📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Alianza por la Solidaridad, a member of ActionAid, aims to achieve an active citizenship that fights against inequalities and for the recognition of human rights. It carries out development cooperation and education projects to eradicate gender-based violence, migrants' rights and for climate justice. Join us at our headquarters in Madrid! You will be involved in the daily management of the Eco-shop which includes organisational tasks, inventory management, sales, customer service, daily cashiering and others. The volunteer will also carry out awareness-raising actions on Fair Trade which includes workshops, training days, among others. Apart from these activities, the volunteer will participate in two social activities, offering support in a Day Centre for the elderly and offering English classes to primary school pupils. At the end, the volunteer will have knowledge about Fair Trade, employability, develop personal skills, reinforce their values and develop a sense of responsibility.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will have the opportunity to live together with other volunteers of different nationalities in a shared flat. The accommodation costs and utility bills will be covered by the hosting organization and free Wi-fi will be provided. You will receive pocket money and food money per month as well as for transport.
Travel costs from country of origin to the country of hosting organization will be covered by the organization itself and you will be covered by the CIGNA insurance.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will receive a training which will cover topics such as: introduction to Alianza por la Solidaridad, introduction to the European Solidarity Corps, responsibilities of the organisations, Youthpass, CIGNA insurance, motivations, cultural immersion, etc. In case language support is needed, the volunteer will have free access to online language training (OLS) and you will count with the support of other volunteers.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: In Alianza por la Solidaridad we are looking for an outgoing, fiendly and curious person, and keen to meet knew people, socialise and experience a different culture. Motivation to learn about Fair Trade, to work as a team in a multi-cultural environment and to strengthen values such as solidarity. Interest in environmental protection, in human rights in eradicating poverty and sustainability. If you are migrant, if you live in rural areas, if you have limited economic support or any other context don´t hesitate to sign up, this opportunity is for everyone!
Deadline: Application deadline: 27/06/2022
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.