Summer activities with children at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Brussel
Description: “Don Bosco Télé Services” is a youth center located in a working-class district in Brussels, which organizes different types of activities throughout the year (creative workshops, school support, sport activities…) for children and youngsters coming from this district, mostly from immigrant origins. The children/youngsters that participate in this center’s activities are between 6 and 12 years old.
Type of Work: Your working days will start at 09:30 with a briefing meeting for preparation with the Don Bosco animation team. Then, depending on the day, you will do animation activities (creative activities, sports, cooking) or day trips with the children. The activities end at 17:00. Be aware that the activities can be very busy and quite tiring. The activities with the children are part of a pre-established program, in which volunteers play a supporting role to the animation team. There will be one or two open activities for volunteers to plan and carry out.
Study Theme: Immigration and inclusion in Belgium. This year's main theme will be the Rights of the Child.
Accommodation: Group accommodation in Don Bosco’s building. Simple comfort, There are inflatable mattresses available, however you need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.
Language: The language of the project is French. Good knowledge of French is COMPULSORY so that you can communicate with the children and prepare the activities with the staff.
Requirements: The application form must be filled out in FRENCH. Experience in leading/entertaining children groups and creativity are assets. An interview in order to check the level of French language of the volunteers can be done by a staff member of SCI Belgium. Punctuality and respect of the rules of the center.
Approximate Location: Downtown Brussels
Notes: Additional fee: Many SCI workcamps will have an additional fee of €50.00. This will cover - local hosting costs; International insurance costs of the volunteer; a small travel fund to enable disadvantaged volunteers to join projects; administration costs of SCI International. If you apply through an SCI branch, the fee will be included in the fee you pay to your sending branch. If you apply through a partner organisation you will pay the fee on arrival at the project; direct to the hosting branch or through a PayPal transfer system. When accepted on the project the host branch will give you more details of the various payment options.
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