{"id":25854,"date":"2024-06-25T10:31:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T10:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/?p=25854"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:57:58","slug":"one-year-volunteering-rota-vicentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/en\/one-year-volunteering-rota-vicentina\/","title":{"rendered":"New applications for one-year volunteering at Rota Vicentina"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rota Vicentina is opening <strong>2 long-term volunteering positions<\/strong>, with a monthly pocket money, for <strong>young people between 18 and 30 years old<\/strong>, starting in October 2024.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25865&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel like it\u2019s time to put your backpack on and begin a <strong>new adventure<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to contribute to a responsible <strong>tourism project<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in <strong>nature <\/strong> and outdoor activities?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you like <strong>photography<\/strong>, video and copywriting? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to discover a <strong>rural region<\/strong> of Portugal by diving into its community?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>So there&#8217;s no doubt about it, you should sign up for this volunteer program!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25869&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<b>Click on the questions below for more details \ud83d\udc47<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;What will I do?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1719242723-1-45&#8243; slug=&#8221;o-que-vou-fazer&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During 12 months, you will carry out the following tasks:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong> Maintenance of the Rota Vicentina trails: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in maintenance hikes organized with the community<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in conservation activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in the regular maintenance of walking and cycling trails <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong> Communication and marketing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create innovative content (photos, videos, and texts)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute to promotional campaigns (Agenda Rota Vicentina, social media)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Contribute to managing the Rota Vicentina TikTok account with short videos about maintenance and other interventions on the Rota Vicentina<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute to the development of communication materials for the future Rota Vicentina\u2019s Reception and Interpretation Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong> Local identity and culture:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct interviews with local community members about cultural aspects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce a map of points of interest along Rota Vicentina trails (landscapes, natural features, cultural spots, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25877&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Welcoming conditions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1719242723-2-36&#8243; slug=&#8221;condicoes de acolhimento&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The young volunteer, in addition to receive a <strong>monthly pocket money<\/strong> (amount defined by the European Union), will be accommodated in individual rooms in a fully equipped shared apartment, with fantastic views of the Mira river, and a kitchen and bathroom. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is necessary to bring some <strong>personal equipment<\/strong>, such as a computer and\/or photo camera (not an exclusion factor). <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odemira is a small village located in a <strong>rural <\/strong> context, with low population density and an old community. It is about 20 km from magnificent beaches where you can surf, fish, and engage in other nature sports all year round.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a cinema on the weekends, and some cultural offerings, especially created by the community itself (considering the size of the village). All basic services (supermarkets, medical center, banks, etc.) <strong>are walking distance.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travels related to volunteer activities will be provided by the Association Rota Vicentina. For the rest, you must rely on the public transport network (only during weekdays, please keep this in mind). <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the Rota Vicentina project, the volunteers will be integrated into collective activities with other young people in the region, and will participate in a very exciting <strong>regular<\/strong> <strong>informal training program.<\/strong> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25885&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Who can apply?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1719243462178-2-1&#8243; slug=&#8221;Quem se pode candidatar&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the formal conditions of the program, which you can consult <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europa.eu\/solidarity\/young-people\/volunteering_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>, we are looking for motivated and positive people, with the following interests\/passions: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural world (get ready to live a year in the countryside!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Areas of nature tourism, responsible tourism and sustainable development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature conservation and combating invasive species<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography and\/or video <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor sports &#8211;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trekking, cycling <\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social networks and communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Languages \u200b\u200b(clear motivation to learn Portuguese)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Personal and social skills of candidates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibility, autonomy, dynamism and creativity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organization and proactivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication and very good interpersonal skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team spirit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral and written English and\/or Portuguese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility for weekend activities <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest and technical knowledge about creating and publishing digital content, photography and other digital materials, design and communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is strongly recommended to have a driving license<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;What has been done so far?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1719244266423-3-5&#8243; slug=&#8221;O que foi feito ate agora&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rota Vicentina has been welcoming young volunteers for several years now, and a lot of things have already been done! From creative content within the activities to out-of-the-box personal projects, all these young people contributed greatly to the dynamism and development of Rota Vicentina. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>To all of them a huge thank you\u2764\ufe0f<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25873&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see <strong>some of the contributions<\/strong> made by the 2023\/2024 volunteers, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@rotavicentina\"><strong>this link.<\/strong><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a chair and enjoy, this account is fantastic!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;And what else?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1719244468210-4-10&#8243; slug=&#8221;E que mais&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types (and durations) of <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/voluntariado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at Rota Vicentina.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European volunteer program is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/pages\/1533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regenerar Odemira II<\/a> project,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coordinated by the Municipality of Odemira, with 3 local associations (<a href=\"https:\/\/gaiaalentejo.wordpress.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaia Alentejo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/projectearth.odemira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project Earth<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rotavicentina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rota Vicentina<\/a>)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europa.eu\/solidarity\/young-people\/volunteering_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Solidarity Corps.<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These entities will also receive volunteers, and you can find more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/p\/acolhimentoemodemira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_row_inner unlock_row_content=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;#0cc4b4&#8243;][vc_column_inner position_horizontal=&#8221;&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;text-md-center&#8221; mobile_width=&#8221;11&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_btn btn_size=&#8221;button-big&#8221; id=&#8221;3unmarr2i&#8221; icon=&#8221;icon-arrow-blog&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cm-odemira.pt%2Fp%2Flongterm_volunteering|target:_blank|&#8221;]Apply here until July 14th[\/vc_btn][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b>So? 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