culture, education, environment, and social welfare. These organizations play an important role in the city's social and cultural life, providing opportunities for civic engagement and community development.

🎒 Leisure activities

In La Coruña, volunteers have a wide range of activities to discover. They can start by exploring the historic center of the city, with its cobbled streets, lively squares, and iconic buildings such as the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse dating back over 2,000 years.

Art and history enthusiasts can visit the city's numerous museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Natural History Museum, and the Archaeology Museum. Food lovers can indulge in fresh seafood at the many seafood restaurants along the waterfront.

For nature lovers, La Coruña offers beautiful walks along the seafront promenade and stunning beaches such as Orzán Beach and Riazor Beach. Public parks and gardens, such as San Pedro Park, also provide green spaces to relax.

Finally, evenings in La Coruña are lively with a dynamic nightlife, traditional tapas bars, pubs, and nightclubs where volunteers can enjoy live music and the vibrant atmosphere of the city until the early hours of the morning.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile: our partner is looking for a volunteer interested in the Youth & Mobility projects, creative, interested in social media, with a proactive attitude and interest towards disadvantaged groups. It's preferable to have a basic level of Spanish. If you are interested in the project please send your CV and cover letter in English or Spanish to: [email protected]
Application deadline: 15/05/2024.

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 ?

Training before and after the project;
health insurance during the 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, volunteers need to enroll themselves at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify their 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.