Help Desk YOUth - 07/08/2024 - 30/10/2024

Activity description

Embark on a journey to empower youth for holistic personal and professional growth with our latest project! Our primary goal is to provide comprehensive support for young individuals, particularly in terms of career guidance, fostering their socio-professional success. At the heart of our initiative lies the Help Desk YOUth, a hub of dynamic activities and workshops aimed at equipping youth with essential skills and knowledge. From informative sessions on volunteering to engaging campaigns highlighting national, European, and international youth opportunities, our program covers it all. Additionally, we offer a specialized career guidance program, guiding young people in crafting compelling CVs, motivation letters, and interview preparation, while also assisting them in exploring and applying for various youth opportunities. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in bringing these activities to life.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Based on the ESC budget, each volunteer receives 90 Euros/month pocket money and a 150 Euros/month food allowance. Accommodation in Targoviste is exceptional, offering fully furnished and eco-friendly amenities. The house includes a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 3 twin bedrooms, communal dining and recreation areas, Wi-Fi, and bicycles. It operates on green energy, providing solar-powered heating and hot water. Volunteers are accepted for placements ranging from a minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 12 months. For a visual tour, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjGIVYP6nRo.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will receive pre-departure training which will be provided by support and hosting organization. At the start of the volunteering program the training will be continued with thematic sessions carried out by volunteer coordinator. Also volunteers will be involved in an official On-Arrival training carried out by the Romanian National Agency for all international volunteers. The hosting organization will support volunteers with proper preparation to carry out the tasks, with mentoring and constant feedback. Lessons of local language will also be given on a regular basis.

Participant profile

This volunteering position requires interested persons in the field of career guidance and counseling, entrepreneurship, facilitation and psycho-pedagogy. The volunteers must be open-minded, proactive, motivated to learn and develop personally and professionally, also to be sociable persons and eager to work with young people aged 13-20 years old. Volunteers must be open to move in a small city and support the host organization in its daily work with the local community. English skills, B2 – level is required, also willingness to learn Romanian language.

Activity dates

A total of 12 week(s) during the period 07/08/2024 to 30/10/2024

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Activity location

Calea Ialomiței, 164, Targoviste Romania

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

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Activity topics

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 10/05/2024

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