📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The activity will see the volunteers supporting "Irida" Women's Centre, a community centre for women of all nationalities and backgrounds.
The CFS facilitator will :
- Taking care of children aged 1 - 6 in the children's friendly space at Irida
-Playing with the children, creating suitable activities based in the ages and interests of the
child
-Working in a team of 2 to take care of up to 6-7 children at any time
-Reporting any issues, concerns or ideas to the CFS lead
Furthermore they will help provide a safe space of expression, workshops and intercultural events, which will contribute to the personal development of these women, as well as their social integration.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The participants will stay in a five-floor independent building, with all the necessary equipment available. It is located in the centre of Thessaloniki. The accommodation also hosts volunteers participating in other ESC projects, offering an important opportunity for networking and for exchanging experiences with each other. Meal is provided from Monday to Friday via a catering service. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, with respect to participants' allergies or preferences. Volunteers will be supported with a monthly transportation card to use public transport or with a bicycle.
🎒 Leisure activities
- Counseling and day by day support by the social workers.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: The most important thing is the motivation and the flexibility of the volunteer. Since Irida is a centre for women is preferred to host female volunteers, anyway for this vacancy people of all genders can apply.
-Speaks English or Greek at a good level to communicate with the children and parents and Irida’s team
- Enjoys working with young children (1 to 5 years old)
- Is reliable, punctual and responsible
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience working with young children desirable
- Formal training or education in working with young children desirable
Deadline: Application deadline: 18/09/2022
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.