COCAT

L’acollida del primer grup a la Vall de Siarb ha estat tot un èxit!

✨ Fa dies que va acomiadar el grup procedent de Bèlgica que ens van visitar, i van tornar cap a casa amb la motxilla plena d’aprenentatges i noves experiències.

Aquest grup ha completat el seu projecte de voluntariat al Pallars Sobirà, col·laborant braç a braç amb la nostra entitat associada .vzw. Amb energia i compromís, han dedicat els seus dies a recuperar antics camins i reconstruir murs de pedra seca, connectant directament amb la natura i la memòria històrica de la Vall de Siarb ⛰️🌿

Gràcies a tothom per la vostra entrega i a i per fer-ho possible. Ens veiem aviat... pels camins! 💚

The history of European volunteering is full of unforgettable moments, and today we are bringing them all to light! We've put together a very special timeline tracking the evolution of the European Solidarity Corps and COCAT's journey within it 🌍.

For 30 years, this program has been empowering youth to make a real impact. For us, it’s been three decades of learning, hosting, sending, and bridging Catalonia with the rest of Europe 🗺️❤️.

From the early days of EVS to the thriving ESC community we have today! Swipe through the timeline to see how far we've got together! 👉

Whether you volunteered 2, 10, or 20 years ago, your footprint is here. Drop the year of your project in the comments or share your favorite memory! 👇

📸✨ Being an ESC volunteer in Barcelona means seeing a side of the city tourists usually miss. From hidden traditions to the best local spots, here’s what my journey has looked like so far. 🌍🤝

Don’t let your summer pass you by! ⏳

Dreaming of a meaningful summer in Catalonia? We still have a few openings left for our international volunteer projects in Catalonia. It’s more than just a trip, it’s about impact, friendship, and personal growth.

If you are 18-29, come join us to:
👷‍♂️ Get hands-on with construction or archaeology.
🌱 Protect the planet with environmental projects.
🎭 Dive deep into local culture.

In our workcamps:
👷‍♂️🎭 CAT02/26 – “Beyond the vineyard: the dry stone heritage”
👷‍♂️🎭 CAT02.1/26 – “Among vineyards and dry stone walls”
👷‍♂️ 🎭CAT04/26 – “St Iscle’s Castle: Looking for a past “
🌱 🎭CAT08/26 – “Management and restoration of protected Catalan wetlands

Meet people from all over the world and leave a positive footprint. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

📧 Got questions? Shoot us an email at [email protected] and we’ll help you out!

LAST CALL! 📢 Free places for CAT02.1/26 - Among vineyards and dry stone walls!

Do you want to spend August building history? We still have a few spots left for our workcamp in Olesa de Bonesvalls (02/08 - 16/08)! 🍇🪨

Why join?
✨ Restore UNESCO Dry Stone heritage
🚶‍♀️ Restore sections of the historic Camí Ral (Royal Road)
🐴 Maintain local trails, support a local horse rescue association,
🎶 Experience a Classical Music Festival from the inside
🏊 Pool afternoons & "Castellers" rehearsals!

Don’t let this summer slip away. Grab one of the last spots and live the authentic Catalan rural life!

💌 Have questions? Email [email protected] for more information and project details.

Hola a tots i totes! 👋

Comencem la celebració dels 30 anys dels projectes ESC! 🎂 Com que molts de vosaltres sou nous per aquí, avui tornem a l'inici: us expliquem exactament què són aquests projectes subvencionats.

Potser és just el que estàs buscant o coneixes algú a qui li pot canviar la vida. No deixis passar l'oportunitat, perquè són una passada! 💚

Fes-li un cop d'ull al post! 👀
Tens dubtes? 📧 Escriu-nos a [email protected] i t'ajudarem en tot.

Aprofita-ho, és una oportunitat única!! 🇪🇺

📢ÚLTIMES PLACES I AMPLIACIÓ DEL TERMINI D'INSCRIPCIONS!!! 📢

A l'Escola de Camp Leaders, et donem les claus per gestionar equips internacionals, resoldre conflictes i viure una experiència de lideratge real a l'estranger. No només estaràs coordinant un projecte, estaràs construint ponts entre cultures i creixent com a persona.🚀

Vols participar-hi?
🗓️ Quan? 30 de maig
⏰ Horari: De 10:00h a 17:00h
📍 On? Alberg Centre Esplai (Prat de Llobregat)
⚠️ INSCRIPCIONS OBERTES FINS AL 13 DE MAIG

No et quedis sense la teva plaça: apunta’t a l’Escola de Camp Leaders i prepara’t per a l’estiu de la teva vida!

