NETWORKS - Young Volunteer Regional Network
The "Networks-Regional Young Network" program aims to promote and support youth volunteering in the region, offering young opportunities to engage in activities that contribute to their communities.
It intends to support youth volunteering in important areas for both society and young people themselves, valuing this practice as a way of developing personal and technical skills, also contributing to social transformation.
The program encourages the spirit of initiative and solidarity, helping young people on their way as active citizens. It also aims to promote civic participation in areas relevant to the community, with impact on local development, and reinforce cultural diversity, sharing experiences and knowledge of citizenship rights and duties.
Modalities
Modality I-Short Duration Volunteering
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Punctual projects, lasting between 1 and 5 days, up to 7 hours a day and at most 25 hours in total.
Modality II-Regular Volunteering
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Long -term projects, between 3 and 9 months, with continuous activities up to 4 hours a day and 15 hours a week.
Action areas
Projects must fit into one or more of the following areas:
Culture
Education, Science, Training and Literacy
Associativism and Social Economy
Social Inclusion
Sport
Free time leisure and occupation
Poverty Fighting
Environment and Sustainability
Historical and Cultural Heritage
Urban Rehabilitation
Animal Welfare
Response to disasters and emergencies
Social support for children, youth, elderly and people with disabilities
HEALTH AND RISK BEHAVIOR PREVENTION
Promoting Enabling
Youth Associations and Youth Associations recognized under the terms of regional legislation;
Student Associations registered in the Azoren Registry of Youth Associations;
Public Entities;
Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS);
Sports Clubs;
Other non-governmental organizations with projects aligned with program areas.