Volunteerism for youth by Elena Soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685 Exploring Volunteering Activities - European Solidarity Corps en-us 2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC 2024-12-24 01:25:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Structure and content: elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193962 Activity types:

VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES

Individual volunteering lets young people participate in the daily work of organisations and lasts between 2 and 12 months, and in some cases, 2 weeks and up. Participants can volunteer abroad or in their country of residence for projects covering social inclusion, environment, culture, and more. Volunteering teams are groups of 10-40 young people from at least two different countries who volunteer together for a period of between 2 weeks and 2 months. The costs of accommodation and food are covered. Participants also receive a small allowance for personal expenses.

]]> 2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193962 Instructions for registering the site of ESC elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193963 If you are up for a challenge, and willing to dedicate yourself to helping other people, then join the European Solidarity Corps today!

Click the link below "Join the European Solidarity Corps to start the registration process. To make the process as easy as possible, you can sign up using a social media account, or you can create an account with EU Login.
When you register, your details will be held in the European Solidarity Corps system, and organisations will be able to search the database for people for their projects. Organisations will then ask selected participants to join these projects.

]]> 2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193963 Learning goals – Desired objectives elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193964 After taking part to this MOOC course you will learn:
  • Who are eligible and can apply for doing volunteerism in the European Solidarity Corps;
  • How you can be sure about this service? Learn which are the key principles and the key mission of the European Solidarity Corps; and
  • What to do to start the process and enroll? How you can discuss the placement of volunteerism with an organisation.
]]> 2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193964 Principles of the European Solidarity Corps elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193965
  • Promoting social solidarity and social cohesion and coherency;
  • Building peace;
  • Promoting unity, freedom and justice; and
  • Empowering social entrreneurship
    • ]]>     2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193965     Mission of the European Solidarity Corps elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193966 The European Solidarity Corps brings together young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges. It offers an inspiring and empowering experience for young people who want to help, learn and develop.

    ]]>     2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193966     At what age I can look for a project? What kind of projects do exist? elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193967 You can register for the European Solidarity Corps when you are 17 years old, but you cannot start a project until you are over 18. European Solidarity Corps projects will be available to people up to the age of 30 years old.

    After completing a simple registration process, European Solidarity Corps participants could be selected and invited to join a wide range of projects, such as helping to prevent natural disasters or rebuild afterwards, assisting in centres for asylum seekers, or addressing different social issues in communities.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193967     What is the European Solidarity Corps? elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193968 The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.]]> 2019-02-06 11:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328193968 Where and how long: Duration of the volunteering projects in the European Solidarity Corps elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328207172 Projects supported by the European Solidarity Corps can last from two to twelve months. They will usually be located within the European Union Member States.]]> 2019-02-06 12:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328207172 Structure and content elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328212631 TRAINEESHIPS AND JOBS (other king of ESC projects)

    Traineeships count as full-time work practice and last between 2 and 6 months – renewable once. They are paid for by the organisation responsible for the traineeship. Trainees develop their personal, educational, social, civic and professional skills.

    Jobs are full-time and last between 3 and 12 months. They are paid for by the organisation employing the participant.

    Traineeships and jobs can take place in the participant’s country of residence or abroad. If abroad, participants receive a small allowance to help them relocate and settle in a foreign country.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 12:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328212631     Structure and content elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328213650 SOLIDARITY PROJECTS (other kind of ESC projects)

    Solidarity projects are initiated, developed and implemented over a period of 2 to 12 months by at least five young people who want to make a positive change in their local community. Young people who want to run a solidarity project in their country of residence must register in the European Solidarity Corps portal.


    ]]>     2019-02-06 12:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328213650     Volunteering activities elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328214552 Activity types:

    VOLUNTEERING

    Volunteering teams
    Volunteering teams are groups of 10-40 young people from at least two different countries who volunteer together for a period of between 2 weeks and 2 months. The costs of accommodation and food are covered. Participants also receive a small allowance for personal expenses.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 13:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328214552     Welcome note zvontelefon2 https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328239792 Hi everyone! Are you a young person from Europe or from a following partner countries or a parent/relative/friend of such a person?
    Do you like volunteering activities?

    Please take a look on information over here. World is plenty of possibilities, and this one may be for you. The site is giving some general info about volunteering possibilities in Europe trough European Solidarity Corps. It's a place where you meet Europe and Europe meets you! Enjoy! ]]>     2019-02-06 13:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328239792     Examples of volunteering projects for a young person from Moldova zvontelefon2 https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328256725 There are several NGOs from Moldova that send and receive volunteers, for example, Association Oberliht, ADVIT Moldova, MillieniuM Training and Development Institute and others.

