gruzja_flagaThe BONA FIDES association and the Georgian Youth for Europe Georgian organization are looking for a volunteer for the EVS project. Applications: CV and cover letter in English please send to email address: magdalena@bonafides.pl, mariachiara@bonafides.pl, georgianyouth@gmail.com. 

Receiving organization: Georgian Youth for Europe
Place: Rustavi, Georgia
Application deadline: 15/01/2019
Start of volunteering: January 2019 
Volunteer completion: March 2019  (around 15/03/2018)
Duration of volunteering: 2 months (56 days + 2 travel days)
Placements: 1

Description of organization
Association “Georgian Youth for Europe” (GYE) is an independent non-political, non-governmental, non-profit youth organization; and religion. Organization is located in Rusatvi City. GYE works mainly with young people aged 12 – 25 but also with adults. The mission of Georgian Youth for Europe (hereafter GYE) is the empower youth of Kvemo Kartli to achieve their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potential. GYE pursues multiple program directions to achieve this mission. It promotes: learning through peer-education training and workshops on art and management; healthy lifestyles by organizing outdoor activities, hobby clubs, and first aid courses; democratic principles by offering trainings on human rights; environmentally-conscious behaviour by raising environmental issues, environmental issues, eco-friendly events, eco-friendly

Project Description
The volunteers are in formal and non-formal education. Activities are based on full self-governance and voluntary participation of its members. Except educational aspects volunteers together with workers and running Scout house -Youth hostel. The Scout house hosts, which can be used for a group of people.

The main activities and the development of civil society. For civil society development receiving organization and organizing of national and international issues. Also, this is a project for local people. Rustavi city and Kvemo Kartli region. I want to break the stagnation, cantinue them after volunteers leave.development of civil society and international development cooperation.
organisation will organize workshops and seminars in the frames of national and international issues. Also number of camps,seminars,weekend activities,non-formal education clubs will be organized not only of organization members, but also for young people from throughout Rustavi city and Kvemo Kartli region.That should provide local community to became active citizens.The project aim is to break the stagnation, start the action and improve the social,ecological and cultural life in the cities and country through engagement in activities proposed by volunteers and then cantinue them after volunteers leave.
For International cooperation in Poland, to exchange experiences, and to create new opportunities for the future. the world, full of opportunities, as well as cultural and environmental issues, Caucasus, especially multi-national Georgia.

Activity # 1: Activities connected with Non-Formal Educational Programs
• To support the Senior Management Team is a plan, implement and evaluate ISCR program events, seminars and other national events / international events. offer and deliver; support with ideas for the strategic development of the center. • To take a lead in delivering outdoor, adventure and educational programs; • To ensure that participants have access to our programs.and other national/international events –provide input and feedback on evaluations to improve what we offer and deliver; support with ideas for strategic development of the center.

• To respond to program correspondence from potential participants / guests in a timely manner.
• To maintain / improve program materials and equipment. • To provide information about the ISCR website, ISCR newsletters and other publications – research and marketing material for events and potential marketing opportunities; updating website & other social media. • To assist with the training of new volunteers so they may lead program activities.maintain / improve programme materials and equipment.

Detailed Tasks for Volunteers:
A) The Volunteer together with Eco-Adventure Program Assistant and local volunteers will be working to develop and running year-round Eco-Adventure programs (Balanced programs for different school aged groups, camping, hiking, outdoor techniques, knots, lashings, orienting, mapping, etc ..) for children and youth for Rustavi schools.year round Eco-Adventure programs (Balanced programs for different school aged groups, camping, hiking, outdoor technique, knots, lashings, orienting, mapping, etc..) for children and youth for Rustavi schools.

B) The Volunteer together with Cultural Program Assistant and local volunteers will be working on a cultural program (Magic Later, 2 Minutes video festival, Youth Friendly Theater, handicrafts) for our beneficiaries.working to running cultural program (Magic Later, 2 Minutes video festival, Youth friendly Theatre, handicrafts) for our beneficiaries.

