THE FOREST IS OUR HOME 2024

May 3, 2024

THE FOREST IS OUR HOME 2024: ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 4 week(s) during the period 25/07/2024 to 25/08/2024

ACTIVITY LOCATION

Rua Fundadores da Junta de Freguesia nº73, 2040-031 Arrouquelas Portugal

Teams volunteering

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This is a short-term Volunteer project (30 days; 15 participants). This summer, August, in Arrouquelas, a small rural village in the countryside in central Portugal, I will participate in various activities of work, creation, responsibility, fellowship, and interaction with the locals of Arrouquelas. It is a project that aims to help our village preserve its surrounding forest and prevent fires. This project will leave results, due to the experience and ecological attitude that we intend to instil in young people, by the intercultural dynamism, but also by the work done, creating better conditions for the surveillance of our forest. (clean, paint, forest vigilance, learning sessions, cultural visits) We would also like to rely on the collaboration of the participants in a pedagogical approach to the integration of people with cultural differences, such as refugees who now seek shelter in Europe. Intercultural activities and interaction between participants and the local community.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

Participants at the beginning of the project will have training on the activities to be carried out. All activities safeguard the safety of participants. They will have training on the project theme.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Young people who demonstrate an environmental and social attitude, who enjoy outdoor activities, and who want to learn about rural development issues 18 years old and older; Ready to actively take part in all the activities during the project, including outdoor physical activities. Interested in implementing the non-formal education methods into the youth work of their organization; Experienced in working with split-level groups or wish to get experience in this field; Motivated for future professional growth and interested in developing their projects in their local organizations.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

There is no application deadline