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Hej! Anna here, former ESC-volunteer now engaged in mobility issues and youth participation. Originally from Italy, I studied literature in Sweden and got the opportunity to stay in Stockholm during the pandemic by becoming a volunteer through the European Solidarity Corps at the Norden association, a civil society organisation working to strengthen and develop Nordic co-operation. Today, I coordinate a number of initiatives with youth in focus at the Norden association. I am especially responsible for the mobility program Nordjobb, which helps young people between the age of 18-30 finding a seasonal job in the Nordic region and provides them with practical support as well as cultural activities for their free time.
As an organisation, we have hosted some volunteers but aim at focusing more on sending in the next few years.
E-mail: anna.scaramellini@norden.se
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annascaramellini/

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Hello, I'm Petra, ESC project manager and mentor to volunteers in a charity organisation Park Istra, Slovenia.

Our mission is to help the local population and support sustainable development with daily volunteer actions throughout our region. We help people whenever they need our hardworking hands, but we especially like to support the ideas and projects that bring long-term positive effects to our region and beyond.

We are searching for coordinating and sending organisation, who would be willing to send us volunteers from Sweden.

E: matos5ra@gmail.com
M(WhatsApp): 0038651212921

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Hello 😊
My name is Diana Cerqueira, a passionate trainer, facilitator and youth worker, president and one of the team members of Associação Juventude de Vila Fonche based in Arcos de Valdevez - Portugal.
Juventude de Vila Fonche was funded in 1976. We work with children and young people, contributing to their integral development, empowerment and promoting active participation in their communities. To do so we develop several different kinds of activities, always based on Non-Formal Education approach:
- Kindergarten (25 children from 3 to 6 years old);
- Free Times Activities Center (80 children and young people from 6 to 16 years old);
- Erasmus+ projects (Youth Exchanges for minors and from young people between 18 to 25 years old, Training Courses, Partnership Building Activities, Strategic Partnerships, ...);
- ESC: we work as both sending and hosting organization. We started with EVS in 1998. At this moment we receive short and long-term volunteers. Their tasks are connected, obviously with the work we develop with children and young people. but also with the implementation of their own activities, dissemination of mobility opportunities and the graphic design and communication part.

In Juventude de Vila Fonche we believe:
"All the ideas are valid... All the activities are possible!"

Open Call for long-term volunteers:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/placement/34966_pt

You can find us in:
Facebook
Instagram

Contact:
projetos.juventude@arcosv.pt
dianacerqueira.juventude@gmail.com

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Main areas that my organisation is working on

Experience of my organisation in the European Solidarity Corps Programme

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Hello! I'm Mirela from Montenegro, but once an EVS volunteer in Sweden, Sundsvall Kommun.😊 Social worker by profession, for many years active and engaged in the civil sector, worked at different levels with different target groups. Currently, project manager in ADP-Zid with a special focus on social services and youth programs (national and international), Coordinator of Contact Point for Erasmus+ and ESC programs, and QL assessor.

ADP – Zid is a non-governmental organization founded in 1996 in Podgorica, Montenegro. ADP-Zid’s mission is to promote and strengthen personal responsibility and active participation of young people, organizations and other stakeholders in society through the development and implementation of policies for social-oriented programs and services that contribute to the development and reconstruction of social capital in the community and improving the life quality of citizens and those who are at risk of social exclusion. ADP-Zid is working within the following programs: Entrepreneurship and youth employment, Innovation and creative industries, Housing program, Activism and support in the community and Counseling and services for citizens.

ADP-Zid was the Contact Point for Montenegro for Youth in Action Program from 2006 until 2013, the Contact Point for the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Program for Montenegro from 2014-2020, the Contact Point for European Solidarity Corps Program for 2020. ADP-Zid has been highly involved in European Voluntary Service since 2003 and had both hosting and sending EVS accreditation. Since 2018 ADP-Zid has been engaged in European Solidarity Corps Program and has a QL label for both hosting and supporting organization. Currently, Contact Point for Erasmus+ and ESC programs in Montenegro.

We have experience in short and long-term volunteering, individual and group volunteering as hosting and sending organization through European Voluntary Service and European Solidarity Corps. So far, we have hosted around 30 volunteers and sent about 30 volunteers through individual and group volunteering projects. We have implemented projects supported by Erasmus+, Capacity Building in the field of youth and the European Solidarity Corps. During the years of participation in the programs, it has been shown that this program has significant benefits for the young people participating in it, the organization, and the local community.

