📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
As a part of our residential programme at the YMCA in Msida, we have two residential settings for people experiencing homelessness with a maximum capacity of 50 people of different ages, nationalities, social circumstances and genders, and they
can stay with us for up to a year and a half. As part of their care programme with us, our residents are empowered to
learn to live independently, are supported with psychosocial services and work for hand in hand with their residential
support officer in creating weekly goals on the way to achieving their ultimate goal of independent living. As a team, we
are available at DNC 24/7, providing assistance and support.
As part of our team, the volunteers will contribute to both of the above residential programmes as well join our outreach
project, YVisible. As part of this project, we reach out to individuals experiencing rooflessness providing food, clothing and
guidance into the different services available to them.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The accommodation provided by YMCA is 15 minutes away by walk to the residential settings for people experiencing homelessness.
Groceries will be delivered at the accommodation once a week and an additional pocket money will also be provided to volunteers.
A prepaid bus card will be given to the volunteers to use daily.
🎒 Leisure activities
As a member of YMCA Europe and the world alliances of YMCAs, the YMCA in Malta offer many international training opportunities to volunteers.
YMCA also regularly offers training and continuous development opportunities to its members of staff and volunteers.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Although formal education in subject areas such as psychology, social work, pedagogy, and youth work is considered as
an asset, those volunteers who do not have such previous experience in working with these topics are very much
encouraged to apply. What we look for in volunteers applying for this project is motivation and positive attitude, good
listening skills, and a genuine will to want to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable people. Most important
of all young people must have a non-judgemental and accepting approach.
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/12/2021
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.