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Medium Term Volunteering (MTV) The program is open to all young people who are legally resident in an eligible country and are, in principle, aged over 18. The volunteers give their time and efforts for a project benefiting the local community in exchange for an opportunity to practice their skills, gain cultural and social capital. The work performed covers a wide range of areas, such as, for example, working with children, disabled people, refugees; projects aiming at environmental protection, cultural projects, such as multicultural festivals, the restoration and preservation of local traditional values.
Responsibilities of the host organization:
- Preparation of the volunteer. The volunteer should be guided and advised in order to use his personal abilities. The volunteer should be sent to intermediary evaluation seminaries organized by the host country’s National Agency.
- The integration of the volunteer in the life of the local community
- Finding a mentor directly responsible for the volunteer’s linguistic and pedagogical support
- The volunteer’s linguistic preparation
- Assurance of the adequate adaptation and food
- Health assurance
In addition, volunteers need to be prepared for their stay abroad according to their individual needs (including travel and visa). The MTV projects will develop on a period of time from 3 to 6 months.
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