Asociación ÁGORA CULTURAL
Muy Ilustre Ayuntamiento de Requena
REQUENA, Spain
⭐️ Activity Title
ESC JANUARY 2027 COM REQUENA REQUENA (VALENCIA) SPAIN
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
We are looking for motivated volunteers from EU Programme Countries to join a meaningful volunteering experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference while developing valuable personal and professional skills.
Volunteers will work alongside experienced professionals and participate in a variety of activities, gaining practical experience while contributing to the users’ wellbeing, inclusion and personal development.
Main activities include:
- Occupational workshops: supporting monitors in preparing and developing productive activities.
- Sports: assisting monitors during training and sports activities.
- Crafts: accompanying and supporting users in creative workshops such as mosaic, recycled paper, pottery, soap making and aromatherapy.
- Therapeutic activities: assisting professionals during group relaxation sessions and therapeutic physical exercises.
- Social inclusion: accompanying users during outings, cultural and leisure activities and special events.
- Canteen service: helping prepare the dining area and providing support to users during mealtimes with tasks such as serving food, cutting and peeling when required.
Volunteers will be encouraged to take an active role, learn from professionals and build meaningful relationships with the users in a respectful and inclusive environment.
Please note that visa support is not available for this position.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will live in a spacious shared flat in Requena, a welcoming town of around 24,000 inhabitants, located 68 km from Valencia. Living in Requena offers the chance to experience authentic Spanish life in a friendly, peaceful environment, while Valencia is easily accessible for those who want to enjoy the city. The flat is fully equipped and includes Wi-Fi.
Volunteers receive a monthly allowance for food, personal hygiene and cleaning products, as well as pocket money.
The project venue is within walking distance, so no local transport is needed.
International travel costs are covered according to the distance calculated using the official EU Distance Calculator.
Training during the activity
During the mobility, volunteers will take part in an on-arrival training and an evaluation session organised by the Spanish National Agency.
They will also receive training tailored to the specific thematic focus of the project.
Spanish language classes will be available throughout the entire mobility.
Through their participation, volunteers will develop valuable competences in organisational integration, social and intercultural skills, language learning and technical skills, while gaining meaningful practical experience.
Participant profile
As the project is located in a small town, we are particularly looking for volunteers who are genuinely willing to experience and enjoy everyday life in a smaller, more peaceful community. Candidates should be comfortable with a slower pace of life, interested in discovering local culture and willing to engage with the local community. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to experience a more authentic side of Spain beyond the usual big-city environment.
No specific professional profile is required for this volunteering opportunity. We are looking for young people who are genuinely interested in working with and supporting people with intellectual disabilities, and who are willing to learn through practical experience.
We value candidates who are reliable, motivated, flexible, open-minded and respectful, with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and step outside their comfort zone. The experience can be especially interesting for young people who want to develop new skills, gain practical experience or explore new professional directions after completing their studies.
Previous experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is welcomed and valued, but it is not a mandatory requirement. Similarly, a basic level of Spanish is an advantage for communication with users and the team, but candidates without Spanish skills are also encouraged to apply.
Skills or interests in artistic and creative activities, crafts or sports are particularly welcome, as they can enrich the activities offered at the centre. However, these skills are not essential: motivation, empathy, commitment and willingness to participate and learn are the qualities we value most.
Austria, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 07/01/2027 to 15/10/2027
Activity location
CALLE DE LA VENDIMIA, 1, REQUENA, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000400764
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54012_en
