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Italiano WHERE: Marotta and Mondolfo
HOSTING ORGANISATION: YouNet APS
TOPICS: social topic, inclusion
WHEN: 6-12 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: open
HOSTING ORGANISATION: YouNet APS
TOPICS: social topic, inclusion
WHEN: 6-12 months
APPLICATION DEADLINE: open
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
The Italian Red Cross, a non-profit organization, leading a public interest fundraiser to support charitable activities with a primary focus on health, social well-being, and education, offering training in health-related matters as well. Volunteers will mainly be responsible for providing assistance and support to the sick, injured, disabled, and elderly individuals. Additionally, they will get to participate in various community events, where they'll be offering first aid services. The Municipalities of Mondolfo, San Costanzo, and Monte Porzio are working together to promote social initiatives that benefit the entire community. Volunteers will play a crucial part in transporting children and elderly individuals in wheelchairs to rehabilitation centers and hospitals. Moreover, this volunteering opportunity will allow them to explore different destinations within and beyond the region. In the initial weeks, the volunteers will receive comprehensive training to equip them with the necessary skills. They'll also have the chance to attend courses offered by the Italian Red Cross. further enhancing their expertise. As volunteers, they'll have the opportunity to develop essential skills like empathy, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and leadership. By contributing to this meaningful cause, volunteers make a significant impact on the lives of those they assist while experiencing personal growth and fulfillment.
The Italian Red Cross, a non-profit organization, leading a public interest fundraiser to support charitable activities with a primary focus on health, social well-being, and education, offering training in health-related matters as well. Volunteers will mainly be responsible for providing assistance and support to the sick, injured, disabled, and elderly individuals. Additionally, they will get to participate in various community events, where they'll be offering first aid services. The Municipalities of Mondolfo, San Costanzo, and Monte Porzio are working together to promote social initiatives that benefit the entire community. Volunteers will play a crucial part in transporting children and elderly individuals in wheelchairs to rehabilitation centers and hospitals. Moreover, this volunteering opportunity will allow them to explore different destinations within and beyond the region. In the initial weeks, the volunteers will receive comprehensive training to equip them with the necessary skills. They'll also have the chance to attend courses offered by the Italian Red Cross. further enhancing their expertise. As volunteers, they'll have the opportunity to develop essential skills like empathy, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, and leadership. By contributing to this meaningful cause, volunteers make a significant impact on the lives of those they assist while experiencing personal growth and fulfillment.
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE:
- Between 18 and 30 years old
- Proactive and creative attitude, organizational skills and problem solving attitude
- Interested in social integration of people in difficulty
- Inclination and interest in helping people with reduced mobility and in needs
- Previous experience in the field of disability or social work would give an interesting opportunity for sharing best practices
WHAT IS AN ESC?
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an initiative of the European Union that offers the possibility to EU citizens, from 18 to 30 years old, to carry out a period of volunteering, traineeship or job abroad in an institution or organisation. The maximum duration of each project is 12 months, but it is possible to participate in a "short term" project (<60 days) and then in a "long term" project, with a maximum overall duration of 14 months.
ESC projects cover travel (with limited budget), food, accommodation, activities, and mentoring costs. Each volunteer also receives monthly a financial support that changes according to the country of destination (pocket money). A health insurance (CIGNA) is also provided.
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an initiative of the European Union that offers the possibility to EU citizens, from 18 to 30 years old, to carry out a period of volunteering, traineeship or job abroad in an institution or organisation. The maximum duration of each project is 12 months, but it is possible to participate in a "short term" project (<60 days) and then in a "long term" project, with a maximum overall duration of 14 months.
ESC projects cover travel (with limited budget), food, accommodation, activities, and mentoring costs. Each volunteer also receives monthly a financial support that changes according to the country of destination (pocket money). A health insurance (CIGNA) is also provided.