📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
This project consists of hosting vulnerable female asylum seekers, single or with children in 21 apartments. The team assists the residents in the legal, social and medical field. The goal is to give the women a maximum of autonomy starting from their own capacity in order to be ready to leave the Logis and start an independent life. Volunteers will be working together with the team to provide individual support and carry out activities for residents. Their main role will be to guide, inform and motivate families regarding activities and appointments. They will also: - help with the organisation of the daycare (0 to 3 years old babies) - co-lead & to co-organise activities for children (creative & artistic workshops, sports activities,...) - co-organise workshops with families in order to improve communication & community harmony (cooking workshop or any other activities) - offer individual support to new families (ex: how to read a map, to take public transportation,...)
🏠 Accommodation on site
On arrival, the volunteers will be hosted by families living near the centre where they will have their own room while they find accommodation in a flat with other volunteers in Louvain La Neuve or Wavre. They will get a travelcard allowing them to access the closest cities (Ottiginies, Louvain-la-Neuve, Wavre) & Brussels, located at about 30km from Louvranges. Volunteer will receive a monthly allowance (about 300€) for food & pocket money (120€). the Logis de Louvranges is located in an ISOLATED area, there are few buses. Volunteers will be able to use the bicycles belonging to the centre
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will receive a pre-departure training by their sending organization before the activity. Volunteers will then participate at two ESC seminars organised by the Belgium National Agency (on-arrival and mid-term-meetings). Additionally, trainings related to asylum policy & psychosocial aspects will be proposed to volunteers according to opportunities. Possibility to attend French lessons if needed.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Volunteers who are interested by migration issues & willing to interact with asylum seekers (especially with women & children). the particular situation of women (often traumatised) requires openmindness and empathy, a good capacity to adapt, interpersonal skills, ready to take initiatives and also quality of team spirit. Motivation will be an important criteria for the selection. As Volunteers should work in an isolated place, a driving licence is an asset as the centre is located far from public places and schools.
Deadline: Application deadline: 18/04/2022
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.