Información de perfil
Host is looking for help immediately
Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
Last replied
3 abr 2024
Comentarios
6
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Detalles
Descripción
We are an independent NGO that currently runs the largest material aid operation in Northern France. Our daily work consists of warehouse work (sorting donations etc.) and distributing non-food items to displaced people in Calais. We also operate a WASH centre where people on the move will be able to wash their clothes and themselves. We focus on unaccompanied men, who constitute the majority of the displaced people currently in the region. They mainly come from countries suffering from conflict and/or violence (mostly Sudan, Syria, Eritrea and Afghanistan).
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Because of our devoted volunteers, we have been able to grow considerably, and help a lot of people; with that impact, though, comes a lot of responsibility. We take our work very seriously. Because we’re working with vulnerable people who often depend on our services, we expect our volunteers to maintain an appropriate level of professionalism so that we can deliver a high quality of aid, in a dignified and thoughtful way.
We ask for open minded and dedicated volunteers. Here you will find a community of like-minded and highly committed volunteers. We often work long hours, the work can be difficult, and it is not glamorous, but at the end of the day work we do is vital and we support each other as a team.
We aim to actively promote diversity of thought, culture and background, and therefore we particularly welcome applications from those historically under-represented in this sector.
We particularly appreciate applications from those who speak languages of the communities we serve (e.g. Arabic), those who drive and know about the maintenance of cars.
Ayuda
Upon arrival you will be field trained on the following Thursday. After that, you will spend one or two days per week on distribution and/or WASH and the rest of the time in the warehouse. Volunteers on distribution ensure the safe and fair distribution of non-food items. Volunteers in the WASH process laundry and facilitate a safe and welcoming space for people on the move. We work in the warehouse and on distribution from 10am to 6pm and in the WASH from 11am to 7pm.
We work five days a week, with everyone taking Saturday and Sunday off. We also have a free lunch for every working day!
The context we work in can be emotionally and physically challenging. Although we would like to welcome everybody, it is important to consider your personal boundaries and limitations, especially if you do not have experience in this field, although this is not a requirement. We ask that volunteers are proactive, willing to listen, learn and work as a team.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Alojamiento
We have housing available for volunteers for 300 euro for the first month (described as the 8 euro daily fee on workaway), after this it is free of charge no matter how long you stay. We have three different houses and you will share a room with one to three other people. Unless otherwise requested, rooms can be mixed gender. We recognise that this initial contribution can present a financial barrier to volunteering. If this would be your case, please reach out and we can discuss how we can help.
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(EN) Living and working so closely together creates somewhat of a family atmosphere and we usually share at least one meal per day together. This allows us to talk about the day’s work, explore thoughts and feelings about how things are going and therefore steadily improve our working atmosphere as well as our relationships with each other.
We share our warehouse and work very closely with several other grassroots organisations. This means there are opportunities to learn about other initiatives and meet other people.
We provide one meal per working day for volunteers. For the rest of your time, the cost of living is manageable.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
7 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (6)
The whole team gave me a super warm and lovely welcome, i felt as a part of the team already after two days.
The work was really intense and emotional and there was always alot of things to do. I never felt being left alone with my feelings and thoughts, especially after the… read more
Comentarios
Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.
Precisión del perfil:
(4.8)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
The whole team gave me a super warm and lovely welcome, i felt as a part of the team already after two days.
The work was really intense and emotional and there was always alot of things to do. I never felt being left alone with my feelings and thoughts, especially after the… read more
