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Data de início: 01-01-2021

Data de fim: 01-08-2021

Vagas: 1

Duração: 7 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 23-08-2020

Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 105 €

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Resumo: 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 at Klein Kasteeltje 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 centre, 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
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.
Intermediate knowledge of French or English
Required vaccinations: hepatitis A & B

Tarefas: There are different ways to help out as a volunteer at the hosting organization. However, the volunteer will mainly be working in the 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 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).

Condições: Accomodation: All participants will be hosted by a host family, depending on the project. Only volunteers who are truly motivated to live in a Belgian host family should apply for this project! Please be aware that our host families do not necessarily live close to the hosting organisation. The commute between your home and your workplace might take a while. Especially if you work in a big city (like Brussels, Antwerp or Ghent) it is very likely that you will be hosted in the suburbs and not in the city centre.

Language: The will to learn the Dutch language is a very important aspect. We expect applicants to be dedicated to learning Dutch and for most projects the motivation to learn it fast is a requirement. Online Dutch language courses will be offered through the Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support tool, but motivation remains the most important factor to be able to easily communicate in the workplace. Good communicative knowledge of English is desirable and sometimes required. All communication with the coordinating organization is done in English. Depending on the volunteer project you want to work at, it might be necessary to have a very good level of English communication skills.

Travel: Please make sure you arrive at Brussels national airport (airport code = BRU)!

Guarantee:
Once you are accepted in a project as a European Solidarity Corps volunteer, we will ask you to provide us with:
- A 75 euros deposit (which will be refunded right after your arrival in Belgium, together with the pocket money for the first month)
- A health certificate signed and stamped by your doctor (we will provide the form)
- A signed Q&A form (we will provide the form

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter + Application Form

Download: Application form European Solidarity Corps2021.docx