Creating Activities for Young people in Georgia - 2 positions

Activity description

Mondo will be sending 2 volunteers to Association Merkuri, a woman-led organisation that runs a shelter for women affected by domestic violence - the first of its kind in the Samegrelo Region, Georgia. Merkuri has been active for 19 years. With this project we hope to strengthen our mission in different fields: working with children and youth at the organisation includes work with vulnerable groups of children and youth, such as children victims or witnesses of violence, youth with social and geographical (rural youth) obstacles, internally displaced youth (IDP), Ukrainian refugees, etc. The main objectives for volunteering are: To support young people through the creation of recreational activities that develop their emotional, social and life skills and conflict resolution

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will have to adapt and to be flexible regarding the local working and living environment that is very different from the European one. The volunteer has 2 accommodation options: 1. They will be accommodated in a host family in a private house with access to necessary facilities or 2. In a flat shared with other volunteers. For each month of volunteering, there will be 2 days off. The costs of accommodation, visas, insurance and flight tickets are covered by Mondo. The volunteer will receive a monthly allowance of 450 euros to cover basic needs and local transport.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will have the opportunity to get deep knowledge about youth related issues in the Samegrelo region, about work with vulnerable groups of youngsters in Georgia, and non-formal education. The volunteer will receive Georgian language course with locals, and will improve knowledge about Georgian culture. Volunteering will build new contacts and partnerships.

Participant profile

We are looking for a result-oriented, proactive and optimistic person, motivated to contribute towards development and to serve others. A commitment to the mission and values of Association Merkuri, and a sensitivity toward problems of domestic violence survivors is required. We demand a strong experience of managing youth work. Good knowledge of English (B2-C1) language, knowledge of Russian language can be supportive but not mandatory. Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills. IT and social media skills.

Activity dates

A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/01/2024 to 30/11/2024

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Activity location

Zugdidi, Samagrelo Georgia

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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, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/04/2024

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