PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project focuses mainly on the widespread phenomenon of the exodus of thousands of migrants from their countries to the coasts of Italy and Greece, as well as on the awareness of today’s “little ones”, the adults of tomorrow, on Peace Education and on intercultural dialogue. They will live in Casamondo, a shelter for Asylum seekers next to Casa della Pace APG23 but will have the occasion to move in the surrounding thanks to their involvement with the activities of Casamondo (escorting asylum seekers with operators, going to Mandalà center or to the appointments of the house).
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII will host the volunteers within his structure in Montescudo Montecolombo (RN) called Casamondo. Usually in this structure leave together workers, needy person (for instance asylum seekers) and volunteers. There is internet connection with wi-fi. EVS volunteers have a reserved room located in a section of the house reserved for operators and volunteers that allows volunteers to have a personal space. The food will be provided from the Casa della Pace but every special needs will be considered(ex: allergy, vegetarianism, celiac disease..).
TRAINING DURING THE PROJECT
-PRE DEPARTURE TRAINING It’s provided by sending org. and it’s based on the Info Kit for ESC provided by European Commission -ON ARRIVAL TRAINING ORGANIZED FROM HOSTING ORGANIZATION -ON ARRIVAL AND MID TERM TRAINING Both are organized and managed from National Agency. The first one should be provided within 2 months from arrival, the second one within 6 months -LINGUISTIC SUPPORT They will have access to Online Language course (in italian) provided by European Commission; in addition they will join an italian course in a public school in Rimini.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
• 18 -30 years old • Interest for migration and nonviolence • volunteers who are dynamic, creative, sociable, willing to spend time with needy persons and patient in working with them • people who have a strong motivation to develop intercultural and mediation skills • inclination to leave in a multicultural environment
APPLY NOW
PLACEMENT DATES
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 23/02/2020 to 24/11/2020
PLACEMENT LOCATION
Via roma 1070, 47854 San Savino di Montescudo Montecolombo – RN Italy
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Lithuania, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Hungary
PLACEMENT TOPICS
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
PLACEMENT DEADLINE
Application deadline: 20/02/2020
