Learn in Rural is a European volunteering project involving 48 young people, with the aim of creating learning environments that support the social inclusion and active participation of rural and migrant communities.
Implemented in Alcalá la Real, Spain, the programme gives young volunteers the opportunity to support the work of local civil society organisations, initiate intercultural dialogue, assist migrant families, and organise artistic, language-based and community activities. The project enables young people to experience the challenges and values of rural life directly, while developing their empathy, sense of initiative and intercultural competences. It also aims to raise awareness of the situation of young people affected by rural realities and migration, and to encourage their active participation in society.
To create intercultural learning environments for rural young people and young people with a migrant background.
To promote social solidarity and participation by involving young people from different backgrounds.
To make the challenges faced by rural and migrant-background young people more visible from an international perspective.
To prepare the participating volunteers, develop their competences and broaden their perspectives.
To support local communities and contribute to the work of civil society organisations.
Six-week volunteering projects implemented in four rounds:
First team: 1 September – 15 October 2025
Second team: 17 October – 30 November 2025
Third team: 2 December 2025 – 15 January 2026
Fourth team: 17 January – 2 March 2026
Intercultural programmes, language clubs, artistic activities and community events.
Activities with migrant children and young people, including developmental workshops.
Needs-based support for migrant families.
Production of a documentary series on the challenges faced by local communities: the LearnInRural Docu-Series.
Organisation of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps information days.
Asociación Socio‑Cultural VerdeSur Alcalá
Spain
GAP Gençlik Derneği
Türkiye
AGDZ Volunteers Without Borders
Marocco
Programme: European Solidarity Corps
Key Action: Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas
ID: 101243781
Project duration: 15/11/2024 - 01/10/2026