Duration of EVS is 2 months, starting 2018 spring in Vera Cruz Parish Social Center, Aveiro, Portugal
The organization is searching for motivated volunteers from any EU country.
Main topics of EVS are: inclusion, intercultural/intergenerational education, lifelong learning, active aging
About the organization:
Vera Cruz Parish Social Center (CSPVC) is a Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) / Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), with the status of Public Utility Collective, Non-Profit. Founded in 1971, with statutes approved by the Directorate-General for Social Assistance on 6 February 1973, it is definitively registered with the General Directorate of Social Security, Book No. 2 of the Social Solidarity Foundations under n. 17/84 since March 28, 1984.
The Parish Social Center of Vera Cruz began its operation on January 4, 1971. The CSPVC ensures, within its activities, different services, valences and projects aimed at combating various forms of poverty and social exclusion in order to respond to emerging problems. Seeking constant support for the community in which it operates, CSPVC develops Other Support Services for Families and Community for development, sustainability, social responsibility, and Patronage. The work with the different groups in exclusion or risk of exclusion is carried out in a multidimensional, systemic and ecological logic; It is aimed at a concerted and consistent intervention, promoting inclusion and increasing skills.
CSPVC believes that a cohesive and motivated team, like the one that proudly "wears the jersey" of the CSPVC, is the best guarantee for quality work. With safe and welcoming environments and motivating and challenging proposals, with a qualified team, CSPVC continuously improves the quality of the services they provide to families.
MISSION of CSPVC is promoting the quality of life of the community through innovative responses. VISION is To be recognized as a reference IPSS, a pioneer in the implementation of quality educational and social practices. VALUES of CSPVC are The Search for the Common Good, Respect and Openness to the Other, Justice and Fairness, Teamwork and Professionalism and Rigor.
As CSPVC works with different groups of people, it has several target groups. Here are some of the areas that they work with:
Alencias and Services:
- Help with art (Ajud'arte) objective is the fund raising and the promotion of the arts.
- Alternatives II | Project in the context of the prevention of addictive behaviors and consumption of psychoactive substances in a community context, aimed at children and adolescents at increased risk, done since 2008.
- CAFAP | Center for Family Support and Parental Counseling "Interlacing" aimed at families with children at psychosocial risk through an integrated and systemic intervention aimed at reducing risk levels. Done since 2001 and certified since June 2013.
- Casa Abrigo Vera Vida: Reception, protection, security, information and empowerment for women victims of domestic violence and their minor children with psychosocial support, legal, education, health, training, and employment. Capacity for 16 users, operating since 2005, certified since 2013.
Application form: https://goo.gl/yNQVfw
Application deadline: September 12, 2017
