Portugal: ESC: Making a Difference: Volunteering Activities with Children

About the local hosting organization

Associação Juvenil de Peniche was founded in 1990 and since then we have organized many projects in the social, cultural and international areas: Cultural - We develop "cultural weeks", book markets, fashion shows, recycling workshops, theatre and dance workshops and national exchanges. Social - We organize and are responsible for holiday camps, an after school program for 50 children from 6 to 12 years old and we also have created "SPOT", which is a project in the IT area for youngsters from 13 to 18 years old. International - We have developed a lot of work in this field, like Exchanges, Seminars, Study visits and European Voluntary Service. The aims of AJP are: - To support the development of children and young people by promoting the artistic sensitivity for areas such as dance, music, drama and visual arts. - To motivate the children and youth for the acquisition of social competences and healthy habits. -To promote social integration through the implementation of preventative work and to influence attitudes in relation to avoidance of social exclusion. We regularly have projects for children and youngsters every day: - After school Program - 50 children from 6 to 12 years old. - SPOT is a project for 20 youngsters from 13 to 30 years old. In both projects we have developped activities connected with sports, education, environment, arts and social skills. These activities take place in a building that belongs to the city hall. We are part of some local organisms such as: - ADEPE - Organization for the development of Peniche; - CPCJ - Comission for the protection of Peniche's children, with some social situations being taken care by us. - Social Networking - We are also members of the board of this organization, which is responsible for all the social projects and structures in the city of Peniche. In our activities we are supported by the City Hall, Sports and Youth Portuguese Institute and local enterprises. Associação Juvenil de Peniche also has a wide experience in planning and implementing International Youth Exchanges, Seminars, Workshops and specific training activities in Peniche, Portugal, as well as in participating in the same type of projects in other countries. When we don't work as the hosting/coordinating organization but as a partner, we always contribute with our own experiences and know-how.

Presentation of the programme

We're looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to work with children in Peniche, Portugal. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in children's lives! We're dedicated to promote the well-being and development of children in the local community through non-formal education. We offer a variety of educational, recreational and cultural activities designed to enrich children's daily lives and promote their healthy and balanced growth. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day activities of our organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting the organisation's staff in daily activities, such as educational games, artistic, sporting and cultural activities; Helping with the supervision and care of children during activities, and with the building maintenance; You will, also, develop your own activities. If you have a special skill or a passion for a particular subject, this is your chance to share it with the children!

About the accomodation

Accommodation will be provided by us, which will have a single or shared room for the volunteer, a fully equipped bathroom, a kitchen where you can cook and share with other volunteers. The meals will be cooked by you, and we will give you food allowance so you can buy your own food.

About the leisure activities

On Arrival Training and Mid Term Training, provided by our National Agency.

Requirements

The Participant profile: The project expects the volunteers to have a desire to be active and to take initiative. The volunteer is expected to be sociable, proactive, energetic, creative, friendly and helpful.Deadline: 16/07/2026 17:30