Contacts:

mail: adpzidvoc@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/mirela.kalamperovic

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirela-kalamperovic-b52922138

web: http://zid.org.me/
https://www.facebook.com/adp.zid.7

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Christos Leivaditis - United Societies of Balkans

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Christos Leivaditis - United Societies of Balkans

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Hello! My name is Christos Leivaditis, I am a volunteers' coordinator of European Solidarity Corps projects for United Societies of Balkans, a youth organisation based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
USB has been active on the field of Erasmus+ and ESC (formerly EVS) projects since 2008. We are lead accredited and host volunteers in Thessaloniki (2nd biggest in Greece) as well as other rural areas of Northern Greece, in long-term, short-term and volunteering teams projects. Our main ESC project called "Balkan Hotspot" is a youth media lab, where youngsters have the opportunity to enhance their media skills and engage in article writing, video and photo making, social media, editing and event planning, all with the objective of achieving social impact in the community. We also help other local organisations to engage ESC volunteers in their projects as the lead partner, in a wide variety of topics such as work and support for vulnerable social groups (Roma, migrants), non-formal education, art and storytelling, LGBTIQ+ issues and environmental work among others.
https://www.usbngo.gr/en/united-societies-balkans-usb
email: volunteer@usbngo.gr

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Common Sense Youth Organisation, Azerbaijan

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Common Sense Youth Organisation, Azerbaijan

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Youthworker at the activityhouse Tornhuset in Sundsvall

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Youthworker at the activityhouse Tornhuset in Sundsvall

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Hello! I am a youthworker in Sundsvall. I've worked here since 2013, but we opened Tornhuset in 2022, an activityhouse, with focus on youth 16-25 year old.

Our organisation has been working with volunteers for years, but I have only been involved with recieving and mentoring volunteers since we opened Tornhuset. We have the possibility to host 6 volunteers at the same time (3 international + 3 national). My role is to mentor volunteers at Tornhuset.

We focus on helping youth finding their path in society, support them in holding events and activities and making them feel like they are important, valued and in charge of their life.

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Volunteering teams "H2O-Work with Roma community" infopack August-September 2023

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Volunteering teams "H2O-Work with Roma community" infopack August-September 2023

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H2O Infopack - Cultural heritage - Romani Culture August-September

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Non-formal art and educational methods, 6 months mobility August 2023-January2024

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Non-formal art and educational methods, 6 months mobility August 2023-January2024

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Hi, I am Oltiana from Tirana, Albania
I am graduated in human rights and democracy in Sarajevo and Bolognia. I am a youth worker since 2004; engaged as a trainer, researcher and strategy developer by NGOs and municipalities.
I firmly believe on the power of collaboration among key stakeholders, professionals and individuals.
Passionate amount of volunteering, intercultural dialogue and learning.
I am looking forward on new collaborations and partnerships.

ramaoltiana@yahoo.com

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Hi, I am Martina from Sarajevo (BiH). I work as a project coordinator for international projects and programs at the Youth Center "John Paul II" and I am a former ESC volunteer.

The Youth Center "John Paul II" was founded in 2007 and our mission is reflected through three pillars of activity: spirituality, meetings and education, and they are realized through a quality program designed according to the needs of young people. As part of project activities, young people also work on the prevention of various types of addiction,  interreligious dialogue, democracy, protection and preservation of ecology, protection of children and their rights, care for marginalized groups of young people, etc.

If you want to find our more about us, here is our website: www.mladicentar.org

Facebook / Instagram / Youtube

E-mail: mladibkbih@gmail.com

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Hey hey, I am Eleni Kardamitsi from Hellenic Youth Participation. HYP is a leading youth organisation in Greece for 10 years. We support young people as a youth incubator to act for what they care about at the local, national and European levels.
We are active on ESC (and EVS) since 2015 as a lead in long-term, short-term and volunteering teams.
Our volunteers can create their own mosaic of experiences through various opportunities within our organisation and our local partners in the areas of solidarity, inclusion, human rights, female empowerment, migration, sustainability, art and many more.

Find out more about HYP: https://hellenicyouthparticipation.com/en/
Contact us: evsprojects.hyp@gmail.com

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Hej! My name is Katinka. I am born & raised in Southern Germany and living in Sweden since aorund 12 years. I have been doing a volonteering year myself in Colombia back in 2006 and loving to talk spanish. I am working at Furuboda Folkhögskola in Malmö. the organisation of Furuboda is located at three different spots in Southern Sweden and aims to create places for people with fysical, physically as well as social difficulties.

I have been working as project leader in different Mobility projects where the aim was to help young people with  viewer opportunities to go abroad for some weeks of internship. Furuboda Folkhögskola has also received several german groups for internship in Sweden. I am also involved in a project helping young asylum seekers to find job opportunities in Sweden. I believe we are able to learn from each others culture background as long as we are curious and open towards our differneces.

My mail contact is: anna-katinka.n.svensson@furuboda.se

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Hello! I am Ana from Georgia, representing Youth Association DRONI.
DRONI has been working with Erasmus+ and volunteering projects for almost 20 years now. We have been European Solidarity Corps sending  organization, as well as hosting. Yearly we send around 100 Georgian volunteers all throughout Europe for volunteering projects and receive around 10 in our own organization.
I, myself, am an ESC alumni. I spent one year volunteering in a youth center in Croatia. Now, in DRONI, I am working as ESC hosting coordinator, as well as manage few projects.

