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Long-term volunteering at CSYO

"Saglam Dusunce" Gencler Teskilati Ictimai Birliyi

SAGLAM DUSUNCE GENCLER TESKILATI ICTIMAI BIRLIYI

Sumgait, Azerbaijan

Description

As part of the European Solidarity Corps initiative, we are seeking enthusiastic long-term volunteers to join us at the “Common Sense” Youth Organisation (CSYO) in Sumgait, Azerbaijan. You have the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities, according to your interests and profile. volunteering directions will be; International relations team member, Eco & healthy lifestyle team member, Public relations team member. More detailed information and the application form can be found here >> https://form.jotform.com/sdgt/long-term-esc-in-sumaz. Only candidates who have also filled out the application form at the link will be considered and contacted via email for the next stage. Please read all the information clearly before filling out the application.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Travel costs will be covered according to the distance calculation of the EU. Volunteers will get monthly 200 AZN (~110 €) for food and 4 € per day pocket money. Accommodation is provided in the "Yuxu co-living" space. Volunteers will stay in an individual room with wifi, a common kitchen and a bathroom. At the house, all facilities are available. Insurance is covered by the European Solidarity Corps (Henner Insurance). We will provide some amount for local transportation cost and bicycle.

Training during the activity

During the first month of volunteers’ stay, we will organise an orientation introduction to discover our organisation, values, people that volunteers will work with, projects and work methodology. Volunteers will Participate in on-arrival training and mid-term meeting organized in Georgia by SALTO EECA for all the international volunteers coming to Causcasus. You will also have support from other local volunteers, our members, work mentors, experienced organization team if needed. We will organize the Azerbaijani language course for 3 months to teach basic communication.

Participant profile

18 and 30 years old young people Enthusiastic, active, with some experience in these fields, or strongly motivated to learn. Should either be interested in providing non-formal education, Organization of cultural events, or social media & project coordination. Able to communicate in English, so speaking and understanding the English language is important. To share the values of our organization: transcultural, inclusive, anti-discriminative approach, and open-minded to cultural differences. Should be available and motivated to stay for 10-12 months.


Activity dates

From 01/10/2024 to 30/08/2025


Activity location

5th mic-dist, Samad Vurgun str 39, Sumgait, Azerbaijan


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden


Activity topics

Social challenges

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 10/09/2024 00:00