EVS vacancy in approved project in Azerbaijan – only for Netherlands and Estonians

1. Description of the project
This project focuses on the promotion of the European values among the students and young people of Baku, Azerbaijan through different non-formal activities as well as increasing their understanding on the topics such as equality, human rights, democracy and European Citizenship. Involvement of the volunteer in the project activities aims to accelerate the intercultural learning among the youth. The project also addressed the issues of youth empowerment, youth capacity building and youth participation within the already existing European Clubs of Baku. The main objective of the project is to increase understanding of European values among the students of universities through different non-formal activities designed by the group of international and local volunteers and to ensure successful achievement of the project objectives EVS volunteer with the local team of volunteers will use different non-formal methodologies and activities addressing students of the universities. The project will take place in Youth Center of Baku

2. Role and Activities of the volunteer
The main role of the volunteer will be to bring an added value to the work of the European Youth Clubs operating in the Youth Center of Baku. Moreover, it is expected form volunteers that her participation in the project will increase awareness of the young people about Europe and its main values.
The task of the volunteer will be :
-To facilitate the self-learning process of students regarding Europe and its values
-To contribute to the self –development and efficient organization of leisure time of young people
-To promote non-formal education methods in Youth Club
-To contribute to the intercultural learning impact of the project
Moreover, volunteers may initiate new projects addressed to the problems of young people.
The volunteers will be expected to work 5 hours a day -from Monday to Friday. Volunteers will have weekends free to themselves.

3. Profile of the volunteer :
We would like volunteers applying for this project to have a strong motivation and dedication for working inside youth group. Volunteer’s enthusiasm, creativity and interest in order to engage with people, to work in team but also willingness to accept personal responsibilities are highly appreciated. A readiness to work with flexibility in changing or developing situations is essential.
Young people (18-30), legal residents in the Netherlands and Estonia, interested in new media, non-formal education and voluntarism and ready to get involved in youth work activities.