ESC: Volunteering with Children and Elderly with the Red Cross!
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About the project
ESC: Volunteering with Children and Elderly with the Red Cross!
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães promotes social inclusion, humanitarian values and social support to those in disadvantaged situations.
Integrated in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães was created with the same aim to: operate in emerging scenarios of armed conflict and natural disasters both in Portugal and abroad. Worldwide, the Red Cross is the biggest humanitarian organization reaching over 150 million beneficiaries. Our intervention always happens in line with our fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
Our organization's aim is to provide assistance without discrimination (nationality, race, religious background, social class or political beliefs) to those in more disadvantaged circumstances in order to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Our organization's scope of action is very wide with different activities for different target groups (from children and young people to adults dealing with addictions, homeless, refugees, disabled and the elderly).
The Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães works towards improving our community at both regional and national levels seeking to fulfil our goal of fighting for equality and dignity of all people promoting equal access to essential social services, education and work opportunities.
We are a supporting/ sending and hosting organisation on European Solidarity Corps programme: 2019-1-PT02-ESC52-006514.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/cruzvermelha.cucujaes/
https://www.instagram.com/cruzvermelhacucujaes/
Integrated in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães was created with the same aim to: operate in emerging scenarios of armed conflict and natural disasters both in Portugal and abroad. Worldwide, the Red Cross is the biggest humanitarian organization reaching over 150 million beneficiaries. Our intervention always happens in line with our fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
Our organization's aim is to provide assistance without discrimination (nationality, race, religious background, social class or political beliefs) to those in more disadvantaged circumstances in order to improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Our organization's scope of action is very wide with different activities for different target groups (from children and young people to adults dealing with addictions, homeless, refugees, disabled and the elderly).
The Portuguese Red Cross - Delegation of Cucujães works towards improving our community at both regional and national levels seeking to fulfil our goal of fighting for equality and dignity of all people promoting equal access to essential social services, education and work opportunities.
We are a supporting/ sending and hosting organisation on European Solidarity Corps programme: 2019-1-PT02-ESC52-006514.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/cruzvermelha.cucujaes/
https://www.instagram.com/cruzvermelhacucujaes/
💼 What the programme involves
Are you interested in learning new skills and discover your vocational interests by contributing to the lives of children and elderly people at risk? The Portuguese Red Cross is seeking enthusiastic and positive people to join our mission as volunteers. Volunteer's taks include caring for children and young people, providing care and support to elderly people in a Nursing Home, supporting in Laundry and Kitchen Services, helping during fundraising activities, sharing European opportunities for youth (in-presence and online) and many more! Starting date is flexible and you can either stay for 4 months or 6 months! We are available to start welcoming volunteers in May and June! Interested candidates must fill in this Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkaC1FsERqEgI7q3wz-rcXugNqj0zyBJIMUZXuIa3E-GjVA/viewform
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will have their own shared apartment located within walking distance to the volunteering activities venue. Volunteers receive an allowance of 300€/ month which includes pocket money and food allowance and they also receive a Free Health Insurance and the reimbursment of their travels (to start the project and at the end of the project to return).
🎒 Leisure activities
The participation in this volunteering project includes self-development and Training opportunities!
- Training (On Arrival Training and Mid Term Training are provided by the Portuguese National Agency)
- Task-related Training (task-related Training is provided by the Hosting Organisation)
- Online Language Support (OLS)
- Regular Staff Day Out (team building and self-development activities)
- Other Trainings in-presence or online
Reinforced Mentorship,
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for young people between 18-30 years old who are enthusiastic about the opportunity to start their volunteering journey! We are looking for open-minded people with full availability and desire to learn new skills, try new things and discover their professional/ vocational interests. People who are hands-on and those that value diversity and the chance to be part of an international volunteering team are a great match! Interested candidates must fill in this Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkaC1FsERqEgI7q3wz-rcXugNqj0zyBJIMUZXuIa3E-GjVA/vie
Deadline: Application deadline: 27/05/2024
Deadline: Application deadline: 27/05/2024
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 ?
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.
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.
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PT40216
12/06/2024 → 11/10/2024
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Deadline: 27/05/2024
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
3720 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Portugal
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Western European Summer Time
Local time: 22:15 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Portuguese