Green Beats: Penáguila’s Nature and Culture Revival

ESC Volunteering Project in Spain
Project Code: ESDA25-ESCVEIL-06

Location: Penáguila, Spain
Dates: 1.-16.09.2025
Nearest Airport: Alicante (ALC)
Number of Volunteers: 8 (4 male + 4 female spots available)
Age Range: 18–30
Working Language: English
Food: Vegetarian meals provided
Accommodation: Shared apartment with kitchen and bathrooms, pool access included

Project Overview

Set in the picturesque village of Penáguila, this project offers volunteers a unique chance to contribute to the restoration and preservation of a rich natural and cultural heritage site. “Green Beats” focuses on ecological recovery and community development through a variety of manual and creative tasks.

Volunteers will take part in:

  • Restoring the Phytoclimatic Route and Jardín de Santos, a 19th-century botanical garden damaged by fire

  • Environmental work such as gardening, clean-up efforts, painting, and replanting native species

  • Supporting the local museum with maintenance and historical preservation tasks

  • Beautifying public spaces through creative projects like murals and artistic installations

  • Intergenerational community work: weekly visits to the local senior center to engage in cultural exchange and shared activities

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a small rural community while gaining hands-on experience in environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and social engagement.

About Penáguila

Nestled in the mountains of Alicante, Penáguila is a tranquil village surrounded by olive trees, pine forests, and scenic trails. Known for its medieval architecture and quiet charm, it provides the perfect setting for volunteers seeking a slower pace and deeper connection with nature.

During your stay, you can enjoy:

  • Nature walks and hikes along the Phytoclimatic Route

  • Cultural visits to the local museum

  • Trips to Safari Aitana, a nearby wildlife park

  • Meaningful interaction with the local community through cultural and intergenerational activities

Penáguila is more than just a project site—it’s a place to experience the rhythm of rural life in Spain and contribute to a legacy of care and creativity.

Accommodation and Food

Volunteers will stay in a shared apartment equipped with bunk beds, a communal kitchen, and bathrooms. There is access to a swimming pool for leisure time.
Meals will be vegetarian and prepared collectively with the support of campleaders, creating a shared living and learning environment.

Volunteer Profile – Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applicants who are:

  • Motivated by nature and restoration: Interested in gardening, conservation, and cultural heritage

  • Physically ready: Able and willing to take part in manual, outdoor tasks

  • Creative and community-oriented: Comfortable with group work and contributing to artistic public projects

  • Open to cultural exchange: Willing to engage in intergenerational activities and connect with locals

  • Flexible and adaptable: Ready for rural living and occasional changes due to weather or local needs

  • Team players: With good communication and collaboration skills

  • Respectful and responsible: Able to work independently and follow guidelines set by team leaders

Basic English is required for communication during the project.

How to Get There

Volunteers will meet at Alicante Airport. A private mini-bus transfer to Penáguila can be arranged for a fee of €25 (round-trip). This ensures a smooth and direct connection to the project location.

Important Information

This activity is part of the ESC project VEIL-CORPS, co-funded by the European Union. Participation is limited to volunteers sent by official project partners:

  • InformaGiovani ETS – Solidarités Jeunesses – Internationale

  • Begegnung in Gemeinschaftsdiensten e.V.

  • IBO Italia

  • Union Forum

  • EstYES

If you are ready to spend two enriching weeks contributing to environmental sustainability, learning new skills, and immersing yourself in rural Spanish culture, we encourage you to apply through your sending organization.

The activity is part of the ESC project VEIL-CORPS co-funded by the European Union

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