Bratislava-skyline-iStock_36577368_LARGE-2-smallBona Fides Association and Ekumenická rada cirkví v Slovenskej Republike are looking for Polish volunteers to join their long-term EVS projects in Veľká Malá Škola (Bratislava) and Relevant N.O. (Presov) in Slovakia. The application forms, Curriculum Vitae and cover letter have to be sent to the following emails: mariachiara@bonafides.pl and k.zychowicz@bonafides.pl. Please, write in the title ”EVS in Slovakia”.

Placement in Veľká Malá Škola:

  • Location: Bratislava
  • Deadline: 23/08/2019
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Mobility period: 01/09/2019 – 31/07/2020

Placement in Relevant N.O.:

  • Location: Presov
  • Deadline: 23/08/2019
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Mobility period: 01/09/2019 – 31/09/2020

 

Veľká Malá Škola:

  • Location: Bratislava
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Mobility period: 01/09/2019 – 31/07/2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Veľká Malá Škola provides educational activities targeting kids in age 3 – 10, parents, educators and community. On daily, regular basis provides support in the area of educating children. It educates kids in smaller groups and uses innovative education approaches. The educational centre provides also free time and sport activities. The volunteer participates in the program by leading short morning creative activities where he/she motivates children and develops their fine motor skills and abilities, helps in the preschool class or kindergarten. Presence of the volunteer grants an opportunity to work with every child in more specific way in order to develop his/her true potential. Also her/his presence gives to the children a sense of international acceptance, cultural understanding, positive example and an opportunity to communicate in English language. The volunteer has a chance to see and experience non formal, but excellent education of children. During these activities the volunteer can develop and get some new skills. This placement is (1 volunteer / 11 months) minimum requirement EN language (intermediate), (open for any European country).

Relevant N.O.:

  • Location: Presov
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Mobility period: 01/09/2019 – 31/09/2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Relevant .o. is focused on connecting people of different backgrounds and ages. The organization creates an environment in which people can relate to each other on the grounds of Christian faith and principles. Helps those in need and support the ones who try to help others.

The volunteers can choose to be involved in one of its social services including:
– work with children and youth in the PUZZLE club room, organization of meetings, trips, summer camps and educational events. The volunteers can help with tutoring and school preparation for German or English classes or even give their own language lessons. They can run creative workshops or clubs depending on their talents and preferences (e.g. sports, dance, music, drama, arts, photography clubs, etc.). They can participate in free-time activities within the club room (playing board games, darts, table football, engage in discussions, workshops, movie screenings, concerts, etc.)  and get involved in planning and organizing new events;
– work with foster home leavers in the NEST halfway house, helping them with their everyday problems, organizing work therapy sessions, free-time activities and providing personal and spiritual support. Both individual work and group activities are encouraged. The volunteers might run creative workshops, organize trips and sporting events and help the girls present and sell their products;
– work with the NEST clients in the creative workshop of the social enterprise, helping them acquire practical skills relevant to their future jobs, producing soaps and candles, crafting jewelry, creating T-shirt designs and helping with the printing, cutting, preparation and delivery of final products of the printing press;
– work with the elderly within the home care and visiting service, providing practical help in the household, spending free time with the elderly and accompanying them to social and cultural events to prevent their isolation.

The volunteers will work in the church so they need to respect Christian values.