volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:PT-IPJ 11.6
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
After visiting the facilities, the volunteers will carry out their tasks in groups. The tasks will begin with painting railings surrounding the association giving a new image with the new painting; the volunteers will also have to repair walls through painting and small repairs when necessary; cleaning and beautifying gardens replacing dead plants with new plants and put new substrate and finally organizing outdoor spaces by creating divisions for materials to be separated into sections to be stored.
Make our local reality known, which will serve as a basis for exchanging experiences between participants;Preserve the Associations assets and infrastructures, through their maintenance;Show participants the interior of the country through interaction with the local community;Provide moments of culture through visits to historical and symbolic places in our region (museums, monuments, points of interest);Promote activities that allow participants to exchange experiences and knowledge of new sociocultural realities
The Association is based in a small village called Aldeia de S. SebastiEpoundo, with 80 inhabitants near the border between Portugal and Spain, about 5km. This village is located in the central region of Portugal, near the border to Spain, in the district of Guarda and the municipality of Almeida.The village has no shopping, restaurants or cafes, the closest is in Vilar Formoso (5km).
Accommodation at Bungalows with 5 or 6 volunteers ( with internet and bed/bath linen, Kitchenette;The food is prepared by the volunteers, who will have everything available in their bungalows. Take a look ate the bungalows in our website - https://www.adcsaldeia.com
Sportswear, workwear, swimwear (swimming pool), personal hygiene products, country flag, gastronomic products typical of each country. All working tools will be supplied by the association.
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Code:PT-IPJ 10.8
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Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
The volunteering tasks will all be directed or related to ecosystem restoration. The activities include pruning young trees and pruning and management of pine trees and other native species, to accelerate their growth (with pruning shears and other cutting tools); opening and maintenance of access paths for volunteers and visitors; restore riparian vegetation; construction of barriers to water runoff with local materials, to increase infiltration and improve the soil; control of invasive plant species, namely the Acacia dealbata,(control is carried out by pulling small trees and ring barking medium and large trees, using a pocketknife for Acacia sp. and pulling the roots to the others); camera trapping: consists of installing and collecting photo trapping cameras that react to movement,
The work camp has the general objective of bringing together young people from different nationalities, cultures and contexts with the common objective of contributing to the increase of biodiversity, to the restoration of degraded ecosystems and the increase of the landscape s fire resilience. The conservation works will take place in areas managed by MONTIS in the interior of Portugal, in Pampilhosa da Serra. The areas where the tasks will be carried out, are ecologically degraded and sensitive areas. More info about the area can be found at https://montisacn.com/en/managed-properties/pampilhosa-da-serra-2/
Pampilhosa da Serra - The location of the workcamp is in a remote rural area, with almost no population. Volunteers will camp in Xisto Camping (https://xistocamping.com/portal/; coordinates: 40I( 02 48.6 N 7I( 48 05.8 W). MONTIS will have cars available to support the needed transportation. The intervention area distances from the campsite about 20 minutes driving.
