Pro Vobis – Centrul National de Resurse pentru Voluntariat va ofera posibilitatea de a participa intr-un stagiu de voluntariat de o luna in Cipru, in cadrul programului European Voluntary Service – EVS. Proiectul se numeste World Wide Village EVS – e un proiect de grup, de scurta durata, in care 12 voluntari se vor implica intr-o varietate de activitati in aer liber, pentru promovarea EVS, schimb intercultural, sprijinirea comunitatilor locale din zona rurala din nord-vestul insulei. Avem la dispozitie 4 locuri pentru voluntari din Romania si ne dorim in mod deosebit si candidati baieti, pentru a asigura un echilibru de gen in grupul voluntarilor romani. Alaturi de voi, in proiect vor mai participa alti 8 voluntari din Italia si Slovenia. Durata proiectului este: 20 august – 19 septembrie 2014. 

Mai jos aveti o serie de informatii despre proiect, iar daca aveti intrebari, nu ezitati sa ne contactati. Va rugam sa le cititi cu atentie si sa analizati daca este un proiect care va atrage si care vi se potriveste. Toti cei interesati de aceasta oportunitate sunt rugati sa scrie un mail la adresa voluntar@provobis.ro, pentru a primi formularul de inscriere. Asteptam inscrierile voastre pana in data 24 mai 2014.

World Wide Village short EVS

– When?

20^th of August until the 19^th of September 2014

– Where?

Villages in Paphos area, Cyprus

– Who can apply?

Any motivated person between the age of 18 and 30 years old.

– Information about the Hosting organisation:

Our NGO, Politistiko Ergastiri Agion Omoloyiton, after 15 years of experience in youth work within our local neighborhood and 8 years of European projects (Youth in Action, Life Long Learning), has reached to a decision that the intercultural experience gained through the projects is a very important element in promoting European awareness on the local level. Wanting to expand this opportunity in rural areas of Cyprus, we are promoting this short EVS project to be implemented with and within rural villages of Paphos. An EVS project which will host 12 volunteers from 3 different countries within the villages, with the cooperation of young people of the local organisations, will give the opportunity of a long term learning process on the local level. The purpose will be to promote environmental issues but mostly intercultural exchange and active participation in areas in need.

More about Politistiko Ergastiri  www.politistiko-ergastiri.org

– Main objectives:

• To empower and train EVS Volunteers and Local youth workers in dealing with cultural diversity, awareness of social  issues and promoting employment ideas.
• To encourage EVS Volunteers and Local youth workers to work with concrete aspects of cultural exchange
• To enhance key competences of the EVS Volunteers and Local youth workers for future international cooperation
• The project aims to offer an opportunity to EVS volunteers to visit, work, participate in events organized by the volunteers for the community. The planning of activities itself has a voluntary character.
• Support the local community in its needs – especially persons need help in collecting their products.
• Support the local community in promoting their local culture and environment to attract visitors and create visibility
• To encourage the use of creativity as a tool for supporting the local community

The implication of volunteers from other countries than Cyprus will enhance the goals of tolerance, acceptance and awareness of cultural diversity leading to integration and intercultural experiences.

The EVS Volunteers will (Objectives):

·         Exchange best practices among youth workers in working within multicultural environment.

·         Have the chance of working with youths practicing and developing tools and methods

– Workcamp tasks/Working hours/ Free time:

The volunteers will have a project separated in 5 phases:

• Phase A- On arrival training
• Phase B of project – working in the fields
• Phase C of project – promoting the local community – going deeper into culture
• Phase D of project – The forest and its secrets
• Phase E of project-  Departure training

Volunteers will work for 5 days up to 30-35 hours per week. Free days might vary from week to week.

– Location:

Lefkosia and Villages of Stroumbi and Lysos (North west tip of the island not far from the sea and the forest)

– Language:

The spoken language in the workcamps will be English.

– Accommodation/ Board:

Accommodation will be provided within the villages the project is applied. Volunteers may need to share rooms with 4-6 persons. Volunteers will need to bring their own towels.

– Other costs:

• Volunteers will buy their tickets and be reimbursed when in Cyprus.
• Volunteers will receive an allowance of 95 euros.
• Food and accommodation will be provided.

Here is some more information for the summer short EVS – We need a special group for this to work! 

30 days with the same people and tasks to deliver is not an easy process. This is not a party time holiday and  we would like you to emphasize this aspect. Of course there will be great opportunities for spending time together, but we need committed volunteers. We will do our best to make this experience unforgettable for all volunteers and locals involved.

We would like to stress some of the key aspects in the project, as points of attention for you before you decide to apply:

·  Volunteers must be ready to work in the fields, early morning hours, which is not easy to cope with – this will be for about 10 days of the whole experience. Be ready to have hands on experiences with farmers and hard working people. 

·  Volunteers will have the opportunity:

• of working with villagers and learning from them
• to produce local products out of fruits 
• promote the local culture through internet and creative tools
• meet and cooperate with the local teen community
• create workshops for the local community
• enjoy nature and local environment (sea  and forest)

Volunteers should:

• Have a group spirit and tolerate group activities, living and sharing together during an entire month. 
• Be committed to tasks and program
• Respect the village and villagers 

We aim to select a group of volunteers that will be gender balanced. Expertise in media, internet, graphics, art, photography  etc. will be appreciated and will be used within the project. 

Some more logistical information: 

• Volunteers will be split into international groups, 3 or more, mixing nationalities
• Volunteers will not be together in all period of the Service. They will be in 2 or more groups supporting different locations and villages. 
• Metings will be arranged within the working week with all volunteers throughout the project. 
• Splitting the groups will be defined on the 2nd day of the On arrival training, according to abilities, interests and most important on the needs of the project tasks. 
• 2 persons from Politsitiko Ergastiri will be with the volunteers throughout the duration of the project.
• Volunteers may freely suggest implementing cultural activities, such as music event, dance, or teaching dance, EVS promotion events etc which are especially appreciated and encouraged if involving the local community and young people.