Activity Dates:
- From 12/01/2025 to 13/03/2025
Activity Location:
- Albergue Municipal s/n, Orgiva, Spain
Activity Topics:
- Citizenship and Democratic Participation
- Environment and Natural Protection
- Health and Wellbeing
Description
Volunteers will contribute to an ongoing project focused on regeneration through direct seed sowing. Participants will dedicate 30 to 38 hours per week to various activities, including:
- Reforestation Activities (4 mornings per week):
- Sowing seeds in Sierra Lujar.
- Harvesting seeds.
- Building seed protectors.
- Creating and digging swales.
- Conducting survival counts of previous plantings.
- Educational Sessions (once a week):
- Workshops on sustainable living, permaculture, deep ecology, project design, and more.
- Health and Self-Care Practices (3 afternoons per week):
- Yoga, Qi Gong, or similar activities.
- Monthly body-care treatment from professional practitioners in Orgiva.
- Community Living and Care:
- Group meetings and shared responsibilities (cooking, cleaning, etc.).
Accommodation, Food, and Transport
- Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in shared facilities at the Albergue of Orgiva.
- Food: Meals will be vegetarian, cooked collaboratively by the volunteers on a rotational basis, and shared together.
- Transport: Travel to the reforestation site will be facilitated by electric bicycles.
- Costs Covered by ESC: Travel costs, accommodation, meals, and a small allowance.
Training During the Activity
Volunteers will gain skills and knowledge in:
- Regenerating landscapes and direct sowing techniques.
- Permaculture, ecology, and sustainable living.
- Community dynamics, cultural awareness, and responsible consumption.
- Basic vegetarian cooking skills.
- Health and self-care practices.
Each volunteer will have access to a mentor for weekly discussions about personal development, well-being, and learning progress. Opportunities to learn and practice Spanish and English will also be provided through the OLS platform offered by ESC.
Participant Profile
Ideal candidates should:
- Have a basic understanding of English and Spanish (desirable).
- Be physically motivated, as activities involve working on steep, overgrown terrains.
- Show interest in topics like regeneration, eco-sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and intercultural living.
- Be open to dialogue and teamwork with fellow participants, mentors, and the host community.
- Display flexibility and willingness to engage in group dynamics for personal and team growth.
This short-term ESC placement does not affect eligibility for long-term volunteer opportunities.
How to Apply
- Visit the project website: www.semillistas.es for detailed information.
- Complete the inscription form: Apply Here.
Application Deadline:
- 23/10/2024 at 23:23
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while exploring eco-sustainability and personal growth in Spain!
