ESC: Long term volunteering in a refugee centre
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About the project
ESC: Long term volunteering in a refugee centre
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner is a non-profit organisation active since 2001 in the field of youth by promoting the right to information, local and international volunteering and youth mobility with a focus to young people with fewer opportunities. In the frame of European Programmes they have been implementing training, seminars,
youth exchange, etc. about interculturalism, inclusion, volunteerism, active participation and media literacy through non-formal education. They regularly involve young people in volunteering projects as coordinating and supporting organisation for Erasmus+/ESC projects. They also run local international workcamps for promoting tolerance, diversity and cultural understanding. Since 2014, they coordinate the EU-informal network supported by Erasmus+, which count nowadays 16 organisations in 14 European countries.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will take part in the following activities:
- supporting for after-school activities;
- supporting the implementation of the ludo-bus project for making small artistic events;
- supporting in recreational activities aimed at the children of young mothers or migrant couples;
- supporting in the management of volunteering camp in an almond grove confiscated from the mafia;
- supporting in communication activities: promotional posts/videos and photos;
- participating in promotional events on EU programmes organised by the host/coordinating organisation.
Volunteers will use their own ideas, creativity and experience to develop their personal project/activity related to the work of the Receiving Organisation.
The service will be approximatively 35 hours per week, including language preparation.
More info:
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🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
Food is provided by the centre and volunteers will cook together with the others.
Monthly cash allowance (Euro 135,00 per month).
📍 About the location
Mazzarino and Riesi are two charming towns located near Caltanissetta in Sicily, Italy.
Mazzarino is known for its picturesque streets lined with historic buildings and churches, showcasing beautiful Baroque architecture. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside, offering stunning views of the Sicilian landscape. Visitors can explore the narrow alleys, visit the local markets, and enjoy traditional Sicilian cuisine in quaint trattorias.
Riesi, on the other hand, is a bustling town with a lively atmosphere. It's famous for its wine production, particularly Nero d'Avola and other Sicilian varieties. Visitors can take guided tours of local wineries, sampling some of the finest wines the region has to offer. Riesi also has a rich cultural heritage, with historic landmarks such as churches and museums waiting to be explored.
Both towns offer a glimpse into authentic Sicilian life, with warm hospitality, delicious food, and stunning scenery awaiting visitors.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Mazzarino and Riesi, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of leisure activities. From wandering through picturesque streets to admire the baroque architecture, to tasting exquisite Sicilian wines during vineyard tours in Riesi, or even exploring the lush green hills and countryside on hiking trails, there's something for every taste. Additionally, travelers can savor the delectable Sicilian cuisine at local eateries, delve into the region's rich history and culture by visiting museums and historic landmarks, or partake in outdoor adventures such as biking or fishing. With an abundance of options to explore, Mazzarino and Riesi offer an enriching and unforgettable experience in Sicily.
⚠️ Requirements
General requirements:
- motivation to undertake a volunteer experience abroad;
- attitude to team work, open-mindedness and flexibility;
- creativity and interest in the specific topics of each activity;
- basic knowledge of English or Italian.
Participant profile:
Aged 18-30; strong motivation for working with children and young people; ability to team working, open-minded, sociable, creative, interest in multiculturalism; artistic skills (e.g. juggling, drawing, playing musical instruments) and digital skills are welcome (i.e. Photoshop or other graphic software, video-editing, MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point); flexibility on moving in different places for the activities and, if needed, possibility to change accommodation (periodically or for few days) in order to respect the activity plans; ready to live in small village.
Application deadline: 22/03/2024.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be indicated on the info sheet.
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.
On arrival training and Mid-Term Evaluation organised by Italian National Agency + Online Linguistic Support (Italian language).
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
IT33193
01/03/2023 → 31/08/2023
IT33193
01/04/2024 at 00:00 → 31/08/2024 at 00:00
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
93013 Mazzarino, Free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta, Italy
Italy
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:11 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken