UMvoluntariis - Volunteer Initiatives in Higher Education

Pasākuma apraksts

Founded in 1973, University of Minho (UMinho) is one of the most important and prestigious universities in Portugal. We are looking for 1 volunteer to participate in the initiatives developed by the Resource Center for Cooperation and Development (CRCD) that promotes activities in areas related to the Education for Development, Global Citizenship, Cooperation for Development, particularly in the field of education, involving the academic community as well as NGOs and private sector. Main activities: 1) To interact with NGO's; 2) To participate in the search and preparation of funding applications from organisations specialising in Education for Development, Education for Global Citizenship and development cooperation; 3) To interact with student groups to co-organise relevant awareness and information actions on cooperation and development issues, with particular relevance to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Dzīvošana, ēdināšana un transports

The volunteer will be staying at the University Halls of Residence. Food tickets will be provided to have the meals at the University canteen. Concerning transportation, Braga is a city where everything is within walking distance. Still, the public transportation system is very accessible and very regular.

Mācības pasākuma laikā

A supervisor will be appointed in order to follow-up the volunteer. During the activity, the supervisor should meet on a weekly basis with the volunteer. The first meetings will mainly address the needs and expectations of the volunteer. The follow-up meetings will address the progress, the main learning outcomes at professional and personal level. The standard week of the volunteer will have a minimum of 30 hours.

Dalībnieka profils

Preferential Profile: 1) Eligible areas of education: Education or related fields; Social Sciences; Development Studies; African Studies 2) Experience in academic context 3) Good ability to work in an international environment and good interpersonal skills 4) Ability to work in groups and good communication and interaction skills 5) Good command of the English language, both written and spoken 6) Knowledge of MS Office applications

Pasākuma datums

Pavisam 8 nedēļaa(s) laikā no 01/11/2018 līdz 31/12/2018

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Pasākuma vieta

Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga Portugal

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Spānija

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Pasākuma temati

Sociālie izaicinājumi

Izglītība un apmācība

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Pieteikumu iesniegšanas termiņš

Pieteikuma iesniegšanas termiņš: 30/09/2018

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