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ESC: Social Space for Deconstruction in Mitrovica, Kosovo

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Kosovo European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +3 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Social Space for Deconstruction in Mitrovica, Kosovo

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

GAIA Kosovo's mission is to build peace, sustainable development and solidarity among peoples, regardless of ethnic and minority origins. Since 2010, GAIA (branch of Service Civil International) organizes workcamps, exchanges and public events on environmental issues, youth empowerment and human rights. In the Social Space for Deconstruction, international volunteers offer every week cultural, recreational and educational activities related to the local context. Volunteers will promote the culture of peace and voluntary commitment through cultural exchanges and activities: Organise 2-3 activities per week open to the public (workshop, film, debate) on topics of education, culture and environment Manage the small library, take care of the community garden Support communication Promote non-formal education and participatory pedagogy activities with the aim of including all communities in Mitrovica. Take part in training and facilitate a volunteer workcamp in summer 2023

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accomodated in a shared house. All 4 volunteers of the SSD will live together in Mitrovica. Accomodation and food will be covered by GAIA Kosovo and travel costs will be reiumbursed (maximum amount depends on distance). To apply, please fill in this form https://tinyurl.com/55naywh2 and send it with a motivation letter in English to [email protected] More information on our website (French) : https://tinyurl.com/27p7fj88

🎒 Leisure activities

There will be a pre-departure seminar organised by SCI France on Sptember 5-9 and on-arrival training with all of GAIA's volunteers at the beginning of the project. They will allow you to better prepare for the project, to meet with the coordinators and other volunteers and to share exeperiences. Volunteers will also have additional opportunities for learning through non-formal educational activities (workshops, seminars, trainings) which will be organized by GAIA, partner organizations or SCI network. Application: send form tinyurl.com/55naywh2 and motivation letter to [email protected]

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: What is expected of volunteers: Your enthusiasm! Willingness to adapt To be able to propose new themes and ideas, to bring something new to the table. Awareness and attention to social and political issues in general. Interested for non-violence and conflict resolution. A sufficient level of English to understand and express yourself. A desire to learn during the ESC experience Understanding of social codes and respect for the rules of the program Application: please send form tinyurl.com/55naywh2 and motivation letter to [email protected] More info: https://tinyurl.com/27p7fj88
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/07/2022

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.

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📅 Available sessions

XK31413

01/09/2022 → 31/12/2023

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 31/07/2022

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

Mitrovica

Kosovo

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:42 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English