🇪🇸🤝🌍 Community Recovery and Solidarity Volunteering in Spain Supporting Post-Disaster Social, Educational and Cultural Renewal After DANA 🇪🇸

🌍 Project Description
This European Solidarity Corps volunteering teams project takes place in Spain and focuses on supporting communities affected by the DANA natural disaster. Volunteers will work with local associations, schools, municipalities and community stakeholders to contribute to recovery, reconstruction and social cohesion in impacted areas. The project combines physical, social, educational, agricultural and cultural activities, aiming to support vulnerable groups while strengthening solidarity, resilience and intercultural exchange. An additional intercultural dimension is included through collaboration with volunteers connected to Japanese culture, making cultural exchange an important added value of this experience.

🛠️ Main Activities
🌱 Agricultural work and vegetable distribution to affected neighbourhoods
🎨 Cultural and artistic activities supporting community recovery
🏫 Educational activities with children and youth
🏗️ Reconstruction and community support actions
👵 Visits and activities in senior centres and social organisations
🤝 Daily cooperation with local associations and municipalities

🏠 Accommodation, Food and Support
🏡 Accommodation in volunteer houses with shared rooms and common spaces
🍳 Shared kitchen and self-catering supported by camp leaders
🛏️ Bedding provided upon request
🤝 Community living with international volunteers
🔄 Possible relocation to nearby areas depending on project needs

🎓 Learning and Development
🧠 Non-formal and informal learning through real community engagement
🤝 Development of personal, social and intercultural competences
🌍 Experience working with vulnerable groups in post-disaster contexts
🎯 Strengthening active citizenship, responsibility and solidarity values

👤 Participant Profile
💪 Highly motivated and committed young people
🧠 Interest in social reconstruction and community service
🗣️ Basic English and Spanish required
🇯🇵 Knowledge of Japanese language or culture is a strong asset
🚗 Driving licence considered an advantage
📄 Motivation Statement required with skills clearly explained

📅 Activity Dates
12 February 2026 to 23 March 2026

⏰ Application Deadline
12 February 2026

🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49428_en

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