📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
This project involves 16 ESC volunteers (12 European + 4 Romanians) who will support community mini-projects initiated by children/youngsters. The aim of the project is to encourage the involvement of children and young people in community life, and to support initiatives that contribute to the promotion of active citizenship, sustainable development and non-formal education. Activities will be carried out at the Children’s Club Mărășești, the Cultural Center Vrancea and the Youth Center Focșani. The activities will have the form of practical workshops that will turn into actions of civic involvement and sustainable development. You will work in teams and your role will be to encourage the actions of these young people and children and to get involved with them in various civic activities, campaigns, environmental actions, and practical volunteering activities. You will also help in the organisation of the Volunteer Festival.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will live in a rented flat, fully equipped, in Mărășești and Focșani, in a shared bedroom with individual beds, with a common area, shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi.
Regarding the food, you will receive a monthly allowance of 150 Euro, and another allowance of 90 Euro in form of pocket money.
Travel costs will also be reimbursed.
🎒 Leisure activities
You will receive a pre-departure training in Italy with your sending organization, and will as well attend in Romania the On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Meeting, organized by the Romanian National Agency.
You will also receive mentorship sessions throughout the project and Romanian language course for the first 3 months, as well as on-going support from activity coordinators, teachers, and staff of the hosting organization.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for a volunteer (aged 18-30) who is creative and willing to spend time with children/youngsters. You should show interest in organizing educational activities, socializing, and impacting the community, as well as being motivated by the project. Being eager to learn Romanian is another valuable point, in adittion to being responsible, able to work in a team, and flexible.
Deadline: No application deadline
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.