BREAKING BARRIERS BUILDING PARTNERSHIP allowed Everything is Possible and our partners to mobilise 90 volunteers (but 94 have been prepared) from 10 countries across 2 continents (Costa Rica, Peru, Uruguay, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Spain, Malta, Ecuador, Mexico and the UK), and introduce many of new partners to EVS, creating strong and lasting partnerships which we’re happy to continue with in the future. Nearly half of the volunteers were young people with fewer opportunities. We’ve hosted 28 young people in the UK on placements ranging from two weeks to 12 months and sent 62 volunteers (66 were prepared) on projects lasting between three weeks and 12 months. This project has been supported by the Youth in Action programme of the European Commission
EVS Project «Rainforest FUDEBIOL»
COSTA RICA
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the project Volunteers in this project will work in an environmental project located in and around the rainforest. FUDEBIOL is interested in volunteers who will like to work outside and enjoy hard maintenance work , mix of conservation and educational activities and promoting sustainable tourism. The project would also love to have help
Andy in the Biological Reserve
Tom in the project
with the maintenance of trails including sign making. Volunteers will live in a family in Quebradas, so you will have to be willing to walk up a hill for 45 minutes to go to your project. There will be opportunities to meet with other volunteers from different countries and programmes. There might be a chance for
interested volunteers to help with the creation of leaflets about the bird population in the rainforest.
accommodation and meals Lodging: You will live with a
local family in Quebradas, 10 minutes from the small town San Isidro. The houses are all fitted with electricity, drinking water and telephones.
Meals: The hosting family will
you wish to buy additional food.
Special Comments: Make sure to have Insect repellent with you as there will be many mosquitoes, fortunately no malaria.
provide the volunteer with three meals a day. There is also a small grocery store in Quebradas, if
For the project, volunteer
contact Long term coordinator email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
FUDEBIOL Project
• Need to be happy to live under simple conditions • Eat the local fruits and vegetables up to three times a day. • Be prepared for physical work such as constructing and maintaining of trails. • Bring clothing suitable to work outdoors.
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COSTA RICA
the hosting organisation
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Name: ACI Costa Rica Website: www.aci.cr
the project place Quebradas Quebradas is located in the Valley El General near the small village San Isidro. The weather in the region is humid and the average temperature 24ºC. The village was founded by farmers and the region still thrives from agriculture, although many people are
working in San Isidro. There is a grocery shop, pay phones and internet cafes in Qebradas and the trains to San Isidro a running every half an hour. Quebradas has some indigenous heritage from the pre-columbine times and you can still find traces of it in the region.
The country Climate:
Tropical climate 25—30©C at costal resorts with lower temperatures in mountainous regions and cloudy forest areas. Dry season from December until April and rainy season from May till November. System of Government: Constitutional Democracy Capital: San José Currency: Costa Rican Colón (at some places US Dollar) Language: Spanish Time zone: (-6hours)
The language A few words in Spanish: Hola Adios ¿cuánto cuesta? ¿Cómo se dice.....? Me gustaría.... ¿Cuál es tu nombre? Mi nombre es..... Yo soy de.....
Hello Goodbye How much does it cost ? How do you say......? I would like..... What is your name? My name is...... I am from.......(country)
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EVS Project «Rainforest FUDEBIOL»
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COSTA RICA
Alex, long term volunteer After being picked up from the airport and driving through San José to the ACI (host organisation) office the excitement of being half the way across the world and of the six month adventure ahead really began to sink in. Although exhausted after the long journey I couldn’t help but try and take in every sight and every sound. First impressions of my host family and house in San José were really good – with a fantastic night time view over the city greeting me on my arrival.
