There is a volunteering opportunity I want to apply for and here is the information about it: DESCRIPTION Associação Spin
acting as the Coordinating organization
is currently looking for 1 ESC volunteer for 1 project with our partner Associação Fazer Avançar- SPEAK
starting at October 2024! Please check the full call for volunteers and follow the instructions to apply at: https://www.a-spin.pt/english/?p=4451 The Association aims to support
promote and encourage among young people
a philosophy of universal humanitarian values based on loyalty
fairness
dignity
justice and solidarity
working actively to aid multi-disabilities
fight against discrimination
exclusion and poverty
always rejecting any racial
political or religious commitments
without prejudice to the right of opinion
cooperation and assistance. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES: Create and facilitate non-formal education language and cultural exchange groups; Prepare their own language and culture sessions with group dynamics and pedagogical materials (with help from the team); Help to improve and develop new pedagogical materials; Help to organize intercultural events with the SPEAK local community; Provide support to the SPEAK community
answering queries and implementing quality control processes; Contact members of the community interested in leading language groups; Develop the community and drive engagement around the most relevant social networks – Facebook
Instagram and LinkedIn; Support the Marketing team in the creation of content (e.g. social media
newsletter
blog posts) that is appropriate to our audience
as well as in the ideation of marketing campaigns. The volunteer will also be highly encouraged to implement
individually or in group
his/her own project activities/ideas with the support and guidance of the hosting organisation. LOGISTICS & PRACTICAL INFO: Travel cost – The two-way travel (from place of residence to Lisbon and back) will be reimbursed up to the limit given by the distance band of the place of residence
according with ESC rules; Accommodation – Coordinating & hosting organization
Associação Spin
will provide the lodging in a flat as close to the office and the city center as possible. If the apartment is located in the city center
the volunteers will spend around 35 minutes to reach the work place. The volunteers will have to share the room with another volunteer/student/young person (room and connected expenses are paid by Associação Spin). They may also – if so wished by the volunteer – receive a monthly accommodation allowance and be solely responsible for finding and paying for their own accommodation. Food & transportation – A monthly allowance of 210€ will be provided by Associação Spin to cover food expenses and local public transportation. Pocket money – Every month the volunteer will receive 180€ as pocket money. Working hours – The volunteers are expected to spend 30-35 hours a week working. The daily timetable includes time for language learning
lunch
social activities and development of own project ideas
etc. Days off – Volunteers are entitled to two days off per week (usually on Saturday and Sunday) as well as 2 extra days of vacation for every month of their voluntary work. VOLUNTEERS’ PROFILE: WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for young motivated volunteers aged 18-30
open minded
eager to learn about new cultures and lifestyles
as well as to participate in the project activities. It is not required to have any particular degree of formal education
but to have positive and proactive attitude
show tolerance
flexibility
motivation and enthusiasm. In this project
initiative and the capacity to work in a team will be highly appreciated
as well as experience with content creation and Canva. We encourage applications especially from youngsters who are available to commit to a long-term experience of volunteer work abroad. Priority is given to candidates with fewer opportunities. Any knowledge of Portuguese is a plus
however it is not a requirement. SELECTION PROCESS: In order to be considered for the vacancies
each candidate has to fill this Google form and send (in only 1 single e-mail): up-to-date CV
project-specific Motivation Letter short presentation about SPEAK (the format is absolutely free for you to choose!; for the best content do a little research on their website and communication channels!). The complete applications (CV + project-specific Motivation Letter + SPEAK) should be sent to esc.speak@a-spin.pt no later than 15th July 2024. Final remarks (please read carefully): this project has already received funding from the ESC Program; this is an open call with no assigned sending/supporting organization (we will partner up with the sending organization of the selected volunteer); please make sure you are registered with the European Solidarity Corps; candidates residing in any of the program countries may apply; we only accept complete applications that contain all the required documents; due to the high number of candidates
we are only able to contact the short-listed candidates (in order to invite them for a brief Skype interview); all the other candidates will be informed about the selection results by August 15th through our website. Now write me a cover letter using my information below: MY INFORMATION: Why I'm motivated about this : I'm interested in the association aim and goals
which are promote and encourage among young people
a philosophy of universal humanitarian values based on loyalty
fairness
dignity
justice and solidarity
working actively to aid multi-disabilities
fight against discrimination
exclusion and poverty
always rejecting any racial
political or religious commitments
without prejudice to the right of opinion
cooperation and assistance. the the association aim align with my values. I'm also interested about the chance to learn Portuguese language and learn more about Portuguese culture . What I expect to gain: Get more involved about non-formal education and its strategies and techniques. gain events/activities Organization skills. Gain more experience in content creation and marketing as well as in the ideation of marketing campaigns. A Little brief about me: I'm motivated creative
