Coloring the Future | ESC Teams Volunteering in Spain (Fully Funded)

An exciting opportunity for 24 participants to participate in 3-week teams volunteering project at Cortes de la Frontera, a small town nestled between two natural parks in Spain. This program is hosted by "Amigos de Europa" association and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.

About "Cortes de la Frontera"

Cortes de la Frontera is a municipality located in the province of Málaga, Spain. It is situated in the region of Andalusia, specifically in the Serrania de Ronda. The town is known for its picturesque setting amidst the mountains and its traditional Andalusian charm.

Cortes de la Frontera has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The town's strategic location near the border between the kingdoms of Castile and Granada during the medieval period earned it the addition of "de la Frontera" to its name, indicating its frontier status.

Today, Cortes de la Frontera attracts visitors with its natural beauty, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The town itself features narrow streets, whitewashed buildings, and a relaxed atmosphere typical of Andalusian villages. It's also a gateway to the Grazalema Natural Park, a stunning area known for its rugged limestone landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

About "Coloring the Future"

"Coloring the Future" is a Teams volunteering project for 22 participants from all Europe and Euromed Zone. This project will be held at Cortes de la Frontera, a small town in Spain. The teams of volunteers will participate in filling the walls of the town's houses and buildings with poetry and urban art to give tourists another reason to visit Cortes de la Frontera. The project aims to fight against depopulation and support the economy and development of Cortes de la Frontera.

Also, there is a social innovation center "El enclave social" belongs to the host organisation and there will also be activities to decorate it and make it more beautiful. 

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- 24 Young people aged between 18 - 30 years old and residing in one of the following countries ( Spain, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Greece, Finland, Canary Islands, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine)

- Participant should be with minimum level of English B1, no certificate is required.

- You should be open-minded, adaptable, and ready to embrace new experiences.

- Motivated and inspired by the ESC program ethics.

- ideal volunteer is artistic can draw and paint on the walls

Expenses and Benefits

- All needs regarding accommodation, food, and project materials will be provided by "Amigos de Europa" association. 

- Each volunteer will receive 5 EUR per day as a pocket money from "Amigos de Europa" association

- "Amigos de Europa"  will help the selected participants to receive their visa before the beginning of the volunteering program.

- You will have Henner insurance during your stay in Spain through the European Solidarity Corps Programme.

- Volunteers will have some free days for local travel and exploration.

- 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 10 and 99 km: 23 EUR / person, no Green travel available.
• 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.
• for travel distance between 3000 and 3999 km: 530 EUR / person, +80 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!

- Participants are entitled to receive Youthpass certificate after finishing the project.

Timeline

Application deadline: 29 February 2024

Start of the project: 29 April 2024

End of the project: 20 May 2024

How to apply?

to apply fill in this application form in English before the deadline, applications in another languages will not be accepted.

More details

for more details about the project, check the opportunity on the European Youth Portal from HERE

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