Before getting to explore San José I was whisked off for an induction weekend, in a place called Orotina, with my fellow new volunteers and others who had already been in Costa Rica for about 6 months. The location was beautiful and spending the weekend getting to know new people and having fun, games and parties just added to my existing excitement. On returning to San José, I then had two more weeks of orientation and Spanish lessons before heading off to my project. Spanish lessons were for three hours every afternoon and the evenings were filled with activities such as a film night, dancing and football. Although enjoying my time in San José nearing the end of
the two weeks my enthusiasm to get to my project and start working had grown, especially after being given a presentation on exactly what it would be like.
tain to get to work. I’d been informed of this before but wasn’t sure whether it had just been over exaggerated to prepare me for this walk 5 days a week for the next 5 months. Honestly, Before leaving for our respective the first time wasn’t too bad. It projects, ACI had a leaving party wasn’t until the end of the first for the volunteers, thoughtfully week that the prospect of walorganised the night before I had king up the hill after just waking to leave at 5 in the morning to up didn’t seem to appealing. travel to my project. Leaving the city life of San José and travelling Although already having seen through the mountains and the pictures, I was not ready for the central valley was my first real treat that greeted me on arrival experience of the real Costa Rica at FUDEBIOL for the first time. – beautiful countryside, rolling Such a picturesque location with hills and dodgy roads. views over the surrounding hills and down through the valley, a The first impression of my new lagoon, a butterfly garden and a home, Quebradas, was of just variety of interesting wildlife. Not how ‘tranquilo’ it was. Far remo- to mention the five trails through ved from the busy city of the past tropical forest (one containing two weeks it was nice to be able a waterfall) on which to explore to walk down the street and hear the reserve even more. only wildlife and breathe fresh air. My new host family were bet- Another bonus was that I would ter than I could have wished for be answering to Jesus for the – so welcoming and always wan- next 5 months. Jesus was my ting to do things for me. Treating boss! A small, middle-aged Tico me as a member of the family (Costa Rican) with a cheeky grin right away I felt right at home who, although not speaking too just with the temperature about much English, was proficient in 20 degrees higher than I’m used ‘Spanglish’ and would be watto in February. ching over me for my stay in FUDEBIOL. lping with the vege he in ed lv vo in e m help the I have also beco ing once a week to go , ol ho sc l ca lo e table patch in th way for getables... a useful ve of g in ow gr e th anish students with me to improve my Sp With a couple of days until I officially began work on the biological reserve (FUDEBIOL) my host brother offered to take me and my fellow volunteer Andy to visit it and show us around. This was my first experience of ‘the hill’ – a 3km walk up the side of a moun-
During my first week I was introduced to the most common tasks to expect including watering plants, raking leaves and other general gardening tasks. I was also allowed the time to explore the trails and use the andarivel (a zip-line going across a small
EVS Project «Rainforest FUDEBIOL»
COSTA RICA
valley). After the first week the tasks have become more varied with the cutting down of trees, planting new plants, building a new compost shelter and also some vegetable patches among other things. As well as the work in FUDEBIOL I have also become involved in helping with the vegetable patch in the local school, going once a week to help the students with the growing of vegetables to be used in the school kitchen – not only educational and good fun for the students but a useful way for me to improve my Spanish. After being in Costa Rica for about a month and a half I visited the Corcovado national park on the south pacific coast which was one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to. Being billed as one of the most bio-diverse places on earth and the ‘real Costa Rica’ it definitely lived up to my expectations. Seeing Scarlet Macaws, Squirrel, White-faced and spider monkeys and a Tapir was without doubt reward for two days of gruelling hiking through rainforest and on beaches in blazing heat. My only disappointment was that I didn’t get to see the elusive puma. I’ve since visited the beach in a place about 35km from where I live, on the pacific coast, called Dominical. It’s definitely not the nicest beach I’ve ever been to but the sea was amazingly powerful and warm and great for riding the waves.
Nearing the end of my first three months here and I was invited to take part in an international day promoting England with my fellow English volunteers from different projects. This entailed a full week of preparation in San José before a full day in which we had a room of our own to present our country.
Coming joint fourth we won a bottle of red wine to share between 11 people and a T-shirt each. After a week in San José which I thoroughly enjoyed I was more than ready to return to Quebradas, which had become like home, and see my family again.
