🌍 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Opportunity
The Umbúntu Social Project in Alvorada, Porto Alegre (Brazil) invites international volunteers to join a humanitarian aid initiative supporting local communities through cultural activities, environmental practices and social inclusion.
This ESC project is part of the Humanitarian Aid volunteering programme, offering young people the chance to contribute to community development while gaining hands-on experience in intercultural learning and sustainability.
Volunteers will participate in activities organized by the Umbúntu community and cultural space, located in a disadvantaged district of Alvorada. The project focuses on education, community engagement, environmental awareness and creative cultural expression.
Participants will help run workshops and community activities while learning about sustainable living and green alternatives.
🌱 Main Activities
🎭 Supporting cultural workshops such as capoeira, percussion, handicrafts and language teaching
🌿 Participating in permaculture gardening and eco-friendly farming activities
🍃 Supporting edible plant processing and sustainable food initiatives
🧑🏫 Organising educational workshops using non-formal education methods
🌍 Facilitating intercultural learning activities with the local community
🛠 Taking part in construction and practical sustainability projects
The project aims to provide humanitarian support, promote environmental awareness and encourage discussions about sustainable alternatives and climate action.
👥 Participant Profile
👤 Young people aged 18–35 years old
🌍 Living in an EU Member State or associated non-EU country
📅 Available for the full 6-month volunteering period
🌱 Interested in humanitarian work, sustainability and community engagement
🤝 Motivated to participate in intercultural exchange and contribute to local initiatives
Participants must complete the mandatory face-to-face training before starting the volunteering activity.
📅 Activity Dates
01 May 2026 – 30 September 2026
Total duration: 26 weeks
📍 Activity Location
Alvorada, Porto Alegre, Brazil 🇧🇷
Address: Rua Almirante Barroso 665
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Transport
Volunteers will be hosted by local families, providing a comfortable and safe environment with:
🏠 Private and shared living spaces
🚿 Hot and cold water
📶 Wi-Fi access
🧺 Washing machine
🍽 Meals
🍳 Breakfast and dinner provided at home on weekdays
🥗 Lunch and snacks provided by the project
🍲 Weekends include all meals with the host family
Umbúntu focuses on organic food production, allowing volunteers to experience healthy and sustainable cooking practices.
🚍 Transportation between accommodation and the project site is organized via local buses or Uber.
💶 Financial Support
Volunteers receive €250 monthly pocket money.
📚 Training and Support
Participants will receive several support and training components:
🌍 Online pre-departure training
🏡 On-arrival training in Brazil
🤝 Continuous support from a mentor
📊 Mid-term evaluation after 4–5 months
📋 Final evaluation before departure
🔁 Follow-up meeting 2–3 months after returning home
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Türkiye
🎯 Project Topics
🌍 Social challenges
🤝 Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
🗳 Citizenship and democratic participation
🌿 Environment and natural protection
💚 Health and wellbeing
📚 Education and training
💼 Employment and entrepreneurship
🎨 Creativity and culture
🏢 Support to local small and medium enterprises
📅 Application Deadline
1 July 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50372_en
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