Activity # 2: Activities connected with Scout house -Youth hostel
The Volunteer together with House Manager, House Assistant, Maintenance manager, Cooker and helper will help you to rotate to other volunteers tasks. the service schedule will ensure that each one of them has the best possible experience. During the service the volunteer will learn about different cultures, customs and countries (including Georgia), transferable life skills, such as international communication. S / he will develop organizational and leadership skills, particularly in relation to delivering outdoor activities and managerial skills.running daily tasks (Souvenir shop sales, house keeping, reception, webpage and information provision, ) and that task could be rotating to other volunteers tasks. the service schedule will ensure that each volunteer can experience different areas of work and also decide which one fit best with her/his interests. During the service the volunteer will learn about different cultures, customs and countries (including Georgia), transferable life skills, such as communication and how to live in an international environment. S/he will develop organizational and leadership skills, particularly in relation to delivering outdoor activities and managerial skills. Finally the volunteer will learn how to deliver services in a customer oriented way and therefore foster her/his entrepreneurship skills.

Volunteer Regular Activities:
-Regular weekly meetings with all local staff members, for example, space for the EVS volunteers to deal with all suggestions, questions or problems that might come in the connection with work or everyday life. -to develop GYE monthly newsletter “Buldozer” (collecting information, editing text, creating mailing list etc); -to orginise activities at “Sapovnela” youth orphanage center youngsters where they are going for prime free time, cultural, sport and social activities for kids with fewer oppotunites (basketball, art workshop, chess, volleyball, gardening, ICT lesson and English classes )up-coming week, divide tasks and responsibilities in detail provides space for the EVS volunteer to deal with any suggestions, questions or problems that might come up in connection with work or everyday life.
Buldozer” (collecting information, editing text and photos, creating mailing list etc);
orginise activities at “Sapovnela” youth orphanage centre youngsters where they are going to prpeare free time,cultural, sport and social activities for kids with fewer oppotunites(basketball, art workshop, chess, volleyball,gardening, ICT technology lesson and English classes)
– to help in running the GYE office daily work; This task involves arranging practicalities, on the basis of the GYE website and other little jobs. – to run conversation courses in English to kids and youth. The aim is to learn about foreign languages and to be afraid to speak. The GYE and an EVS volunteer. Volunteers do not need to be good in English – their role is to create an international environment and informal atmosphere – games, role plays, etc. If the volunteers are interested, they will be welcome to organize their own language.organisation.
international environment and informal atmosphere – games, role plays, etc. If the volunteers are interested, they will be welcome to organize conversational clubs in the native language of their own.
– to run European club – to raise people’s awareness of Georgian youngsters with fewer opportunities and less-privileged backgrounds. Volunteers can tell or make presentations about Poland and Generally about European Union; European Citizenship; promote EVS, raise European awareness, etc. The volunteer will present information in the field of non-formal education: presentation, role games and quizzes about selected topics; -helping GYE staff (NGO) to develop new ideas based on Polish experience. In non-formal, after school and hobby education. The volunteer will present the information in an informal way as well as use well-known methods of Non-formal education: presentation, role games and quizzes about a chosen topic;
policy making NGO) to develop new ideas based on Polish experience In Non formal, after school and hobby education.
– to run Video club – to lead GYE Video club together with local youth. Basic skills in audiovisual field and interest in the media. The volunteer will get a chance to get new skills. Working with video equipment, video editing programs and local community. There is also a movie screening, during the events of the world (Film + lecture and at the end discussion) -Outdoor Activities- initiate and implement a new idea in the frame of the local level of outdoor activities and experiential learning ; Some are physically active, some are just playing audiovisual field and interest in media will be gain by the participated youngsters. The volunteer will get a chance to gain new skills of working with video equipment, video editing programs and local community. There will be also movie screening, during such events the European topics and values will be used as the content (Film+lecture and at the end discussion) frame of local level outdoor activities and experiential learning; Some are physically active, some are just playing fun
-involve the local youngsters into the area of the high school (eg cleaning the forest, painting tourist signs, painting the walls of the youth club), the main objective is to raise awareness, environmental issues, environmental issues, Eco Gardens, and activities to recycle litter and into salable products. Organize voluntary actions with the students from the closely high schools (e.g. cleaning the forest, painting tourist signs, painting the walls of the youth club), the main aim is to show them the value of voluntary and social work

