Funded International Volunteer Opportunity in Sweden to Work with Children and Young People
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 30
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Insamlingsstiftelsen Rapatac in Sweden is offering a long-term international volunteering opportunity to work with children and young people at its activity centers in Gävle and Sandviken.
Rapatac’s centers welcome children and young people aged 6 to 19 and provide a wide range of educational, recreational, and developmental activities, including academic support and reading, technology, music, arts, and physical activities.
The volunteer will become part of the children’s and young people’s daily lives, serving as a role model and source of support. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help lead existing activities or propose and implement new activities based on their own interests and skills.
Benefits
Volunteers will receive:
- Accommodation throughout the volunteering period.
- A private room in a shared apartment with other volunteers.
- Private storage space inside the room.
- Monthly pocket money.
- A monthly food allowance.
- A bicycle or public transportation pass to travel to the activity center.
- Participation in training sessions related to the volunteering programme.
- The opportunity to gain a full year of practical experience working with children and young people.
Duties & responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Participating in daily activities for children and young people.
- Supporting children with studying, learning, and reading.
- Assisting in organizing and delivering educational and recreational activities.
- Participating in technology-related activities.
- Organizing or supporting music and arts activities.
- Taking part in sports and physical activities.
- Supporting children and young people in their daily lives and personal development.
- Serving as a positive role model for young people.
- Proposing and implementing new activities based on the volunteer’s interests.
- Contributing to a safe, positive, and supportive environment for participants.
Eligibility criteria
The organization is looking for a volunteer who:
- Enjoys working with children and young people.
- Is interested in supporting them in their daily lives and personal development.
- Is positive and enjoys helping others.
- Is curious and enthusiastic about meeting new people.
- Is willing to learn new things and develop new skills.
- Is interested in being part of an organization that addresses social challenges.
- Is motivated to contribute to supporting the community and individuals.
- Is able to actively participate in implementing activities.
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