LOCATION
Villasur de Herreros (Burgos), Spain
DURATION
From May till November 2024 (6 months)
HOST ORGANISATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
as soon as possible
DESCRIPTION
The main objective of “Co-habitat” is to promote sustainability as well as to foster rural development, through the activities that will be developed in vegetable gardens of Villasur de Herreros and through activities focused on sustainable development and environmental protection issues. Furthermore, the project will represent an intercultural learning opportunity for the volunteers and entities involved, who will participate in the project to promote cooperation and solidarity, responding to the programmatic strategy of the European Solidarity Corps. El Puchero de Villasur, the hosting organization, was founded in 2018 by an initiative for the conscious supply of food following organic farming methods and recovering animal traction for agricultural work. El Puchero de Villasur aims to establish a direct relationship between production and consumption, thanks to which a deep knowledge between both parties is facilitated, as well as the problems related to production and its impact on the territory.
Here you can download the info pack of the project.
ACTIVITIES
Volunteers will participate in all the activities of the organisation and will always be guided and supported by the members of the association. The main activities in which volunteers will participate are:
• assistance in the care and maintenance of organic gardens;
• support in the maintenance of the horse breeding farm;
• support in the preparation and distribution of vegetable baskets for members;
• assistance in forestry work;
• assistance in the preparation and development of theoretical and practical agroecology courses, workshops and seminars;
• assistance in the preparation and development of events related to ecology, rural development and food sovereignty;
• support in the maintenance of the association’s facilities;
• promotion of the European Solidarity Corps programme;
• communication activities and promotion of the association’s activities.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
- Available for the whole duration of the project;
- 18-30 years old;
- Resident in EU member countries or Ukraine;
- A basic level of Spanish is welcome but not necessary;
- A driving license is welcome but not necessary;
- Motivation to participate in the project and specific activities;
- Interest in the activities planned within the host organisation;
- Interest in the environment, agriculture and farming;
- Interest and predisposition to face the lifestyle proposed by the activity: living in a rural area, 25 km far from the city of Burgos;
- Flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, team-work;
- Interest and willingness to face the intercultural experience proposed by the project and its challenges.
CONDITIONS
Everything is covered by the European Solidarity Corps program. There is a reimbursement of travel expenses up to a maximum limit set by the European Commission. Food, accommodation, language courses, training, mentoring, monthly pocket money and insurance are covered by the host/supporting organisation.
HOW TO APPLY
You have to fill this online form specific for the project in English, attaching your CV.
