Service Volontaire International - ESC: Short-Term Volunteering in Tirana: Volunteer for Change!

About the local hosting organizationBeyond Barriers Association was created in June 2004 in Tirana, Albania with the initiative of a group of youngsters with and without disability. BBA is a non for profit, non-governmental organization that defends the rights and the interests of the young people. The mission of BBA is to empower young people in Albania by promoting active participation, inclusion, equal chances and better quality of life. Through civic education and qualitative youth work for young people and local communities, BBA supports the foundations of building a better society for the present and the future generations. Our moto is: We believe in what we do! BBA staff is organizing a variety of activities in local, national, regional and European level such as Advocacy and Youth Policy Intervention, Research and publications, technical assistance as the Contact point of E+Youth and ESC in Albania, Capacity building activities, Community Development activities, Networking, Art and Creativity, Culture and Sport activities etc. The focus of the association’s work remains on young people with fewer opportunities, with the scope to offer them a chance for empowerment and to be active citizens of the community where they live. Special focus is on special target group which are young people with disabilities (all type of disabilities). Target groups: youngster with social disadvantages, youngsters with disabilities, youngsters from Roma communities, LGBT+ community and other young people in Albania.

Presentation of the programmeTo read about our volunteering programme, please check out this link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGy9ubFsfQ/nYmosKhaOpDDx-qXOCoqFw/edit?utm_content=DAGy9ubFsfQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton . If you are selected, please note that you will follow a weekly schedule that includes participation in several programmes.

Local accommodationAs per the volunteering programmes in the link above. *IMPORTANT: In order for your application to be validated, you need to complete this short questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds50_9Aqu75HbXAFilop5jtTdzJQ3SpiBZvsNywsNyQ_QDPw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108218518332668720086

About the leisure activities possibleThe volunteers will receive the adequate training as per the ESC Guidelines.

RequirementsThe Participant profile: As per the volunteering programmes in the link above.
Deadline:

Extra info about the projectThe project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Price descriptionProjects from the european commission are free for volunteers