Work with youth in a 12 months ESC volunteering in Slovenia (Sep 2023-Aug 2024).
Would you like to volunteer in the field of youthwork?
Join the European Solidarity Corps and become part of the Familija Youth Center for 12 months!
The Project:
This is a long-term ESC volunteering project named “Kids in action 10 – united in solidarity”, which is the 10th of its kind and it continues well to establish the tradition of involving international volunteers into the life and work of different organizations from the Škofja Loka area, Slovenia, which are active in the field of youth work, social care and education (4 daycare centers for children and youth, 3 primary schools, project learning for young adults).
Project Goals:
During the project:
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You will be involved in classes, various workshops, excursions and camps, as well as providing educational and therapeutic assistance, organizing leisure activities, assisting certain administrative tasks, and promotion, etc. They will get to know the theory and practice of preventive work with children, youth and people fewer opportunities within the education and social system in Slovenia.
- You will become friends with the other international volunteers.
- You will discover the lovely city and the surroundings of the area.You will discover how beautiful life can be and how great and useful is this kind of work in an NGO.
- You will have free time to travel.
- You will benefit of a complex personal and professional development learning plan.
Your Characteristics:
- Are you between 18 and 30 years old?
- Are you motivated and interested in social entrepreneurship, project management, education and sustainable development?
- An EU citizen?
- Previous experience with vulnerable groups is more than welcome and some knowledge from pedagogy and psychology is also recommended.
- Are you flexible in working environments and open-minded?
- Are you a teamworker?
Then this experience is the best opportunity for you!
Further Information:
- The volunteers will be accommodated in the flat located on the main square of Škofja Loka, old historical town with about 13000 inhabitants, located 25 km NW from Ljubljana.
- Each volunteer will stay in single bedroom with shared cooking, washing, laundry and social facilities.
- Volunteers will cook by themselves, monthly food allowance will be provided (196 €).
- They will be also entitled to receive a monthly allowance of 150 €. To each of the volunteers, a bike will be provided and tickets for public transportation (if needed).
- Read the infopack for more info
To Apply:
To apply for the project, candidates have to send their CV & MOTIVATION LETTER to international@familija.eu or to apply through the European Solidarity Corps portal. The first candidates considered suitable for the project will be selected. The DEADLINE for the applications is 14th February 2023