Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old and reside in one of the eligible countries. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Motivated to Work in Nature and Restoration: As the project involves environmental and cultural restoration, volunteers should be interested in conservation, gardening, and learning about local history and culture.
Interest in Manual and Physical Work: Since the tasks include gardening, environmental clean-up, painting, and restoration work, volunteers should have a willingness and ability to engage in manual, hands-on tasks.
Creative and Community-Oriented: Volunteers will also assist with creative tasks like painting murals and other public space improvements, so creativity and an openness to working in teams are valuable.
Interest in Cultural Exchange: The project includes intergenerational activities, and volunteers should be open to interacting with the local senior community and engaging in cultural exchange with the rest of participants.
Flexibility and Adaptability: The project is based in a rural area, and volunteers should be ready to adapt to a different lifestyle and work in varying conditions.
Teamwork and Communication Skills: Since volunteers will work closely with others, they should have good teamwork and communication skills. English is often the common language for ESC projects, so basic English proficiency may be needed.
Open-Mindedness and Respect for Local Culture: Volunteers should be respectful of the local Spanish culture, and open to learning about the village’s traditions and history.
Responsibility: Volunteers will be expected to manage their personal tasks, cooperate with campleaders, and maintain discipline during the project.
Physical Fitness: The work includes outdoor tasks such as hiking, gardening, and manual restoration, so volunteers should be in good physical condition and able to manage physically demanding tasks.