EVS Project «Rainforest FUDEBIOL»
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COSTA RICA
Jacqueline, long term volunteer Arriving in San Jose, quite possibly the ugliest city I have ever seen, I wondered why on earth I had chosen Costa Rica, and where all this beautiful nature was that everyone talked about. But after a few days of induction I was on the bus over the Cerra de la Muerte (literally mountain of the dead!) where I saw some spectacular views as I entered the town of San Isidro, my home for the next 7 months, and I soon realized what a beautiful country I was in. When I first arrived at my host family it was pretty daunting, they just chatted away at me in Spanish, and I had no idea what anyone was saying to me. I spent the first week feeling lonely, confused and with my head in the dictionary. After a few weeks it started getting better, and after a month I was able to have a conversation with my host family in Spanish which was amazing! Although I am nowhere near fluent I know enough to understand and make myself understood. The long walk up to my project (45mins uphill) felt like it was never going to end, and I wondered how the hell I would do this every day, but again day by day it got easier and now I can get up there in half an hour. Arriving at my project was wonderful, it is such a beautiful place, with so many amazing birds and butterflies just flying around, and when we are really lucky the white faced monkeys pop out to say hello. As the only long-term volunteer at the project it can be hard sometimes, because other volunteers will come and just as you are get-
ting to know them they leave, but at the same time its lots of fun and I get to meet different people from all over the world, Denmark, Switzerland and the U.S as an example.
The project at times can be frustrating because of the way of working here, everything takes soooo much longer than in the U.K and starting my own project was hard. I got involved in the local school and helped out with their vegetable garden and organized environmental education projects. We made solar ovens, tetra pack wallets and bird feeders out of plastic bottles. Things didn´t work out quite like they would in the U.K with all the high volumes of rain here, and the bird seed actually grew in the bird feeders (something which has never happened when I did the same project in England!) Working with the kids was a great way to help my Spanish, and get more involved in the local community.
Day to day tasks include general maintenance of the trails, cleaning out the lagoon, checking in the butterfly garden for eggs and looking after the sensory garden. As well as this I deal with English speaking tourists and spent some time translating all their info into English. But it´s not all work, and as well as Quebradas I have been lucky enough to explore the country too (and a trip to Nicaragua for my visa renewal) Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and if you are into wildlife then it is definitely worth a visit. I spent new years at the beach, Christmas in the sun and have climbed up a Volcano, seen 4 different species of monkey in the wild, trekked through the cloudforest, had a thrilling zip line canopy tour, and been white water rafting. I have had an amazing experience and would recommend anyone who is thinking about an EVS project just to go for it!
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Andy, long term volunteer My first two weeks are spent learning Spanish in the city centre and getting to know the other volunteers. I’ve never met so many Germans in my life.. Even when I was in Germany! San Jose is definitely different from any other city I’ve been to before. Barbed wire on the top of every house and shop, gangs everywhere, no street names and crazy directions from Tico’s (Costa Rican’s) who can never say «I don’t know.» After two weeks of being lost in San Jose I’m delighted to be finally sent to my project in Quebradas, four km North of the small town San Isidro. I arrive feeling rough after a party with the fellow volunteers. Memories of standing on stage in an elephant thong singing Happy Birthday to a German friend are etched on my mind forever along with some funky moves on the dance floor. Living in Quebradas is like living in a post-card. The views are amazing and the people are awesome. I love my new family, job, rabbit and the fact that women out number men nine to one here! San Isidro is a small town with a population of about 50,000 with a massive church in the middle making it impossible for even me to get lost. The small road North leads to my village Quebradas then a further three km up the mountain takes you into my work place for the next 6 months. I’m working in a Biological Reserve called FUDEBIOL, surrounded by forest and mountains from where the Quebradas river flows. Duties include maintenance of the reserve, planting
trees, cleaning the lagoon and following Jesus (the Park Ranger). We’re encouraged to start projects of our own and I’m hoping to start a vegetable garden soon. I’m woken at five am every morning by a chorus of dogs of which I plan to eat at some point before I leave for Scotland. Especially my neighbours little mutt. The EXPO’s in town. It’s a popular event that travels through Costa Rica It’s on TV all the time and everyone loves it. It’s a kind of rodeo with people getting chased by bulls in an arena. The bulls aren’t harmed and the event lasts for four hours with about 25-30 bulls at diferent times.I never knew how fast I can run until now!
