1 SEPTEMBER 2024 – ESC VOLUNTEERING “PERMACULTURE BOODAVILLE ARENS”

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Application deadline : 30th July 2024

Interviews by Zoom : 29 – 31st July 2024

WHO?

This is a placement for participants with a maximum age of 30 as it is funded by the European Solidarity Corps. We are looking for people who are highly motivated to learn and apply Permaculture, who are responsible and have an interest in nature and outdoor activities and education projects with young children. Applicants should have good communication skills and be ready to live in a small community. They should be prepared for quiet village life, and be ready to explore the area by bicycle.

We also invite participants with fewer opportunities.

WHERE?

This ESC project is for 2 international volunteers, lasting 6 months. You will live together and work separately in each of the projects L’Espiral (with Roser) and Mas La Llum (with Marta).

You will live together in the flat in Caseres village, and have 2 days a week for participating in activities at Boodaville, online tasks, and personal projects. 

For the first 5 days we will follow an introduction program to get you settled into the Caseres flat, the projects in Arens and Boodaville. During the first week you will be working closely with the coordinators and mentors so you can really learn about village life, the rural projects and permaculture. 

There will be time for learning and sharing experiences and knowledge, to introduce our countries and learn about other cultures. 

Caseres is a rural village about 3 km from the demonstration site of Boodaville, and 6km from the family permaculture site. It is a small village of about 300 people located next to the Algars River where you can bathe. 

See more about Caseres here : http://www.caseres.altanet.org/

WHAT?

Learn practical permaculture skills, communication, group cohesion, sharing ideas, facilitation and developing self-confidence.

At L’Espiral (with Roser) and Mas La Llum (with Marta) you will work on on bioconstruction, site maintenance, and environmental education.

You will have 2 days a week for participating in activities at Boodaville, (such as regenerative agriculture) online tasks, and visiting and networking with other permaculture projects.

There will also be time for reflection, writing blog posts, posting photos.

WHY?

This European Solidarity Corps program is an opportunity to make something for you and for the world. All basic living expenses are covered as well as the expenses to travel to Caseres, and you receive monthly pocket money. 

You will be living and learning ethical design, as well as experiencing life in a rural Spanish village. There are all sorts of possible day to day activities, please read the infopack for more information  and if you are eligible you can start the application process by filling in this form.

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