positive
energetic
open minded
cultural and social sensitive. I look forward to making a positive impact by taking part in this project. I have a strong work ethic and willingness to work hard and open to learn
I am more than willing to follow instructions and learn from others. I am also a problem-solver and have a friendly and open-minded personality. I am also highly adaptable. I always believed in this principle which says people for people and I also believe that one of the best things to do in life is to help people and help those who are in vulnerable situations. What's better than being involved in activities that help people and those who have less opportunities and helping to make a positive impact on their life through volunteering. When it comes to content creation and design
I have produced and created a small amount of content that was personal to me. Design started as a hobby for me
and I used it for my personal affairs. I rely on the Canva application for my designs
so I have good experience with this tool. I'm available to commit to a long-term experience of volunteer work abroad. here are my top Top Strengths according to "viacharacter.org": 1. Judgment 2. Humility 3. Bravery 4. Kindness 5. Love of Learning 6. Hope 7. Curiosity 8. Love 9. Spirituality 10. Creativity Here are some more strengths: *Determination *Innovation *Self Motivation *Risk Taking *Concentrated *Talented *love for details Weaknesses: *handling difficult social situations *Too Emotional *Ambition *shy *Overthinking *Not asking for help *Taking things a bit slowly My most important values are: *Respect *Honesty *Equality *Empathy *Tolerance *Self-discipline *Patience *Health *Looking ahead in life *Comfort *Happiness *Learning *Adaptability What I want to learn: I aim to enhance my personal and professional growth
develop social skills
and foster lifelong connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Also
to discover different types of volunteering and new methods of community engagement and building. I am also interested in the PROPOSED ACTIVITIES in this Project And also believe in the values and the message of the host organization "SPEAK"
here's a Brief description about the host organization "SPEAK": Now I've just visited the website of "SPEAK " which is the Hosting organisation in this Project. And I saw this information on "about us" page
here is it: At the top they say
"Feel at home in any city. SPEAK contributes to inclusive cities where everyone feels at home and where diversity is championed." What we’re all about. At SPEAK we bring together newcomers and locals living in the same city through community-led language groups and cultural exchange events. Through these experiences participants learn from each other
explore common interests and make new friends
breaking down barriers and tackling prejudice in their cities along the way. Breaking the isolation barrier in 12 sessions. Moving to a new city can be hard and it can lead to newcomers feeling isolated. After 12 sessions
participants break the main barriers behind social isolation. Made new friends. 72% Improved their knowledge of a new language. 82% Increased their sense of belonging to their current city. 82% People from all over the world are learning together and making new friends with SPEAK. 87k SPEAKers sharing their culture. 185 Countries represented. 62 Languages shared. 29 Cities where you can experience SPEAK. What we believe in. We believe in societies that integrate
value and promote cultural diversity. We believe the challenges of our time don’t respect boundaries and that solving them requires the engagement of all humanity in its full diversity. Our values. Inspiration & Fun - we want to inspire people and want people to inspire us. We are a lot of fun
we love events
we enjoy games and having a lot of people around us! Excel - we aim to be the best we can be. Leadership - we are innovative and want to keep leading the way on how to solve the social integration challenge. Purpose - we work for people. We believe in diversity
in the best of people and in the ability to change the world! Accountability - we never forget our individual roles combined with SPEAK’s goals. Our causes. Equality. Freedom of speech and thought. Equal rights for migrants. Gender equality. Equal rights for the LGBT+ community. We position ourselves on the side of liberty. If something helps someone to be freer
we are all for it (except prison breaking). at the bottom of the page
they end up saying
"What if you could feel at home in any city of the world?" Here is also a brief description of what is "SPEAK"
I saw it in an article on their website: SPEAK is an impact venture that contributes to inclusive cities where everyone feels at home and where diversity is championed. SPEAK brings together locals and newcomers living in the same city through community-led language groups and cultural exchange events. Through these experiences
participants learn from each other
explore common interests and make new friends
breaking down barriers and tackling prejudice in their cities along the way. Additionally
I want to add some information I found on their homepage
here is it: Exchange languages and connect with the world. Join free language and cultural exchange groups. It's more than just language exchange. At SPEAK
you can learn a language
share a language
or do both! Create an inclusive world through language and culture. Laugh in every language: Language groups at SPEAK are never boring. With sessions full of games and groups activities
time will fly by. Create social impact: Share your language as a buddy to support the social integration of migrants and refugees in your city and around the world. Make new friends: Learn from each other
explore common interests and build meaningful relationships with your language group.