{"id":28556,"date":"2026-05-21T11:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/rota-vicentina-is-looking-for-young-volunteers-passionate-about-nature\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:52:07","slug":"rota-vicentina-is-looking-for-young-volunteers-passionate-about-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rotavicentina.com\/en\/rota-vicentina-is-looking-for-young-volunteers-passionate-about-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Rota Vicentina is looking for young volunteers passionate about nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading]<\/p>\n<div><span lang=\"PT\">A transformative experience in the heart of Southwest Alentejo and the Vicentine Coast.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\">Are you between 18 and 30 years old and looking for an experience that brings together nature, community and purpose? The <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rota Vicentina Association<\/a> is looking for new international volunteers to join the long-term volunteering project \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/viver\/desporto-e-juventude\/juventude\/voluntariado-internacional\/regenerate-odemira-4-long-term-volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regenerar Odemira IV<\/a>\u201d, promoted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Municipality of Odemira<\/a> within the framework of the <a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europa.eu\/solidarity\/mission_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Solidarity Corps<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28531&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\">For 5 months, volunteers will have the opportunity to live and actively collaborate within the Rota Vicentina territory, contributing to a model of <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/turismo-responsavel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Responsible and Regenerative Tourism<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/a-regiao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Portugal<\/a>. Based in the town of Odemira, the project combines trail maintenance activities, communication support, promotion of local tourism initiatives, and reflection on the relationship between tourism and rural communities. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading]What does it mean to volunteer with Rota Vicentina?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\"><strong>Being a volunteer at Rota Vicentina is much more than simply taking part in outdoor activities.<\/strong> It means immersing yourself in a territory deeply connected to its landscapes, people and local traditions. It is an intercultural experience where you can develop new skills and become part of a team committed to nature conservation and sustainable development. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28539&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28535&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\">Throughout the project, volunteers will support different areas of activity, such as:<\/span><br \/>\n\u2013 Maintenance and monitoring of <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/en\/walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walking<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/rotavicentina.com\/en\/cycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cycling<\/a> Trails;<br \/>\n\u2013 Support for communication campaigns and digital content creation;<br \/>\n\u2013 Participation in community activities and events;<br \/>\n\u2013 Support in promoting the local tourism offer;<br \/>\n\u2013 Reflection and awareness-raising around Responsible and Regenerative Tourism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;28548&#8243;][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Interested?<br data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\"\/>Then keep reading and discover more about the profiles we are looking for, the conditions, and the application process \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Who are we looking for? &#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1779356464-1-75&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u2013 Young people between 18 and 30 years old;<br \/>\n\u2013 Interested in nature, sustainable tourism and rural communities;<br \/>\n\u2013 Eager to learn and with a proactive attitude;<br \/>\n\u2013 Comfortable working in teams and taking part in outdoor activities;<br data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\"\/>\u2013 Sensitive to topics related to nature conservation and the impact of tourism;<br data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\/>\u2013 Interested in communication, storytelling, photography, video or social media.<br data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\/><br data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"726\"\/>No previous professional experience is required \u2014 only motivation, curiosity and the willingness to actively contribute to the territory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;What is included?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1779356464-2-68&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\">The programme offers:<br \/>\n\u2013 A monthly allowance funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/youth.europa.eu\/solidarity\/mission_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Solidarity Corps<\/a>;<br \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span lang=\"PT\">\u2013<\/span><b> <\/b><span lang=\"PT\">\u2013 Fully equipped shared accommodation in Odemira (each volunteer will have a private bedroom, while the bathroom will be shared);  <\/span>The house will be fully equipped, including a shared living room and kitchen where volunteers can prepare their meals);<br \/>\n\u2013 Transportation related to the project activities;<br \/>\n\u2013 Insurance and support throughout the entire experience;<br \/>\n\u2013 Informal training and integration into an international network of volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How to apply?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1779357505291-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text]You can apply for the long-term volunteering programme at Rota Vicentina through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/p\/longterm_volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the Regenerar Odemira project, you can consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/viver\/desporto-e-juventude\/juventude\/voluntariado-internacional\/regenerate-odemira-4-long-term-volunteering\/rota-vicentina-responsible-tourism-in-sw-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official page<\/a> or the full programme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cm-odemira.pt\/cmodemira\/uploads\/document\/file\/26627\/regenerar_odemira.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">document<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"PT\"><strong>If you feel this invitation is for you, maybe it\u2019s time to pack your backpack and come discover a territory where walking also means caring!<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn display=&#8221;inline-block&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;button-big&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cm-odemira.pt%2Fp%2Flongterm_volunteering|title:Candida-te%20aqui%20|target:_blank&#8221;]Apply here [\/vc_btn][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading] A transformative experience in the heart of Southwest Alentejo and the Vicentine Coast. 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