Muratsan Hospital Complex
VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF ARMENIA - REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS OF STUDENT BRIGADES NGO
Muratsan Hospital complex
Yerevan/Armenia, Armenia
Description
Muratsan Hospital Complex is a clinic of the Yerevan State Medical University, which is a leading medical university in Armenia. The complex is located in Yerevan city. The hospital serves yearly more than 11000 children of 0-18 year-old and approximately 3000 adult population. There is a play therapy room at the hospital, as well as a room of healthy child where classes of «Parents’ School» are organized and conducted. The main mission of the volunteers will be to organize with the relevant staff members different interesting activities for children, including art workshops, games, theater, language classes, discussions, movie evenings, food cooking classes, celebration of different holidays, etc. Children really appreciate the presence of the volunteer The project is organised by the support the HUJ-Voluntary Service of Armenia. The project will host at least 2 volunteers from HUJ. Duration of the project is 8-12 months.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be provided with convenient accommodation: the dormitory of a university in Yerevan, near the city center, featuring same-gendered rooms with two occupants each, shared bathroom, and a spacious kitchen. This cozy dormitory is equipped with all necessities and ensures safety. Approximately 19 long-term HUJ volunteers from different European countries reside in the dormitory. On the first of each month, volunteers receive a monthly allowance, sent by HUJ to their bank cards, covering their pocket money, food, transportation, and internet expenses.
Training during the activity
Upon the volunteer's arrival at the airport, they will receive a warm welcome by HUJ. Following this, an introductory meeting will be held at the HUJ office, where the organizational staff will formally greet the volunteers and assist in essential procedures for their stay in Yerevan (obtaining an Armenian phone number, a physical bank card, and arranging a meeting with their assigned mentor). During their mobility in Yerevan, volunteers will engage in two training sessions - an on-arrival and a mid-term training - organized by SALTO in Georgia.
Participant profile
There are no gender restrictions regarding the selection/recruitment of volunteers. As per the ESC guide, the age of the volunteer should range from 18-30. The volunteer should be interested or have some experience in working with children; he/she should be enthusiastic, responsible, respectful, thoughtful and reliable. The main criterion for the choice of the volunteer-to-be are the activities they have planned for the project.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/07/2025 to 01/07/2026
Activity location
Muratsan St., 114 Building (Erebuni adm. district), Yerevan/Armenia, Armenia
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova (Republic of), Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, United Kingdom
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/11/2024 23:59