Food recovery through circular economy, food banks, community kitchens

Opis

ASPEm fights poverty and inequality by promoting inclusive and sustainable societies. The volunteer will contribute to activities by managing food waste in Lima and promoting food recovery through the circular economy, including the implementation of food banks and community kitchens. The activities include: Developing support and accompaniment strategies for vulnerable people; Developing and expanding existing projects; Assisting municipal members in good social and food practices and supporting pastoral agents in the field; Providing logistical and psychological/social support to community kitchens in Huaycán; Participating in Manthoc, managing a canteen for children and adolescents in vulnerable situations (youth workers). The volunteer will work 35 hours per week with ASPEm, with 2 days off per month. They will dedicate 2-3 days to field activities and the rest in the office, planning and supervising projects and participating in key events.

Ubytovanie, strava a doprava

ASPEm provides accommodation with single rooms in a residence near its office, located in a well-connected residential area, with access to public transportation to various points in the city. The apartment includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, internet, and all basic services such as electricity and water. Additionally, there are supermarkets, gyms, and cultural spaces nearby. Regarding food, the area has shops, supermarkets, and restaurants offering affordable menus, including options for vegetarians and vegans.

Odborná príprava počas činnosti

During the project, the volunteer will receive training on key topics such as human rights advocacy, interculturality, citizen participation, food, nutrition, education, and social inclusion policies, in public spaces and districts where activities will be carried out. Initial training will be provided to understand the socio-cultural and economic context. The volunteer will improve the following skills: language knowledge, certified by the OLS, and understanding of the humanitarian context of the EU ESC initiative. The skills acquired will be certified through the Youth Pass.

Profil účastníka

We are looking for a person with resilience in work and social dynamics, capable of interpreting and delving into cultural aspects, reflective, proactive, interested in the history of the beneficiary population, and skilled in social media. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team, listening and dialogue skills, and a committed attitude towards volunteering. It is desirable for them to have training or experience in psychology, social work, or education to optimize the impact of their interventions in social and educational contexts.

Obdobie činnosti

A total of 48 week(s) during the period 14/10/2024 to 14/09/2025

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Miesto činnosti

Lima, Peru

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Druh činnosti

Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť

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Záujem o účastníkov z týchto krajín

Belgicko, Bulharsko, Chorvátsko, Cyprus, Dánsko, Estónsko, Francúzsko, Fínsko, Grécko, Holandsko, Island, Lichtenštajnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Luxembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Nemecko, Portugalsko, Poľsko, Rakúsko, Rumunsko, Severné Macedónsko, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Taliansko, Turecko, Írsko, Česko, Španielsko, Švédsko

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Témy aktivít

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

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Lehota na podávanie prihlášok

termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 21/09/2024 23:59

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