{"id":27863,"date":"2025-08-07T14:07:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotavicentina-blog.miewstudio.com\/?p=27863"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:55:32","slug":"long-term-volunteering-with-rota-vicentina-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rv-blog-stg.fera.miewstudio.com\/en\/long-term-volunteering-with-rota-vicentina-applications-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Term Volunteering with Rota Vicentina: Applications Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Six months of an unforgettable experience<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]Looking for a project that truly speaks to you? Rota Vicentina is opening two long-term volunteering positions, with a monthly grant, for young people between 18 and 30 years old, starting in January 2026. <\/span>Applications<\/span> are <\/span>open<\/span> until September 8th.<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you feel connected to the land, rural communities, and topics like ecology and sustainability, if you enjoy photography, video, writing, and want to discover Portugal \u2014 this message is for you! <\/span><\/p>\n

Being a volunteer with Rota Vicentina means being part of a project dedicated to responsible and regenerative tourism in a predominantly rural region, crossed by a Natural Park and a network of walking and cycling trails that offer a deep connection with nature and local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you care about environmental and ecological issues and would like to contribute as part of an organization committed to preserving the Southwest of Portugal and engaging responsibly with both locals and visitors \u2014 this is the opportunity you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”27848″][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]What We Offer:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

– Monthly grant (set by the European Union)<\/span>
\n– Private room in a fully equipped shared apartment in the center of Odemira<\/span>
\n– Transport for all volunteering-related activities<\/span>
\n– Involvement in collective activities and informal training with other volunteers<\/span>
\n– Six months living in a small and picturesque town, just 20 km from some of Portugal\u2019s best beaches<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What We\u2019re Looking For:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

– Check out <\/span>the formal requirements of the program <\/span>here<\/span><\/b><\/a>
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\nAnd also:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Motivated, responsible, autonomous, and creative individuals aged 18\u201330<\/span>
\n– Team players with good organization and initiative<\/span>
\n– Interested in rural territory, nature tourism, and sustainable development<\/span>
\n– Environmentally conscious and nature-loving <\/span>
\n– Comfortable with photography and\/or video, content creation, basic design, and communication<\/span>
\n– Able to write travel stories or reports<\/span>
\n– Enjoy outdoor activities \u2013 especially hiking and cycling<\/span>
\n– Fluent in English; motivation to learn Portuguese is a plus<\/span>
\n– Ideally with a driver\u2019s license<\/span>
\n– Available for weekend activities when needed<\/span>
\n– Access to personal equipment (e.g. laptop and\/or camera \u2013 not mandatory) <\/span> [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What You\u2019ll Be Doing:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

– Participate in trail maintenance walks organized with the community<\/span>
\n– Take part in conservation actions<\/span>
\n– Support the ongoing maintenance of hiking and cycling trails<\/span>
\n– Create innovative content \u2013 photos, videos, and written pieces <\/span>
\n– Contribute to social media campaigns<\/span>
\n– Help manage Rota Vicentina\u2019s TikTok account with short videos about trail maintenance and field work<\/span>
\n– Conduct interviews with local community members <\/span>
\n– Map points of interest along the Rota Vicentina trails (landscape, nature, culture, etc.)<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”27853″][\/vc_single_image][vc_column_text]Interested? <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Check out<\/span> the testimonies <\/span><\/b><\/a>and memories from some of the volunteers we\u2019ve welcomed over time \u2013 it\u2019s been a pleasure having each of them with us!<\/span><\/p>\n

To all of them: thank you for your contribution to the region and the project!<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about other ways to volunteer with Rota Vicentina<\/span>, click here.<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

This volunteer opportunity is part of the <\/span>Regenerar Odemira II project <\/a><\/strong>coordinated by the Municipality of Odemira, in partnership with three local associations: <\/span>Gaia Alentejo<\/a><\/strong>, <\/span>Project Earth <\/a><\/strong>and <\/span>Rota Vicentina<\/strong><\/a>)\u202fand is a part of the <\/span>European Solidarity Corps.<\/a><\/strong>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

These organizations will also host volunteers \u2014 you can find more information about those opportunities<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait. <\/span><\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn btn_size=”button-big” css_animation=”alpha-anim” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cm-odemira.pt%2Fviver%2Fjuventude%2Fvoluntariado-internacional%2Fregenerate-odemira-4-long-term-volunteering%2Fonline-application-form|target:_blank|” icon=”icon-arrow-blog” id=”x0qew9ybi”]Apply here by September 8th[\/vc_btn][vc_column_text]Join us!<\/span> See you soon!<\/span><\/span> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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