Inclusive Community
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DKolektiv - organizacija za društveni razvoj
DKolektiv - organisation for social development
Osijek, Croatia
Description
Social Atelier is the program of DKolektiv designed to offer services and activities in the local community that can contribute to overcoming social exclusion and encouraging social integration of citizens, communities and groups. We are looking for two volunteers who will assist us in designing and implementing the program of various activities of the Social Atelier: • Design and implementation of workshops with one of the groups at risk of social exclusion, eg. elderly people, unemployed, people with disabilities • Language course for users • Mapping and collaboration with local organisations with programs aimed at social inclusion • Promoting European values and ESC via public events, campaigns and social networks • Animating various types of social clubs and board game evenings • Research implementation. Social Atelier is based on the deliberative approach in which everyone is given the opportunity to participate in the creation and implementation of the content.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
ESC services will last for one year. DKolektiv will provide accommodation, fully equipped and furnished apartment in which two volunteers will be accommodated. Volunteers will have single bedrooms and will share kitchen and bathroom. The volunteer will be given monthly food money and pocket money which will be predetermined. Food allowance will be paid on regular monthly basis as well as pocket money. Local transport in purpose of ESC service will be covered by hosting organisation. At date of arrival, volunteers will be welcomed and receptioned by Volunteer Coordinator and Mentor.
Training during the activity
Engagement of volunteers in activities with socially excluded people will contribute to the development of their communication skills, sense of empathy and better understanding of the needs and problems of certain social groups. Also, it will improve their communication in foreign languages and social and civic competences, as well as problem-solving and learning skills. Full training will be given (pre-departure by sending organization, on-arrival and cultural orientation by hosting organization). Volunteers will attend Croatian language course through EU Academy hub.
Participant profile
Requirements and competencies: • High motivation for work with socially excluded groups and citizens • High capacity of empathy and solidarity • Willingness to learn • Reliability and flexibility • Communication and writing skills in English • Capability in adapting to different conditions and living with another person • Creativity and good problem solving skills • Team player • Passion for managing projects and people. The advantage will be given to volunteers with basic knowledge and experience in working with marginalized groups. More info: http://tinyurl.com/5b928xwm
Activity dates
From 20/05/2024 to 22/11/2024
Activity location
Županijska 11, Osijek, Croatia
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Montenegro, Saint Martin (french part), North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Türkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline