A year for you, a year for others - Call for volunteers in Hungary!
A year for you, a year for others - Call for volunteers in Hungary!
Tarnabod, Hungary
2 , OpenProject description
Tarnabod is situated 120 km from the capital, Budapest in the eastern parts of the country, easily reacheable by motorway. The village is located in a disadvantaged region of the country, where infants and underage children are the most endangered groups of society. There are a very few positive examples for the youth there to follow and imitate, however this gap could be filled by a foreign helper, showing new ways of life, introducing other cultures and lifestyles to them. With the help of our EVS volunteers we would like our youth to get familiar with the traditions of other countries, nations, peoples and draw parallel or sometimes contrast them with their own culture. You as a volunteer will help at the local kindergarten and elementary school. Our colleagues will discuss your actual tasks and schedule with you, taking into consideration your capabilities and requests. You are also encouraged to plan, launch, initiate, implement and manage your own projects.
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
Apart from the monthly pocket money for your own personal spending, you will get a daily financial support for your meal. The transportation is ensured with monthly travel pass. The project covers a one-time return ticket between Hungary and your home country, i.e. 100% of the travel expenses to arrive to Hungary and get back home will be reimbursed to you. You will be accommodated in a flat located in the centre rented by our organization, having your own bedroom, with kitchen and bathroom usually shared with another volunteer or university student.
TranslateTraining during the project
You will take part in a comprehensive Hungarian language course throughout your 12-month placement. We conduct a 10-day intensive on-arrival training in Budapest for our team of EVS volunteers in September, consisting of the culture, history, and traditions of Hungary, information and explanation on your future tasks, social care services in Hungary, team-building and personal development activities. We also organizes mid-term evaluation seminars, one-to-one meetings throughout the year, where you can acquire problem handling skills and get new ideas and inspiration for your own projects.
TranslateVolunteer profile
Openness and interest in the activities of our organization, understanding with the clients, compassion, social-sensitivity, sense of solidarity and a good sense of humour. Willingness to join and bring new colours to the everyday life of our institution. Creativity, moreover good organizational and communication skills. We also expect our volunteer to be a full member of our team. The ideal canidate therefore must have a good command of the English language.
TranslateHow to apply
Please send your CV in Europass format and cover letter, indicating your age, to volunteer@maltai.hu. We will get in touch with you as soon as your application have been reviewed.
TranslateRelated links
Hungarian Charity of the Order of MaltaThis opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Project dates
A total of 51 week(s) during the period 05/09/2016 to 31/08/2017
Project location
Kossuth tér 3., 3369 Tarnabod Hungary
Looking for volunteers from
Portugal, United Kingdom, Spain
Project topics
Romas and/or other minorities
Early School Leaving / combating failure in education
Enhance social inclusion, equal opportunities and participation in sports
Application deadline
Application deadline: 30/04/2016
Hosting organisation
Máltai Óvoda és Általános Iskola
Tarnabod, Hungary
Sending organisation
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom
Madrid, Spain
Coordinating organisation
Magyar Máltai Szeretetszolgálat Egyesület
Budapest, Hungary