WHERE: Castres (France)

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 2020 – AUGUST 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: Les Ateliers

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Tasks and activities:

Participation in cultural evenings: communication on the events, bar service and indoor. Learning opportunities: organizational, self-confidence, teamwork – Possibility to develop a personal project within a framework defined by the committee. Participation of the volunteer in the team meeting monthly + a meeting every 15 days between the volunteer and his tutors (then more spaces) – creation of a book / agenda co-built with volunteers. Trainings about kitchen, and about use of machinerie in recyclerie.

REQUIREMENT

-Motivation for the project and an understanding of the diversity of the proposed activities;

-We will propose a questionaire about their motivations and expectations.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Genappe/Ciney/Havelange (Belgium)

WHEN: OCTOBER 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: Compagnons Bâtisseurs

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Tasks and activities:

They are going to host 6 new volunteers in different project.

–Le Monty asbl was created in 2017 in order to manage a new place, shared and unifying, open to everyone to enhance creativity, citizen’s initiatives, share competences and create synergies among citizens and the associative sector.

–Le Cercle is part of what is called, in Belgium, a non-constraint help to youth. It is a place where young people can ask for support regarding any difficulty they are meeting in their lives: at home, at school, about health, relationships, finances.

–Foyer Aubépine give social help, education, host, support of youngsters with difficult socio-economical and familial backgrounds. Aubépine’s team daily supports about 15 youngsters, from 3 to 18 years old.

REQUIREMENT

-Benevolent attitude towards kids and be interested in active and cooperative pedagogical approaches;

-Not afraid of the collective international life;

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WHERE: Cracow (Poland)

WHEN: OCTOBER 2020 – JUNE 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION:  STRIM

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Tasks and activities:

They are going to host 32 new volunteers in different project.

-Strim’s office:

• Promotion of ESC
• Organisation of the events, activities, workshops
• Share his/her experiences with local people
• Prepare materials for STRIM website and Social media

-Public library:

• Teach English for beginners
• Write articles for the library’s blog
• Help with organisation of the events and exibitions
• Photography and photo editing

-Special school and kindergarden:

• Supporting teacher and taking care of the kids;
• Help to organise small events and celebrations;
• Assist teachers during walks, trips, excursions, sports events;
• Help children with art activities such as painting, drawing,cutting and sticking etc.

REQUIREMENT

-Benevolent attitude towards kids and be interested in active and cooperative pedagogical approaches;

-Not afraid of the collective international life;

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WHERE: Lessive, Rochefort (BELGIUM)

WHEN: September 2020 – JULY 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION:  Collectif des Petits Chemins

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Its aim is to promote the new pedagogies tailored made according with the kids’ personalities and using the natural environment.

Tasks and activities:

-Supporting the kindergarten teacher and taking care of the kids;

-Welcoming of kids in the morning at the school;

-Participation in different artistic workshops;

-Participation in outside activities: visit at the farm, walk in the forest, free time activities;

The hosting organization is supported by the Association des Compagnons Bâtisseurs, CBB.

CBB’s role as support organization is to:

-Promoting voluntary service;

-Support in the selection and preparation of European volunteers before arrival;

-Manage of administrative matters.

REQUIREMENT

-Be motivated to learn fast French;

-Benevolent attitude towards kids and be interested in active and cooperative pedagogical approaches;

-Not be afraid of spending time outside and to appreciate the contact with nature;

-Not afraid of the collective international life;

-Certificate of good conduct .

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Vienna

WHEN: September 2020 – August 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: Grenzenlos – Intercultural Exchange/ Melange

ABOUT THE PROJECT

MELANGE is a programme for ESC/EVS in Vienna. The programme is run by the organisation Grenzenlos in a close cooperation with the organisation wienXtra for the city of Vienna

During the opening hours a volunteer should be present and interact with the children and youngsters. Youbring your own knowledge and experience from your cultural background. This can be music,
dances, tales, cooking receipts, games, sports etc.

Work with the children in their leisure time, help with the homework, attend the regular program meetings of the staff and the children, be part of the team.

REQUIREMENT

No specific skills are needed.  A volunteer should in general be an open minded, interested in sports and outdoor activities and enjoy working with children and youngsters.
A creative spirit or language skills can be of advantage but are not needed.                                                    Sense of initiative, enthusiasm.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Different towns in FRANCE

WHEN: June 2020 – May 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: Solidarités Jeunesses (SJ)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

SJ is a national movement of non-formal education that, at its core, values voluntary commitment, strong political will, and social solidarity.

The main goal is volunteers the opportunity to experience social diversity, intercultural connectivity, collective living, manual work/skills, and rural life in France.

Each project is dedicated to actions of solidarity and collective living.

Each volunteer will be involved in the management of the house (cooking, cleaning, gardening), and in the organisation of events with the local communities.

Group leader during the summer international workcamps.

You will be involved in local life by participating in cultural, social or environmental projects in the villages nearby.

