DESCRIPTION OF WORK:The work will be carried out in the 'Residencia de la 3ª Edad' (residential home for the elderly) La Florida, a socio-sanitary centre devoted to the integral care for the elderly.Their participation will stimulate interpersonal relationships, affections and dialogue through a series of group activities aimed at favouring socialization and at avoiding isolation of the elderly.Carrying out joint activities of a festive character (parties, workshops, excursions, etc.) has a positive impact on the relationships between residents and volunteers. These activities will be carried out both indoors and outdoors.
- Indoor activities:
they foster stimulation, conversation groups, parties, table games, petanque, skittles, etc.
- Outdoor activities:
two visits to the city (one cultural, one to the beach) and walks around the area where the Centre is located.Given the circumstances of old people, this programme will be a flexible one.Under no circumstance will medical asssitance actitivities be carried out.
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
- Excursions and visits- Workshops and training and leisure activities, etc.- Evening activities, group dynamics, sports activities, games, etc.These activities will be coordinated by a team of entertainment professionals.It will present a plan of cultural and leisure, to be developed by volunteers during evenings and weekends which will complement the voluntary work.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD:
Accommodation and meals for the group will be provided at the Albergue-Residencia La Florida.The Centre has all the necessary facilities, such as kitchen, dining hall, single bedrooms, hot-water showers, leisure areas, etc. Food is prepared on site, by professional cooks
LOCATION:
Alicante
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS:
You can arrive in Alicante following the A-7 motorway and the 340 and 330 roads. Also you can arrive at the train station and the airport, which is situated 10 kilometres away from the city centre.Renfe train station902 24 02 02www.renfe.esBus station965 13 07 00Airport966 91 90 00Railways of the Generalitat Valenciana965 26 27 31www.fgv.es
MEETING POINT:
On the first day of the workcamp at:
Albergue-Residencia La FloridaAvda. Orihuela núm. 59.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Valencian, Spanish and English
THINGS TO BRING:
- European Health Card for EU volunteers.- Comfortable clothes and footwear- A hat or a cap - Swimming clothes- Sun protection cream- Toiletries (including a towel
SPECIFIC GOALS:
PROFILE-COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS:
In this workcamp, due to the characteristics of the work, participants must possess a high level of Spanish. Participants must send a motivation letter in Spanish.You must work unselfishly according to the work planning of the workcamp, five days a week.You must cooperate to carry out all the entertainment activities programmed, and participate in the said activities.You must contribute to the general organization of the camp, in its regular tasks: cleaning, cooking, administration, etc. You must respect the different beliefs, ideologies and opinions of all participants in the workcamp.You must stay in the Workcamp from beginning to end of the programme. You must respect the internal regulations of the Workcamp, to wit: accept the indications of those responsible for the activities, respect the timetables in general, and avoid using private vehicles while being at the Workcamp
INTERNAL RULES:
CONTACTS:
Institut Valencià de la JoventutC/ Hospital, 1146001 Valencia963 108 570 963 108 563
Fax:
www.gvajove.es/ivajcampstreball_ivaj@gva.esAlbergue-Residencia La FloridaAvda. Orihuela núm. 59ALICANTE.965 91 82 50Residencia de tercera edad La FloridaC/ Tomás Aznar Doménech, 4303007 Alicante965 10 70 83
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please give us your e-mail addressIt is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the "junk mail" folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.CARTA DE MOTIVACIÓN
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: It will consist of dynamizing the social and cultural environment in Valdeolea, offering the inhabitants different leisure time activities; and also collaborating with the cultural and free time activities which will be developed in the town.
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
Additional leisure activities and excursion to Santander.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD:
Valdeolea State School in Mataporquera, 39419
LOCATION:
Mataporquera (Cantabria)
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS:
-Coming by car: A-67 motorway, exit 116 (Mataporquera).
-Coming by bus:
line 14 Bilbao - Guardo and Line 17 Bilbao - León. The bus company is Continental Auto, and you can look for information at www.continental -auto.es
-Coming by train:
train Santander - Madrid (RENFE), Mataporquera stop (look for information at www.renfe.es / 902240202)
-Coming by plane:
Barajas airport (Santander).
MEETING POINT:
Mataporquera (RENFE train station) and Valdeolea state school in Mataporquera).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Spanish and English.
THINGS TO BRING:
European Health Card for EU volunteers. European Health Card for EU volunteers. Warm clothes (we are in the South of Cantabria, where it's usually cool at night although it is quite hot during the day); musical instruments (if the participants have got them).
