About the project
ESC: Educational Robotics - IT, graphic design, photographers, educators
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Eduact (GR) is a nonprofit, beneficent organization in Thessaloniki, Greece, which introduces new educational programs for all youth of tomorrow in Greece. From 2013, while giving particular emphasis to new technologies, coding and educational robotics, Eduact takes initiatives in the field of modern education implementing practices that aim at the introduction of innovation in the educational process.
Our main goal is to introduce new educational programs for all the youth in Greece, focusing on new technologies, coding, and educational robotics. By mentioning “all the youth” it implies that our mission includes making modern education available to disadvantaged groups as well, spreading tools of leadership and social sensitivity. Thus, in Eduact we have a wide range of partnerships. For example, the “STEAM Robotics International Camp” is done in cooperation with Greece’s Ministry of Education, while activities such as “Go Roma'' were organized together with The Lighthouse of the World, an association which promotes the integration of the Roma community in Thessaloniki. Another relevant initiative to mention is the “Robotics World Championship”, an important event we organize together with international universities. Overall, by establishing bridges between research and games, learning and entertainment, we seek to open the horizons of the youth and children and help them to discover science and technology in an engaging way.
💼 What the programme involves
EduACT organizes workshops for kids to participate actively and design a robotics program based on their own needs. By doing so we are giving another approach of the educational process and an opportunity for the kids to use their knowledge in a practical way. The workshops run by young trainers, familiar with technology, with the ability to approach knowledge through informal education. Moreover we use hands on activities in which, educators, kids and parents, create together and unfurl their imagination. One of the main priorities of EduACT is to provide equal opportunities for learning to any individual. We give the chance to refugees, children from minorities and children with disruptive behavior, young inmates and young people who are facing social exclusion to participate in innovative educational programs. Volunteers will support the organisation and promotion of the activities as well as the dissemination of the results.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers are going to be accommodated in a fully equipped building located in the city centre, near the main bus and train station of the city. It is an autonomous 5 floored building of 150 m2 per floor and a terrace on the 6th floor. We provide our volunteers with three meals per day through a catering service that prepares the food according to their preferences and allergies (also for vegetarian). Bus transportation card is also provided.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will be supported with some trainings that are related to their project field to be volunteering more efficiently, and also they may get some trainings for their personal development.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for people who are familiar being around with young kids, be outgoing and flexible. Although the project does not require from participants to have experience in robotics, we need people who have skills in 1 ore more of the following 3 main areas: graphic design, IT skills and photography/videography.
Deadline: Application deadline: 23/12/2022
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.