Finlândia

3031

Data de início: 01-08-2013

Data de fim: 01-08-2014

Vagas: 2

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 04-04-2013

Financiamento: Candidatura

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 120 €

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Resumo: The hosting village is a community with disabled adults. The members of community are called co-workers. It is a part of a international movement, which was established to work and live with people who have mental handicap/learning disability. From the outset, the intention was to do this work not as a 'job' in the usual sense of the word, but as a way of life.

In the community all work that has to be done is shared. The ideal is that of a community life where each person, according to one's ability, contributes what they can towards the well-being of their fellows.

The community is based on antroposophist values and principles. They are expressed for example by a custom of giving thanks before each meal.

There is also a study evening that takes place once a week. Volunteers can participate if they want but it is not compulsory. Additionally excessive use of alcohol is against community principles.

The organization is located in isolated, beautiful countryside village in Southern Finland. The area is isolated and rural. The nearest city lies about 30 km away . There are not public transport connections. However usually there are about three volunteers based in here which helps to create an international community.

The presence of the volunteer is important in terms of providing the disabled members of the community an international contacts. Volunteer is expected to become an equal member who participates in the daily life.Young volunteer can also bring new ideas to the project and create new activities.

Accommodation is in the project. The volunteer will have his/her own room. The volunteers will receive linguistic training throughout their stay, via a language school or private teacher arranged by the host organisation. In addition, the volunteer will have an introduction to Finnish language in the on arrival seminar at the beginning of his/her volunteer service.

Perfil: Motivation to work with disabled adults, to participate in the outdoor work and community life and to live in the countryside.

Tarefas: The main work activities are the biodynamic agriculture, animal care, gardening, packing of the agriculture products (flour and seeds) and weavery/crafts workshop where for example dolls are made.

Other activities of the community include for example:
- weekly "Morning Gathering". In the hall all the persons of the community meet. After a short introductionand music or singing together the week program will be planned. The Introduction the of the Gathering vary: it can be seasons, Agriculture and farming, literature, mythology, cultures etc. The volunteers have an opprtunity to present his/her own culture or personal initiatives. Weekly meetings are for all members of community and therefore volunteer's participation is encouranged as well.

- Other activities also include the evening free time activities, which the community does together after working hours. The evening activities can include for example various different sport activities (judo, floorball, swimming, etc). All members of the community are welcome to take part in the evening activities.

Documentação: CV + Carta de Motivação em Inglês + Application Form

Download: EVS Volunteer Application 2013.doc