HANDS - Part 1
Strauss APS
MUSSOMELI, Italia
Descripción
HANDS is a Volunteering Teams ITINERANT project under the European Solidarity Corps, taking place in Sicily from 20 May to 10 July 2025 (travel days included). It will touch 4 DIFFERENT TOWNS for activities, another location for Welcome Training and Final Evaluation + 15 more areas of central Sicily. It engages international volunteers in non-formal education initiatives designed to support disadvantaged children and youth, including disabilities, migration, and other vulnerable groups. Through workshops, activities and research, volunteers analyze data on educational needs, developing innovative strategies and promote inclusive learning. The project encourages intercultural collaboration and fosters active engagement with local communities. Volunteers create activities, awareness campaigns, strengthen local networks, and contribute to a sustainable model for tackling educational poverty in rural and urban contexts across Sicily. Additional form: https://forms.gle/zuKXfhqpdnhRLKRv5
Alojamiento, manutención y transporte
Accommodation is provided for the entire duration of the project. Participants receive a money allowance for meals (food pocket), and local transport related to project activities is covered. Travel expenses to and from Sicily are reimbursed up to the official distance thresholds. For more information, please refer to the info pack link: https://straussaps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Info-Pack-HANDS-4.pdf Candidates must fill up this form: https://forms.gle/zuKXfhqpdnhRLKRv5 2 free days per week - 2 holidays days during the experience
Formación durante la actividad
Participants benefit from an initial Welcome Training designed to introduce the project’s objectives, methods, and tools, with a strong focus on non-formal education. A Mid-Term Evaluation offers an opportunity to assess progress, exchange experiences, and address emerging challenges. Finally, a comprehensive final evaluation helps volunteers reflect on their development and collectively review the outcomes achieved. Candidates must fill up this form: https://forms.gle/zuKXfhqpdnhRLKRv5 info pack: https://straussaps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Info-Pack-HANDS-4.pdf
Perfil del participante
Age 18-30 years. Strongly interested in the project and ESC programme topics. Flexible and adaptable. Independent and problem solving oriented. Willing to cooperate.
Fechas de la actividad
Del 21/05/2025 al 09/07/2025
Lugar de la actividad
VIA DELLA VITTORIA 8, MUSSOMELI, Italia
Tipo de actividad
Voluntariado en equipo
Se buscan participantes de
Albania, Alemania, Austria, Azores, Bosnia y Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bélgica, Canary Islands, Chequia, Chipre, Croacia, Dinamarca, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, Islandia, Italia, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Madeira, Malta, Moldavia, Noruega, Países Bajos, Polonia, Portugal, Rumanía, Serbia, Suecia, Ucrania
Temas de la actividad
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes
Fecha de solicitud: 15/04/2025 23:59