Peace Project: Refugee Centre Wageningen

Name: Peace Project: Refugee Centre Wageningen
Start: 2021-08-21
End: 2021-08-31
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

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Netherlands Culture Social work Culture Refugees +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The project is organized in collaboration with COA (Centraal Orgaan Asielzoekers) and 'Welkom in Wageningen'. Our partner is the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (in Dutch: COA). The COA provides accommodation during the asylum procedure and prepares asylum seekers for staying in the Netherlands, returning to their country of origin or transmigration. At the moment COA manages about 100 centres in the Netherlands. COA is an independent administrative body funded by the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteers will work in de Refugee Centre in Wageninigen. The centre has a capacity of 300 asylum seekers, including many children who have not received a residence permit until this point. The children you will be working with are between 4 and 12 years of age. These children participate in a school program, but during the months of July and August, there is the summer holiday break. The volunteers will then organise activities for and with the children. This type of work calls for creative people who can make up all sorts of games from scratch to play with the children: music, sports, arts, language sessions, creativity, etc. Therefore the content of this project is up to you and the other participants.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be hosted Dutch host families. Food will be provided throughout the project. Please keep in mind that the Dutch 'cuisine' might not be similar to your meals at home. Sandwiches are some of the most common meals in the Netherlands.

🎒 Leisure activities

Of course there will be sufficient free time. Together with your camp leaders you will discuss the recreational program. Wageningen is home to many students, because of it's university. You can visit places nearby and explore the surroundings. Of course small city trips to other Dutch cities are optional. Leisure time will also be spent on the general theme Connecting with the Sustainable Development Goals and means to foster peace.

⚠️ Requirements

Good level of English

• Due to the nature of the work a Certificate of Conduct and a motivation letter are required
• Relevant training or professional experience is desirable
• At least an intermediate level in English. Understanding of any other language (e.g. French or Arabic) is greatly appreciated.
• Old working clothes and shoes
• Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

SIW-2102

21/08/2021 → 31/08/2021

Closed

0 / 15

♂ 0/7 ♀ 0/8

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

25.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:27 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch