LongTerm ESC - Volunteering, connecting people in Brussels (Ganshoren)

Activity description

Volunteering, connecting people is a European Solidarity Corps project which will take place in DB Ganshoren, a residential educational youth centre close to Brussels. Next to residential care, the place offers possibilities for oratory( playground), youth work, holiday camps, homework support and different projects supporting the development of young people. More specifically, the tasks of the volunteers will consist of: - To build up a relationship with the youths living at DB Ganshoren - Organize cultural, sportive and educational activities/workshops for children, young people of DB Ganshoren - Guide excursions 2 times a year - Support the oratory and youth center during their activities - Organize awareness campaigns, workshops and educational activities for young people living in Ganshoren. Volunteers will live together with refugee youngsters in the same corridor and will be a role model for them.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will be staying at DB Ganshoren in a separate wing of the building. Every volunteer will have the availability over a personal room with a bed, sink, wardrobe and internet connection. The volunteers will share a kitchen, salon, toilet and bathroom. The accommodation is close to public transport and has good connections with Brussels. During working time, meals will be provided by center’s kitchen. During weekends, volunteers will be responsible for their own meals. There will be a bike available for the projects’ volunteers. and everyone receives a train card for 10 rides.

Training during the activity

On-arrival and mid-term evaluation Volunteers are expected to take part in the on-arrival and mid-term training organized by the national agency. This is a training with all ESC-volunteers of Belgium – Flanders. An ideal moment to exchange experiences, to plan new things, to reflect and to discuss with peers. DBYN-activity Secondly, volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part in an international activity organized by Don Bosco Youth-net, a European network of Don Bosco organizations. The participation in this activity will be discussed during the voluntary period.

Participant profile

The ESC-vacancy is open to everyone. We are looking for two European volunteers. Some requirements for the ESC-volunteers are: - 18+ - able to communicate in English (and French - optional) - have some experience in working with young people - being an independent person - open towards other cultures and interested to have an intercultural experience - motivated and eager to learn - interested in ecological and environmental project development -readiness to have a great fun experience - open and understanding towards refugees

Activity dates

A total of 49 week(s) during the period 22/08/2024 to 31/07/2025

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Activity location

Victor Lowetstraat 12, 1083 Ganshoren Belgium

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Canary Islands

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Activity topics

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 01/04/2024

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