Volunteers will be camping. There is a central facility with showers, and WC for women and men, with all basic hygiene facilities. There is another central facility for socializing, for board and card games, and a small bar. The camping site has internet available, as well as outdoors barbecue and eating tables. There is no kitchen or laundry. The camping site is next to a fluvial beach.MONTIS will provide regular meals, with the possibility of vegetarian by request. These include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Lunch will be served on the field as packed lunch if needed
Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags, comfortable clothes and footwear suitable for mountain and nature working, several changes of clothes (there is no laundry), personal hygiene items, flip flops for bathing, reusable water bottle, towel, sunscreen and working hat (sun and heat are expected), leisure items (bathing suit, towel, book, games, etc) and a traditional food or drink
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From Porto Airport: Travel by Metro, 45 minutes total trip time. Metro leaves from the airport every 30 minutes. From Lisbon Airport: 1. Take the metro (red line) at the airport - it s the only metro line; 2. You have to change lines, at the end of the red line ( in S. SebastiEpoundo - To the blue line towards the Zoo; 3. It s only 2 stops, when you get to the zoo stop, you leave and follow the signs to the bus station.Travel from Porto (Rede Expressos ( Terminal Intermodal da CampanhEpound, R. de BonjEia 691 4300, 4300-084 Porto) to Pampilhosa da Serra Travel from Lisboa (Rede Expressos ( Terminal de Sete Rios, PraEa Marechal Humberto Delgado, 1500-423 Lisboa) to Pampilhosa da Serra (R. Quinta 9, 3320-228 Pampilhosa da Serra), only schedule at 14:45
Code:PT-IPJ 10.2
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
- Ecological restoration work (control of invasive species and beneficiation of fauna and flora);- Recovery of burnt areas with high ecological potential that were affected by the fire of 2022;- Environmental improvement of water streams;- Recovery of traditional structures (small stone walls and dams; water channels and water tanks);- Litter gathering; cleaning walking trails; controlling invasive vegetation;- Participants will also contribute to prevent forest fires by controlling shrubs and invasive vegetation;- Build shelters and a pond for wildlife;- Vegetation trimming and removal;- Improvement of local fauna, flora, and landscape.
This camp will take place in Baixo Vouga Lagunar, in two areas of the Estarreja municipality, both of high ecological and social value. BioRia is a network of nature trails, a paradise for birdwatching, integrated in a Natura 2000 site. In Canelas, the LUSITANICA project has been running since 2016, aiming to convert a degraded area into a model forest for nature conservation and fire prevention, as well as to rebuild heritage buildings: an abandoned water mill and a historic fountain ( Fonte dos Namoricos ) which is very degraded. It is an area much cherished by the population, but it requires a major intervention to return to being the social dynamic pole it was in the past. This project integrates environmental and social interventions promoting sustainability as a whole.
Location: Canelas (https://goo.gl/maps/VZxXRCd3GwdwgmD7A )Canelas is also a rural area but easily accessible by train. It is also 15 minutes from Aveiro city by train.
Participants will sleep in a shared sports complex in Estarreja with beds, separated by gender. The complex has a sports locker room with hot water showers also separated by gender. The organization will provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Lunches and dinners are prepared/cooked by the municipalitys staff and served in a canteen, but some lunches will be served in the field (sandwiches, fruit, etc.). Vegetarian/vegan meals are an option.
Participants have to bring their own towels and hygiene products. Participants can also bring typical food items/beverages from their country for the international cultural dinner and a presentation about the nature of your region. It is also important to bring working clothes and shs, sunscreen and hat.
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Code:PT-IPJ 11.4
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Number of volunteers:15
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Collection and sorting of seeds of native plants. In these activities participants will be able to get to know the region s natural areas; Cleaning of watercourses, control of invasive species and habitat restoration- In order to ensure the normal hydrological and hydraulic functioning of the watercourses, the participants will proceed to clean, cut and remove the invasive vegetation present in the bed and margins of the temporary watercourses, and support biophysics technics implementation; Plant Nursery maintenance work. In this activity participants will be involved in daily plant nursery tasks, such as watering, transplanting, soil preparation, cleaning and organize the plant nursery space, etc.; Zero Waste Cleaning Activity in urban areas.
Following the work that Marca ADL has been developing over the past years on the themes of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Green Economy, this year we intend to work on these themes together, building a perspective on the issue of water resources management and biodiversity as a solution.1) Raise awareness about the importance of youth mobilization and participation in solving local and global problems;2) Promoting youth participation and involvement in environmental and social issues, in particular in the management of water resources and biodiversity;3) Reflect on the causes and consequences of climate change and ways to act as citizens, particularly in terms of managing water resources and biodiversity;4) Reflect on the importance of autochthonous flora species for biodiversity
This camp takes place in a rural territory, close to a small city, Montemor-o-Novo in Alentejo region, Portugal. The camp will be at a 7 minutes distance by car from Montemor-o-Novo, transport for the activities will be assured.It is located at approximately at a 100 km distance from Lisbon, the Portuguese city capital and 35km from Evora.
