🏢 About the local organisation
VISIONEERS is a non-profit association and recognized carrier of the free youth welfare service in Berlin. Based on Christian values, such as mercy and social responsibility, we are committed to socially disadvantaged young people, and national and international development policy issues.
Since 2016, VISIONEERS e. V. has been running an open youth club in Berlin-Schöneberg. This is a safe retreat, where a permanent contact person is available for the concerns of the young people and where alternative leisure activities are offered. By promoting their individual skills and talents, as well as strengthening their competencies through our diverse offerings, young people are not only offered meaningful recreational activities, but also increase their self-esteem and confidence in their own potential. In addition, the young people not only experience that they can get help themselves, but can also pass on their own skills and knowledge to other participants in various youth workshops. In this way, they slip into the role of the helpers and contribute to the enrichment of the project. By targeting young people with and without flight backgrounds, we create a platform for exchange and contact.
Since 2018, we have been supporting the Berlin Vacation School and run it during the Easter, summer and autumn school holidays in Berlin-Schöneberg. In our Berlin Vacation School, we focus on language support, goal-oriented exchange and exploring different opportunities for leisure activities in Berlin.
We are committed to a world in which individuals use their skills and talents effectively to make a lasting difference in the lives of others and help shape social change. VISIONEERS wants to overcome barriers by connecting the business world with the charitable world.
So how will VISIONEERS help me personally? VISIONEERS offers you a wide range of opportunities to use your specific talents and experience to support charitable organizations in their challenges. Our various volunteer programs allow you to apply your skills in a new environment, develop new skills in practice, achieve your personal and professional goals, build an international network and effectively support some of the most disadvantaged communities.
We promote education, training and vocational training in the Global South. International perspective and tolerance in all areas of cultural and population exchange are important to us. For example, since 2017 VISIONEERS has been sending motivated young people to Costa Rica, Peru and South Africa with the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) sponsored volunteer service "weltwärts". By this, federal volunteers from the Global South are enabled to work with us in our association. Through targeted cooperation we support development projects in their countries of origin.
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VISIONEERS ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein und anerkannter Träger der freien Jugendhilfe in Berlin. Auf der Grundlage christlicher Werte wie Barmherzigkeit und soziale Verantwortung engagieren wir uns für sozial benachteiligte Jugendliche sowie für nationale und internationale entwicklungspolitische Themen.
Seit 2016 betreibt VISIONEERS einen offenen Jugendtreff in Berlin-Schöneberg. Dies ist ein sicherer Rückzugsort, in dem ein fester Ansprechpartner für die Belange der Jugendlichen zur Verfügung steht und alternative Freizeitmöglichkeiten angeboten werden. Durch die Förderung der individuellen Fähigkeiten und Begabungen sowie die Stärkung ihrer Kompetenzen durch unsere vielfältigen Angebote wird den Jugendlichen nicht nur eine sinnvolle Freizeitgestaltung geboten, sondern auch ihr Selbstwertgefühl und das Vertrauen in die eigenen Potenziale gestärkt. Darüber hinaus erfahren die Jugendlichen nicht nur, dass sie sich selbst Hilfe holen können, sondern können in verschiedenen Jugendworkshops ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse auch an andere Teilnehmer weitergeben. Auf diese Weise schlüpfen sie in die Rolle der Helfer und tragen zur Bereicherung des Projekts bei. Da unsere Zielgruppe Jugendliche mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund sind, schaffen wir eine Plattform für Austausch und Kontakt.
Seit 2018 unterstützen wir die Berliner Ferienschule und führen sie in den Oster-, Sommer- und Herbstferien in Berlin-Schöneberg durch. In unserer Berliner Ferienschule setzen wir auf Sprachförderung, zielgerichteten Austausch und die Erkundung verschiedener Freizeitmöglichkeiten in Berlin.
Wir setzen uns für eine Welt ein, in welcher jeder seine Fähigkeiten und Talente wirksam einsetzt, um das Leben anderer nachhaltig zu verändern und den gesellschaftlichen Wandel mitzugestalten. VISIONEERS will Barrieren überwinden, indem wir die Geschäftswelt mit der karitativen Welt verbinden. Dazu organisieren wir Corporate Volunteering Events.
VISIONEERS bietet eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten, spezifische Talente und Erfahrungen einzusetzen, um gemeinnützige Organisationen bei ihren Herausforderungen zu unterstützen. Unsere verschiedenen Freiwilligenprogramme ermöglichen es, individuelle Fähigkeiten in einer neuen Umgebung anzuwenden, in der Praxis Neues zu lernen, persönliche und berufliche Ziele zu erreichen, ein internationales Netzwerk aufzubauen und einige der am stärksten benachteiligten Gemeinschaften effektiv und nachhaltig zu unterstützen.
Wir fördern Bildung und Ausbildung im globalen Süden. Internationale Perspektive und Toleranz in allen Bereichen des Kultur- und Bevölkerungsaustauschs sind uns wichtig. Beispielsweise entsendet VISIONEERS seit 2017 motivierte junge Menschen nach Costa Rica, Peru und Südafrika mit dem vom BMZ (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung) geförderten Freiwilligendienst "weltwärts". Durch den Nord-Süd Austausch wird es Freiwilligen aus dem globalen Süden ermöglicht, bei uns im Verein in Berlin mitzuarbeiten. Durch gezielte Zusammenarbeit unterstützen wir Entwicklungsprojekte in ihren Herkunftsländern.
💼 What the programme involves
This project, led by CIVS Kenya, offers volunteers a unique opportunity to contribute to community development and environmental sustainability in marginalized areas. Volunteers will engage in diverse tasks, including permaculture activities such as tree planting to enhance vegetation cover and mitigate environmental risks like soil drought and flooding. Additionally, volunteers will support agricultural initiatives aimed at improving farming practices and increasing productivity for local farmers. The project also involves capacity-building activities, such as conducting training sessions on environmental issues in schools and community venues. Volunteers can expect a dynamic daily routine involving hands-on work in the field, interaction with community members, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Volunteers will work full-time (between 30 and 38 hours per week) and will
have two days off per week.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers’ accommodation will be at the Kuth Awendo Resource Center.There will be separate female and male rooms to be shared. Three daily meals will be provided by cooks and volunteers will assist them preparing food in shifts. Typical Kenyan food includes rice, ugali, chapatti, beans, and vegetables/fruits. Meat, sadines and/or eggs are also available for those who want to eat them.Volunteers will receive an allowance of 32€ per day to cover flight tickets, Visa costs, vaccinations and other personal expenses.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are seeking volunteers passionate about community development and environmental sustainability. Ideal candidates possess willingness to engage in hands-on tasks such as permaculture and agricultural work. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity are essential for interacting effectively with local communities. Flexibility, adaptability, and positive attitude towards working in diverse and challenging environments are key attributes we look for. Volunteers should be motivated and willing to adapt to the new culture,
new food and environment.
Deadline: 04/07/2024 23:59
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 ?
- 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.