Youth Work in Georgia (flexible dates)
Stichting UcDean
International Scout Center Rustavi (ISCR)
Rustavi, Georgia
Description
This opportunity is coordinated by Eastpackers from The Netherlands. Therefore, this opportunity is only available to legal residents of The Netherlands. The starting dates are entirely flexible, yet we requite a minimum stay of 4 months.
Association “International Scout Center Rustavi” (ISCR) is an independent non-political, non- governmental, non-profit public movement of young people. ISCR represents a voluntary educational movement for children and young people open to everyone, without any distinction of origin, race, sex, and religion.
The project’s mission is to promote non-formal education activities, create opportunities for young people and children from Rustavi city and support the local youth in relation with social enterprise – Scout center for creating cozy and friendly space, where the youth can get non-formal and informal education.
For more information, see: https://eastpackers.nl/project/esc-in-rustavi-ii/
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will share the flat with other volunteers situated in a housing estate – about 5-10 minutes walking distance from the town center. The flat is newly reconstructed and has a good condition for living. There will be 5 volunteers, all of them will have their own room. The bathroom, kitchen and living room will be shared. The volunteers will be given money to buy their own food. There is a kitchen in the volunteer flat where they can prepare meals. Shops and restaurants are close-by (a 2-5-minute walk). House is next to the office, but there will be an option to have a bicycle for use.
Training during the activity
With Eastpackers, before departure:
- intake meeting and a preparatory training day in the Netherlands (free of charge: we pay for your travel costs for this training).
- If you want, we can also help you write a motivation letter and a good resume in English.
With the hosting organization:
- As a volunteer, you will participate in mandatory training courses organized by the National Agency of your hosting country (on arrival and mid-term training).
- Depending on the organization, you may also get extra trainings during your project.
- You get a mentor and a tutor
Participant profile
You are between 18 and 30 years old // You are available for at least four months // ESC is not an internship or part of a formal training, hence you cannot do an ESC project to comply with an obligation from your study program // You live in the Netherlands // You have never done another long term ESC volunteering project (more than 2 months) // You are motivated and curious to meet new people and discover another country, another culture //
Activity dates
A total of 27 week(s) during the period 01/09/2023 to 31/05/2027
Activity location
Rustavi, Georgia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Netherlands
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
No application deadline