about other opportunities in volunteering and share our experiences with other people who have projects in Peru. It’s so nice to have a hot shower and a bath. First I’ve had for two months. The calm before the storm. Now I must leave for San Jose for my International presentation. I’m with a new family now and living with some of the other volunteers for a week while we prepare for a day of cultural exchange. I prepare a table for Scotland and include information about haggis, deep-fried Mars bar’s, Nessie, Robert Burns, William Wallace, whisky, Scottish inventions and charge people for the pleasure of
ur to look down and another fo hs nt mo o tw y nl ‘‘O months too. Don’t think six ...’’ will be long enough
I spent a weekend at Puerto Jimanez and The Corcovado National Park and see crocodiles, scarlet Macaws, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced monkeys, tapir and a rare Jaguarundi. After eating snails, octopus and squid I’m ready to start a new day by eating bulls testicles. Not so easy to keep down! We’re sunbathing on a long, flat stretch of grass in the middle of the rain forest which turns out to be a landing strip for a small plane that takes lazy people to the camp site. It’s not everyday that your asked to move because there’s a plane coming. I set off for Peru for three days where I stay in a five star hotel complete with swimming pool on the roof and a fantastic view of Lima’s beach. I’m here for a meeting with my sending organisation to learn
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trying Soupa de Andy, shortbread, Irn Bru (Fanta with an Irn Bru label slapped on) and listening to my sweet, sweet voice destroying Flower O Scotland. At 11:00 and 13:30 I make my way to the auditorium to read To a Mouse by Robert Burns and sing Auld Lang Syne to groups of around 20. Alex copied the words down for me and managed to squeeze in the word «bum» to which I read out before noticing. Thanks man! I really wish someone would have told me earlier that while at my Scottish stall selling food, I was asking people in Spanish if they had a man, instead on if they are hungry. Hombre and hambre sound far too similar! After the madness that is San Jose I’m so glad to be returning home to San Isidro, my mountain retreat.
EVS Project in
ECUADOR at e best experience th th ’s at th , it r fo go ‘‘Just I had in my life’’ Nathan
the project JUCONI is offering volunteers many different opportunities. The volunteers can help with the interaction with families, which includes sport, art, event and activities like photography workshops. There is also the possibility to work in the office and help with translations from Spanish into English, so donors can be
informed about progress and JUCONI is very flexible and would funding. love new ideas. The volunteer will also help with local fundraising events. Further work will be the updating of the webpage. Another way to Volunteer could be to start your own project and make for example a leaflet about contraception, or design a programme to help individual children.
accommodation and meals You will live in a volunteer accommodation and receive an allowance for food.
contact Long term coordinator email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
For the project, volunteer
• The volunteer needs to be able to work with children and parents, and bigger groups. • For certain projects the volunteer needs to be fluent in Spanish. • Must follow the risk prevention and crisis management rules anytime.
EVS Project in
ECUADOR the hosting organisation Name: JUCONI (Junto con los Niños) Website: www.juconi.org.ec
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the project place Guayaquil, Ecuador Ecuador is surrounded by Colombia in the North, Peru on the South and East and the Pacific Ocean in the West. The Galapagos Island in the Pacific are also part of Ecuador. Ecuador has not one single culture but many that are mixed together. Some of the rural population speak Quechuan, but most of
the population speaks Spanish. Ecuador is known for its rich musical culture and the Ecuadirians have a distinctive dress code, which identify certain regions. The food is also quite distinguished as it is experimental and traditional.
The country Climate:
Rainy and hot season from January through April with the daytime temperature 30 ºC. May to December rarely rain and slightly cooler temperature, but it can be overcast and gray during July and August. The weather in the highlands varies but there will be no a full day of rain. System of Government: Presidential Republic Capital: Quito Currency: US Dollar Language: Spanish Time zone: (-5hours)
The language A few words in Quechua: ¿Habla inglés? ¿Qué tal estás? ¿Cuánto es? Estoy muy bien No entiendo Hoy Servicios Mañana
Do you speak English? How are you? How much does it cost? I’m very well I don’t understand Today Toilets Tomorrow
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EVS Project «National Cat Trust»
MALTA
experience the future and this in t ve a be to t an w future ‘I pefully making my ho to ce an ch e th e has given m animals’ bright working with
the project The National Cat Society works on a national scale. The aim of the Society is to • Save as many stray cats as possible by picking them, neutering them, giving them medical assistance where needed, keep them in a large sanctuary with ample space for freedom. • Re home the cats to prospective
The National Cat Society
Volunteer in the project
persons. • Educate the general public mainly through school lectures and forums. The tasks of the volunteers are: To keep the sanctuary in extreme cleanliness and the cats happy and healthy. To give advice to cat owners re any problem with their cat(s). To give advice to cat feeders
re their colonies and help wherever possible. To raise funds for the above tasks to be conducted efficiently. To respond to calls from the general public regarding cats in distress ( e.g. car victims) To evaluate prospective adoptions to ‘new’ homes. To do vet runs for cats at the sanctuary which show symptoms of irregular health.
accommodation and meals Lodging: You will live in a flat
a bus ride away from the project and will share a room with one or more volunteers from a different country. (The flat can host 9 volunteers).
