Image: Equify [4 week]

Equify [4 week]

Dioensino, LDA·Portimão, Portugal

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #10 by fostering educational spaces on the basics of inequality as well as promoting local initiative to tackle discrimination and inequality in the community
This project contributes to,
Image: Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Life storytelling circle (“memories from your life”)
Buddy system matching for ongoing support
Group agreement creation (safe space rules and expectations)
Workshop: Understanding Loneliness and Well-being in Daily Life
Icebreaker community session: “Getting to Know You” games
Week 2
Arts & crafts workshop (traditional handmade skills like embroidery, knitting, woodwork)
Preparation of traditional recipes (e.g., local desserts, breads, preserves)
Music & sing-along session with traditional songs & group board games and social interaction time
Cultural sharing session (regional traditions, festivals, family customs)
Photo storytelling activity (“important moments of my life”)
Week 3
Discussion: “What traditions should we not lose?"l session (youth volunteers visiting and interacting)
Workshop on preserving local traditions and cultural heritage
Hands-on traditional activity session (e.g., cheese-making like Serra da Estrela cheese, bread baking, olive oil traditions, weaving)
Intergenerational workshop: elders teaching traditional skills to youth volunteers
Shared cooking/meal using traditional recipes
Week 4
Workshop: Passing down knowledge and staying socially active
Creation of a “community memory book” (stories, recipes, traditions collected)
Intergenerational showcase event (elderly teaching traditional skills)
Closing celebration with traditional food, music, and storytelling
Reflection circle: sharing memories and project experience

Working hours

Monday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday to Sunday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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