Work with us to grant meaningful programmes for children who have been forced to flee Ukraine. The main activity will be holding workshops and leisure time activities for the children in the Learning Without Borders School to improve their resilience and general well-being.
Partner
Egyesek Youth Association organizes this volunteer program together with the Learning Without Borders (LWB) project of Migration Aid (MigAid). The main goal of the project since April 2022 is to create the possibility for children to spend their days in a safe community as soon as possible after fleeing the war zone. Within the framework of the institution, they can participate in emotional, social and integration programs, while we provide the opportunity to continue their studies and learn the Hungarian language.
Work
The aim of the volunteering is most importantly to create and hold meaningful programmes regularly which support the children's fiscal development and studies, meanwhile helping with the everyday duties (lunch, cleaning) in the institution. An art and craft or a hip-hop dance afternoon club for the small ones, computer lessons for the older ones are just some of the possible classes that would improve their knowledge and spirit.
Activities will be from 11 am till 4 pm.
Participants
We are looking for motivated volunteers, who have a sense of empathy, patience and also experience to teach small kids and naughty teenegers. Who are good at (nonverbal) communication and get well with children from different age groups. This workcamp is especially suitable for volunteers who have an experience or are interested in working with children and refugees.
Accommodation and food; leisure time
All volunteers will be accommodated in a hostel in Budapest and we will provide a 2 weeks public transportation ticket. Lunch will be provided in the institution, breakfast and dinner is self-organized, but covered by the project cost. The evenings and weekends will be free to explore the city of Budapest.
Training during the activity
Before the arrival we will ask participants to complete a self-study course (child safeguarding). On the first Sunday a one day orientation training (movement, sports and games and facilitation skills) will be provided by an experienced Egyesek staff member. This will be followed by mentoring sessions to support the learning and professional development of you. In the institution LWB staff will provide further support if required.
Additional comments
We warn the volunteers that the consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly forbidden inside the school. It is an advantage if the volunteers have basic knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian language. Besides, it is necessary to have basic knowledge about a group's animation (songs, music, dance, plays…) and to be able to assume responsibility within a group. Being able to listen to others is very important there. This kind of workcamp is a very rich personal and human experience. It makes people aware of the complexity of certain social conditions related to the great inequalities on our planet.