The participants will be accommodated in individual tents which is located 5 km from Montemor-o-Novo.There the participants will cook breakfast and snacks; Lunch and dinner will be provided, exception for weekends where participants have to cook lunch and dinner. Participants are responsible for cleaning the common kitchen and dishes.
Sleeping bag; Towels and toiletries (personal hygiene items); Clothes and shs appropriate for high temperatures and for work in the field; Warm clothes for the night (minimum temperature 12I C); Torch for night use; Insect repellent; Bathing suit, sun cream and towel (we have pool and we are going to the beach; Necessary documents; Motivation and positive energy to work as a team
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Code:PT-IPJ 10.5
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Learn 6 methods/techniques to control invasive species (Strike/Herbicide injection, pulling, peeling, mowing, mowing application of herbicides and natural control);Apply the most appropriate control techniques to the 5 species selected in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres;Prepare publicity/awareness-raising materials about the advantages/importance of controlling and managing invasive species with a view to environmental sustainability;Raise awareness among the population of the importance of environmental sustainability;Remove rubbish improperly deposited in intervention spaces.
Control and management of invasive species aims to promote environmental education and reflect/raise awareness about the importance of preserving the environment, the impact of invasive species on ecosystems, the importance of controlling and managing invasive species and sustainable growth, through initiative to control and manage 5 invasive species in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres.As for leisure activities, we will have visits (to the museum, library, river beach, social solidarity institutions), intercultural evenings, sports activities, traditional games, parties, swimming pool, cultural activities, ect.
The camp will be in Maceira. It is a rural portuguese parish in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres, in the province of Beira Alta, in the Center region and sub-region of Serra da Estrela, with an area of 8.06 kmI and 229 inhabitants.The address is: Rua do Vale da Vinha, 1, 6370-341 Maceira - Fornos de Algodres
ACCOMODATION: The participants will stay at Hostel EntryFik.The participants will sleep in dormitories divided per gender. In the Hostel, we will have a team that clean the accommodation and cook the meals.MEALS: Meals will be served at the hostel. All special food requirements will be respected if theres prior information sent to the participants. We will have 5 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and supper).INTERNET: The hostel provides free Wi-Fi.
Participants should bring: the usual and necessary items for the duration of the Camp; practical and / or sporting clothing; comfortable shs (and socks); sunscreen, cap / hat; towels
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Code:PT-IPJ 11.2
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
In Fafe, the tasks include: Creating an organic, pedagogical and community vegetable garden; Repairing garden spaces;Placing a floor for the circulation of articulated chairs (wheel chairs); Painting the exterior walls and repairing the existing one;Repairing playful-pedagogical stimuli, such as trunks, tyres, etc. We will also request the support of participant to recover of environmental heritage through collecting waste and removing invasive species; Creating an organic, educational and community vegetable garden making accessible and signposting the leisure areas to be created in the forest context and identifying and building an interpretative trail in the nature.
The main objectives of this project are: to develop healthy habits and lifestyles in the participants; promote self-development, self-esteem, responsibility and autonomy, contributing to the acquisition of personal, social and professional skills; to sensitize youth to the importance of their participation in community development and preservation of natural resources; acquire and / or reinforce the language skills of the participants; European citizenship and sustainable growth to fight climate change.These objectives contribute to the priorities and goals of the Europe 2030 Strategy, as they will encourage
Participants will be in Fornelos in the city of Fafe (rural, isolated area with an alternative school https://www.facebook.com/comunidadeekoa). Fornelos is the first eco-village of the district of Braga, in the city of Fafe which is known for its wild nature, mountains, river and dam with pedestrian routes. Fafe is located in the north of Portugal (1 hour distance by car from Porto and around 2h by public transportation). You can check the location of the workcamp and the alternative school here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2E7kRJVJTCKXGk8w8.
