ESC: Green Languages - Vol. 3
Code: 42353 Copied
Italy
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Green Languages - Vol. 3
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Convent Center organizes high-quality courses for all aged learners and the empowerment of their languages skills by using innovative methodologies.
"The Convent Center of Language and Art" is a Cultural Association based in Amantea, a small sunny town in Calabria, South of Italy. It was founded 16 years ago, in 2002 by The Linguist and English Professor Ms. Diana Bruni. Since then, the activities of the association have never stopped.
Convent Center aims to the promotion of European languages and Arts, as well as boosting artistic and cultural events that give to the widest possible audience a complete view of the figurative Arts, Music and European languages.
Convent Centre has strengthened its educational and artistic offer through the years by adapting its work to the various requests and changes from the territory in which it operates.
Our regular activities include the organization of high-quality courses for all aged learners and the empowerment of their languages skills (English, Spanish, Greek, French, German, Japanese) by using innovative methodologies, especially with kids and young learners.
The association uses new educational approaches such as theater, exhibition, film screening, workshops and events for strengthening the participation of the audience and open their perspectives to new cultures and visions.
Moreover, Convent Center focuses on the promotion and participation to the ERASMUS+ projects in order to give to its pupils and other the opportunity to meet other youngsters, exchange best practices and learn by doing abroad.
We want to empower people to become Citizens of the World by supporting them in strengthening their multilinguistic and creative skills and competences.
Our staff is very well experienced in teaching and approaching different aged learners.
We have a small administrative department with two members which are in charge of the management area, accounting, relations with parents and pupils and the daily organization of the centre.
We have two multilingual experienced teachers which are in charge of the didactic programmes.
We have one volunteer who support the organization in the communication field and Instagram and Facebook management.
We do have different reliable people who do always support us when we organize or host events.
"The Convent Center of Language and Art" is a Cultural Association based in Amantea, a small sunny town in Calabria, South of Italy. It was founded 16 years ago, in 2002 by The Linguist and English Professor Ms. Diana Bruni. Since then, the activities of the association have never stopped.
Convent Center aims to the promotion of European languages and Arts, as well as boosting artistic and cultural events that give to the widest possible audience a complete view of the figurative Arts, Music and European languages.
Convent Centre has strengthened its educational and artistic offer through the years by adapting its work to the various requests and changes from the territory in which it operates.
Our regular activities include the organization of high-quality courses for all aged learners and the empowerment of their languages skills (English, Spanish, Greek, French, German, Japanese) by using innovative methodologies, especially with kids and young learners.
The association uses new educational approaches such as theater, exhibition, film screening, workshops and events for strengthening the participation of the audience and open their perspectives to new cultures and visions.
Moreover, Convent Center focuses on the promotion and participation to the ERASMUS+ projects in order to give to its pupils and other the opportunity to meet other youngsters, exchange best practices and learn by doing abroad.
We want to empower people to become Citizens of the World by supporting them in strengthening their multilinguistic and creative skills and competences.
Our staff is very well experienced in teaching and approaching different aged learners.
We have a small administrative department with two members which are in charge of the management area, accounting, relations with parents and pupils and the daily organization of the centre.
We have two multilingual experienced teachers which are in charge of the didactic programmes.
We have one volunteer who support the organization in the communication field and Instagram and Facebook management.
We do have different reliable people who do always support us when we organize or host events.
💼 What the programme involves
"GREEN LANGUAGES Vol. 3" will take place in our sunny town of Amantea (Calabria) coordinated by The Convent Centre of Language & Art APS.
We want to encourage intercultural dialogue and mobility projects for young people by strengthening Multilingualism, Digital Literacy, Active Citizenship and Social Inclusion.
Volunteers will carry out specific activities such us:
A. MUST HAVE Multilingualism. Boost Multilingualism through the organization of events, linguistic Tandem, cultural tables, etc. to encourage the participation of young people in language workshops in informal contexts;
B. Managing our Social Media channels
C. MOBILITY DESK: volunteers will manage a physical space for meeting and sharing their EU experiences, advices and tips to young people and encourage their in ESC projects.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is provided in a fully furnished apartment located above The Convent Centre in shared rooms.
The apartment is big with two bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen, one terrace, one dining room, one living room.
Food allowance is provided
Pocket Money is provided.
Reimbursement for travel tickets provided
No transport arrangements are needed, everything is at walking distance
🎒 Leisure activities
The MAIN TOPICS of our project are the following:
Multilingualism
Environmental protection, green practices, sustainable development and climate action
EU youth goals
Through Multilingualism we tackle environmental issues and promote EU goal in the youth community of Amantea.
Volunteers will learn Italian and will also learn how to manage an organization through the administrative assistance of the Head Office.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Ideal Candidates Should:
Be between 18-30 years old.
Have a good command of English and, ideally, one or more additional languages.
Be motivated to work in a multicultural environment.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be proactive, creative, and willing to take initiative.
Have a basic understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
Be willing to contribute to creating an inclusive and engaging environment.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your language skills, digital literacy, and knowledge about youth mobility, all while contributing to a project that promotes active citizenship and social inclusion.
Deadline: 15/10/2024 18:00
Deadline: 15/10/2024 18:00
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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01/11/2024 → 30/06/2025
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Deadline: 15/10/2024
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
Piazza Cappuccini, 87032 Amantea CS, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 20:53 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Italian