Sunday, November 15, 2009
www.portabg.eu
Dear all,
Porta BG has moved to new domain. Please visit us at www.portabg.eu.
There you'll find usefull information about European voluntary service in various countries, as well as information about youth exchanges and training courses.
Looking forward to see you at our new page
Monday, October 12, 2009
Short Term EVS in Italy
Link is youth organization based in Altamura (South of Italy) acting as a hosting and sending organizationin the frame European Voluntary Service – Youth in Action Programme.
After JAM youth exchange, granted by Anna Lindh Foundation and hosted by Link in August 2009, we are very proud to announce the follow-up of this project which will consist in a group EVS project.
The project will be implemented in Italy (Altamura – Matera) from the 12th to the 26th of June 2010.
The concept
JAM – Jeunesse Artistique de la Meditèrranèe, is a project which intends to promote youth participation and creativity by using different forms of art. Our idea is a long-term process and aims to establish a sustainable network of youth organizations in Europe and Mediterranean area using arts as a tool to promote intercultural dialogue and solidarity.
The first edition of JAM was based on music and painting and the main theme was peace. With this new project we want to raise awareness on the topic of poverty in occasion of the European Year to combat social exclusion and poverty.
The EVS project
The EVS project plans to host 20 volunteers from 16 different countries. As a follow-up we would like to focus this time on a different issues, spreading information about the european year 2010. The tools we want to use are still related to arts, but this time we want to focus on sculpure and different kind of installations made by recycled materials.
The topic of the project is “city-dressing”: we want to invite volunteers and local youth to create installations in town to inform citizens about the chosen issue.
The project will be hosted at Masseria Zagarella, a few kilometers far from Matera and the activities will be run in Matera and Altamura.
The hosting organization will provide meals and local transportation.
If you are interested, please send the CV of your volunteer by the 20th of October to mino@linkyouth.org,
Lucia Creanza
Friday, October 9, 2009
EVS in Greece
Orfeas Organization is a host/ coordinating and sending organization in Greece. At present they have EVS placements in different hosting projects which are for the November 2009 deadline.
Here are the projects:
Let’s play together in the kindergarten of Vocha (2007-GR-13)/
Velo (2007-GR-33)/
Xylokastro (2007-GR-17)
Centre of creative work with children (Municipality of Xylokastro)
duration: 6 months
EVS volunteers support and help in the every day work of the kindergarten. This includes helping in the fine-art workshop, painting lessons, theatrical workshop, playing games with the children, to take part in the workshop in the subject of tastes (sweet, salty, bitter and sour), join the trips, excursions and helping in the kitchen of the kindergarten.
Athletic centre of Velo 2007-GR-33/ Vocha (2007-GR-13
Duration: 6 months
The voluntary work takes place in the Athletic centre of the Municipality of Velo.
EVS volunteer will provide additional support to the educational staff team, which includes qualified and trainee teaching staff and activity instructors- such as basketball trainer, volleyball trainer, mini-soccer trainer, tennis trainer and a secretary - and will be involved extensively with the groups who visit the centre.
For more information visit www.orfeas.org
EVS in Italy
LEGAMBIENTE CIRCOLO DI PRATO looking for volunteers for 1st November 2009 deadline for the following EVS project:
2007-IT-6 Legambiente circolo di Prato
IMPORTANT: legambiente search ONLY MALE VOLUNTEERS FROM EU COUNTRIES!!
Some informations about project:
Activity start: 1 april 2010
Length: 8 months
You can read more about the project on the EU-database
The volunteer will be involved in several activities and in particular in the following actions:
· Organisation of international work camps
· Work with children and young people
· Project “Even us on horses”: Legambiente Prato in collaboration with other skilled organizations (like associations working in the item of mental diseases), created a "horse pathway". through the land of "Riserva naturale Acquerino-Cantagallo"
· Work in hostel
If you are interested to participate in this EVS project, please send an e-mail with letter of motivation, CV and a photo to: info@legambienteprato.it – evs@legambienteprato.it
Please also remember to mention your sending organisation: e-mail, telephon number, website!
