ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Are you searching for long-term volunteering in a natural environment in the South of Portugal?

We have 6 ESC positions contributing to the ecological and social sustainability of rural communities, supporting the work of a local organisations.

The project “Regenerate Odemira IV” is coordinated by the Municipality of Odemira (Portugal) in cooperation with associations active in our territory. Starting in January 2026, each of the following associations will receive two international volunteers:

• GAIA ALENTEJO - RURAL REGENERATIVE EXPERIENCE | Volunteers support activities of local partners in the village of São Luis - traditional community organizations and newly established agro-ecological initiatives - and develop a personal project that contributes to the community.
• PROJECT EARTH - ART, ECOLOGY AND COMMUNITY | Volunteers support the multidisciplinary regenerative practices led by the association and local partners, including artistic residency programs and monthly cultural events and fair. Village of Santa Clara-a-Velha.
• ROTA VICENTINA - RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN SW PORTUGAL | Volunteering positions for nature lovers interested in reflecting about the relation between tourism and rural communities, integrating the Rota Vicentina program of activities (walking trails maintenance, communication campaigns, touristic offer). Village of Odemira.

Read carefully each of the available positions, the hosting conditions, expected tasks for the volunteers and the profile of participants [Download pdf]

Volunteering in “Regenerate Odemira IV” means taking part of the European Solidarity Corps.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

• Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
• Be specific to which position you’re applying! We are expecting to read about your motivation to be a volunteer in that specific project.
• You can apply to more than one position. You should submit the application form for each of the positions you’re applying to. For example, if you’re applying to 2 different positions you should fill-in the application form twice, each time addressing a specific position.
• Prepare a short video (simple one, homely made) of max. 2 minutes, presenting your personal profile & history.
• Prepare your CV in English.
• Submit your application form(s) until the 8th of september 2025.

Write us If you have any question: juventude@cm-odemira.pt 

APPLICATION FORM