Be your own leader!

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Reduced level of participation of youth from Constanta community in societal actions determined us to put efforts in analyzing the causes, effects and look for solutions to address the societal challenges. The lack of interest in participate in social activities, extracurricular activities or volunteering activities affects the personal development of each individual as well as the entire community. The consequences include low level of tolerance for other communities, religions, nationalities, cultures and even gender. Further to our research, one of the most important societal need seemed to be “critical thinking skills”. Therefore, we strive to develop the youth critical thinking skills to enhance observation, analysis, reflection, evaluation, problem solving and decision making. In addition, we are fully confident that the volunteering approach will increase motivation, interest and civic and professional development of participants from Constanta town.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Accommodation: Volunteers will live in Constanta, in shared bedrooms, individual beds, with common area, shared cooking, washing, laundry and social facilities, free WiFi included.

Food: Volunteers will receive a monthly food allowance of 150 Euro to buy food products and cook for themselves. They will also receive a monthly allowance of 90 Euro in form of “pocket money”.

Local Transport: Bus tickets reimbursed.

Holidays: ESC volunteers will work 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, two consecutive days off per week + two days off per month + national holidays.

Travel cost: covered.

TRAINING DURING THE PROJECT
A mentor assigned by coordinator will be in contact with you. During the 1st month, you will receive 2 training seminars:
a. Teambuilding, activities of non-formal education – that they would pass-on to others or implement in their own activities in Constanta.
b. ICT – to get some specific skills to create photos/modify photos National Agency.

The volunteers will attend the On-Arrival Training and Mid-Term Evaluation, organized by the Romanian National Agency. Romanian Language. The volunteers will also receive Romanian language training – OLS (Online Linguistic Support).

VOLUNTEER PROFILE
We're searching 6 international volunteers:
- aged 18-30 - interested to develop new competences
- willing to work in teams, with initiative and creativity
- ready to share your experience and learn from others
- interested in gaining experience in non-formal education
- open-minded and tolerant, capable to work with young people
- able to communicate and express themselves in English.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
If you are a volunteer interested on the project, please send by email (subject: Be your own leader!) your CV and Motivation Letter to office@team4excellence.ro

Short listed candidates will be invited for Skype interview.