How do I find sending organizations in my state/region?
The fastest way is to use the European database of accredited EVS organizations.
How do I use the European database?
The search can be done by country or by type of activity (also both). Always remember to choose hosting as a type of accreditation. Other search terms, such as inclusion, EI (accreditation code) are less important.
Each project is identified by:
- EI ref – a code that refers to the date of accreditation and its renewal;
- the project theme and often the second theme (complementary);
- approval date/Validity date indicate the validity of accreditation and have nothing to do with the dates of the project. The European database contains general descriptions of the projects, without the details that refer to the duration, start and end times for hosting the volunteers. For all specific information you have to contact the hosting organization directly;
- inclusion (specifies categories with fewer opportunities, those who belong to these categories may be favored in the selection process).
Each project form contains:
- a brief description of the project and the host organization;
- a description of the tasks of the volunteers;
- a description of the target group;
- useful addresses to contact the host organization.
Which language am I supposed to write the application in?
You must follow the instructions from the advertisement.
If it is the host organizations that is making the selection then you are usually supposed to use English.
However, if you are applying to one of the organisations identified through the European database use English or the language of that country.
Can I work during my EVS service?
EVS is a full-time voluntary service and provides the volunteer with: accommodation, food, insurance, monthly allowance, language training, support and mentoring provided by the host organization. All this is provided to volunteers in order to give them time and space to devote themselves to the work done by the host organization, integrate with the local community, learn the language and culture of the host country. Taking advantage of this support to engage in paid work goes against the rules and the philosophy of EVS
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F.A.Q for MOJU EVS
What is MOJU?
The Association – Movimento Juvenil em Olhão uses the abbreviation MOJU. It was founded on the 16th October, 2007 in Olhão, Portugal.
MOJU is a youth association that works at local level, is non-profit making, and independent of all political, syndicalism or religious affiliation.
The aims of the Association are:
MOJU is composed of a group of people who believe in the importance of youth participation in building society and these four years were marked by strong growth of the Association, now a youth mark of our city. Nowadays we have over 300 members (people over 14 years) and many partnerships with public and private entities at local and regional level.
MOJU aims to contribute to the development of a space where young people can express their opinions and participate in decision processes, in an active and sustainable way. We believe that youth involvement in the development of active participation in society is essential to increase the feeling of belonging and to promote a better quality of life of youngsters in their communities.
What I am going to do during 1 year?
The European Voluntary Service hosted volunteer will be involved in activities that are already established and others that can be proposed by him. This way the volunteer will take part in many different tasks, according to is interests. The co-operation of a volunteer in the Association will add value to it, since it will bring new perspectives and a new energy to the group that has been working on it, as well as to the target group of the activities/ projects. The contact with the volunteer will allow the exchange of experiences related to the work that has been developed by young people in the different fields, making it easier to acquire new approaches and different methodologies by sharing different ideas and concepts.
The European Voluntary Service hosted volunteer will be a support to the development of the youth work developed by the association. For that matter, in the beginning of an activity/ project, the volunteer will have time to consider which would be his interest and realize which could be is part.
Anyway, the typical tasks for a volunteer will be:
The volunteer will be an active participant in the Association that will help in the activities and projects that we develop on the different fields. The volunteer can participate in manifold tasks. He can also lend a helping hand in the organization itself, where the tasks will depend on his interests and abilities. The volunteer will take part in the organization of the various cultural events and youth activities that we offer and will be partially in charge of them. The volunteer also should work with youngsters, developing activities for and with them.
How is the weather in Olhao?
What to bring with me?
What is MOJU?
The Association – Movimento Juvenil em Olhão uses the abbreviation MOJU. It was founded on the 16th October, 2007 in Olhão, Portugal.
MOJU is a youth association that works at local level, is non-profit making, and independent of all political, syndicalism or religious affiliation.
The aims of the Association are:
- Encourage active youth participation in society, directly or indirectly;
- Develop activities (inter) cultural, educational, social, sportive, recreational and environmental aimed at overall development of young people in Olhão’s municipality;
- Promote discussion and dissemination of information about the needs and aspirations of Olhão’s municipality youth, to contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate local policies;
- To collaborate with public and private, national and international entities, aiming the development and implementation of the objectives described above.
MOJU is composed of a group of people who believe in the importance of youth participation in building society and these four years were marked by strong growth of the Association, now a youth mark of our city. Nowadays we have over 300 members (people over 14 years) and many partnerships with public and private entities at local and regional level.
MOJU aims to contribute to the development of a space where young people can express their opinions and participate in decision processes, in an active and sustainable way. We believe that youth involvement in the development of active participation in society is essential to increase the feeling of belonging and to promote a better quality of life of youngsters in their communities.
What I am going to do during 1 year?
The European Voluntary Service hosted volunteer will be involved in activities that are already established and others that can be proposed by him. This way the volunteer will take part in many different tasks, according to is interests. The co-operation of a volunteer in the Association will add value to it, since it will bring new perspectives and a new energy to the group that has been working on it, as well as to the target group of the activities/ projects. The contact with the volunteer will allow the exchange of experiences related to the work that has been developed by young people in the different fields, making it easier to acquire new approaches and different methodologies by sharing different ideas and concepts.
The European Voluntary Service hosted volunteer will be a support to the development of the youth work developed by the association. For that matter, in the beginning of an activity/ project, the volunteer will have time to consider which would be his interest and realize which could be is part.
Anyway, the typical tasks for a volunteer will be:
- Support the development of activities for youngsters, which will involve the preparation of group dynamics, team building activities, cultural activities, sport activities, and others, always in articulation with the association's team;
- School support, where the volunteers will have the chance to have direct contact with children and organise several outside activities;
- Promotion of games and activities for youngsters during the school breaks;
- Work at the social living room of MOJU´s head office, which is open for the children and youngsters from Monday to Friday, where the volunteer can help in the organisation of the space, in the organisation of activities for the holidays related to special events, in the organisation of sports activities and in the creation of new activities, among others;
- Support in the international relationships, helping the team in the organization of International Trainings for cooperation of people from different nationalities in various subjects, Youth Work Fields, for the promotion of volunteerism in various subjects and International Training and Exchange Programs;
- Office support at the international level, helping the team with administrative tasks, making contacts with European partners and helping to establish new partnerships.
The volunteer will be an active participant in the Association that will help in the activities and projects that we develop on the different fields. The volunteer can participate in manifold tasks. He can also lend a helping hand in the organization itself, where the tasks will depend on his interests and abilities. The volunteer will take part in the organization of the various cultural events and youth activities that we offer and will be partially in charge of them. The volunteer also should work with youngsters, developing activities for and with them.
How is the weather in Olhao?
What to bring with me?