– 2 hours a week – spreading information about EVS and the “Erasmus +” Program. This Erasmus + Program is an Erasmus + Program.
– organize Youth club (short workshops on different topics, organizing summer schools, outdoor activities: games, excursions, competitions, photography workshops with children etc.)trainer in language courses, organizing summer school, outdoor activities: games, excursions, competitions, photography workshops with children etc.)
– During the summer period we will have both indoor and outdoor activities. Volunteers will take part in a lot of different types of outdoor activities – youth ecological, scout, thematic and international camps, week-end hikes, etc. We expect them to be involved in all stages of activity – planning, preparation, realization, evaluation .summer period we will have both indoor and outdoor activities. Volunteers will take part in a lot different kind of outdoor activities – youth ecological, scout, thematic and international camps, weekend hikes, etc. We expect them to be fully involved in every stage of these activities – planning, preparation, realization, evaluation.

Working conditions
In the office wireless internet will be provided to the volunteers. Also, we have a computer, a desk, and a place to work. Of course, for more comfortable use, we can advise bringing your own laptop. Your free time and dependence on the agreement and the season. We are asking the volunteers to take a longer time of holiday, because of the snow and cold, but still it is a matter of our agreement. In general, less rest and greater opportunities are possible during the winter months. however, workplaces and all necessary tools for working –starting with stationery, a computer, a desk, etc. Of course, for more comfortable use, we can advise bringing your own laptop. Your free time and days off depends on agreement and the season. We are asking the volunteers to take longer period of holiday especially during winter season, because our activities are limited because of snow and cold, but still, it is a matter of our agreement. In general, less rest and greater flexibility is expected from the volunteers during spring and summer and larger opportunities for the holidays and more rest are possible during the winter months. However, we always try to balance leisure time and activities by the rules of Erasmus+ program.

Living conditions of EVS volunteers
Volunteers will share with other EVS volunteers a flat situated in a residential estate, 5 minutes walking distance from the town center, 20 minute -from the office. Each volunteer will have his / her own private bedroom. EVS volunteers will be given money to buy their own food. There is a kitcheninthe volunteers’ flat where they can prepare meals. Shops and restaurants are close-by (a 2-5-minute walk). Also, we will organize bicycles for volunteers ..kitchen in the volunteers’ flat where they can prepare meals. Shops and restaurants are close-by (a 2-5-minute walk). Also, we will organize bicycles for volunteers..

Local community, life of young people in it.
No matter that Rustavi is the third biggest city in Georgia. Tbilisi, local community is cozy and life runs calm. People are very hospitable and open-minded. In the city there are a lot of restaurants, cafeterias, theaters and beautiful, wild parks. But unfortunately, the lot of youth-related problems exist here. There is also an educational center in Rustavi that can be used for gaining informal and non-formal education. Only a very limited number of young people are socially active in the nongovernmental youth organizations. But youngsters want to be creative and are searching for self-realization opportunities.local community is cozy and life runs calm. People are very hospitable and open-minded. In the city there are a lot of restaurants, cafeterias, theaters and beautiful, wild parks. But unfortunately a lot of youth-related problems exist here. There is a lack of youth educational and entertainment centers in Rustavi, which could make it possible for local youngsters to have an additional source for gaining informal and non-formal education. Only a very limited number of young people are socially active due to their involvement in the projects and programs initiated by the local non-governmental youth organizations. But youngsters want to be creative and they are searching for self-realization opportunities.

Volunteers profiles:
We do have special requirements. We’re just looking forward to working with you. 18-30 years old, with communicative English skills. The Russian language knowledge at the basic level. The position will suit Those young people who are interested in volunteering in and learning skills and building competencies in the Following areas: – Human rights issues, voluntarism, European values – Environmental issues – Animation skills to organize activities with children and young people – Cooperation with fever opportunities kids and youngsters (Orphans) – Promotion and communication work.

The Russian language knowledge at the basic level will be an advantage but it is not obligatory. The position will suit those young people who are interested in volunteering in and learning skills and building competencies.