Volunteering in Community Centers for Minors

Description et tâches de la mission

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2027 Infopack ESC Diapason MINORS

In this project, you will volunteer in two different structures:
For 3 days a week, you will support the minors shelter in Monza.
The shelter hosts around 10 young people aged 8to 18. These minors have been temporarily or permanently removed from their families either by legal decree or due to challenging circumstances and are currently unaccompanied by an adult. For them, this shelter isn’t just a facility, it is a temporary home, a safe harbor during a turbulent time in their lives.
For 2 days a week, you will support educational centers in Monza.
These are the centers that offer educational programs for youngsters during the day.
The ultimate goal of the project is to provide minors with safety and empowerment, while fostering an environment of teamwork.

We are looking for one ESC volunteer and you will hold a very special position in the community.
You are not a strict authority figure, you are a vital emotional support and an energy booster.
In the shelter for minors, you will:
-assist educators in daily activities with the minors;
-support minors in both individual and group activities within the shelter;
-support in workshops, games, sports activities, and short trips;
-provide language support;
-look after the common spaces, help in kitchen, clean up after activities;
-often, your most important task will simply be being there, offering a listening ear to a teenager who needs to share their doubts, fears, or dreams.
In the educational centers, you will:
-help in after-school activities with 8-18 y.o. youngsters (homework, study, exams);
-support in creative and educational laboratories with youngsters;
-help and participate in sport activities;
-support in organizing and managing of the activities;
-help in daily routine (eg. to shop for the activities, prepare materials, draw, tidy up…).

Profil recherché

-Ready to live in community, follow safety rules, and respect the curfew.
-Passionate about supporting minors (8–18) from diverse backgrounds.
-Patient, kind, open-minded, and a strong active listener.
-Flexible and resilient.
-Respectful of diverse backgrounds and eager to step out of your comfort zone.
-Strong interpersonal skills, ready to communicate transparently with educators and coordinators.
-Intermediate in English; basic knowledge of Italian (or a strong commitment to learning it) is required.
-Prior experience or studies in education, social work, or psychology is a plus, but not mandatory.
💪🏻 In the project the volunteer will develop crucial soft skills like problem-solving, transparent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to integrate different points of view.