    You can also see storytelling from all over the world here: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/video_en
    Enjoy! ]]>     2019-02-06 14:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328256725     Am I an eligible young person? zvontelefon2 https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328282177  Solidarity Corps projects is  available to people from 18 up to the age of 30 years old.
    You have to be legally resident in the EU Member States or the following Partner Countries:

    • former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey
    • Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway
    • Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia
    • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
    • Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
    • Russian Federation
    Whilst you can join the European Solidarity Corps if you meet these criteria, some projects may have additional restrictions on ages, legal residency or nationality, depending on the type of project and how it is funded.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 15:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328282177     Do you have to invest some money to get into the project? zvontelefon2 https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328292150 No, everything is free. 
    The project is covering:
    – participant is hosted in a family or together with other volunteer nearby the workplace;
    – participants receive small pocket money per month depending on the country;
    – 35 hour of work per week in a dynamic institution;
    – the local transportation expenses are  covered;
    – participants are reimbursed up to EUR 275 for international round trip costs.    ]]>     2019-02-06 15:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328292150     Content zvontelefon2 https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328298982 The information is organized in blocks. 

    So you will get in first line of bricks information for identifying yourself as a potential user.

    The second line of information bricks will help you to decide if this service is trustable. 

    The third line is giving you information how to act if you want to be part of this service.

    The fourth line is giving you additional info about the service

    ]]>     2019-02-06 15:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328298982     Benefits of joining the European Solidarity Corps elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328347628 Taking part in a European Solidarity Corps project will be a significant achievement for any young person. It will be an asset when applying for a job and it will help you when you apply for higher education. The European Solidarity Corps could be a new opportunity for you to engage in a meaningful activity which could prove to be a stepping stone into employment.

    After participating in a project you will be entitled to receive a certificate that documents your participation. You could use this when applying for jobs or further learning.

    As well as being useful for your future career prospects, European Solidarity Corps you will receive a package of other benefits, which will vary depending on the type of project that you undertake. It will also depend on whether you are participating in the Volunteering or Occupational parts of the Corps.

    If you decide to volunteer, you will not receive a wage, but will on the other hand be entitled to travel, lodging and subsistence as well as insurance coverage for the duration of the activity. You will receive relevant training before you start and after you arrive on site.

    For participants doing an apprenticeship or a traineeship, there will, in some countries, be an employment contract established in accordance with the national regulations of the hosting country. A subsistence allowance will be provided.

    For participants that are recruited for a job placement, there will always be a formal labour contract and a wage in accordance with local laws, regulations and collective agreements.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 16:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328347628     What could you be asked to do in a European Solidarity Corps project? elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328352766 European Solidarity Corps projects will cover a wide variety of topics but all will be within the Mission of the European Solidarity Corps, and meet its Principles.

    Examples of what you could be asked to do include:

    • Helping rebuild a school or community centre that has been devastated following an earthquake
    • Providing support to newly arrived asylum seekers
    • Clearing vegetation from forests to help prevent wildfires
    • Working with disabled people in a community centre.
    You will not be asked to provide any services related to the immediate response to disasters. These types of tasks will continue to be performed by those with the specialist training and experience to operate safely in these dangerous environments.
    ]]>     2019-02-06 16:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328352766     European Solidarity Corps in action elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328356514 Since its launch in December 2016, the European Solidarity Corps has attracted more than 93,000 young people who have expressed their interest to help in solidarity action across Europe. More than 10,000 people have already started their activities in projects dealing with various topics such as environment, culture, social services, helping refugees, migrants, children or the elderly. 
    The European Solidarity Corps is more than only volunteering. It also creates opportunities for young people to develop their skills and increase their future labour market prospects via a job or a traineeship. ]]>     2019-02-06 16:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328356514     Conclusion elena_soroliou https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328359067 Conclusion:
     For extra information please see here:  

    https://ec.europa.eu/youth/solidarity-corps/volunteering-activities_en

    https://publications.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d8989d5f-c2cb-11e8-9424-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format-PDF/source-79437735

    https://ec.europa.eu/youth/sites/youth/files/library/documents/european-solidarity-corps-guide-2019_en.pdf 

    Download the app and stay tuned on European Solidarity Corps: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/european-solidarity-corps/id1263851937

    ]]>     2019-02-06 16:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328359067     More about Individual volunteering.... sonia_pdc https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328529022 As a participant of individual volunteering I can say that it was one of my best experience in my life. I had been for two months in Liepaja´s Jaunie Vanagi (Latvia) where i was working with kids and teenagers who were participating in different team building activities. 

    First at all, i participate in a training course before our Volunteer because we were learning by non formal education how to developed activities for kids who has economic situation problems. Also, we were working with teenagers for they get more confident by themselves and with others.

    Secondly, the organisation and also the European Union were supporting us from the beginning, we had our health insurance and they paid us everything what they say before we go to our voluntary.

    I was living in very good conditions and with very good people around me, there were participants form France, Greece, Slovenian, Portuguese and Spain. Two of us were sharing a house and there were not a single problem between us. We learnt a lot from each other and cooperate if there were any accident.

    In conclusion, I can say that I was working with kids and teenagers for two months and it makes me to develop my social skills. Also, I learnt a lot by non-formal education which I didn't have idea about that before.

    I recommend you to join any kind of volunteering because it will be a great experience for you =)


    Sonia A., Spain
    ]]>     2019-02-06 22:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328529022     Temporary note from team 6: Our Moodle Page gizaydaver https://padlet.com/elena_soroliou/m9lnlf1sc685/wish/328694000 We also have a Moodle page waiting to be published:

    The European Solidarity Corps: Volunteerism


    Short Name: ESC-volunteerism

    if you want to enrol this course just add your desired user name and e-mail to this document.
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