Think like European – Act locally in Portugal

Think like European – Act locally in Portugal is another project coordinated by Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego. Together with the partner organization Associação Spin (FB) – we invite you to take part in long-term volunteering project in one of the most gorgeous cities  – Lisbon. The mobility is organized by the Portuguese youth organization Associação Spin which is looking for 2 volunteers.

Say YES to the lifetime experience and apply IMMEDIATELY!

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.

Before applying for this volunteering project you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform ( https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en ) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant number (PRN)!

where?  – Lisbon, Portugal

How long will the project last?   – 1 year  

Start date  – September 2024

Number of vacancies – 2 Polish participants

Deadline for submitting applications: 15/08/2024

Coordinating and sending organization:    Foundation for the Development of Entrepreneurial Society

Host organization: Associação Spin

How to apply?   Applications containing a CV and a cover letter in English should be sent by e-mail (email title: Think like European – Act locally in Portugal) to khatuna.zabakhidze@frsp.eu

The project is financed by the European Commission from the European Solidarity Corps Programme.

Volunteer activities:

The volunteers will participate in the activities of the European Programmes and Mobility Department, which can include:

– help in the logistical organization of Spin´s international projects (Youth Exchanges, Training Courses, Live it Lisbon! Summer Volunteer Programme, etc.);
– administrative support to Spin´s sending activities (Portuguese ESC volunteers or groups of Portuguese participants in Youth Exchanges, Training Courses, etc.);
– help in the organization of and active participation in Information Sessions about Erasmus+ at the office, in schools, seminars and conferences in order to promote the program;
– research and collecting information on international mobility opportunities for Spin´s monthly newsletter and Spin´s website, blog, Facebook and Twitter.

In the Image and Communication Department, the volunteers will :

– contribute to content creation (text, graphic and audio-visual) and regular updates of the blog, website, Facebook and Twitter pages;
– prepare the monthly newsletter;
– create brochures, posters, flyers and other promotional materials;
– distribute and share flyers, brochures, posters and/or other promotional materials for youth related events through social networks, in the Carnide area and specifically in schools and universities of the Lisbon Metropolitan area;
– document all Spin’s activities and disseminate the information.

All volunteers will also support the management and staff of the SPIN Hostel (by hosting groups, answering to requests for information, cooking and cleaning together with international groups, arranging cultural activities with the groups staying in the Hostel, decorating the rooms, creating and maintaining communication regarding the Hostel, etc.).

Host organization

Spin Association for the Exchange, Training and Cooperation among Peoples is a non-profit organisation of national scope, whose fundamental objectives are to promote and defend the intercultural dialogue, human rights, equal opportunities, solidarity and social inclusion. The main tool we use to achieve our fundamental objectives is the implementation international mobility projects. Born from the common will of a group of people with experience in the management of international projects in the field of training, volunteering and cooperation, Spin Association, supports interculturality and active citizenship.

What do we provide?

  • Henner health insurance during your project;
  • Travel reimbursement up to €395 round trip (depends on the distance between participant’s hometown and the project venue) 
  • Pocket money: EUR 180 per month (EUR 6 per day)
  • Food money and transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Working hours: 30-35 working hours per week
  • Days off: there are two days off for each month

Still can’t make up your mind? Read the report of our former volunteer on a project in Lisbon 😉

Feel the flow in Lisbon. Relacja z wolontariatu EKS

 

Profile of volunteer:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 30
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to communicate in English.
  • Tend to teamwork.
  • Open to work with young people in different religions and cultures
  • Responsible for completing the work properly and on time.

Don’t miss your chance, take the opportunity and apply today! Stay up to date with available offers and follow our profiles on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

If you want to know more how our current project looks like you can follow the volunteers BLOG: Volunteers in FRSP or follow FB fan-page .

Information on currently ongoing recruitments can be found at https://volo.frsp.eu/enrollments/ .