Serbia - Social Program Assistant - 2
ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
Merhamet Sandžak
Novi Pazar, Serbia
Description
Merhamet is a Serbian organization with 33 years of commitment to assisting people in need. Our work focuses on providing humanitarian assistance and socio-economic empowerment to vulnerable groups. During your volunteering experience, you will engage in the following tasks: 1) Engaging with the community, building relationships, understanding their needs and challenges, and designing programs that address those needs, 2) Planning and facilitating activities that support the advancement of youth and families, 3) Conducting outreach and strategizing to identify families who may benefit from available services and encouraging them to participate in our programs, 4) Providing support and guidance to youth and families, 5) Providing support for the programming department // THIS IS A 9-MONTH DEPLOYMENT WITH FLEXIBLE START DATE
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will be provided with a lockable and safe place, with a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in the city center near the office premises. They might share the place with another volunteer. In addition to receiving accommodation, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance (approximately 440€) to cover other daily expenses such as meals, local transportation, communication, and other living necessities. Public transport is not commonly used, and the volunteer can use bicycles, walk, or even use public electric scooters.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will attend a pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as an on-arrival training which will introduce the participants to the host country. Along with Code of Conduct orientation and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, Merhamet can provide training on the Project Cycle Management to enable better understanding of programming and conducting activities. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Merhamet’s capacity-building activities.
Participant profile
The volunteer should be culturally adaptive in humanitarian and social development settings and have experience working with children or vulnerable groups. Commitment to supporting vulnerable populations is highly valued. Strong time management, proactivity, and teamwork are essential. // CONTACT "DOMINIQUE.BURCHEL@ADRA.SK" FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Activity dates
A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 28/02/2026
Activity location
Novi Pazar, Serbia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Post Disaster relief
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/09/2024 23:59