REQUIREMENT

-Adaptation, to be communicative and easy to approach to a different audience;

-Motivation for the themes of cooperation, international workcamps and
intercultural awareness:

-Availability for a long term project;

-Sense of initiative, enthusiasm.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Stuttgart (GERMANY)

WHEN: August 2020 – July 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: IBG

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This voluntary project aims:
-administrative supportin the office in Stuttgart (communication with our international partners, administration of applications, visa invitations, travel info etc.)
-organisation of info events about workcamps and other IVP in schools, universities, youth clubs and events
-organisation of peer-to-peer-promotion activities
-practical support for trainings for group leaders and volunteers
-practical support for workcamps in Germany (as a camp leader or as a mentor for volunteers with special needs).

To support our international projects in Germany and to promote international workcamps and other volunteering projects (IVP), we are looking for one volunteer to support our team in Stuttgartfrom
August 2020 for 12 months.

REQUIREMENT

-first-hand experience in international volunteering or international youth exchanges
-B-level in English and German
_a drivers’ license valid in Germany and willingness to drive

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WHERE: Stuttgart (GERMANY)

WHEN: August 2020 – July 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: IBG

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This voluntary project aims:
-administrative supportin the office in Stuttgart (communication with our international partners, administration of applications, visa invitations, travel info etc.)
-organisation of info events about workcamps and other IVP in schools, universities, youth clubs and events
-organisation of peer-to-peer-promotion activities
-practical support for trainings for group leaders and volunteers
-practical support for workcamps in Germany (as a camp leader or as a mentor for volunteers with special needs).

To support our international projects in Germany and to promote international workcamps and other volunteering projects (IVP), we are looking for one volunteer to support our team in Stuttgartfrom
August 2020 for 12 months.

REQUIREMENT

-first-hand experience in international volunteering or international youth exchanges
-B-level in English and German
_a drivers’ license valid in Germany and willingness to drive

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Lyon (FRANCE)

WHEN: September 2020 – September 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION:  Concordia

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The volunteer will be asked to support Concordia staff in communication, in order to present and
promote Concordia’s voluntary activities.

Tasks and activities:

-Participate in events promoting voluntary service and “Erasmus +” program;

-Meet youngsters willing to do an ESC, present them the process, help them in their
researches and testify about your own experience;

-Promoting voluntary service with new tools;

-Be in contact with local partners and support Concordia’s staff;

-Support organisation of the international volunteer workcamps season and co-lead an international workcamp;

-Assist Concordia’s staff in the development of projects in the frame of Erasmus
+ program;

The volunteer will also have the opportunity (if he/she wants) to develop his/her
own intercultural projects.

REQUIREMENT

-Adaptation, to be communicative and easy to approach to a different audience;

-To speak good English and/or French or to be motivated to learn fast French;

-Motivation for the themes of communication, international workcamps and
intercultural awareness:

-Availability for a 12 months project starting in September 2020;

-Sense of initiative, enthusiasm.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Hastekasen, Sweden

WHEN: 15 June  to 15 July

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: The long term vision of Hästekasen is a small ecovillage and nature/adventure activity center.

PROJECTS AND TASKS:
The farm itself has an ambition of self sustainability. It is already happening. You can be part of breaking new ground for small scale ecological farming. Contribute with your effort and build low impact ecological houses for a small ecovillage. Take care of farm animals and forest. Participate in adventure activities on your free time.

Depending on how long you stay you will learn self sustainability and be part of a future ruralisation. You will learn to grow food without machines, you will learn to build your own house, cheap and ecological.

You will be able to pursue your own projects within the community. We will give you freedom and responsibility. We expect you to grow and become a leader.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el  CV i una carta de motivació en anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Montluel (FRANCE)

WHEN: October 2020 – March 2021

HOSTING ORGANITZATION:  DOMAINE DE LA SAULSAIE MFR

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Domaine de la Saulsaie MFR develops trainings from second year of highschool to technical diploma in agriculture (2 years after highschool) in services to individuals, horticulture and vegetable gardening.

Tasks and activities:

-support the MFR’s staff, to favour intercultural and linguistic awareness among the students and to support the organisation of pedagogical activities;

-organise intercultural evenings to make the students discover their own country and other European countries;
-participate to workshops that prepare students to leave for an internship abroad (help with the CV, cover letter, intercultural preparation…);

-linguistic support in collaboration with the English teacher;

-help students with their homework;

– participate in visiting internships of the students;

-organise thematic evenings for the students during their leisure time.

The detailed activities will be defined both by the volunteer and the MFR’s staff, according to the volunteer’s skills and interests.

REQUIREMENT

-Adaptation, sense of organisation and anticipation;

-To be communicative and easy to approach by youngsters;

-Speak good English and have a basic knowledge of French or be really motivated to learn French;

-Motivation for the topics of youth activities and French pedagogical and educational system;

-Availability for a 6 months project starting at the beginning of October 2020;

-To have the driving license and feel comfortable with driving could be helpful but it’s not mandatory.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb el teu CV i una carta de motivació amb anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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WHERE: Estonia

WHEN: ASAP

HOSTING ORGANITZATION: ESTYES

PROJECTS AND TASKS: 

Multiple projects in Estonia. Mostly focused on work with children. For more information please check the website. The placements listed here are actively looking for a suitable volunteer. You can apply up to 3 placements simultaneously but please list them in your preference order.

VOLS PARTICIPAR? Envia un correu electrònic amb CV i carta de motivació en anglès a voluntariat.ltv@cocat.org

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