SOLARIC: Solidarity in Action for Resilient and Inclusive Communities

Description

Team SOLARIC - IOA, BG and Cazalla Intercultural, ES - is looking to recruit 4 individuals on a 6-month volunteering mission supporting families with children with special needs in Uganda. The host - Uganda Pioneers Association (UPA) - collaborates with 2 community services in Nansana division - Centre for Special Abilities (CeSA) and Doreah Child Care Uganda (DCCU). Team SOLARIC wishes to contribute to a society in which children with special needs can grow and develop to their full potential for independent living. The volunteers will contribute in different educational and leisure activities, e.g. preparing materials for the learning process, assisting with indoor and outdoor games, engaging children with enjoyable literature – reading, storytelling and writing, and organizing music, dance and drama workshops, as well as arts and crafts sessions. CeSA works with dyslexic children, DCCU with children with sensory and mobility impairments. 2 volunteers will help each center.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The SOLARIC volunteers will be accommodated in a shared furnished flat in close proximity to the service centers. The flat provides shared bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and common area. There is a washing machine, too. Initially, volunteers will be assisted by UPA team in grocery shopping and are expected subsequently to manage their own food allowance. Volunteers will take care of their own meals. Volunteers can walk, use a taxi or the famous boda boda (hired motorcycles) daily to and from the service centers.

Training during the activity

The successful volunteers will receive pre-departure training delivered online by team SOLARIC. Upon arrival in Uganda they will join a 2-day orientation session with UPA and a subsequent 1-day mid-term online sessions with the project team. At the CeSA/DCCU each pair of volunteers will get additional instructions on how to approach and engage the children taking into consideration their learning needs and abilities. Volunteers can be invited to deliver sessions on community mobilization for sensitization and promotion of children’s health while advocating for their rights.

Participant profile

Team SOLARIC is looking for 4 young people aged 18 to 35 from any eligible ESC country who: · Exhibit passion/enthusiasm for helping children with special needs · Are patient and flexible · Are friendly and open minded · Are creative and have a sense of humor · Are honest, caring and reliable · Exhibit effective communication skills appropriate for children · Have respect for differences in personality, culture and lifestyle · Have a willingness to learn and share knowledge and experiences We welcome proactive and motivated applicants who share the core values of the ESC. Young people with fewer opportunities are invited to apply and indicate the type of support needed to ease their engagement and active participation. Please note there is a new rule regarding past participation of volunteers introduced in the 2024 Programme Guide, limiting the participation to maximum 12 months. For Individual volunteering Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.

Activity dates

A total of 24 week(s) during the period 05/01/2025 to 31/10/2025

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Activity location

8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda

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Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/03/2025 23:59

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