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Click a Tree initiative
I already planted my tree.
Did you?
Learn how you can contribute the cause:
The European Commission invites young Europeans to take part in the Click a Tree initiative and to act against climate change.
Make a commitment to the natural world by planting a tree today! Get rooted in the campaign by registering here.
As one of the first 5,000 contributors, you will receive a free seedling ("Euonymus europeus", 15 - 20 cm high) from the European Commission. The seedling will be delivered together with instructions on planting. All you have to do is take the seedling or tree that you have acquired, check out the planting suggestions, plant the seedling or tree, and take a picture of what you have planted. Upload your picture and have the chance to win a fabulous adventure at an environmental learning camp.
Around nine billion tonnes of CO2 is absorbed by trees every year, but nearly two billion tonnes are released through deforestation. By planting more trees, we can demonstrate our commitment to balance of the Earth's climate and can make our own surroundings a little bit greener!
Join the competition today and raise awareness of the need to act to tackle climate change.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
EVS opportunity in Germany
Project: “ Live and work in the one world house" - Magdeburg 2007-DE-299
General tasks of the volunteer:
The volunteer will be centrally involved in the preparation and organisation of the annual "Eurocamp" project - an international youth project with approximately 100 participants from over 30 countries. The Volunteer will contribute to AGSA's international youth work by supporting the preparation and implementation of youth encounters, training courses and seminars. to promote international youth work.
He / she will also be involved in running the AGSA-Eurocamp website, ensuring that the published information is up to date and encouraging former Eurocampers to contribute to the website - for example, by writing accounts of their Eurocamp experiences.
In addition, the volunteer may also assist in organising campaigns, information meetings or fairs, as well as supporting the production of materials e.g. publications, flyer, press reviews and documentations.
Through these activities, the volunteer will have the opportunity to meet people from many different cultures while at the same time gaining skills useful for his / her further career.
The volunteer will live in a flat shared with European or national volunteers from both AGSA and other organisations whose aims are similar to those of AGSA.
General selection criteria:
Volunteers should be creative, and should also be able to work as part of a team, and to work on their own initiative. It is also important to be open to new challenges and experiences. Ideally, volunteers should be available for a twelve-month period, beginning in March 2010.
Further information about this project is available on the European Voluntary Service Database (http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_en.cfm , project code 2007-DE-299) and on the AGSA website (www.agsa.de , www.eurocamp-agsa.eu). If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV, together with a letter of motivation until 12th October 2009
EVS in Azerbaijan
Another EVS placement came through our network. This time the hosting country is Azerbaijan - a partner country in "Youth in action" program.
"Opening the European family to Azerbaijani orphans"
EVS long term project in Azerbaijan (12 months)
01.03.2010 - 01.03.2011
EVS PROJECT: We envision a 12-month program for a group of 4-5 EVS volunteers. During this time the volunteers will work primarily with 2 orphanages and one non-profit organization serving needy children in the Ganja area. Volunteers will be split into groups of 2-3 during the course of a work day. Volunteers' responsibilities center on providing educational, recreational, cultural, artistic, and athletic activities for children receiving services from these institutions. These can take the form of classes, courses, workshops, clubs, games, competitions, and excursions. Since most of the target population attends school between mid-September and mid-May, the work schedule will primarily allow volunteers time for activity preparation in the mornings and activities in the afternoon and early evenings.
In addition, pre-school aged children will be available for activities throughout the day should volunteers desire to work with this age group.
