A Step Towards a Fair Future - BOURGAS

Activity description

Have you always dreamed of going to Bulgaria and living on the seacoast? Ever wondered what it is like to live abroad and discover a new culture? Bulgaria and the cultural sea capital of the country – Bourgas, would be the perfect place to start. You will meet young people from different cultures and countries during your volunteering year in Bulgaria. In Burgas, you will have the opportunity to work with our team, which helps refugees and migrants and with the outreach team of Caritas Sofia, which helps homeless people. As a volunteer ambassador of Caritas Sofia and our volunteer program in Bourgas! We seek innovative and dedicated individuals who can use their talent and creativity to promote our cause and inspire others to join us. As a Volunteer Ambassador, you will work closely with our team to promote the benefits of volunteering, encourage community involvement and support the development of volunteer programs.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Caritas Sofia will provide accommodation in a single room in an apartment with shared space for cooking and engaging with the other volunteer in Bourgas. All the costs for rent, electricity, water and internet are covered. The organization will transfer the participants' monthly pocket money and food allowances to the bank account in BGN. Participants with fewer Opportunities under certain circumstances will classified for additional support. In addition to that, you'll have a mobile sim card with a Bulgarian number. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will have the opportunity to develop their skills through work. The main activity is to support the program for refugees and migrants and support the outreach program of Caritas Sofia. The development of social and communication skills will also be in the context of the participant's commitment as an ambassador of Caritas Sofia, which will help to strengthen the organisation's volunteer network. Your skills will help the Caritas Sofia team promote the organisation's work and create new ideas.

Participant profile

• Social orientation and sharing of the values of Caritas Sofia; • Humanities education or other relevant experience; • Personal experience as a volunteer; • Excellent command of English and one other language; • Desire to learn Bulgarian; • Communication and social skills; • Good computer skills and experience using social media

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2024 to 30/11/2025

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Activity location

1 Sheynovo Str., 8000 Burgas Bulgaria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 30/06/2024

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