Meals: You will be given
money for meals which you can prepare in your flat, where you have a fully equipped kitchen.
For the project, volunteer
contact: Short term coordinator email : shortterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
Accomodation: living room
• An interest in working with animals and a love of cats! • Not mind getting dirty and smelly as each day your main tasks will be cleaning • An adventurous spirit and ready to use your free time to investigate. • A desire to meet new people • Be flexible about working hours, weekends etc.
EVS Project «National Cat Trust»
MALTA
the hosting organisation Name: National Cat Society Malta Website: www.maltesecats.2kat.net
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the project place Malta The history of Malta has been shaped by its strategic location and perfect harbour setting. A long list of colonisers chequers the history of Malta. From the ancient Carthaginians to the Normans and the French, all the major forces in history have ruled Malta at some point. The hand of British rule touched
Malta when they ousted the French in the early 1800s and still the majority of people speak English. During the time of British rule the Maltese had their fill of being governed and began to fight for independence. Their plea for political freedom was only granted in 1964 and soon after, it became a republic.
the country Climate:
Temperatures during the summer months in Malta easily reach 30 degrees centigrade when the hot sirocco winds blow across the sea from North Africa. The winter months are generally mild, temperatures rarely fall below 15 degrees centigrade and still maintain 5 or 6 hours of sunshine per day. System of Government: Republic Capital: Valletta Currency: Euro Language: Maltese, English and Italian Time zone: (+1hour)
the language A few words in Maltese: Bonjour Addiju jekk jogħġbok nirringrazzjak Jisimni ...
Hello Goodbye Please Thank you My name is ...
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EVS Environmental Project
MEXICO one the best ‘‘Volunteering was made.’’ decisions I’ve ever Adam
the project The project offers environmental education Camps to children and young people from 6 to 16 years old. These young people are from the city and from vulnerable nearby communities. This is to generate the interest in children and youth to take care of nature, through different recreational activities.
During the year: the volunteer will organise ecological activities for groups of children coming from different school including reforestation and environmental workshops.
art and recycling, play different sports such as soccer, basket ball, volley ball, they participate in a mini olympics, ecological rally, etc.
Summer time: organizing summer environmental education Camps as well as green weeks in which the children have workshops on
accommodation and meals You will live in a volunteer accommodation and receive an allowance for food.
For the project, volunteer contact: Long term coordinator email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
• Enthusiastic and open • Interest in working with children • Responsible
Desirable:
• Between 22 and 30 years old. • Minimum knowledge of the current environmental situation. • Experience in working with children. • Basic knowledge of spanish.
EVS Enviromental Project
s e i n o m i t s e T Stephanie, long term volunteer
MEXICO
EVS Project «Supporting Kids in Peru»
PERU
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the project Supporting Kids in Peru (SKIP) is an NGO working in an impoverished district in El Porvenir, Peru. Volunteers can work on several different projects all supervised by qualified SKIP project staff. The SKIP office where most activity takes place is a taxi ride away from the main volunteer house. Peruvian children aged 3-18 years work with SKIP in an after-school
Liz, in the school project
Greg, in the IT teaching project
programme. Areas of volunteering include, teaching English, maths, art, computing, communication and Spanish and helping with homework. Volunteering in the nursery singing songs, playing and reading books. Coaching sport, such as volleyball or football.
the Economic Development team supporting local families, in designing and making jewellery or supervising microfinance loans.
There are positions available in volunteer coordination for those interested in gaining insight into NGO management and people to SKIP also works with parents, write for the website and newsletter roles could include working with and take photos of activities.
accommodation and meals Lodging:
Accommodation is provided in a large volunteer house (housing around 20 volunteers at any one time) in the centre of Trujillo. You are likely to share a room with another volunteer of the same sex.
functional kitchen where you are allocated your own shelf to store food. Once a week all the volunteers come together for family dinner where nominated volunteers cook food traditional to their country.