ORGANIZATIONS: Centre of Youth Initiatives Horyzonty from Poland (www.cim-horyzonty.org) invites to participate in the EVS project hosted by our partner Bridge to the Future Youth Union in Azerbaijan (http://www.bf-az.org/en/index.html). It's a national Non-Governmental Organization established in April 2000 by youth initiative. Union is a legal member of international youth organizations and networks such as Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU) and Human Rights for Education Youth Network, and its members are represented on their boards. Their head office is located in Ganja, from which they coordinate their entire network of over 150 members and more than 60 volunteers from all parts of Azerbaijan involved in their activities
PROFILE OF THE VOLUNTEERS: It is necessary that volunteers are proficient in the English language in order to communicate with local staff and help the children to improve their language skills. Volunteers must have a strong desire to work with children. Characteristics of a successful volunteer are energy, motivation, creativity, and patience. While teaching experience is not essential, volunteers should be comfortable working with groups of children in an intercultural setting on a daily basis. Children enjoy physical activities such as sports and games, so volunteers should be comfortable organizing and participating in activities of this nature.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Centre of Youth Initiatives Horyzonty is going to apply as a coordinating organization on 1st of November 2009 deadline to Youth in Action Program. Therefore we ask you to send the CV and motivation letter to evs@cim-horyzonty.org until 9.10.2009 at the latest. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Free EVS place in Slovakia
The main aim of this project is possibility for young people from Europe to know other country, culture, meals, language and manners. You can read more about the project here!
The volunteer will learn some new facts about the life of children who do not have parents, will gain new skills in child care in this organisation. Volunteer will make new friends. Volunteer can utilise their own ideas on EVS project. On the project volunteer will lead children and youth in the leisure activities /such as painting, dancing, sports actvities, singing, playing games/ with help of the employees of Children´s Home .
The children can talk, play games, do activities together with the volunteer, which will offer them and enable them to receive new ideas from the children.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Looking volunteers for EVS project in Italy
LEGAMBIENTE CIRCOLO DI PRATO is now looking for volunteers for 1st November 2009 deadline for the following EVS project:
2007-IT-6
Legambiente circolo di Prato
Activity start: 1 april 2010
Length: 8 months
You can read more about the project on the EU-database.
The volunteer will be involved in several activities and in particular in the following actions:
· Organisation of international work camps
· Work with children and young people
· Project “Even us on horses”: Legambiente Prato in collaboration with other skilled organizations (like associations working in the item of mental diseases), created a "horse pathway". through the land of "Riserva naturale Acquerino-Cantagallo"
· Work in hostel
If you are interested to participate in this EVS project, please send an e-mail with letter of motivation, CV and a photo to: info@legambienteprato.it – evs@legambienteprato.it
Please also remember to mention your sending organisation: e-mail, telephon number, website!
Only applications received before the 15th October 2009 will be considered!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Volunteer in Vietnam
We have very serious proposal from VFCD (Volunteer for Community Development and Environment Education), a non-government, non-profit organization in Vietnam with a mission to build global community events through local environmental and community services.
The projects we offer can be undertaken on either a short or long term basis and focus on traditional education, environment education and community development. There are numerous projects for volunteers at VFCD both in urban and rural areas. Urban based volunteers have the option to travel to rural areas on the weekends to promote cultural exchange and live with local people. We also have tailor-made internship programs to suit the volunteer’s interests and skills.
LONG TERM PROGRAM
01.Conservation
A wide range of environmental projects are available to support this goal and they include: forest restoration by incorporating analog forestry methods into farms; sustainable collection of native forest seeds from community seed sources; sustainable collection of seeds and other products for the development of handicrafts; setting up a fair trade market and to sell products produced by local farms; assisting scientists and students with current conservation research projects; and maintenance work. There are also opportunities to initiate your own project.
Morever the aim of this wildlife refuge provides a fabulous location for school groups and independent researchers. An extensive trail system, a large protected bay and pristine beaches, and high densities of many groups of terrestrial and marine animals makes this an ideal setting for high school, college, and graduate students to conduct their class or thesis researchhis project is to promote sustainable management of natural resources among local community members through conservation efforts.
