Overview

AMICI DEL VILLAGGIO APS Rosà, Italy Volunteer opportunity: Animation for communities of children and youth with minor opportunities, mild disabilities or social disadvantages. Sharing your days within the community in a beautiful environment ; outdoor activities and school support

Tasks Summary

The project aims to increase the social well-being in special communities by helping children and teenagers in need, especially those with minor opportunity and few social interaction, Main tasks for this position are: - Plan, implement and participate in recreational activities (games, music course /plays, sports activities, theatre and so on) - Organize or participate in activities at local educational farms; - Spend time with the youth of the community in different environmental setting: managing/teaching the youth about the good keeping of the house; cook together and assist in daily common house duties. - Organize the youth spare time outdoor particularly on the mountain, and on nature open space (walking in the forest, discover the surrounding areas… ) - Design and deliver cultural, creative and art activities ; - Accompany and support children including those with learning difficulties like school support (homework, tutoring) or psychological support in fragile situation Accommodation, food and transport arrangements The organization provides a single (or exceptionally double) bedroom with a private bathroom and shared kitchen or common areas, with possibilities to have autonomous cooking or a sharing meals within the community. whether possible, an independent apartment for all ESC volunteers or at"Casa Famiglia" House Transport for projects activities is ensured by the organization, food allowance and pocket money according with EU guidelines Training during the activity during the period adequate training is provided for the job assigned. Mentoring. ANG training according with scheduled calendar Participant profile The volunteer is required to be predisposed to interpersonal relations, have an openminded approach and willingness to learn. Adequate qualification is recommended but not a mandatory requirement whether the candidate has the intention to operate within the social sector and is willing to share the day in a community setting for a truly immersive experience . The candidate must be a sensitive and empathetic person, patient with children and teenagers , willing to live with the community. A medium level of Italian is a necessary and motivation to improve the Italian language is important, in order to execute the different volunteering tasks and to collaborate with the other members of the team. Knowledge of English is required. The candidate should be open to support the organization in other tasks which can be proposed by tutor and mentor during the period and accept new proposals which might come.

Experience Requirements

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Qualification Requirements

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