Spain Madrid European Solidarity Corps The general objective of this project is to promote the integration of applicants for international protection through the experiences and learning that volunteers can provide, allowing the enrichment and cultural exchange that they can offer. The volunteers have been able to benefit from the experience of participating in a multidisciplinary team through which they have expanded their personal and professional training, through non-formal and continuous learning activities throughout their stay.Through this project, it has been possible to facilitate integration into the host society and make this situation visible in the two local communities. The project will be carried out in 9 different locations in Spain, so more information will be provided in the selection interviews.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The volunteer will reside in a single room in an apartment shared with other volunteers. As in all ESC projects, Pocket Money and Food Money are provided, which will be transferred directly to the volunteer’s current account at the beginning of each month. As in any ESC project, the volunteer will be entitled to CIGNA insurance and reimbursement for the round trip according to limits provided by the European Solidarity Corps program.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
During the entire duration of the project, the volunteer will be guaranteed mentoring and online tutoring by the supporting organization. You will have access to Spanish classes and you will be able to benefit from the specific courses that Accem gives to the entity’s users.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
We will value that the participants have some of these characteristics: – Have common sense and assertiveness. – Possess a strong motivation for the activity to be developed, not so much for the country or for learning the language. – Be convinced of the role of cultural exchanges in promoting peace and stability. – Ability to take initiative and be proactive. – Flexibility, responsibility, patience. – Be willing to participate in all the activities that the Accem staff will carry out: linguistic support, accompaniments, cultural and leisure activities, always respecting.
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ACTIVITY DATES
A total of 43 week(s) during the period 01/09/2022 to 30/06/2023
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Plaza Santa María Soledad Torres Acosta, 2, 28004 Madrid Spain
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Kosovo * UN resolution, British Antarctic Territory, Anguilla, Aruba, Saint Barthélemy, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canary Islands, Curaçao, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Guadeloupe, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cayman Islands, Saint Martin (french part), Martinique, Montserrat, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, St Pierre and Miquelon, Pitcairn, Réunion, Saint Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 31/08/2022