02.Community Development
VFCD have many field-based positions working with community groups in low- income urban neighborhoods and rural areas. In which a hands-on approach to helping families meet basic needs in areas such as education is emphasized. It is also an opportunity to become involved in community activities, including helping to establish small businesses. Volunteers must be outgoing and willing to learn the local language quickly. They must also have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience in building trades, sewing, primary health care, animal husbandry, agriculture or small business development are especially helpful but an eagerness to help local communities is the only requirement.
02.02. Program Assistant
Work with a mentor or supervisor in an office-based position in education, health, food relief, refugees, human rights, and women's or environmental issues. This is an entry level position which offers the volunteer an opportunity to gain basic skills and general knowledge of development.
02.03. Researcher
Be a social science or natural science research assistant. Opportunities exist with nonprofit organizations, research institutes or with professors at local universities. Computer skills and strong writing ability are essential. Statistics and/or another relevant degree is helpful.
03. Education
VFCD have a variety of projects that educate both children and adults in various capacities. Access to education changes the life of Vietnamese children. It allows them to break the vicious poverty cycle that they would otherwise be destined for. Through education they can gain invaluable skills that can further assist in the development of the community and themselves.
03.01. Helping Disadvantaged Children
Local and international volunteers are needed provide orphaned and street children with a basic education. This will be done through educational games and activities created by the volunteer. This center works with children who are forced at a young age to earn a living by collecting rubbish, begging, polishing shoes, working in handicraft factories and other like activities. Currently the center houses seventy students are hold three classes- two in the morning and one in the afternoon. As a result, the students are not receiving a full curriculum and the staff are over worked. Volunteers are desperately needed to act as teachers assistants and organize educational games and activities for the students. This project needs local and international volunteers to work cooperatively to create educational programs which include both Vietnamese and English subjects. VFCD wish to improve their level of education and their access to knowledge in the hope that these students can lead better lives and be integrated into the community. The center is the only hope that they have for a better life.
03.02. Volunteer English Teacher and Assistant
Volunteers can choose to teach English to children either of kindergarten, primary or secondary age at a community based center. Volunteers will work at language training centers as phonetic teachers and assistants. The money raised in this project will be distributed in two ways. Part will go directly to a charity fund and distributed to victims of poisonous dioxin and other disadvantaged people. Part will be used to fund conservation projects. With this project the volunteer receives $ 400 per month pocket money.
We are also looking for volunteers who are able to teach foreign languages other than English such as French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese etc.
03.03.Long Term Volunteer Teacher
The project requires an 11 month commitment. Volunteers must be native English speakers, have a bachelor's degree, be flexible, mature, and have a genuine interest in teaching and cross-cultural experiences
This project provides the opportunity for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as a volunteer teacher. Volunteers teach in public high schools in a variety of subject areas; science, geography, physical education and English.
04. Volunteers for Office & Projects coordinator
The volunteer coordinator, under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Programs and Voluntary Sector Relations, will assist with the creation, implementation and sustainability of Volunteer Vietnam’s internal volunteer program.
05. Internships
The internship and volunteer program is designed for foreign students who wish to put their theoretical knowledge into practice, or for people who would like to volunteer in the wide variety of projects (customized programs from 30 to 360 days). Internship areas include social sciences, social work, development, economy, management, marketing, education, political sciences, human resources, international relations, journalism and more. Volunteers may work in fields such as project writing, marketing, environment, human resources, development, administration, photography, graphic design, translation and project management, and many more.
Volunteers also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects such as reforestation, organic gardening, trail maintenance, or native plant rescue. The only requirements are a willingness to work hard and learn about the special nature and environment in Vietnam
SHORT TERM PROGRAM
01.Research trips for future conservation projects
In this program volunteers travel to areas that will be the site for future projects. This project is a lot of fun and you travel for free. Volunteers have an especially important role as they investigate international forests and conservation areas that are being destroyed because of both mankind and natural erosion. Volunteers will also gain invaluable knowledge about how to protect our world. After the trip you will also help to find ways to prevent for destruction and finding funding for restoration. Volunteers will give constructive ideas as to future work camps for the International volunteer network. So you must have initiative! With this project you will be contributing so much for our organization development and our nation.
