📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
We are looking for a person who has interest in the area of supporting the daily operations of Sqvot programme. The programme is addressing issues of minority stress, mental health and housing exclusion and homelesness of LGBTIQ+ community and especially youth. Within the programme we provide psychosocial counseling, training and education, peer support, community building activities and advocacy.
TASKS:
Participating in the regular office and field work
Promotion of the programme services and activities
Planning, organising and implementing events
Project management support
Providing peer support
Active support with research, data analysis and research reports
Supporting the daily operations in the office (logistical & administrative support)
🏠 Accommodation on site
The project includes:
- Fully funded travel and accommodation
- Covered living expenses and pocket money
- Mentoring and Youthpass certificate
- Health insurance for non-Slovene residents
- Language support
- COVID testing for travel purposes
🎒 Leisure activities
You will be included in the daily work and activities of the association. You will be supported by a working coordinator and a mentor. The work will be mainly carried out in the office or in the field; due to COVID regulations, occasional working from home could happen. During your activity, you will participate in an on-arrival organised by the national agency, where you will get to meet the other ESC volunteers from Slovenia.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: About you:
You’re LGBTIQ+, sociable and have a proactive attitude
Comfortable with working in office environments and having an office routine
Able to fluently communicate in English
Have previous volunteering or working experience
Have interest in the topic of LGBTIQ+ youth mental health and housing issues
Share enthusiasm about field and community work
We would like you to begin as soon as possible, and are especially looking for people who speak Slovene.
Deadline: Application deadline: 09/10/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.