ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Eurowerkstatt is working as a sending and hosting, but mainly coordinating organisation in the European ESC-Program. We coordinate the application process, the prearrangement and the mentoring of the 10-13 volunteers coming to Jena each year. We work together with 10 hosting projects in Jena, which are mainly active in the field of child and youth welfare or international youth work. The volunteers are involved in the daily work in kindergartens, youth centers or a sports club and get the chance to plan and organise their own projects. This gives you the opportunity to bring your culture closer not only to local children and young people but also to your new colleagues. Our goal is the creation of offers for young people, to develop social and vocational abilities, particularly intercultural abilities. We want to sensitize young people to the possibilities and chances they have as European citizens.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

You will stay in a shared flat with one or two other volunteers as your roommates. Everybody will have their own room but share the bathroom and kitchen together. The flats are furnished and there is everything you need for your daily life, such as dishes or a washing machine. We have six flats in two houses next to each other and near to the city center of Jena. There is also a large garden for barbecuing and relaxing. Basically, you don’t have to pay for your voluntary service! We reimburse your travel costs, you don’t have to pay rent and receive monthly pocket money.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The duration of a European Voluntary Service programme is 12 months. You have to work 30-35 hours per week on 5 days, but have 2 days off per month. At the beginning we organise a “month of orientation” to show you Jena and daily life in Germany. We will also organise three intercultural training days and other workshops for the group of volunteers in Jena. You will also take part in 2 training seminars lasting 5 to 7 days. At the end, you will get a Youthpass-certificate.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

We are looking for around 12 volunteers for our hosting projects in Jena from youth center to kindergartens and non-profit organizations. You can find more information on our website: http://eurowerkstatt-jena.de/hosting/ Please download our application form, fill it in and send it to us: http://eurowerkstatt-jena.de/hosting/application/ Mail-address: hosting@eurowerkstatt-jena.de

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