VOLUNTEER IN EUROACCION

Start: 06.09.2024

End: 07.08.2025

The schedule of volunteer activities will be between 30 and 38 hours per week. Normally the weekly timetable will be Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (volunteers may bring their lunch and eat at the office). In the case of occasional weekend work, the days worked will be added to their days off or vacation days. Occasionally, volunteers may work some afternoons per month, either in the office or by teleworking.

The framework of the volunteering project is characterised on the one hand by our work with European and mobility projects and programmes (ERASMUS+, ESC, etc.) and the importance we attach not only to the management of these projects and programmes, but also to reaching as many people as possible, especially young people, because of all the possibilities we believe these programmes offer to young people both in terms of learning and personal and professional development. On the other hand, the project framework is characterised by our focus on the social inclusion of children and young people with fewer opportunities in the region of Murcia through non-formal education activities to promote personal development.

There will be two options of activities in which our volunteers will participate:

Volunteer profile 1:

- Support in project management and administrative tasks related to the internal work of our organization.

- Participation in workshops and presentations of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program in youth organizations, secondary schools in the city of Murcia and the University of Murcia.

- Participation in local workshops on: activities with children and young people at risk of social exclusion, workshops on intercultural learning with children and young people, etc.

- Support in the local implementation of European projects within the ERASMUS+ program.

- Cooperation and logistical support in youth and social inclusion projects promoted by Euroaccion in Murcia.

- Logistical support in the European trainings given by Euroaccion on the various topics we work with in our European projects.

Volunteer profile 2:

- Support in the dissemination and visibility of European and mobility projects and programs through Social Networks, website, etc.

- Support the fine-tuning of Euroaccion's communication strategy.

- Participation in workshops and presentations of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program in youth organizations, Secondary Schools in the city of Murcia and the University of Murcia.

- Promotion of local projects and European and mobility programs among young people in the Region of Murcia, as well as among the users of our organization.

- Support in the information and attention to young users of our organization about European and mobility programs (CES, ERASMUS+, EURODISEA, etc.).

In terms of learning opportunities, we offer our volunteers:

- Knowledge: getting to know the concept of social exclusion, getting to know new working methodologies in the framework of Non-Formal Education, systematising their learning, reflecting and getting to know new economic, social, political and cultural realities (of Murcia region), and working within an inter/multicultural approach. Learning to develop and integrate their European awareness and values.

- Attitudes: developing their tolerance, empathy, assertiveness and positive attitude towards conflicts. Developing a greater European awareness.

- Competences: management of non-formal education activities, facilitation of workshops, language and communication skills, digital competences and conflict prevention and conflict resolution skills.

Our volunteering project seeks to promote the values promoted by the EU and the ETUC Programme, such as solidarity, equality, justice, respect, fight against exclusion and xenophobia, etc.

Practical arrangements: The schedule of the volunteer activities will be between 30 and 38 hours per week. The volunteer will work max. 38 hours on 5 days per week.

Holidays: According to the rules of ESC, volunteers must have 2 working days off per month.

Accommodation: The volunteers will live in a room in a shared flat located in the city of Murcia together with other volunteers. The room and the flat will be fully equipped, and electricity, water, gas and internet will be covered by the lead organization (till the amount of 30€ per volunteer).

Pocket money: The volunteer will receive the monthly rate foreseen by the Spanish NA, 186€ per month.

Food: The volunteer will receive 184€ for food every month.

Local transport: Every volunteer will have a chance to choose a bike or bus card provided by the hosting organization if it is needed.

Language support: The volunteer is entitled to receive language support with an online platform, as stated on the ESC programme guide.

Medical insurance: The volunteer will be covered by a private insurance that will cover all the expenses not covered by the public health system (health, accident and civil liability insurance).

Travel costs: The volunteer will receive financial support for travel from his/her country to Spain and from Spain to his/her country once the project is completed, up to a maximum amount established by the European Commission according to the distance band.

Visa and residence permit fees: The volunteer will receive financial support for visa arrangements (if required).

Deposit: The volunteer will have to make a 370€ deposit that will be reimbursed once the project is ended and the volunteer leaves tidy, clean, and with no damage in the private room and common areas, and if the volunteer doesn't leave the project without a justified reason before it ends.

Anyone interested after reading the info above, fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM and attach their CV and motivation letter (in English or Spanish).

This project is aimed at young people between 18 and 30 years old who have not participated in any European volunteering project (EVS or ESC) before. We will give priority to the selection of young people with fewer opportunities.

The selection will be made based on the attitude, the willingness to participate, the motivation and the commitment to the values of the project rather than knowledge and skills of the candidates .

We value the responsibility, the spirit of initiative, the patience and the ability to step back from interpersonal conflicts in order to deal with them more effectively, and the enthusiasm and willingness to participate in the different activities offered.

No young person willing to participate in our project will be excluded for any reason (economic difficulties; social or geographical obstacles; cultural or ideological differences; sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, etc.).

Euroaccion is an independent, non-governmental organisation that supports youth and adult learning and the professional and personal development of people with fewer opportunities.

Our vision is based on personal change for wider social change.

Our mission is to inspire and stimulate human potential through experiential learning, non-formal education, volunteering and projects related to social inclusion.

Euroaccion coordinates annually around 8-9 European projects since 2000, mainly on youth, education and capacity building on gender related issues, social inclusion of vulnerable groups, emotional intelligence of people with fewer opportunities through humanistic approaches, Non Formal Education and Gestalt psychotherapy methods.

Euroaccion has partners throughout Spain, in more than 20 EU countries, as well as in Asia and South America.

Euroaccion's main areas of work are:

- Social inclusion;

- Development of new learning methodologies;

- International volunteer programmes;

- Emotional intelligence;

- Mindfulness;

- Management and implementation of European projects.

Euroaccion has a great experience in European Volunteering (EVS, European Solidarity Corps and local Voluntary Activities) as a hosting, sending and coordinating organisation. We receive 2 volunteers every year and coordinate 14 host projects at local level, in different organisations in Murcia working in different areas related to social inclusion, disability work, children, environment, etc. As a sending organisation, every year around 25 young people are sent to carry out their volunteer projects at European level.

At the local level, we collaborate with public entities such as the General Directorate of Youth, the Youth Council, the Regional School of Animation and Leisure and the General Directorate of Social Affairs.

At the local level, we work mainly with primary and secondary schools with pupils, parents and teachers. One of our main services is ICARO, a project on Emotional Intelligence for children and young people between 3 and 18 years old.

The activities developed are inspired by humanistic currents and the principles of Emotional Intelligence. We are all global beings and Euroaccion focuses on the development of all aspects, socially and individually. Through non-formal and experiential learning approaches, the aim is to create a trusting and safe place in and with the group, influencing the interaction of its members and promoting healthy and effective communication systems.

The Euroaccion team also has long-term working experience with migrants from different backgrounds and age groups.

As a volunteer, the European Solidarity Corps lets you learn through non-formal experiences, improve existing skills or acquire new ones for your personal, educational or professional development.

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