Nuova opportunità di partecipazione in un progetto Corpo Europeo di Solidarietà con Beyond Borders: Team Volunteering “ESC Team – Better Together”
Posti disponibili per: 4 partecipanti (18-30);
Dove: a Amarante, Portogallo;
Date: dal 30 Marzo al 02 Maggio 2025;
Hosting Organization: Aventura Marão Clube
Descrizione:
About Aventura Marão Clube:
Since 2009, Aventura Marão Clube (AMC) has managed Casa da Juventude de Amarante (CJ Amarante), the first public facility in Portugal run by a private entity. Recently accredited by ESC and Erasmus+, AMC focuses on promoting healthy living, supporting social inclusion, enhancing volunteers’ skills through Non-Formal Education, and encouraging intercultural dialogue and European mobility opportunities.
About the project mission:
This project fosters creativity by working with the ESC team to create a performance for primary school students, presented in late April. Coordinators and volunteers will support all aspects, from scriptwriting to acting. Everyone will have a role, and we’re looking for team players ready to share talents like singing, acting, painting, or dancing!
The key point is to ensure that the performance has a solidarity-driven approach, as it will be performed for elderly people and children. AMC has successfully carried out similar projects in the past and knows how to help you discover your talents and shine! Are you ready to bring your skills to life and have some fun? Let’s collaborate and create something truly amazing together!
Project Timeline:
Week 1: Introduction and Planning
– Introduction to Casa da Juventude youth center.
– Volunteers will meet and get to know each other.
– Brainstorm ideas for the final performance.
– Organize the workload and outline tasks for the upcoming weeks.
Week 2–3: Activities and Preparation
– Begin executing planned activities.
– Develop promotional materials for the event
– Conduct regular check-ins with participants to ensure engagement, adjusting activities as needed.
Week 4: Finalization and Performance
– Finalize all event details.
– Perform the play for groups of primary school students, either at the youth center or at the schools (if they are far from the center).
Goals:
– Explore creativity through diverse approaches, enriching the community with culture and diversity.
– Empower children by delivering meaningful messages that inspire and engage.
– Foster connection and active participation within the community.
IN SHORT:
Integration: During the integration, we will introduce you to our association, team, and staff. We will also organize a presentation of the city and provide an in-depth overview of the program.
Project mission: Your main goal is to create and perform a play in late April, supported by long-term volunteers and Casa da Juventude members. If time allows, you can also explore other activities like working with schools, farms, elderly centers, and more.
Free time: During the week, free time begins at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM, depending on the workload. We always start at 9:00 or 9:30 AM. Weekends are free, and on the first Saturday, we will cover your ticket to visit Porto on your own. 😊
Team building: The coordinator and long-term volunteers will help plan team-building activities like game nights, walks, or anything else you suggest. We’ll schedule these together during the program presentation, so feel free to share your ideas, like yoga or other activities!
Practicalities: You’ll stay in dormitories with four beds each, reserved for your group, with separate gender accommodations. Blankets, bed linens, and towels are provided—just bring personal hygiene products. The youth center offers a washing machine, and nearby self- service laundromats are also available. Meals are provided by our vegetarian restaurant, except Sundays, when you’ll have a €40 budget to prepare your own food using CJ’s facilities. Please let us know of any specific needs to ensure a smooth experience.
IMPORTANT: We’ll create the schedule together, adding activities that interest you. While the main goal is the performance, if finished early, you can explore other solidarity activities. We’re flexible and open to your suggestions! Don’t forget to share your talents with us!
If you need specific items like a guitar, ukulele, or painting materials, let us know before your arrival so we can arrange them together. Theater experience is recommended but not mandatory—our AMC team is an amateur group too! 😊🎭
PRACTICALITIES:
Food and Accommodation:
Accommodation is provided at the youth center, with free laundry. Participants will share rooms with other team members. The youth center is equipped with internet, workspaces, and a bar/restaurant. Meals (vegetarian with protein options) are provided Monday to Saturday at the center, with one non-vegetarian dinner per week. Volunteers receive €40/month for Sunday meals (reimbursed with invoices).
Language Support:
Volunteers will have access to the Portuguese Language Basics Course on the EU Academy portal. Once in Amarante, they will also receive basic Portuguese lessons conducted by the long-term volunteers.
Insurance and Health:
Participants will be covered by private insurance through HENNER, which ensures full coverage throughout the project. The registration process will be explained after the volunteers are accepted. For those entitled to an EHIC, the HENNER insurance serves as complementary coverage. Additional details will be provided during the preparation phase.
Youthpass:
Youthpass is the official tool for recognizing non-formal and informal learning in youth projects. Through participation in the ESC team, volunteers will be guided to reflect on their learning journey and will receive a Youthpass certificate at the end of their experience.
Requisiti: Aver raggiunto la maggiore età, essere interessati alle tematiche del progetto.
Lingua del progetto: Inglese (si richiede un livello basso-intermedio). Non sono richieste certificazioni linguistiche.
Condizioni economiche: Vitto e alloggio coperti al 100% dall’organizzazione ospitante. Il costo dei biglietti di viaggio sarà rimborsato da parte dell’organizzazione ospitante fino ad un massimo di 275€ a persona. (Le eventuali eccedenze sono a carico del partecipante).
Maggiori info: https://www.associazionebeyondborders.it/corpo-europeo-di-solidarieta/
Il Progetto è realizzato nell’ambito del Programma ERASMUS+ promosso e finanziato dalla Commissione Europea.
CANDIDARSI IL PRIMA POSSIBILE!
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Per ulteriori informazioni: associazionebeyondborders@gmail.com