Breakfast will be provided at the accommodation (school/gym) by the monitors and a rotating team among the participants. Since the work starts early (to avoid the hours of greatest heat), we intend to serve a midmorning snack to gain energy and delay lunchtime. The journey is continuous and at lunch, the food will be delivered by a catering restaurant at school/gym by 14pm. Dinner will be served at the accommodation at 8 pm (a warm meal to prepare for a comforting evening).Participants will sleep in classrooms of the school/gym divided by gender, with mattresses and access to common showers.
Bring personal hygiene Kit, beach and bath towel, swimsuit, sleeping bag, camping mattress, boots and casual footwear, slippers, work clothes, beat, warm clothing, waterproof, hat, sunscreen, personal documents (European health card, identification card, passport), drink and food for the night intercultural, traditional music and traditional instruments, personal medication.
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Code:PT-IPJ 10.3
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Voluntary work is divided in 3 categories:-Montesinho Natural Park nature routes improvement ( installing and placing orientation and information signs along 3 routes, in order to promote sustainable ecotourism;-Cxistence between rural activities and wildlife ( installation of electric fences to protect beehives from bear and badger damages, and to protect chestnut orchards from wild boars, red and r deer damages.-Community work ( local community will make a list of their needs which the workcamp will contribute too.
Nature Ambassador Workcamps main goals consist in the promotion of non-formal education among participants and respect for different cultures in an intergenerational environment. We expect this immersive experience to shape participants beliefs and to improve their tolerance, respect and appreciation for different cultures. This Workcamp also aims to have a positive impact in the local communities, which will benefit with the close contact with young participants. The last goal is to promote Parque Natural de Montesinho and its natural heritage, by improving orientation signs in 3 walking routes and by applying techniques which improve cxistence between rural activities and Parks wildlife.
The Workcamp will be based in Espinhosela, a village located in the heart of Montesinho natural park, BraganEa district, in the Northeastern part of Portugal, near the border with Spain (41.896854, -6.842691). Montesinho Natural Park is one of the best protected areas of Portugal, where it is possible to find red deer, r deer, wild boar and healthy population of wolves. Its landscape consists of patches of oak tree forests, with forests and orchards of chestnut trees, which constitute one of the main economic incomes of the local community.
The accommodation will be in a renovated children school, which no longer serves its purpose. It has bathrooms, hot water, an equipped kitchen. There is minimum mobile internet connection.Meals will be prepared by all the volunteers, taking turns, yet always accompanied by a cook. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, and night snacks will be provided.
Volunteers have to bring:-Clothes adapted to a very hot climate-Sunscreen-Working/hiking boots-Bathing suits-Towels-Sleeping bag-Hat-Water bottle-backpack
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Code:PT-IPJ 10.1
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
- Restoration work of some degraded pathways and natural heritage;- Vegetation trimming and removal;- Improvement of walking trails;- Improvement of local fauna, flora, and landscape, including fire prevention actions;- Building nest-boxes for birds, insects and bats;- Building a pond for wildlife;- Control invasive species;- Presentation and discussion of the natural and social reality of the regions of origin of the participants;- Promotion of environmentally and socially responsible attitudes and values;- Development of action-training actions focused on individual and collective learning.
General objectives:- Valorization and promotion of natural and cultural heritage (namely, walking trails and green areas);- Promotion of sustainability, environmental awareness, and biodiversity protection;- Promotion of intercultural relationships, good environmental practices, and citizenship;- Promotion of specific skills in the field of cultural and natural heritage protection.Specific objectives: - Maintenance of walking trails;- Removal of invasive species and prevention of forest fires by controlling shrubs and invasive vegetation.- Installation of shelters for wildlife;- Improvement and protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services;- Valorization of natural and cultural heritage through participation in leisure activities and workshops.
