Código:
ELIXMTV4
ATHENS
Grecia
Fecha de inicio:
01/04/2013
Fecha de fin:
12/07/2013
Extra fee:
0.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Griego
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
40
Plazas:
6
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
The 6 volunteers will be involved in the following activities under the guidance of ELEPAP professional staff:1. Support the work of educators at the Department of Early Education and Therapeutic Intervention.2. Escort / Transfer the children (on wheelchairs) from the Department of Early Education and Therapeutic Intervention to the Departments of specialised treatments (under the guidance of the staff).3. Contribute to the process of learning and creative activities of the children (e.g.: helping them learn how to dress themselves, put their shoes on, as well as painting, doing crafts, ergo therapy and speech therapy activities, etc.).4. Support the staff in the daily routine of the children (serving food in the dining room, collecting the dishes afterwards, tidying up classrooms etc.)5. Help the children during the arrival and departure time at the therapeutic treatments.6.Provide organizational / secretarial support to the Departments of specialised treatments.Volunteers will be working from Monday until Friday from 9.00 until 16.00, having the weekends off. On special occasions and events of the Centre (fundraising bazaars, etc.) as well as during the holidays (Easter, etc.) you may be asked to work different hours. INTRODUCTION AND TRAINING There will be an introduction - training session during the first week with the mentor and the person responsible from ELEPAP.SUPERVISION AND SUPPORTEvery Volunteer has regular supervision by the mentor of ELIX. The Volunteer will be met on arrival at the project and will spend most of their first week getting to know the everyday life ELEPAP. Your mentor is going to talk regularly with you about how you are getting on and to discuss any problems, ideas or queries you may have as well as visit the apartment where volunteers will be accommodated.
The six volunteers will be lodged in an apartment downtown Athens provided to ELIX by ELEPAP. Two meals are provided by ELEPAP every day for the volunteers within ELEPAP facilities. Breakfast provided.
The Hellenic Society for Disabled Children-(ELEPAP) is situated in the area of Pagrati, a district that is part of the Municipality of Athens, about 1.5 km from Athens centre. There is a variety of transportation connecting Athens downtown to Pagrati (buses and trolleys). Pagrati is a central area of Athens with cafes, cinemas and many places around to visit in their free time such as the National Art Gallery, Kallimarmaro Panathinaiko Stadium etc.
The duration of this MTV program is 3 and a half months (from 1/4/13 until 12/7/13).This is a wonderful and special project that is of much importance. Helping small children with disabilities to reach their potential and following their routine constitutes a life experience but can also be a challenge. You will return from your volunteer project knowing you helped make childrens daily life better and brighter and that you made friendships for a lifetime. The meaning of such volunteer work for the children, their families and the professional staff of ELEPAP is invaluable.It is important for the volunteers to know that they will work together with the staff of ELEPAP. Volunteers should be committed, patient and resistant to psychological stress, eager to help with smile, love and creative proposals. Previous experience with disabled children is not mandatory, however, special training on logo therapy, ergo therapy and physiotherapy for disabled children is highly desirable and will be given priority. Working language is English (Greek knowledge welcome). A Skype talk will take place before the final selection.The volunteers must provide transportation and health insurance. Volunteers from the EU are advised also to bring their EHIC card. Volunteers are entitled to two working days holiday per month as long as it is at a convenient time agreed with the Program coordinator. Any interested volunteers should send the application form along with a motivation letter to their sending organisation. If you are accepted to the MTV you will have to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. The Volunteer must be mature and motivation driven, an excellent communicator, flexible and completely reliable. The Volunteer must be interested in people and have the confidence and ability to develop relationships with a wide range of people. Willingness to work with children with disabilities is essential as well as being cheerful and friendly.Good English language skills are also very important. The Volunteer also needs to be able to inspire confidence and trust in the people he is working with. In addition, the Volunteer will need to be self reliant, independent and be able to amuse him/herself.Volunteers should be aware that the use of illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption whilst on the placement could affect his participation to the program and in this situation volunteers would be asked to leave the program.
Aeropuerto:
ATH
Estación de tren:
Athens