ESC: Bringing Possibility Home
Code: 41707 Copied
Slovenia
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+3
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Bringing Possibility Home
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
We believe in non-formal educational approaches such as experiential and participatory learning. We are also active on the street,in the forest and in schools.
Društvo Lojtra is a young organisation, active in the field of youth work and sustainable development. The main motivation for our actions comes from our belief that meaningful experiences can change lives and perspectives. They definitely changed ours! Through our projects we aim to design, implement and evaluate life- and perspective-changing experiences.
We believe in non-formal educational approaches such are experiential learning and participatory learning. Regular reflections and evaluations assure that the learning processes actually happen.
We are constantly learning and making friends around the globe; we are passionate about addressing issues which affect our lives; we believe in behaving respectfully and responsibly towards others, the community, nature and ourselves. We believe the future is bright!
Društvo Lojtra is a young organisation, active in the field of youth work and sustainable development. The main motivation for our actions comes from our belief that meaningful experiences can change lives and perspectives. They definitely changed ours! Through our projects we aim to design, implement and evaluate life- and perspective-changing experiences.
We believe in non-formal educational approaches such are experiential learning and participatory learning. Regular reflections and evaluations assure that the learning processes actually happen.
We are constantly learning and making friends around the globe; we are passionate about addressing issues which affect our lives; we believe in behaving respectfully and responsibly towards others, the community, nature and ourselves. We believe the future is bright!
💼 What the programme involves
You will be one of two long-term volunteers we will be hosting this year, and your main area of focus will be at our local school and partner organisation, Gradec Elementary School. Gradec is a medium-sized school in Litija for pupils aged 6-15 years old, with an experienced team of teachers who have been hosting international volunteers since 2009. They have found that international experiences inspire their pupils to be more active in learning, and so as a volunteer, you'll be a key part of the process of bringing possibility home. You will have the chance to help out in language/STEM classes, after-school sports, garden and forest pedagogical activities. You can also help with some activities at our organisation such as social media and design, the community garden, music workshops and concerts, and you can create your own activities such as organizing intercultural events for local youth and making videos/podcasts about local events. Apply via https://forms.gle/xZjWTKSvBUc9Mnuk8
🏠 Accommodation on site
We will provide you with accommodation in an apartment with a kitchen, which you will share with one other volunteer. You will have your own room and bathroom. We will provide you with an allowance for food so that you can choose what to use in preparing your own meals. The accommodation is within walking distance to the school and our office, where you will work, but we will also provide you with a bicycle. There is a train station in Litija which connects to the 3 largest cities in Slovenia and many other locations.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your time with us, you will also have the opportunity to participate in training courses on youth work and experiential learning. You will also gain knowledge on topics related to sustainable living, such as permaculture gardening, as well as practical knowledge in producing concerts and playing music. You will get practical experience in working with children, also using forest pedagogy. The Online Linguistic Support of ESC will get you started with Slovenian and many other languages and we can also provide additional support like Slovene or English language classes if you need them.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: As our volunteer you should have: a good grasp of English, enough to be able to hold a conversation; some experience of working with children (whether you worked formally with kids before or just come from a big family); enthusiasm for the project, as we want a volunteer who really wants to carry out the project and to be here with us!; an interest in nature and sustainability; independence and interests of your own - to make the most of this experience, it's good to know what you want to take from it. If you don't know concretely yet, having a feeling for your own identity and a desire to do for yourself is a great start.
Deadline: 15/08/2024 23:59
Deadline: 15/08/2024 23:59
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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SI41707
01/10/2024 → 30/06/2025
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Deadline: 15/08/2024
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Cesta komandanta Staneta 5, 1270 Litija, Slovenia
Slovenia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 20:54 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Slovenian
Serbo-Croatian