Play & Care: Caritas summer camp with children 2

CODE: IG25-ESC06

Local Partners

Caritas Diocesana di Patti is a non-profit association with the objectives of social solidarity and human promotion.The Caritas Centre was created at the end of 2021 to help people with economic difficulties and different social backgrounds. It is involved in various activities such as a solidarity pharmacy, with a food and clothing store to donate to people living in the surrounding area, and running a listening centre.The group of people who run the centre also run a Eurodesk InfoPoint for local young people, who carry out activities with local schools.

Work
Volunteers will assist the Caritas Centre with the management and implementation of recreational activities during a summer camp they organise in June and July for local children and young people, many of whom are already supported by Caritas' daily social support and inclusion activities. Volunteers can organise and suggest activities, games, dances and songs. The work will mainly take place in the mornings.

They will take care of games, sports activities, leisure time and arranging the space for activities. Other tasks may arise on the spot. The group could be divided into smaller groups for a better organisation of the work and to experience different tasks.

Accommodation and food

The accommodation is located in Sant'Agata di Militello. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms, divided by gender, with 4-6 people in each room. There are 3 bathrooms equipped with showers, which will be shared by gender. Grocery shopping will be provided by the host organisation and meals will be cooked by the volunteers.

Location and leisure

Sant'Agata di Militello is a small town on the coast of Sicily and the beach is very close to the accommodation. It is close to the railway station, so it's possible to reach nearby cities by train. Excursions to the Nebrodi Park (the largest protected area in Sicily) or to nearby cities can be organised at the volunteers' own expense.

Requirements

Criminal Record + a Motivation Letter demonstrating interest and previous experience in work with kids are required.

European Youth Portal Registration needed - https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/about_enEuropean

Meeting Point
Sant'Agata di Militello railway station at 18:00 CET

NOTE: Asian Volunteers will be supported 155 Euros (in cash) on arrival