02. Volunteering program for The World Biosphere reserve in The Red River Delta
This special program is an opportunity for volunteers to share difficulties with local communites and environment reserves in Xuan Thuy national park. We hope to bring members a meaningful volunteer program which will combine ecological tourism, refreshment and cultural exchange.
During the work camp volunteers will have as many chances as possible to have contact with local people, discover their cultures as well as help the community mantain their unique living environment and ecosystem in Xuan Thuy national park. A “culture-exchange day” will be held to promote the understanding within different groups of people and between international volunteers and Vietnamese people.
Throughout the year various trips are arranged for volunteers. The objectives of the excursions are to be fun but more importantly to protect the ecosystem in Xuan Thuy National Park. The trips include water parks, walks and beach trips or tree planting in the small islands. Volunteers will go with a local Young Union by boat to gather waste in water parks and see the beauty of a natural ecosystem with variety of plants and bird species in the National Park.
03. Work Camp in Sapa
(About Sa Pa http://www.sapatravel.com)
This unique program is an opportunity for volunteers to share experiences with the local community, bringing participants a meaningful volunteer program combined with ecological tourism and unique cultural exchange.
Project Background :The hill-tribe groups of Vietnam are a collection of diverse, exotic communities. Despite the natural beauty of their environment they have some of the lowest standards of living, health and education in the country. Many young people from these communities do not attend school and begin working at a very young age.
Project Goals:Work with local ethnic minority groups to develop English language skills, improve environmental awareness, assist with natural conservation and help improve the interactions of local communities with the tourists on whom they depend.
Project Duration: VFCD will organize two workcamps each month from February to December each year. Each workcamp will run for 2 weeks duration.
05. Summer work camp in The North of Vietnam
Bung village is a mountainous, isolated area inhabited by Tay ethnic minority community. This community leads a subsistence existence. They have a backward economy, a low level of education and live without electricity and other basic commodities. For most of the children it is difficult to go to and from school as they either have to walk or go by horse for countless kilometers. As a result, most children only have elementary education. For generations, the people have mainly survived on exploiting available natural resources. The continual and relentless destruction of the area coupled with the forest’s rare and large biological diversity has seen it recognized as a need-to-protect nature reserve. This has had an adverse affect on the people’s lives as their farming area has diminished as a result. VFCD and the local Youth Union will coordinate a summer camp in order to share knowledge about agricultural production, medical care, education and forest preservation with this Tay community. Volunteers will live with the local community and gain a valuable insight into and share the daily hardships that these people face.
How do I get involved ?
To join a project overseas you need to choose one from our latest project list or our website, www.vfcd.org the website will contain the most up-to-date information about project availability, but if you would like to receive a paper copy please contact us. once you have chosen which projects you are interested in, send us an application form, accompanied by the appropriate fee and we will start the placement process.
step 1- Choose a project from our latest project list on our website.
step 2- Send us the completed volunteer CV form -colour photo must be inserted in résumé and submitted electronically. A photocopy of the passport, Documents are to be sent to vfcd.org@gmail.com
step 3- When we receive your application, we will notify you immediately. Please give us 1-3 weeks to process your application and match your placement. We will send you a notify of preliminary acceptance and a pre-departure booklet within 1-3 weeks
step 4 -Once you receive your project from VFCD, you should begin preparing for travel by obtaining all necessary documents (passport, visa) and meeting immunization requirements
step 5- Make your travel arrangements and other practical arrangements.
step 6- Go and enjoy your project our staff will pick you up at the airport and take you to Volunteers house of us and your beginning.
