Applications are open for the Volunteering opportunity in Portugal for one year. The European Youth Portal offers European and national information and opportunities that are of interest to young people who are living, learning and working in Europe. It provides information around eight main themes, covers 35 countries and is available in 28 languages. Further, “Learners. Activists. Doers. Superheroes.” is an ESC project which has as an objective providing learning opportunities in an institution that works tirelessly to respond to the needs of the local community. Also, The service lasts for 12 months and youngsters from the EU can apply. Further, these youngsters will have a chance to actively participate in resolving community problems and in building local community stronger and more inclusive, by volunteering in Social Parochial Centre Vera Cruz, based in Aveiro, Portugal.

Moreover, On their way to becoming “community super-heroes”, they will be in different sectors (work with children, elderly people, immigrants…), according to their interests, learning needs, and needs of the receiving institution. Further, Weekly, they will be active 35 hours, including their Portuguese classes. Each week they will have 2 consecutive free days. Also, for each month of their service, they have 2.5 free days. Additionally, The key to success is to choose a volunteering opportunity that matches your skills, interests, and availability. Further, Once this is settled, you can start your search for a quality opportunity.

Focus Areas:

• Social challenges
• Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
• Education and training

Benefit

Scholarship covers:

• Travel costs were according to the Erasmus+ distance calculator and cover up to the limit established.
• Accommodation: a single or double room, in a house with other young people.
• FOOD: will receive a food subsidy.
• Also, Training: provided by SCP Vera Cruz staff including their Portuguese classes.

Eligibility

• A volunteer who is proactive, motivated, hardworking, willing to step out of their comfort zone.
• Also, They should be able to spend a year volunteering