🇵🇹 ESC Volunteering in Portugal 🌱 Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Community Engagement 🚜

Description

This project combines sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, rural development and community engagement.

Volunteers will work together on practical activities such as gardening, sustainable farming, environmental initiatives, educational workshops, community events and intergenerational activities.

Through teamwork and hands-on experiences, participants will help promote sustainability, preserve rural traditions and strengthen connections within the local community.

The project encourages creativity, solidarity, intercultural exchange and personal development in an inclusive environment, particularly supporting young people with fewer opportunities.

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Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will be provided with accommodation in Salzedas, a peaceful rural village in northern Portugal, where they can experience local culture and community life. Meals will be provided throughout their stay, ensuring their daily needs. Travel costs will be covered according to European Solidarity Corps rules. INOVTERRA will organise local transport for volunteering activities. Volunteers will also receive pocket money in accordance with programme guidelines. INOVTERRA provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, encouraging learning, cultural exchange and community integration.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will receive an introduction to INOVTERRA, its activities and the local community. Practical training will focus on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, teamwork and community engagement.

Learning will take place through hands-on activities, workshops and non-formal education methods.

Volunteers will receive ongoing guidance and support, developing personal, social and intercultural skills through teamwork.

Participants will also have access to Youthpass to recognise their learning achievements.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, rural development and community engagement.

Volunteers should be open-minded, responsible, flexible and willing to learn, share experiences and work in a multicultural team.

No previous experience or specific qualifications are required. We value enthusiasm, creativity, solidarity, cooperation and a positive attitude.

We particularly encourage applications from young people with fewer opportunities, promoting inclusion, diversity and equal participation.

Activity details

Activity type

Volunteering teams

Activity dates

From 26/04/2027 to 12/05/2027

Location

Rua Nova - Vila Pouca, Salzedas, Portugal

Deadline

30/01/2027

Project code

2026-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000401510

Topics

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8 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇵🇹 Portugal.