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VIEWS International
VISUALLY IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND WORK SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL AISBL
VIEWS International
Liège, Belgium
Description
VIEWS International (VI) is a European NGO based in Liège, Belgium. Our goal is to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between sighted and visually impaired youth through meaningful exchanges. We aim to support the integration of visually impaired young people by building their skills, encouraging autonomy, and providing international experiences, while promoting accessible opportunities within Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. Within this ESC project, the volunteer works alongside VIEWS International’s Executive Office team. Their work will be primarily focused on: • Supporting local and international activities of the Executive Office. • Developing intercultural and leisure activities for both sighted and visually impaired youth, in collaboration with onetwork of local partners. • Organising and assisting with awareness-raising activities focusing on international mobility programmes and on the needs and lifestyle youth with visual impairments.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers' apartment features two bedrooms and a spacious shared living area. Volunteers will either have a private room or share with another young person, with shared kitchen, bathroom, and toilet facilities. The apartment is equipped with tactile markers on appliances, contrasting tableware, and labelled storage boxes to ensure ease of use and accessibility. Located in the vibrant Sainte-Marguerite neighbourhood of Liège, the area offers opportunities for independence, supported by mobility and orientation classes.
Training during the activity
During their first two weeks, visually impaired volunteers will receive orientation training, as well as sessions on daily living and professional skills. The schedule for these sessions will be arranged in agreement with supervisors, taking into consideration individual needs and preferences. Intensive French classes will also be provided during this period, using adapted materials and taught by a specialised instructor with extensive experience teaching visually impaired students.
Participant profile
We are seeking visually impaired individuals aged between 18 and 30 with a beginner level of French (A2). If you are motivated, eager to be actually involved in the working team, and strive for autonomy in your daily life, you are a perfect fit for this ESC project. Essential qualities include openness, good listening skills, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Activity dates
From 02/12/2024 to 02/08/2025
Activity location
19-001 Quai Van Beneden, Liège, Belgium
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo * UN resolution, Albania, Montenegro, Türkiye, North Macedonia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/12/2037 23:59