The camp will take place in rural areas of Albergaria-a-Velha, a municipality rich in water, water mills and green areas.
Participants will sleep in a sports complex in a rural area of Albergaria-a-Velha, in shared rooms (separated by gender) with beds. The sports locker rooms with hot water showers are also separated by gender. Participants have to bring their own towels and hygiene products, sleeping bag or sheetsblanket, and pillow. The organization will provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Lunches and dinners are prepared/cooked by the municipalitys staff and served at a canteen, but some lunches will be served in the field (sandwiches, fruits, etc.). Theres a vegetarian option.
Music and food from your region, working clothes and shs, sun screen, hat, a presentation on the nature of your region, towels and all needed hygiene products, sleeping bag.
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Code:PT-IPJ 11.5
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Creating and Maintaining Educational Spaces and Materials: We will care and improve the associations pedagogical spaces ; create and improve educational activity materials and prepare resources for ongoing education purposes.Awareness raising event: We will cocreate, organize and present a public event (open day) that joins together the local community for a day of cultural, traditional and creative exchange.
Get to know and experience the creative art of working with clay and other natural materials while integrated in a living community that practices regenerative lifestyles and techniques - Together we can reshape the way we think and care for our resources by engaging in regenerative design and practices. We aim to transform materials and learning spaces by having fun, improving our personal wellbeing, help counteract climate change, and bring back more balance into our ecosystems.
Quinta do Vale da Lama, OdiEUxere, Lagos, Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Our venues facilities include prepared and amp; shaded camping areas, hot showers, indoor bathrooms and dining hall, as well as WiFi,charging stations, small library, tools and didactic materials.Accommodation is made in individual tents; please bring your own if you can, if you cant the project will provide one.The project will provide 5 meals per day (breakfast; Lunch; snack; dinner; supper). We serve a mediterranean diet, mainly vegetarianbased as much as possible on the following ethical sequence: seasonal, local and organic.
Please bring with you: Practical working clothes and warm jumper for evenings; Outdoor shs and shower flip flops; sun cream; insect repellant; torch; sleeping bag and small blanket; personal tent (is preferred); sun hat; small backpack and personal water bottle and drinking cup; beach and shower towel; personal hygiene products; swimming gear; musical instruments.
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Code:PT-IPJ 11.7
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Number of volunteers:17
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Volunteers will be involved in the following work/tasks:- Agriculture in different local/organic farms;- Gardening at the local Urban Garden (Horta Urbana de Amarante);- Cleaning the river sides;- Organize climate actions/challenges;- Promoting local, organic and fair trade products.
Support to local/regional organic farmers to raise awareness among the participants and the population on organic farms, organic food and fair trade; to develop skills related to agriculture work in organic farms and environment preservation; to run activities in order to increase the level of commitment at local level (Amarante) for organic and Fair-Trade products
Amarante is a small town in the North of Portugal, part of Porto district (60km far from Porto to the interior) with 12 thousand inhabitants (in the city center). It is a quite famous city for tourism, culture, and wine production. Indeed, is quite near (18km) the Oporto wine region. Is crossed by TEmega River (one of the rivers ending at Douro River that crosses Porto till the Atlantic Ocean) and it is on the valley of one of the most important Portuguese mountains, MarEpoundo (1450m). Amarante is well located and has a good public transport system (bus station).
Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms (4 participants each) of Casa da Juventude de Amarante (even so participants should bring sleeping bag). Casa da Juventude de Amarante is in the city center of Amarante (just 10m walking distance from the bus station) and has its own kitchen, WC and showers. In terms of food, our youth centre has a bar\restaurant proposal for the volunteers (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) always taking into consideration our aims (healthy food with organic and vegetarian ingredients). Laundry available (self-service). This youth centre has free wireless.
-Sleeping bag;-Hygiene products and sun protector;-Swimming suits;-Working and sports clothes and shs.
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