No elder alone in PACA region (France)
No elder alone in PACA region (France)
les petits frères des Pauvres
La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
2 , AbiertaDescripción del proyecto
In France, 1 older adult out of 4 is isolated. The non-profit "les petits frères des Pauvres" has been fighting against that for more than 70 years. The goal is to allow 2 young European to have a memorable and exciting experience of volunteering within a well-known organization where staff and volunteers work alongside in order to relieve isolation and loneliness which is growing among the elderly in our modern societies. They will be part of the team of La Seyne and will contribute to our main general activities: - Visiting program (home or nursing home visits, phone calls...) - Organise social projects (special events, cultural activities) - Participate in communication and raising awarness for the cause - Participate in finding new volunteers and elderly They will also work together to accomplish a common project: creating a « book » of activities that can be done in the surroundings with the elderly or creating a communication tool to promote the action of the team...
TraducirAlojamiento, manutención y transporte
Location of accomodation and mission: La Seyne-sur-Mer (8km from Toulon, South of France). This city along the seaside is calm during winter and very lively during summer. The 2 volunteer have their own bedroom in a house shared together. They receive monthly money for food and pocket money. The organization provides a monthly card for local transportation.
TraducirFormación durante el proyecto
- They will benefit from a dedicated training during the mission, along with young French volunteers. They will take part in On-arrival and Mid-term trainings organized by the French National Agency. - Supervision and advices will be provided by experimented staff and volunteers. Conditions will be created to allow the EVS volunteers to fit-in well in their new environment and to get to meet other young people.
TraducirPerfil del voluntario
We are looking for 2 volunteers from Germany and Turkey who are: • Able to have a conversation in French and the will to progress • Motivated and are willing to participate actively in the activities proposed with the elderly • In capacity to work in a team and to be in contact with others • Demonstrate autonomy and initiative • Open-minded, a willingness to learn & work with a diverse group of volunteers The ideal candidate loves being with older adults, can recognise their value and appreciate their experience. He/She wants to help them live their lives as independently as possible.
TraducirCómo presentarse
If you are interested, please answer this form (in French): http://bit.ly/2u1ksDS And please send a CV (in French) to: gaelle.dutordoir@petitsfreresdespauvres.fr
TraducirInformación adicional
Testimonies:• Paula (from Spain) who was EVS volunteer in 2015-2016: "If I were to sum up this very good experience, I would say just one word: sharing! What I like the most with les petits frères des Pauvres organisation is the way they treat the elderly, the proximity they create with them, just as if they were our own grand-parents".
• Antoine, volunteer team leader of La Seyne: "We look forward to receive EVS volunteers because they will bring us their envy, their different approach to seeing things and new ideas!" Traducir
Enlaces
Our websiteThe application form (to be answered in French)This 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.
Fechas del proyecto
Total de 39 semana(s) desde 01/11/2017 hasta 31/07/2018
Lugar del proyecto
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer France
Se buscan voluntarios de
Alemania, Turquía
Temas de los proyectos
Acceso para personas desfavorecidas
Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong)learning
Vida saludable y envejecimiento activo
Fecha de solicitud
Fecha de solicitud: 24/08/2017
Contacto
Name: Gaëlle Dutordoir
Phone: +33 664059498
Organización de acogida
PARIS, Francia
Organización de envío
Freunde alter Menschen e.V. - les petits frères des Pauvres
Berlin, Alemania
ANKARA, Turquía
Organización coordinadora
Paris, Francia