🔗 Inscriu-te a l'enllaç de la nostra bio!

Us compartim un tastet de l’experiència del Nil en un camp de treball al Japó aquest hivern. 🇯🇵❄️

Una experiència intensa, autèntica i plena d’aventura i aprenentatges. El Nil ha tornat tan animat que ja s’ha apuntat a un altre camp de treball internacional per a aquest estiu! 🎒✨

I tu? Encara no tens plans?

Fes un cop d’ull al nostre cercador de projectes: encara hi ha places en molts projectes arreu del món! Tria destí, prepara la motxilla i suma’t al canvi. 🌍🙌

📢 LAST SPOTS LEFT! 🎉

🐢 CAT08/26 - Management and restoration of protected Catalan wetlands

Are you 18-29 and looking for a summer that’s about more than just work? Our international workcamps in Catalonia are almost full, but we’ve still got a few places left for you! 🌍

📍 Location: Sils, Catalonia
📅 Dates: 01/08 – 15/08, 2026

Come join us at CAT08/26 in Sils. This project is organized by and it’s all about reconnecting with nature while helping restore the beautiful Sils wetlands. You’ll be working with a solid crew to track autochthonous turtles, clear invasive plants, and help the local ecosystem thrive. 🌿🐢
It’s hard work, but honestly, it’s not only about the job! Between the group games, trips to Girona and the Costa Brava, and just hanging out at “La Laguna,” you’ll be in great company all summer. ☀️🤝

Don’t miss out on the last few spots!
💌 Questions? Email us at: [email protected]

Aquest Monthly Photo Challenge d'abril ha sigut molt interessant! 😍

El Ruben, el Xavier, la Nadine, la Martina, la Dina, la Violeta, la Madelyn i la Jana, voluntaris i voluntàries ESC a Alemanya, França, Itàlia, Polònia, Eslovàquia i República Txeca, ens han compartit les seves mirades a través de les seves fotografies!

Cada mes, les persones voluntàries que són fora responen a 3 reptes visuals per fer-nos arribar un trosset de la seva experiència 💌

Els reptes de l'abril han estat:
1️⃣ Un moment especial de Pasqua🐣
2️⃣ Com han aprofitat el bon temps 🌻
3️⃣ Una cuineta especial🍝

Aquí teniu les participacions d’aquest mes:
👉 La Martina i el Xavi des d’Alemanya (.leipzig ) 🇩🇪
👉El Ruben des de França () 🇲🇫
👉La Nadine des d'Itàlia ( )🇮🇹
👉La Dina i la Violeta des de Polònia (.wolontariat) 🇮🇩
👉La Madelyn des d'Eslovàquia ( )🇸🇰
👉La Jana des de República Txeca ()🇨🇿

Gràcies per compartir, un mes més, moments, mirades i raconets del món 🌍💚

🏰 CAT04/26 - St. Iscle's Castle: Looking for a Past

📅 From 16/08 to 30/08
📍 Vidreres, Catalonia

Ever wondered what it’s like to hold history in your hands? ✨
Join for an unforgettable summer at St. Iscle’s Castle, where you won't just learn about the past—you’ll help uncover it! 🏺🔍

During the day, we get down to work on the archaeological site. You’ll be right there in the trenches, excavating sectors around the castle and learning how to properly clean and classify the materials we find. ⚒️ It’s practical, hands-on work that gives you a real look at how history is uncovered and kept alive! 🧩

Once the tools are put away, it’s all about the group vibe and local life. 🌞 We’ve got a full schedule of scavenger hunts through Vidreres, matches of Catalan bowling, and workshops to help you get to know the culture. Whether we’re heading out on an excursion or just walking the 10 minutes into town for a coffee, it’s a great way to hang out and make friends from all over.
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📩 Interested? For more information, please email us at [email protected]!