📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteer will work as part of the Red Cross program Social Support for Asylum Seekers. The program consists of several targeted projects that carry out weekly social activities for people applying for international protection in Iceland. Activities currently take place in Árskógar Community Center, Vitatorg Community Center and in Reykjanesbaer, a 45 minutes’ drive from Reykjavik. Social activities currently include a Women’s Group, Youth Club, Open House and Language Classes. The program aims to help reduce social isolation and give asylum seekers an opportunity to stay active during the application period, as well as offer a platform to meet, connect, socialize, and learn about Icelandic society and culture. A key element of the Red Cross support program in addressing the challenge of not only reducing social isolation but working towards the social inclusion of people seeking international protection in Iceland is involving the greater public—through volunteering.
🏠 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: Be 24 years old minimum. Be social and interested in getting to know people. Be organized. Be able to perform well under pressure. Be able to work independently and take initiative. Be able to work well in a team. Have good communication skills. be open-minded and willing to listen and show empathy. Be able to take initiative. Have excellent English language skills. Other languages, especially Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian or Russian are a strong advantage. Have basic computer skills. Have a strong interest in the field of migration. Having previous experience working with volunteers.
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.