VIEWS International
VISUALLY IMPAIRED EDUCATION AND WORK SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL AISBL
VIEWS International
Liège, Belgio
Descrizione
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.
Alloggio, vitto e trasporto
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.
Formazione durante l'attività
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.
Profilo del partecipante
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.
Data dell'attività
Dal 02/12/2024 al 02/08/2025
Luogo dell'attività
19-001 Quai Van Beneden, Liège, Belgio
Volontariato individuale
Cercasi partecipanti da
Austria, Bulgaria, Cipro, Repubblica ceca, Germania, Danimarca, Estonia, Grecia, Spagna, Finlandia, Francia, Ungheria, Irlanda, Islanda, Italia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Lussemburgo, Lettonia, Malta, Paesi Bassi, Norvegia, Polonia, Portogallo, Romania, Svezia, Slovenia, Slovacchia, Serbia, Bosnia-Erzegovina, Kosovo * UN resolution, Albania, Montenegro, Turchia, Macedonia del Nord
Argomenti dell'attività
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Termine per la presentazione delle candidature
Termine di presentazione delle domande: 31/12/2037 23:59