New opportunity! Teenagers aged 16 and older can now volunteer at COP30

Applications open on July 1 and run until July 11; student applicants will receive comprehensive training and require parental authorization

On Thursday, June 26, following the successful initial registration phase for the COP30 Volunteer Program, young people residing in Belém, Pará, now have a new opportunity to participate. This phase specifically targets teenagers aged 16 and 17. The announcement was published in the Official State Gazette (Diário Oficial do Estado/DOE) by the State Secretariat for Science, Technology and Higher, Professional and Technological Education (SECTET). Registration begins tomorrow, July 1, and will be open until July 11, exclusively online, at www.sectet.pa.gov.br or the program’s official portal: www.voluntarioscop30.pa.gov.br.

"We're incredibly excited to launch this new stage of the COP30 Volunteer Program, now welcoming young people starting at 16 years old," said Victor Dias, SECTET Secretary. "We want to expand civic engagement even further, offering a unique opportunity for students to experience a global event up close. This helps foster citizenship, youth leadership, and awareness of climate change. We believe this experience will leave a positive mark on each participant."

This new public notice not only expands participation opportunities but also aims to deeply involve the youth from the Belém Metropolitan Region in the activities of one of the world’s largest climate events. For minor applicants, registration will require formal authorization from a parent or legal guardian, provided via a jointly signed Participation Agreement.

Beyond accommodating younger participants, this phase offers a second chance for Belém residents who, for various reasons, were unable to register in the first selection round. As in earlier phases of the program, the public notice reserves 5% of positions for persons with disabilities (PCD) and 20% for Indigenous and Quilombola communities.

All selected registrants will participate in a 120-hour training course, thoughtfully divided into six modules. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics such as climate change, tourism, intercultural communication, and working effectively in large-scale events. The certification obtained from this training will be vital, enabling volunteers to perform their roles proficiently during the Conference.

The ideal volunteer profile includes strong communication skills, proactivity, excellent organization, problem-solving abilities, and availability to work during COP30, which is scheduled for November 10–21 in Belém

English version: Trad. Bárbara Menezes
Proofreading by Enrique Villamil