Community processes, gender equality, female violence protection
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Asociación de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Rural de Occidente - CDRO
Totonicapán, Guatemala
Description
The volunteer will support the strengthening of a Communication, Education, and Awareness System for indigenous communities by participating in the following activities: Developing educational and informational materials on community development, gender equality and protection against violence, to be shared with local communities; Raising awareness among women and men about rights and gender issues; Systematizing and disseminating success stories through media channels; Developing workshops for local communities on the gender issues, using digital tools and communication materials; Creating audiovisual awareness materials; Preparing materials to increase the visibility of results. The commitment will be 35 hours per week, typically distributed as follows: 8 hours daily from Monday to Thursday and 3 hours on Fridays, with two days off per month. Activities will be carried out in the office and with direct contact with local communities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will live in Totonicapán near the municipal building in zone 1, surrounded by services such as markets and pharmacies. The organization covers rent and basic services such as electricity, water, and internet. The house has a single room and kitchen, is located on the second floor, and is 2 km from the office. The volunteer can buy food in local eateries or prepare meals in the kitchen. They can also bring food to the office. Local minibuses facilitate transportation in 15 minutes, and there are taxis and buses.
Training during the activity
Upon joining CDRO, volunteers follow a protocol that includes: introduction to the CDRO team, for integration and support; orientation about CDRO, for explanation of objectives and projects; visit to the communities, to meet direct collaborators. The volunteer will develop skills in: community creation and training; promotion of change and gender equality; civic competencies; intercultural awareness; problem-solving; certified linguistic knowledge; understanding of the EU humanitarian context. Competencies will be certified by Youth Pass.
Participant profile
Preferably, a person with a degree or experience in communication and digital media. It is essential that they have teamwork skills, the ability to listen and engage in dialogue, and a volunteer attitude. It is important that they are responsible and organized. The person should have knowledge of general topics related to gender, education, and community dynamics. They should also be capable of creating audiovisual materials such as posters, spots, radio jingles, videos, and documentaries, and have training in media communication and marketing. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferable.
Activity dates
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 31/10/2025
Activity location
Totonicapán, Guatemala
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
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 02/08/2024 23:59