Meals:
Volunteers will be provided with a food allowance and there are restaurants and bars near by and a fully
For the project, volunteer
contact: Long term coordinator email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
Accomodation: living room
• Commitment to learning Spanish, • Enthusiastic and motivated, • Able to work with children and parents, • Flexible and adaptable to change, • Able to work with limited resources and use initiative accordingly, • Have a positive mental attitude,
EVS Project «Supporting Kids in Peru»
PERU
the hosting organisation
‘‘Our mission is to work towards a Peru where each child realises his/her full potential through quality education, economically-stable families and healthy home environments.’’ Liz Wilson, SKIP Director
Name: Supporting Kids in Peru Support Worker: Liz Wilson Website: www.skipperu.org
the project place Trujillo MARKETS AND SUPERMARKETS
FREE TIME
The volunteers can buy food in the local metro which is close to the main house or go to Tottus supermarket. Also you can go to La Hermelinda a traditional Peruvian market which is economical.
Trujillo is by the coast in the North of Peru. Beaches are nearby, approximately 20 minutes by bus. Huanchacho beach, Las Delicias beach and Chicama which has the longest wave in the world. You can learn to surf on the beaches and SKIP has contacts with a number of
surf instructors. There are also a number of interesting historical sites that are close by, Chan Chan, The Temple of the Moon and Sun and the Temple of the Wizard are all well worth a visit.
the country Climate:
Trujillo is called, ‘The City of Eternal Springtime’ and it rarely rains. You will need warm clothing, though, as it does get chilly in the winter months. If you plan to go to Machu Picchu, just remember that this is at high altitude and can be very cold at night. System of Government: Presidential Republic Capital: Lima Currency: Nuevo Sol (PEN) Language: Spanish, Time zone: -5hours
the language
Localisation
A few words in Spanish: Hola Adios ¿cuánto cuesta? ¿Cómo se dice.....? Me gustaría.... ¿ Cuál es tu nombre? Mi nombre es..... Yo soy de.....
Hello Goodbye How much does it cost ? How do you say......? I would like..... What is your name? My name is...... I am from.......(country)
Trujillo
EVS Project «Supporting Kids in Peru»
PERU
s e i n o m i t s e T Sam, long term volunteer Sam Webb joined Clair Brown, the Everything is Possible Co-Founder at the event ‘’Your Story’’. He shared his experience with partners working through the Leonardo, Grundtvig and Youth in Action Programme.
While I have travelled a lot and volunteered in England before, my experience in Peru is my first time living outside of the country and volunteering full time. I chose to come to SKIP after meeting the director, Liz, at an event organized my Everything’s Possible in Leeds. The organization came across as having clear goals, a methodology and a purpose driving it. It also seemed like somewhere I would be able to work hard and actually be able to contribute.
working with SKIP, is the immensely high caliber of volunteers that the organization attracts. People with a vast range of experience from around the world seem to be turning up every day.This means that, although a volunteer based organization, everyone is giving their work the dedication, responsibility and hard work that are required in order to make SKIP successful. It also a great place to learn about the world and live and work with people from a variety of countries.
The fact that Peru always lurks just outside the door means that the daily routine is often broken up by exciting adventures in taxis, trips to the enormous markets and the exotic sounds (and smells) of the city. Finally there are the kids. The most incredible bunch of little people you will ever meet. Insane, frustrating and exhausting beyond belief they definitely are extremely hard work. However, spending time with them, working with them and developing my skills amongst them has been a more rewarding experience than I ever imagined. Getting to know the community and seeing their everyday struggles can be difficult. However seeing the work that SKIP does working with the people and immensely positive results that can be noticed nearly every day insures that we can all feel positive about the contribution we are making.