SPECIFIC GOALS:
dynamizing the different villages in the district by carrying out several recreacional and cultural activities.
PROFILE - COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS:
The participants commit themselves to: Work selflessly during the hours stipulated in the project. Collaborate in the general organization of the workcamp by doing activities such as cleaning, cooking, carrying out administration tasks, etc. Respect the beliefs, ideologies and personal or cultural differences of the rest of the participants in the workcamp.Stay in the workcamp during the scheduled time. Respect the different internal rules of the camp to favour a good coexistence among the participants, such as: accepting the instructions given by the people in charge; observing the timetables and not using personal means of transport (such as cars, motorbikes, etc), during the whole workcamp.
INTERNAL RULES:
fulfilling the compromises accepted by the participants when coming to the workcamp.
CONTACTS:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
It is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the "junk mail" folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: PREPARATION AND CARRYING OUT OF CULTURAL AND LEISURE OUTDOOR AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH FROM THE MUNICIPALITY
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
CULTURAL AND SPORT ACTIVITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE REGION (TRIPS, HIKING, HANDYCRAFT WORKSHOPS, EVENING ACTIVITIES
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD:
"ALBERGUE DE PEREGRINOS"(PILGRIMS' HOSTEL). 39750 - COLINDRES, CANTABRIA. BUNK BEDS IN SHARED ROOMS, WARM WATER, CENTRAL HEATING, ACTIVITY ROOM, ALL MEALS WILL BE PREPARED BY EXPERT COOKS AND SERVED IN A RESTAURANT AT A WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HOSTEL, OR IN CASE OF ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE VILLAGE, TAKEAWAY LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
LOCATION:
"ALBERGUE DE PEREGRINOS" (PILGRIMS' HOSTEL). 39750 - COLINDRES, CANTABRIA.
IBERIA NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (http://www.iberia.com/) RYANAIR (FROM LONDON, FRANKFURT AND ROME) (http://www.ryanair.com)
MEETING POINT:
17 th JULY, PILGRIMS' HOSTEL COLINDRES AT 18:30.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Mainly SPANISH, occasional translations to English
THINGS TO BRING:
European Health Card for EU volunteers. - BILL SHOWING THE PARTICIPANT PAID WITH THE PARTICIPANT´S NAME AND CAMP CHOSEN.- DOCUMENT SHOWING ACCEPTANCE OF THE CAMP RULES- WORKING CLOTHES- WARM CLOTHES- RAIN CLOTHES- SUN PROTECTION- SUN GLASSES- COMFORTABLE SHOES OR TRAINERS- SLEEPING-BAG OR SHEETS- MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (OPTIONAL)
SPECIFIC GOALS:
PROFILE - COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANT PEOPLE INTERESTED IN PLANIFICATION, MANAGEMENT AND WORK IN THE FIELD OF CULTURAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
INTERNAL RULES:
The volunteer undertake to:- Work in the work camp during the stipulated hours in the laboral project for 5 days a week.- Help and participate in the development of the leisure activities.
- Help with the appropriate tasks that belong to him/her:
such as cleaning, administration... - Respect different beliefs, ideologies and personal differences within the group.- Remain in the camp while this is taking place.- Respect internal rules and timetables, and do not use particular vehicles during the camp
CONTACTS:
942 208097
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS:- General Directorate for Women, Equality and Youth of Cantabria- Colindres´ CouncilIt is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the "junk mail" folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.
The technical work will be carried out especially in the morning and consist in localization and documentation of the municipality's medieval heritage. The documentation will be recorded within some field sheets with photo and GPS/archaeological drawings. This work will be complemented by a dissemination task to inform the villagers about the work that has been done. This diffusion will consist in guided and theatrical tours or presentations in order to make the Peramola's inhabitants aware of their patrimony.
Accomodation & food:
In the farmhouse "La Masia", in double rooms equipped with mattresses, pillows, blankets and wardrobes. The farmhouse has full equipped kitchen, dinner room and bathrooms.