If you want to find out more about DRONI, here is our website: https://droni.org/

And here is my email: Ana.katsiashvili@droni.org

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ISKCON Almvik
Hej, I am Project Coordinator for ESC and Erasmus+ Projects for the organisation ISKCON Almvik outside of Järna.
ISKCON Almvik is an eco-village community with organic gardening, sustainable forestry, vegetarian lifestyle, ethical animal husbandry, crafts, and more.
www.almviksgard.se

Katja.sardella@gmail.com

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Jenny Tellström - Helsingborgs municipality

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Jenny Tellström - Helsingborgs municipality

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Hello! My name is Jenny and I work as a Europe Direct Manager in Helsingborg since 2018. I had the fortune to experience an amazing year as an EVS-volunteer in 2006 and would like other youth from my city to have the same opportunity. Together with my colleagues from our municipal contact center we hope to start sending volunteers through ESC this year.  Please contact me about any volunteering opportunities that we can promote!

Jenny.tellstrom@helsingborg.se

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Work as a volunteer and NPO-coordinator in Helsingsborgs stad.
https://helsingborg.se/omsorg-och-stod/engagera-dig-som-volontar-i-helsingborg/

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I Work at the municipality of Helsingborg as a volunteer and NPO-coordinator.

Mikael.ottebrant@helsingborg.se

Mikael Ottebrant | LinkedIn

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Working in Helsingborgs stad as a volunteer and NPO-coordinator.  Sending organization since 2023.

johan.hammar@helsingborg.se

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Hi I am Joana, I work in the National Agency for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps. I work with Quality label, volunteering projects, solidarity projects and Eurodesk.
joana.pinheiro@mucf.se

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Hi there!
Let's put HOP on fire <3

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Kristina Rosenhagen - Trainer & Facilitator

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Kristina Rosenhagen - Trainer & Facilitator

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Hello! I'm freelance trainer and facilitator with a passion for youth work, international volunteer projects and programs, intercultural dialogue.  I was working with Erasmus+ involving international volunteers into different projects like: integration of asylum seekers, long-term unemployed and people with disabilities to Swedish society through activities, workshops and job trainings. Since 2013 I have been working in the TNWG (Training Needs Working Group) for the Alliance of European Voluntary Organisations and from 2018 I am a member of the Pool of Trainers. At the moment together with Kostis I am working as a freelance trainer for Swedish National Agency (MUCF).

kristina.rosenhagen@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-rosenhagen-545696224/
https://www.facebook.com/kristina.rosenhagen/

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Volunteering Activities with PVN in 2022

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The organization I represent is Intranational Voluntary Projects / PVN. The organization works on 3 main pillars: a) Youth empowerment and engagement; b) Intercultural dialogue and democracy ; c) Volunteering.
We are on the process of becoming regional and European network on peace and volunteering, and we gladly would  love to be in touch with like minded organizations :)
info@pvnalbania.org
www.pvnalbania.org
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/PvnAlbania

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Hello! I am Mariam, representing "Youth Initiative Centre" (YIC) NGO, Gyumri, Armenia.  The organization has over 15 years' experience in the field of youth.
I work as a project manager responsible for international and local projects in YIC, as well as I am the coordinator of international volunteering programmes in our organization.
YIC is actively involved in different international volunteering schemes such as European Solidarity Corps Volunteering (including former EVS), Humanitarian Aid Volunteering, French and German Civil Service, US Peace Corps, Birthright Armenia both as a sending and hosting organization.
Since 2017 YIC is also the Info Centre for Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps Programmes in Armenia and provides information and consultancy to young people and youth organizations on the EU programmes as well as on Quality Label application process and quality implementation of the projects.

Email: mariam.gharagyozyan@yic.am

https://www.facebook.com/YICarmenia
https://yic.am/en/

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Hi, My name is Ramiz :)
I work as an international relations coordinator at “Common Sense” Youth Organization (Saglam Dushunce Gencler Teshkilati) in Sumgait, Azerbaijan. (CSYO) has more than 17 years of experience working through non-formal education, concentrating on youth work, voluntarism, peace-building, social economy, active citizenship and participation. We have more than 90 members who support and help us in our activities.

I have more than 10 years of experience with ESC program (before it was called EVS). since 2015 I am in charge of the sending and pre-departure procedures. However, from 2015 onwards, we also obtained the hosting role. Since then, I have been primarily responsible for both the sending and hosting processes. Throughout this period, I have worked on more than 100 projects. past year we also got accreditation for Volunteering in humanitarian Aid and working on project with our partner organizations from Turkiye and Spain.

I am also the coordinator of the Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps INFO CENTRE for Azerbaijan through SALTO EECA since January 2019.

E: evs@csyo-az.org

M: +99450 321 72 90

W: www.csyo-az.org

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