📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Egyesek Youth Association organise this summer camp together with Terre des hommes (Tdh). Since April 2022, Tdh, in cooperation with the BMSZKI, as been assisting Ukrainian refugees in the municipality's accommodations. They set up child-friendly corners and provide daily support to families, help with schooling, obtaining the right papers, child-rearing counselling and psycho-social support.
The aim of the volunteering is to create and hold meaningful summer programmes for the children living the shelters, "laugh, run and move". Volunteers will organise and animate games and sports activities for the children, which will serve a wide range of psychosocial needs and skills such as joy, affection, trust, empathy, respect, contact. Volunteers may organise sessions together with the parents to bring the shared experience of play or teach English for the kids and their families. Activities will be from 9 am till 5.30 pm or afternoon shift with parents.
🏠 Accommodation on site
All volunteers will be accommodated in a hostel in Budapest and we will provide a 2 weeks public transportation ticket. Lunch will be provided in the shelters, breakfast and dinner is self-organised, but covered by the project cost. The evenings and the second weekend will be free to explore the city centre of Budapest.
🎒 Leisure activities
Before the arrival we will ask participants to complete a self-study course (child safeguarding). On the first Sunday a one day orientation training (movement, sports and games and facilitation skills) will be provided by an experienced Egyesek staff member. This will be followed by mentoring sessions to support the learning and professional development of you. In the shelters Tdh staff (social workers and psychologist) will provide further support if required.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for motivated volunteers, who have a sense of empathy and who are patient. Who are good at (nonverbal) communication and are not afraid of the circumstances in the shelters. This workcamp is especially suitable for volunteers who have an experience or are interested in working with children and refugees.
To apply please fill out this application form: https://form.jotform.com/221581233540346
Deadline: No application deadline
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.