JOIN OUR VESSEL TEAM! 🇵🇹⚓ Empower Children and Youth through Solidarity and Learning in Sunny Olhão!

Embark on a life-changing ESC journey in Portugal! Support young people, lead workshops, and make your own project ideas come true—all while living in the vibrant coastal town of Olhão.

💡 Activity Type:
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering

🏢 Host Organization:
MOJU – Associação Movimento Juvenil em Olhão

📍 Location:
Olhão, Portugal

📆 Activity Dates:
01 September 2025 – 30 May 2026 (21 weeks total)

⏳ Duration:
5 months

📚 Fields:
Youth Work, Education, Social Engagement, Creativity, Democratic Participation

💬 Language(s):
Portuguese (main daily language), English
(Volunteers are expected to learn Portuguese – basic level is a plus)

🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Who can apply?):

  • Open to ESC-eligible countries
  • Experience working with children and/or disadvantaged youth is highly valued
  • Motivation to join youth association activities
  • Strong interest in social impact and solidarity
  • Willingness to learn Portuguese is essential
  • No restriction based on nationality, gender, or background

🧪 Responsibilities / Tasks:

  • Support children and teens with homework and daily learning
  • Deliver fun and educational workshops in youth centers
  • Co-create activities with the MOJU team
  • Take initiative on your own creative or educational micro-project
  • Engage in multicultural teamwork and community building
  • Contribute to solidarity, social inclusion, and empowerment efforts

🌟 Why to Join?:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make a real impact in young people’s lives
🇵🇹 Live in a charming town on the Portuguese coast
🎯 Learn and practice Portuguese with free courses
💬 Participate in national ESC trainings
🎒 Get hands-on experience in youth work
🌍 Be part of an international volunteer group
🧠 Develop personally and professionally

📩 Application Info:
🔗 Apply via the official ESC portal: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47746_en
📅 Application Deadline: 31 August 2025 – 13:00

💰 Compensation:

  • Monthly food allowance
  • Monthly pocket money (per ESC regulations)
  • Travel reimbursement based on distance band
  • Accommodation in a fully furnished shared flat
  • All payments via bank transfer at the beginning of each month

🌐 Official Link:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47746_en

🌍 Eligible Countries:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden