The project will take place at an orphanage in the town of Kalofer, Municipality of KARLOVO.
Volunteer will assist children in everyday home activities. The volunteer will be expected to propose their own activities for children. It can be something artistic, sports, cooking, games or can be something newly created. The volunteer will also expect to present his/her own national background by organizing a national evening, presenting its culture, developing interests of our children towards exploring new countries.

Number of people we will be hosting:    1 – 2

Duration: preferably 12 months

Nearest starting date: 1st June 2009

FOR THIS PROJECT THE VOLUNTEERS SHOULD

v    Be happy to work with children and youth

v    Be motivated & enthusiastic

v    Be open-minded

v    Be flexible to try new things

v    Be ready to work in a team

v    Be creative & active

v    Be ready to share your knowledge and experience with others

v    Be free from addictions as alcohol, cigarettes or any drugs

ABOUT THE PLACE

Kalofer is located in the heart of Bulgaria, nestled in the Central Balkan Mountains below Botev Peak, and serves as a gateway to the Central Balkan National Park. Its scenic location, rich past and proud people make it an ideal place to experience authentic traditions, learn about local history and take in beautiful nature. Here visitors have the opportunity to enjoy sustainable, small-scale tourism and get a taste of real Bulgaria. Whether you want to learn about local history and tour the home of the renowned revolutionary hero Hristo Botev or enjoy a hike along the beautiful eco-trail, your time in Kalofer will undoubtedly be a rewarding one.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

We are an NGO from the town of Karlovo in the beautiful region of the Rose Valley in the central part of Bulgaria.

Among our key priorities are: raising young people’s awareness of the aching problems of our world, integration of socially disadvantaged and disabled people, fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. This we do through different initiatives such as: awareness raising campaigns, organising local events, seminars, conferences, carrying out surveys, polling citizens’ opinion on different issues, taking part in intercultural youth exchanges.

“YOUTH AND CIVIL INITIATIVES IN THE ROSE VALLEY” NGO

If you have volunteers, willing to work with children send us Part III –signed, stamped and scanned to our e-mail below until December 31^st 2008:

http://ec.europa.eu/youth/evs/aod/hei_form_en.cfm?EID=22000035896