Sweden ESC European Solidarity Corps

Sweden ESC European Solidarity Corps The practical team gives people with fewer opportunities the chance of learning how to work. This includes basics like working under a schedule or following specific work instructions. But also more practical knowledge about tools, constructing or secure work gear. The team spends its work days mainly outside, in any weather conditions. Because here in Sweden we say there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. As a volunteer you will work in the team but you will also learn about social work and are encouraged to lead the team. The team members change from month to month and the target groups differ. There might be Swedish interns or short-term international volunteers as well as people who need work training before they are able to enter the labour market. You will have a mentor and supervisor who will be the responsible persons for your project and tasks on a daily basis.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

The volunteers will cook on his/her own. The pocket money will be 150 euros/month and the food money will be around 2500 SEK/month. The volunteer will live in a shared house/apartment with other volunteers, students or workers. He/She will have a single room and is sharing the bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and other common areas. The housing is either situated inside the city of Växjö or in the surrounding towns of Växjö. The volunteer will be provided with a yearlong bus card oR a bicycle to travel from home to the office, depending on the distance in between them.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

The volunteer will participate in 2 mandatory training in Stockholm, held by the Swedish national agency.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

We are looking for a volunteer who is: – Motivated to learn Swedish – Open minded – Enjoys practical work -Interested in leading others – Enjoying to work in a team with people with different backgrounds – Is flexible – Has a interest in social work (- Is not afraid of heights)

INFOPACK

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ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2022 to 31/08/2023

ACTIVITY LOCATION

Infanterigatan 10, 352 35 Växjö Sweden

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia