Do you live in Wales and want to gain valuable skills, have new experiences, and support vulnerable people? We are offering 1 young person aged 18-25 the opportunity to volunteer for up to 11 months with the French Red Cross in Lille. The programme will run from September 2024 – August 2025. You will be working on a range of projects, which will give you the chance to explore the different kinds of social action that the French Red Cross undertake in Lille. This is a great opportunity to get involved in these projects and find out what you are interested in. For more details on the role and the projects available, have a look at the role description. The main thing we want to see is your motivation for this placement! The French Red Cross operates a project called “Mobile support programme for migrants” (DMSE) along the shores of northern France. This programme aims to “go towards” migrants and provide them support directly in the makeshift camps. The project offers three main services: access to care, maintaining and restoring family links and supporting unaccompanied children. The successful volunteer will likely spend 2 days a week in the field supporting migrants, 1 day in the office providing administrative and logistical support and 1 day will be dedicated to their individual Element project, a chance for the volunteer to develop their own project or cultural exchange activity. The remaining day will be treated flexibly and could see the successful volunteer supporting the French Red Cross on their other projects such as helping the FRC in launching first aid training for migrants. *Please note that only young people based in Wales can apply for this role. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.* **The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 May 2024.** **Diversity** Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone. Interviews will take place online with shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will satisfy any one of the following criteria: - Low household income (under £26,000). - Are carers/have experience in the care system. - Have accessed free school meals. - Are a refugee. - Are currently seeking asylum. - Are disabled or have additional needs. Please contact [IYVP@redcross.org.u](url)k with any queries or to arrange a friendly chat. Ar gael rhwng Medi 2024 ac Awst 2025 Ydych chi'n byw yng Nghymru ac eisiau ennill sgiliau, cael profiadau newydd, ac agor gwasanaethau cyhoeddus? Rydym yn cynnig y cyfle i 1 berson ifanc rhwng 18-25 oed wirfoddoli am hyd at 11 mis gyda’r Groes Goch yn Lille, France. Cynhelir y rhaglen rhwng Medi 2024 ac Awst 2025. Bydd y gwirfoddolwyr yn gweithio mewn amrywiaeth o brosiectau, a fydd yn rhoi cyfle iddynt archwilio'r gwahanol fathau o gamau cymdeithasol y mae Croes Goch France yn eu cymryd yn Lille. Dyma gyfle gwych i gymryd rhan yn y prosiectau hyn a chael gwybod beth sydd o ddiddordeb i chi. I gael rhagor o fanylion am y rôl a’r prosiectau sydd ar gael, edrychwch ar y disgrifiad rôl. Y prif beth rydym am ei weld yw eich cymhelliant ar gyfer y lleoliad hwn! Sylwch, dim ond pobl ifanc yng Nghymru sy’n gallu gwneud cais am y rôl. Gan ddibynnu ar y sefyllfa ar y pryd, byddwn naill ai’n cynnal diwrnod dethol wyneb yn wyneb neu’n cynnal cyfweliadau dros Zoom gyda’r ymgeiswyr sydd ar y rhestr fer.
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International Youth Volunteering Programme (IYVP) can offer young people aged 18-25 who live in Wales the opportunity to travel to France to take part in a full-time, structured, and supported volunteer programme. All our placements are fully funded, with travel, accommodation, visas and health insurance costs covered, and volunteers receive a small monthly allowance to cover additional expenses. This is the perfect opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable skills, having new experiences, and giving back to the community. The personal and professional skills developed on these placements (independence, resilience, working with vulnerable people, etc), as well as the opportunity to live in a new country and create connections with people from different walks of life are extremely beneficial for any young person looking to start a career in this sector or similar. We are keen to hear from individuals especially those who do not normally get the chance to volunteer overseas, who are passionate and motivated about working in the humanitarian sector and international volunteering but who also understand that these types of placements require adaptability and resilience. We are especially interested in applications from those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds, are carers or are care experienced, have accessed free school meals, are refugees or asylum seekers and those with disabilities or additional needs.
Tasks: Supporting the team with field interventions by setting up tents, tables, drinks, etc.
Awareness raising and referrals according to people’s needs.
Providing psychosocial support in the field.
Supporting the Care team by managing the wait list, helping nurses with data collection, offering drinks, managing the shower service (always in pairs).
Working with the Restoring Family Links team: managing the “phone point” (offering international phone calls), prevention, presentation of specific Red Cross tools to maintain or restore family links.
Assist staff in the office by coordinating resources and logistics for field interventions.
Skills: Good communication skills.
Desire to help and support vulnerable people in a challenging environment.
Willingness to bring commitment and initiative to your work.
Be friendly, open to new experiences and working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
Learn French and how to communicate in a second language (non-verbal communication).
Gain experience working in a practical and office-based environment.
Make an impact on people’s lives, either through small or big actions.
Training and induction before and during the placement including on arrival training in Paris.
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
A fully funded placement, through Taith and Service Civique, all travel, accommodation and living allowance are included.
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