European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Project: Supporting Local Communities
ASMISAF & AUNA Inclusió Gandía, Valencia (Spain) 2024 – 2025
What is ESC? The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers young Europeans (17-30) the chance to engage in international volunteer experiences for 2-12 months, fully funded by the European Commission. Benefits include travel expenses, full board, local transport, and pocket money.
Hosting Organisation ASMISAF is a parent association supporting individuals with intellectual functional diversity for over 50 years. Located in La Safor, ASMISAF provides rehabilitation, occupational therapy, professional training, and leisure activities to promote dignified lives and future projects for its users.
Coordinating Organisation XERACION VALENCIA, a non-profit youth cultural association, coordinates this ESC project, managing logistics, accommodation, food, and administrative tasks. The organization promotes youth mobility, critical thinking, active citizenship, and values such as tolerance and social justice.
Location Gandía, a vibrant city in the La Safor region of Valencia, known for its natural beauty, combining coastal plains and mountainous interiors.
Activities Volunteers will support various activities including excursions, cinema visits, cooking workshops, beach walks, holiday celebrations, and more. The role involves working closely with individuals with intellectual functional diversity, providing enriching and satisfying experiences.
Practical Details
- Participants: 3 volunteers from any EU programme or neighbor country.
- Accommodation: Private rooms in a shared apartment in Gandía, with expenses covered by the organization.
- Stipend: €330/month (pocket money and food allowance).
- Additional Support: SIM card, bicycle, and an opportunity to cultivate a small garden.
Application We seek motivated volunteers with a positive attitude, problem-solving skills, and experience or interest in social education, psychology, sociology, or related fields. An intermediate level of Spanish (B1/B2) is required.
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