San Nikolas Zabalik Volunteering
ASOCIACIÓN SAN NIKOLAS ZABALIK PARA LA ACOGIDA Y PROMOCIÓN DE PERSONAS EN SITUACIÓN O RIEGO DE EXCLUSIÓN SOCIAL.
SAN NIKOLAS ZABALIK
ALGORTA, GETXO (BIZKAIA), Spain
Description
San Nikolas Zabalik is an organization which works to support the integration of migrants in the municipality of Getxo, in Bizkaia. These individuals are predominantly young men (aged 19-35) of Maghrebi origin (mostly Moroccans and Algerians), with some families mainly of Latin origin. To achieve this, the organization carries out several actions and manages different resources. - Abegi Enea: Shelter homes with a capacity for 36 young migrants. - IkHazi: Spanish classes and training. - Mer+: Solidarity management of food and Mer+. To carry out these actions, San Nikolas Zabalik has an educational team of three educators and a broad network of volunteers responsible for managing and conducting Spanish classes, accompanying young people in various administrative tasks, participating in and preparing several recreational activities, managing food collection and distribution, among other things.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: A private room will be provided in a shared apartment, sharing common spaces. Food: The organization will provide food products for the volunteer to cook independently. Regular cooking and dining at the project are also possible. Transport: Both accommodation and volunteer work will be in the same town, without the need for public transportation. In case any actions require transportation, it will be covered by the organization.
Training during the activity
Volunteers in this program would participate in different activities, including educational support, participation in events, Spanish classes, and assisting in the management of Mer+. The main task is to live with and accompany migrants, focusing on improving their relational, educational, cohabitational, emotional, personal and domestic organization, and social skills, thus facilitating their integration and relationship with the community. - Spanish classes as required by the individual. - Training and discussion about the work to be done and interactions with the community.
Participant profile
LANGUAGE: A person with a minimum level of Spanish and knowledge of French or Arabic is also considered to facilitate communication. Preference people with a background in social work and supporting people, either through their studies or through interests, volunteer work, and social commitments. Consideration for those who have experience with migrants or have participated in an organization or association working with this population. ● Good relational skills ● Open-minded ● Sociable and empathetic ● Mature individuals ● Responsible, organized individuals who manage domestic tasks
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/01/2025 to 01/07/2025
Activity location
BASAGOITI 68, ALGORTA, GETXO (BIZKAIA), Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 05/01/2025 23:59