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A participatory process is a sequence of participatory activities (e.g. first filling out a survey, then making proposals, discussing them in face-to-face or virtual meetings, and finally prioritizing them) with the aim of defining and making a decision on a specific topic.
Examples of participatory processes are: a process of electing committee members (where candidatures are first presented, then debated and finally a candidacy is chosen), participatory budgets (where proposals are made, valued economically and voted on with the money available), a strategic planning process, the collaborative drafting of a regulation or norm, the design of an urban space or the production of a public policy plan.
Associação de Jovens Ecos Urbanos
Social Volunteering focused
About this process
Social Volunteering focused on helping people in socially vulnerable situations
Social Volunteering focused on helping people in socially vulnerable situations. There are diverse ways to contribute and grow through our focused volunteer tracks:
Social Volunteering - Focused on assisting people in socially vulnerable situations: Supporting the Social Canteen.
Cultural Volunteering - Dedicated to supporting activities related to culture, heritage, and the arts: Volunteering at festivals and events.
Environmental Volunteering - Focused on preserving and protecting the environment: Organizing solidarity campaigns in support of animal causes.
Sports Volunteering - Involves supporting sports activities or events: Volunteering to support the Adapted Futsal Tournament.
Educational Volunteering - Focused on education and training: The educational support project for school-age children and young people accompanied by the Local Social Support and Assistance Service.
Providing support for health services or the promotion of well-being: Offering voluntary support in hospitals.
Volunteers gain essential, transferable skills that are fundamental for personal and professional development:
· Volunteers will acquire crucial skills like empathy, communication, teamwork, and resilience.
· Volunteers learn to manage time, solve problems, and take on responsibilities, strengthening their sense of commitment and social awareness.
In addition to these core competencies, many volunteers gain specific technical knowledge relevant to their area of work.
These experiences are invaluable, helping to expand your network of contacts, enhance your CV, and potentially helping you discover new interests or skills.
Location
São João da Madeira, Portugal
Timeframe
Short-term actions - Maximum 4 days; Medium-term actions - Maximum 1 month; Long-term actions - Maximum 1 year.
Language requirements
English or Portuguese
Flights and Accommodations
Flights and accommodations are not covered and are the responsibility of the student.
Visa requirements (if there are any)
Depending on the volunteer's country of origin and up-to-date identification documentation, European health card or individual insurance.
Contact name
voluntariado@blvsjm.org
+351 935 039 322
Organization description
Promoted by the Associação de Jovens Ecos Urbanos (Association of Young Urban Ecos) in partnership with various entities in the municipality, is a municipal volunteer structure that develops coordinated efforts to promote volunteering with a positive impact on the communities in the geographical area covered by the municipality. Its main objective is to promote and manage volunteering in the municipality, acting as a ‘meeting point’ between people interested in volunteering and organisations that promote volunteering. In addition to this synergy between organisations promoting volunteering and the community, BLVSJM also promotes Education for Volunteering in schools, through sessions with 9th and 10th grade students, where it explores the concept of volunteering and shares existing volunteering opportunities in the municipality.
Reference: openeu-PART-2026-01-12