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Data de início: 01-01-2022

Data de fim: 01-07-2022

Vagas: 1

Duração: 6 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 15-08-2021

Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: (minorities)

The hosting organization is a reception centre for asylum seekers. There are two different types of reception centres in Belgium: open centres and closed centres. In closed centres, free circulation is not permitted outside the centre. We are an open centre, which means asylum seekers are free to come in and leave as they wish. They usually stay at the centre while waiting for the ministry of Foreign Affairs to inspect their files and papers. Most of the refugees stay atthe organization for a minimum of three to six months. In some cases they may stay for a couple of years or even more.

We try to cooperate with all parties to guarantee a professional and respectful approach to providing shelter. We offer the refugees an appropriate framework and orientation to help them shape their future.
At the moment 400 asylum seekers are living at the organization , which makes it the largest open centre of Belgium. The refugees sleep in dorms (if they’ve arrived alone) or in private apartments (if they’ve arrived with their family). Most of them are single men, but there are women, families and even unaccompanied minors. Their nationalities are very diverse. Most of them come from Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia.

Perfil: Age: 18-30
Specific requirements:
The centre welcomes all sorts of profiles. It’s important however that the volunteer has at least basic knowledge of French or English. However, not all our residents speak French or English, so communication can sometimes be difficult. Because of the high number of other volunteers and staff members, it may not always be easy to fully feel at ease. That’s why a volunteer with a lot of autonomy and sense for initiative has more chances to feel at ease. Refugees aren’t always too enthusiastic for the proposed activities. That’s why it’s important that the volunteer isn’t immediately discouraged when facing an obstacle. He/she should have some strength to keep going and some flexibility to adapt to the circumstances.

Required language skills: intermediate knowledge of French or English

Required vaccinations: hepatitis A & B

Tarefas: There are different ways to help out as a volunteer at the organization . However, the volunteer will mainly be working in the WOVT team, as this role demands a minimum number of skills upon arrival and offers the most opportunities for participation and innovation.

Possible activities in the WOVT team:
- organising activities for adults and minors
- sport activities for adults (mainly soccer, volleyball, table tennis, fitness)
- language classes: French, Dutch, English
- other classes: sewing, dancing, painting
- IT: helping out with starting up computers, helping find information about the country of origin
- daily life orientation: how to take a bus, how to read a card
- social help: trying to find an apartment, talking to the owners, helping out the refugees with administrative work, visiting ill people

A lot of activities can be organised at the centre. There’s enough choice for every personality with its unique competences. Every project from a volunteer will be welcomed. The activities will be looked at in detail to see what’s feasible. Important to bear in mind though is that the proposed projects depend on the preference of the refugees. For example: the volunteer might be interested in organising a dramatic art workshop, but if none of the refugees are interested, the volunteer should be flexible enough to put emphasis on other aspects.

Horário: The volunteer will work at the centre from Monday to Friday, usually from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some activities will take place on weekends (day trips).

Documentação: CV (Europass) + Motivation Letter + Application form

Download: Application form European Solidarity Corps (2022).docx