Location & leisure:
Wide range of free time activities proposed: Camping to Peramola's Corb Rock, one day trip to Barcelona, workshop ran by all Peramola's organizations and associations, a multicultural dinner with Peramola's villagers, others free time activities: reading, music listening, swimming pool…
Requirements:
Accessing: For socioeconomic background and mental disabilities. Not for reduced mobility
Age:
18-29
Location:
Peramola, alt urgell, catalonia
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BCN: Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:-Development of formative actions affecting the acquisition of knowledge and values of participation, equality, solidarity and tolerance.-Participation with the youth week organizing and collaborating Committee, civic organizations and local groups.-Recovery and organization of files or graphic documentation which will be sorted and classified, with the resources of the Culture House will be scann all the documents related to the week.-The collected will be disclose with the help of new technologies, making reports and uploading images, to transmit the acquired knowledge from the citizen-Organization, development and execution of the dissemination and document archives of the week trajectory through the media and population.-Study of recreational, cultural, , artistic, animation, etc., activities through:(A) - locations of files: music, sports, traditional, artistic, etc.(B) - locations of old photographs, published interviews, interwies , used resources
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES - LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
-Participation in the evening activities carried out in the youth week , such as concerts, competitions, tournaments, galas, games and traditional and native sports, workshops, exhibitions, etc.-Travel and knowledge of Gran Tarajal environment-Excursion to know the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura with stops at various points on the coast.-Excursion to know the South of the island of Fuerteventura - Morro Jable - with stops to know the coasts.
ACCOMMODATION/FOOD:
POLIDEPORTIVO DE GRAN TARAJALC/ D. Luis el maestro s/n35620 Gran TarajalTUINEJE (FUERTEVENTURA)Teléfono: 928 16 23 46
Accommodation in GRAN TARAJAL sports centre featuring:
-bunk beds and 1 box office per person.-toilets, showers, changing rooms, washing machine.-maintenance room.-sports fields where you can practice basketball, football, volleyball, handball, tennis, etc.Meals in GRAN TARAJAL Sport Centre (catering).
LOCATION:
On Fuerteventura Island, Gran Tarajal, in the municipality of Tuineje on the following places:-Avenue-activities of visibility, point of reference meeting point and complementary activity place.-Blue Park-office and exhibition of permanent graphic documentation, and development of complementary activities.-Beach- beach sports , games, workshops, traditional games, concert, complementary activities.-Recinto ferial - recreational events as galas, concerts and festivals
TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS:
From Fuerteventura airport lines bus numbers 10, 16, 1, and 3 company.TiadheTel.: 928-855-726
POLIDEPORTIVO DE GRAN TARAJALC/ D. Luis el Maestro s/n35620 Gran TarajalTUINEJE (FUERTEVENTURA)Teléfono: 928 16 23 46
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English and spanish .
THINGS TO BRING:
European Health Card for EU volunteers. Helpful staffs. Shower- towel. Footwear and sport clothing and bathroom clothes Hat or Cap. Sunscreen. Sunglasses.
SPECIFIC GOALS:
- Development of formative actions affecting the acquisition of knowledge and values of participation, equality, solidarity and tolerance.-To Boost relations between young volunteers from the labor camp and the Organizing Committee of the Festival.-Knowledge of participatory experiences as the Committee Organizer and contributor of the YOUTH WEEK, civic organizations and local groups.-Knowledge of the environment and surroundings of the Fuerteventura Island-Organization, development and execution of the diffusion of files documentary of the trajectory of the Youth week.
PROFILE - COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPANTS:
Youth people between 18-30 years old
INTERNAL RULES:
Being the Labor Campfield a community of concrete objectives, participant must assume from the post that takes the basic principles of coexistence, tolerance, solidarity, participation, and in itt will be forced compliance standards as well:1. selflessly working hours stipulated in the project for five days a week.2. collaborate in the development of animated programming and participate in them3. contribute to the general organization of the own tasks of the same field: cleaning, etc.4. respect different beliefs, ideologies and personal differences of all the participants in the field.5. stay in camp during the scheduled period.6. respect the rules of internal regime and own camp coexistence, will be among others:Accept instructions of those responsible for the activity.Carry out of the times in general.No private vehicles will be used for the duration of the working field.The not acceptance or breach of the established norm may give rise to the immediate exclusion of the labor camop.
CONTACTS:
Ayuntamiento de TuinejeConcejalía de Deportes, Festejos y Juventud:
Executive Councillor :
Christian Cabrera Carmonae-mail ccabrera@tuineje.esteléfono 616303702
Technical project manager:
Maria Begoña Morejón MedinaTeléfono 928 162 449email: juventud@ayuntamientotuineje.com
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
Executive Councillor: Christian Cabrera Carmonae-mail ccabrera@tuineje.es teléfono 616303702It is very important that all the volunteers CHECK REGULARLY THEIR CONTACT EMAIL for further information about the work camp, as some details, especially the contact and emergency numbers, may change. Mind the "junk mail" folder as sometimes our emails end up in there.
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