VFCD President
Volunteers for Community Development & Environment Education Organization
www.vfcd.org ; vfcd.org@gmail.com ; +84 43 836 3506
Open place for EVS project in Slovenia
Trbovlje Youth centre is a regional youth centre offering support to young people and organisations. We are accredited as sending, host and coordinating organisation for EVS action in Youth in Action programme (2007-SI-22). We have been hosting eight volunteers and have sent ten volunteers to do their EVS in Europe. We are cooperating with two local accredited sending organisations (Elementary School in Litija / 2008-SI-61 and Kindergarten in Trbovlje / 2008-SI-62) and we have an open place for EVS volunteer to work in Elementary school Gradec in Litija. The deadline is 1. November 2009 for the project, that starts in February 2010 for at least 6 months. The topic of the project is working with children in Elementary school (helping at classes, organising after school activities, creating your personal projects etc) as well as working in our youth centre to continue with promotional activities for the EVS projects.
Please visit our web page: www.mct.si and find the sub page EVS. You can find the application form and description of the project there. You can also contact us on evs@mct.si or call us to +38635632460.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
EVS in Portugal - Approved Project!
ProAtlântico has 2 places available for the project: 2007-PT-15 - Casa da Ameixoeira to start on 1st October 2009 and finish on 24th September 2010.
This project is already approved!
We are looking for 2 volunteers (only boys) older than 23 years old with driving license, preferably with knowledge of English/French language with interest in sports field.
If the candidates have some previous experience with young people with difficult social background can also be good.
If you have motivated volunteers, please send:
- CV
- motivation letter
- Picture
- information of sending organisation (name of the contact person, e-mail, phone number and EI Ref)
Please send applications to: 2007-pt-15@proatlantico.com
We will announce the selected volunteers in our webpage http://www.proatlantico.com/Projectos/Europeus/SVE/selection.html very soon!!
Let me tell you few words about this organization ProAtlântico. It was the coordinating organization for my EVS in Portugal. Really cool team, they were "guilty" for my unforgetable 6 months there, so ... do not think too much and GO for it! You won't be disappointed!
Longterm EVS in Salzburg
Radiofabrik – existing since 1998 - is Salzburg’s Community Radio - that means independent, non-commercial, non-profit orientated and with free and public access for everyone to the opportunity of broadcasting. It is the radio with the most freedom of speech and variety of opinions in Salzburg. It offers a platform to different people, especially to those who don’t have a voice in other media because of social, racist, sexist or other kind of discrimination.
Tasks fort he volunteer: The volunteer can learn a lot about radio journalism, moderation and radio techniques. She/he will be a part of the team, especially of the editorial staff. After the time working here she/he will be able to make an own radio program and got an insight in and an overview over the work of an (non commercial) radio station (and also of an institution, that carries out many projects).
We are looking for a volunteer for the november deadline. Start of the project will be March 2010, lasting for 12 months.
due to the short amount of time between the application and the start of the project we can only accept applications from volunteers who don't need visa.
EVS Placment Germany
"Jugendwerk der AWO Württemberg e.V." (2007-DE-58) in Stuttgart, south of
Germany, is looking for volunteers for 1st November 2009 application deadline. Beginning: 15.03.2010.
Volunteers are invited to apply with CV and motivation letter wich can be downloaded on http://www.kurse-pc.de/jugendwerk/downloads/Lebenslauf.doc until 29.9.2009
The Jugendwerk der AWO Württembergs (JW) is a Non-Profit NGO with the focus
on nonformal education, youth camps and projects for children and young
people. The main objectif is to support young people in their process of
personal development and education besides school and university to improve
social, educational, (inter)cultural and other skills and competences. In
general there are no requirements regarding the selection of the volunteer
apart from the age which should be between 18-25 years.
As the volunteer
will work together with children an youth s/he should be interested and
maybe also have first experiences in working in this field. S/he should also
be willing to work in a team. Additionally we think the volunteer should
have interest in intercultural work and motivation for intercultural
projects.
