ESC Volunteering "Every1abike" for 2 Weeks in Morocco (Fully Funded)

Open call for volunteers aged between 18-30 to join ESC Teams Volunteering "Every1abike" in Tetouan,  Morocco for 2 weeks. This program is an excellent opportunity for the sporty people, love recycling, and who are interested to travel to Morocco and discover different culture. This program is organised by "CULTINED" and funded by the European Union through Solidarity Corps Programme.

About European Solidarity Corps

The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funding programme for young people wishing to engage in solidarity activities in a variety of areas. These range from helping the disadvantaged to humanitarian aid, as well as contributing to health and environmental action across the EU and beyond. If you want to volunteer abroad without paying any fee, then you have to search for ESC volunteering program abroad. The European Solidarity Corps finances volunteering and solidarity projects. It is open to individuals aged 18 to 30 (35 for humanitarian aid) and to organisations in EU and partner countries.

About Tetouan

Tétouan is a city in northern Morocco with an amazing location among the beautiful Rif Mountains. The Merinid Dynasty founded Tétouan in the fifteenth century, and its medieval medina, which showcases a tasteful fusion of Andalusian and Islamic architectural styles, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The colourful atmosphere of the medina is accentuated by Tétouan's blooming artisanal crafts, which include beautiful woodwork, vibrant stoneware, and handwoven textiles.

Tétouan is a popular travel destination for people looking for a combination of history, culture, and scenic beauty because of its Mediterranean environment, which brings moderate, rainy winters and warm, dry summers.

About the project

Every1abike is a short-term volunteering project aims to make a real difference in Morocco!. We are all about empowering youth, kids, volunteers, students, and small business owners through bike projects. The goal of "Every1abike" is to break free from the cycle of dependency by making riding a bike easy for everyone. Imagine being able to go school, improve your health, or start a business thanks to a basic bicycle.

By joining this project  you will help in making a positive impact and contributing towards a brighter future for the Moroccan families. Every1abike believes that bikes can change lives, and you are invited to be part of this awesome journey. Together, we can turn the wheels of change and create opportunities for a better tomorrow! Calling all creatives! If you're into art, join this opportunity, paint bikes and explore the host organisation's location. 

Practical conditions & Benefits

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps program.

- There is no participation fee.

- The accommodation will be in a cozy house with multiple rooms, a shared kitchen and a comfortable living room.  

- All meals provided during your stay will be entirely vegan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are covered during the project.

- Transportation is the wheels! Bicycles will be the primary mode of transport, in line with the eco-friendly essence of the project.

- Each participant will receive a pocket money for the whole activity. 

- The volunteers will be insured through Henner health insurance scheme. This will be provided for each volunteer by the organisers through Mobility Tool+ portal. ​ 

- Travel expenses from your home country to project venue will be reimbursed after participation in the project according to the distance between your  travelling place to the volunteering venue as follows:

• for travel distance between 100 and 499 km: 180 EUR / person, +30 EUR extra for Green travel.
• for travel distance between 500 and 1999 km: 275 EUR / person, +45 EUR extra for Green travel.
• for travel distance between 2000 and 2999 km: 360 EUR / person, +50 EUR extra for Green travel.
• Calculate your budget from HERE

• IMPORTANT: keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
• IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition per e-mail to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!

- The volunteers will have an option of obtaining a Youthpass certificate by Idrija Youth Center to prove their newly acquired skills and competencies. you can check more about Youthpass from HERE

Eligibility | Who can apply?

This program is for Passionate individuals who:

- Aged between 18 - 30 years old

- A legal resident in one of the European Solidarity Corps Programme countries;

- Are committed to community impact, enjoy outdoor activities, especially cycling for a cause;

- Having the desire to learn life skills such as public interaction and photography;

- Are excited about different languages, immersing in Moroccan culture, and exploring Tétouan;

- Interested in bike repair and are open to artistic activities like painting bikes at the host organisation's venue;

- Creatives, sports enthusiasts, and those ready to do handwork with bike repairs are encouraged to join Every1abike;

- You are proactive, innovative, open-minded, responsible, and sociable.

Timeline

Application deadline: 12th of January 2024

Arrival day: 16th of January 2024

Departure day: 1st of February 2024

How to apply?

you can apply for this opportunity via the opportunity page on the European Solidarity Corps portal from HERE

More Details

for more details about the project, check the info-letter or the opportunity website from HERE

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