ESC: Volunteering in nonformal education in Timisoara ESC5

Name: ESC: Volunteering in nonformal education in Timisoara ESC5
Start: 2024-04-01
End: 2024-10-31
Location: Timișoara, Romania

Code: 39792662a52db9119e Copied

Romania Culture Education European Voluntary Service Culture Education +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Association of Practitioners and Specialists in Social Economy is a Romanian organization dedicated to advancing social economy practices and expertise. They work to promote sustainable and inclusive economic models that prioritize social well-being and community development. Through their initiatives, they aim to empower practitioners and specialists in the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Their activities may include training programs, research projects, advocacy efforts, and networking opportunities aimed at strengthening the social economy sector in Romania.

💼 What the programme involves

Welcome to an exciting ESC Volunteering Project set in the vibrant city of Timisoara, Romania, the European Cultural Capital of 2023. This unique opportunity invites volunteers in a life-changing experience, working with kids through non-formal education, creativity activities, entrepreneurial education and language enhancement. From October 2023 to October 2024, participants will be engaged in a diverse range of activities that focus on enriching the lives of young minds and fostering cultural exchange. Timisoara, known for its cultural heritage and progressive spirit, provides the ideal backdrop for a project that thrives on creativity, connection, and community. Volunteers will be at the heart of this project, as they collaborate daily with children from the local community. Through non-formal educational approaches, participants will engage the young learners in interactive workshops and games. The project will also involve activities with Ukrainian children residing in Timisoara.

🏠 Accommodation on site

During the ESC Volunteering Project in Timisoara, volunteers will be provided with comfortable and shared accommodation in the city. Living together in the same apartment fosters a sense of camaraderie among participants, facilitating cultural exchange and teamwork. Our partner covers transportation expenses using Erasmus Calculator on distance band.

🍲 Food

To ensure that volunteers can focus on their valuable contributions to the project, they will receive pocket money and food allowance throughout their stay.

📍 About the location

Timisoara, the third-largest city in Romania, is located in the western region of the country, near the border with Serbia and Hungary. Known for its rich historical background, the city was founded in the 13th century and has played a crucial role in many of Romania's political and cultural events. Timisoara is an important economic and cultural center, with diverse architecture reflecting its multicultural history. It is also a vibrant hub for the nonprofit sector, with numerous organizations working in areas such as education, environmental protection, social assistance, and cultural promotion. These organizations play a vital role in the city's social fabric, contributing to its development and dynamism.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Timisoara, volunteers will have plenty of activities to choose from. They can explore the city's rich cultural heritage by visiting its numerous museums, art galleries, and historical landmarks, such as the Orthodox Cathedral, Union Square, and the Cultural Palace. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy parks and green spaces, such as Central Park or the Botanical Park, to relax and unwind. For shopping aficionados, the pedestrian streets of the city center are filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants where they can indulge in local cuisine. Lastly, volunteers should not miss out on the city's cultural events and festivals, which regularly animate the city, offering music, dance, and theater performances for every taste.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile:

1.Passion for Working with Children: the project revolves mainly around daily interactions with kids

2. Language Skills: having a basic understanding of English is required.

3. Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability and Flexibility

4. Willingness to Learn and Grow, Motivation for Volunteering

5. Commitment and Responsibility

Deadline: No application deadline.

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, volunteers need to enroll themselves at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify their 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.

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