Código:
JAVVA14/04
Disponibilidad:
Cancelado
YVOIR
Bélgica
Fecha de inicio:
01/08/2014
Fecha de fin:
22/08/2014
Extra fee:
0.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Francés
Tipo de trabajo:
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
99
Plazas:
8
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
The aim of this workcamp is not only to raise volunteers awareness about migration issues and enable them to have a personal approach to this topic, but also to bring a breath of fresh air to the residents of the centre.As the centre is currently developing a specificity related to vulnerable women , the activities will be divided into two parts:- Leisure activities for children- Specific activities with womenHere are some examples of activities that will be suggested:- When they arrive, volunteers will be welcomed with a Belgian meal prepared by residents of the centre.- During the first week, a day will be dedicated to presentations of the Red Cross, the reception of asylum seekers department and the way the centre works.- Another day will be dedicated to a reflection about gender issues and difficulties that women can face in their countries. Volunteers will discuss with the women of the centre and decide all together of a project they want to carry out during these 3 weeks (for instance: artistic workshop, dance, outdoor activities, short video films, photo stories, story book, sport activities,...)- The remaining time will be devoted to leisure activities with residents of the centre. Volunteers will be invited to propose and organise activities with the children and adults in order to get to know each other better in a friendly atmosphere. Activities can be games, sports, creative workshops, outdoor activities,...
Volunteers will stay in an independent area inside the centre, where several rooms, a kitchen, as well as showers and toilets will be provided.Volunteers will be provided with a kitchen where they will cook for themselves.
Yvoir is small village of 8000 inhabitants in a rural area in the Province of Namur. It is located about 30 minutes away from the city of Namur, capital city of Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium. The centre is located in an isolated area in the middle of nature.For more information (FR) : www.yvoir.be
Volunteers are asked to prove a certain interest for the topic of migration and to be willing to interact with asylum seekers. Experience in animation (games, song, entertainment activities, dance...) will be highly appreciated.A project-related motivation letter is required.Volunteers will have to respect the regulations of the centre and the Red Cross principles. Alcohol is formally prohibited in the centre.
Aeropuerto:
BRU
Estación de tren:
Yvoir
Notas:
Volunteers are asked to prove a certain interest for the topic of migration and to be willing to interact with asylum seekers. Experience in animation (games, song, entertainment activities, dance...) will be highly appreciated. A project-related motivation letter is required. Volunteers will have to respect the regulations of the centre and the Red Cross principles. Alcohol is formally prohibited in the centre.