You can read more about the projects on the EU-database
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_form_en.cfm?EID=6001119157
letter of motivation, CV and a photo to jugendwerk@web.de
Deadline for applications is 29th of September.
EVS Placement in Liechtenstein
New hosting project, 2009-LI-2, is looking for a volunteer from January 2010 for 6 months.
Some basic german notions and some interest for working with old people are required.
CV, a picture and a short motivation letter needed, in which the applicant explains what he/she likes in the project and what she/he would bring to the project. Please email us the complete application till the 12th of October at the latest.
We will apply on the 1st of November in Liechtenstein and if the application’s quality is good, it should be no problem to get the project accepted.
If somebody is interesting in this project should send CV and motivation letter to portabg@gmail.com
What is European Voluntary Service
The Youth in Action programme offers young Europeans the chance to make a real difference to the world – and to their own lives – through the European Voluntary Service.The European Voluntary Service (EVS) provides young Europeans with the unique chance to express their personal commitment through unpaid and full-time voluntary activities in a foreign country within or outside the EU. In this way, it seeks to develop solidarity, mutual understanding and tolerance among young people, thus contributing to reinforcing social cohesion in the European Union and to promoting young people's active citizenship.
Learning for life!
Open to all young people aged 18 to 30, EVS is a true ‘learning service’. Beyond benefiting the local communities, by participating in voluntary activities, young volunteers can develop new skills and, therefore, improve their personal, educational and professional development. Volunteers can benefit from specific training throughout the activity and agree on their expected learning outcomes, processes and methods in advance. Their learning experience is formally recognised through a Youthpass. Participation is free for the volunteers who also get board and lodging, insurance cover and an allowance for the duration of the project. Special conditions apply to encourage the participation of young people with fewer opportunities. For instance, they can participate as of the age of 16.
Co-operation and friendships
A successful EVS project requires close co-operation among at least three key players: a sending organisation, a host organisation and the volunteer. One of the organisations involved in this partnership also plays the role of coordinating organisation and applies for an EU grant on behalf of the partnership. Organisations perform a number of roles: they identify volunteering opportunities and develop projects that benefit the local community. They also recruit and prepare the volunteers, host them, and ensure follow-up.
EVS activities can be carried out both individually or in group. Up to 100 volunteers can now participate in the same EVS activity!
The European Voluntary Service spans a wide range of areas, such as culture, youth, sports, social care, cultural heritage, the arts, civil protection, the environment, development co-operation, etc. One thing all the activities have in common is a clear European and intercultural learning dimension. EVS is a mutually beneficial process, where everybody gains from getting to know the other's culture.
So...
Are you between 18 and 30 and willing to spend from two up to 12 months abroad as an EVS volunteer? Check this out for further information :
Frequently asked questions on the European Voluntary Service
If you still have not choose a project follow the link bellow and go through the search form, where you can select the criterias for your EVS project:
The European database on EVS accredited organisations
What is European Training Courses
European Training course aimed at supporting the professional development of youth workers and youth leaders by extending their understanding of European Citizenship and encourage them to integrate elements of European Citizenship in their daily projects and practice.The European trainig courses are hold by
What is Youth exchange?
The aim of Youth Exchanges is to get groups of young people from different countries together so they can explore their social and cultural differences and similarities. Youth Exchanges are targeted at young people between the age of 13 and 25. They receive the unique opportunity to experience significant mutual learning situations and to strengthen their feeling of being Europeans.Each exchange must have a theme that is relevant to the daily experiences of the young people involved but also has a clear European dimension. Themes could cover numerous issues, such as young people in society, racism and xenophobia, local heritage, drugs, the environment, etc. Click here to view examples of past projects!
By participating in a youth exchange, young people go through a non-formal learning experience, which is recognised through a specific certificate called Youthpass.
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