Trujillo itself is, on the surface, a rather unremarkable place. However, the colonial center is nice, its location near to the beach fantastic and the longweekend trips that are available from here to explore Peru are Before arriving here I had some incredible. The lifestyle here experience of working with kids is also intriguing, stimulating and working with organizations and, at times, frustrating, which but no real experience of teachi- makes living here all the more ng. Teaching English was a new enjoyable. challenge that I was excited, if in living and working pretty nervous about taking up. ‘‘ The experience of ible’’ Although at first was a struggle Peru has been incred to get used to and it’s certainly incredibly tiring job, I feel like I’ve developed my skills as a teacher and have taken on more and more responsibility within the English team. This has given me all sorts of new coordination skills, lesson planning experience and increased self-confidence that I feel that will be incredibly useful both personally and professionally in the future.This can also be paralleled with my experience learning Spanish, this too has developed and I hope will continue to do so throughout the rest of my stay here. What has struck me most whilst
EVS Project «Supporting Kids in Peru»
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PERU
Beth, long term volunteer «As I prepare for my departure from SKIP, aside from my checklist of practical things to do, I have to come to terms with leaving on an emotional level.
Trujillo has a blend or ordinary and extraordinary. For me, a perfect mixture of routine and work, tasks to do, meetings to organise, everyday life, outings to bars, the cinema and theatre, British-esque weather. Yet ite e is qu ‘‘The SKIP experienc enter the extraordinary, hear the ever e I’v ng hi yt an increadible stories of the SKIP om apart fr families, find yourself surfing in done before. ’’ Huanchaco on weekends, or taking an 8 hour trip to Huaraz, the For the last eight months I’ve awe inspiring Andes mountain been living the SKIP experience. range. I’m still not quite ready to say goodbye to the volunteer house, The SKIP experience is quite or to being greeted each day at apart from anything I’ve ever the office by excitable children. done before. It brings together I know I’ll miss chatting with so many dedicated individuals, the mothers about the products working full time on the long they’ve been knitting (current term goal of improving the quacollection includes bags and lity of life of participating Perubikinis!) and carrying out hose vian families. Having seen long visits to see how our loans have and short term volunteers pass been improving the living condi- through the doors of our SKIP tions of the families we work office, I can say that each one with... brings something valuable to the
organisation; a new perspective, worldly experience or a spirit of fun to compliment the positive energy focussed on sustaining the project. SKIP is not about quick fixes. It’s about building on relationships within the community and working together to plant the seeds, providing the support for steady and ongoing improvement. It’s been fascinating to see how each individual fits into the SKIP family and even though I am sad to leave, I know I will continue to feel a part of it.»
Beca, long term volunteer “Sometimes I forgot the reason why I came to volunteer, then I hear my name... The children with a smile in their faces open the door and say: ‘¡Hola profe!’ Then I feel I am back on track”
Alex, long term volunteer “Not many opportunities like this come up in life. The last 3 months have been a rollercoaster and I’m sure the best yet to come.”
EVS Project <<AFEMJO Work camps>>
SPAIN ’s ‘‘Just go for it, that
the best experience ’ that I had in my life’ Nathan
the project AFEMJO host multinational workcamps located around the region of Castilla la Mancha. Work is themed and may include sport activities with handicapped people, arts & music workshops, working at refugee centre, building birds’ nests or signposting the hiking paths on touristic areas. Volunteers will be able to pick the themes of the
camps they would like to join according to their preference. The participants of workcamps will be Spanish young people as well as international volunteers aged 18-30. The project is a great opportunity for cultural exchange, teambuilding and a wonderful idea for a valuable way of spending the summer.
accommodation and meals Lodging:
You will share accommodation with other volunteers. The type of it will vary on different camps: it can be youth hostel, camping site, school facilities or farmhouse.
Free time:
is often arranged by host organisation. As a group you will be able to make cultural visits, go hiking to mountains, see museums, go to the beach or do some sports.
Meals: The hosting family will provide the volunteer with meals. In the volunteer accommodation you will. contact: Long term coordinator email : shortterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
For the project, volunteer
• You will be expected to bring lots of positive energy & enthusiasm • You will need to enjoy living and working with people from different cultures. • You need to be openminded & happy to join different types of activities, working with Spanish youth & your peers from other countries.
EVS Project «AFEMJO Work Camps»
SPAIN
the hosting organisation
For more information and testimonies visit Everything is Possible website or scan this QRcode
Name: AFEMJO Support Worker: Adrian Website: www.afemjoclm.net
the project place Ciudad Real Ciudad Real is situated in Campo de Calatrava, landscape dominated by many hills. This city offers exceptional cuisine centred on game, cheese and wine. In addition, the Cabañeros and Las Tablas de Daimiel natural parks tell us of its rich ecosystems. Ciudad Real is one of most important cities of Castilla
la Mancha, dry windmill region characterized in Cervantes’s novel Don Quixote. Don Quixote’s museum is amongst the attractions of the city. One of the most popular festivals in the city is La Pandorga, which takes place July 30th and 31st. On the last day the festival honors its patroness “La virgen del Prado.”
