🇵🇹💻 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in Portugal – Digital Literacy Champions Empowering Communities Through Digital Skills, Inclusion and Solidarity 🇵🇹

🌍 Project Description
Digital Literacy Champions is a European Solidarity Corps volunteering project implemented in Pedome, Portugal, aiming to reduce the digital divide within the local community. The project focuses on individuals facing social, economic and geographical barriers, supporting them in developing essential digital competences for education, employment and everyday life. Volunteers act in solidarity with community members by sharing knowledge, fostering inclusion and strengthening community participation in a digital society.

🧠 Main Activities
💻 Digital literacy workshops covering basic computer and internet skills
🔐 Online safety awareness and responsible digital behaviour
📱 Training on digital tools for education and professional use
🤝 Support activities for people with fewer opportunities
🌍 Community-based learning and intercultural exchange

🏠 Accommodation and Support
🏡 Fully equipped independent volunteer house
🛏️ Shared bedrooms with individual beds
🚌 Around 10 minutes from the school by public bus
🍽️ Lunch provided at the school canteen on working days
💶 Daily allowance of approximately 16 €

🎓 Training and Mentoring
🧭 On-arrival induction training covering tasks, rules and context
🤝 Continuous mentoring and regular guidance throughout the activity

👤 Participant Profile
🌍 Culturally engaged, open-minded and active
🤝 Responsible and team-oriented
🗣️ Sufficient English language skills
💻 Motivation and basic digital skills relevant to the activities
🎯 Willingness to work with children and adults in the community

📅 Activity Dates
12 February 2026 to 28 March 2026

⏰ Application Deadline
09 January 2026 – 12:30

🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49419_en

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