📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Works within the refugee team at the Red Cross Capital branch with a focus on vulnerable groups. The volunteer will participate in two main projects, Guiding friends for refugees is a project that builds bridges between cultures of people living in Iceland and those who have recently received international protection. On the other hand, Tölum saman is a project that trains those who have recently received international protection in Icelandic. Some of the tasks carried out by the volunteer: Supports the Refugee team with the current projects, the development of future initiatives and in the preparation of materials for interview hours with refugees as well as takes part in the events. Registers information regarding services provided for refugees in the database SalesForce as well as data from prospect clients.
Participates in the preparation and implementation of courses, meetings and seminars organised by the Refugee team, etc.
Only applications in English will be considered.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live in a house near the centre of Reykjavik with up to 7 other volunteers. Each volunteer has a private bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom is shared. A food allowance will be given as well as a bus pass for the whole year and Icelandic courses.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer is obliged to attend on-arrival training and midterm evaluation in Iceland and get informed on end-of-term evaluation meetings in the sending country. The volunteer will receive some language training whilst in Iceland. Ongoing support and training will be provided by the Icelandic Red Cross and personal support will be given by the volunteer’s mentor as well as the coordinating organisation AUS.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: High level of English
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Ukrainian knowledge is a strong advantage
Be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and work with language barriers
Mature, open minded
Independent and a self-starter
Relevant education background
Deadline: Application deadline: 07/04/2023
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.