The country Climate:
Due to its geographic position Spain experiences oceanic, Mediterranean and European weather. Usually though the summers are hot and the winters are mild, except for the mountainous regions. System of Government: Costitutional Monarchy Capital: Madrid Currency: Euro Language: Spanish Time zone: (+1hour)
The language A few words in Spanish: Hola Adios ¿cuánto cuesta? ¿Cómo se dice.....? Me gustaría.... ¿Cuál es tu nombre? Mi nombre es..... Yo soy de.....
Hello Goodbye How much does it cost ? How do you say......? I would like..... What is your name? My name is...... I am from.......(country)
Localisation
EVS Project in
URUGUAY
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the project Your EVS project in Uruguay can either be working with rural development project, or, working with children/youth, teaching English and arranging cultural & sports activities. Children’s/Youth Project - Organising creative workshops for children and young people - Taking part in & helping organise adventure activities such as hiking and cycling trips
Jean-Christophe teaching french
John in the project
- Taking part in occasional AUDELE activities such as youth exchanges, international trainings. Agriculture /Environment Project Agriculture and rural areas play a very important part in Uruguayan history and national identity, until the middle of the twentieth century the entire country was sometimes likened to a single huge estancia (agricultural
estate) centered around Montevideo. This importance for the economy continues, your role in this project will be to undertake general volunteer tasks which will be connected with gardening and agriculture. The timetable for volunteers will be organised during the week, giving you free weekends to enjoy the local culture and of course beaches!
accommodation and meals Lodging:
Your EVS with AUDELE will involve you staying with a local family (this is called a homestay). In such a different culture we feel a homestay is often the best way to meet people and learn about local culture. You may share your room with another volunteer. The region is home to a large urban area and offers many social activities for
the volunteer to indulge in.
Meals: You will eat your meals with the host family and be given money for your other expenses. You will also have the chance to prepare some meals typical of your own.
For the project, volunteer
contact Long term coordinator email : longterm@everythingispossible.eu Unit 28, 30-38 Dock Street Leeds, LS10 1JF, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 113 242 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 113 242 0999 www.everythingispossible.eu
Jean-Christophe preparing food for children
• You should like sports or environmental activities. • Be happy to work with children, and young people. • Be flexible to try different activities in different places and to help where you are most needed. • Get involved with the local community. • Be prepared to try out a very different culture, climate & lifestyle.
EVS Project in
URUGUAY the hosting organisation
For more information and testimonies visit Everything is Possible website or scan this QRcode
Name: AUDELE Website: www.audele.org.uy
the project place Montevideo Montevideo is the capital city and the main port of Uruguay. Montevideo is the primate city in Uruguay, the only city in the country with a population over 1,000,000. Montevideo has a privileged harbour, one of the most important in the Americas. Also, it has beautiful beaches, like
Pocitos, Buceo, Malvin, Playa de los Ingleses, Playa Verde, Punta Gorda and Carrasco. Many monuments and museums cover the city, as well as historic buildings and squares. According to the Mercer Human Resource Consulting, Montevideo is the Latin American city with the highest
quality of life. It is among the 30 safest cities in the world and the second safest capital city.
The country Climate:
Temperate climate with hot humid summers and chilly winters with temperatures ranging from 40°C in the summer to 8°C in the winter. The winters feel colder due to southern polar winds. System of Government: Presidential representative Parliamentary Democracy Capital: Montevideo Currency: Uruguayan Peso Language: Spanish Time zone: (-2hours)
The language A few words in Spanish: Hola Adios ¿cuánto cuesta? ¿Cómo se dice.....? Me gustaría.... ¿Cuál es tu nombre? Mi nombre es..... Yo soy de.....
Hello Goodbye How much does it cost ? How do you say......? I would like..... What is your name? My name is...... I am from.......(country)
Localisation
EVS Project in
s e i n o m i t s Te Natalie, short term volunteer
URUGUAY