How to use the house
What challenge inspired this recipe? For some volunteers, it can be the first time on their own in a house. They might not all be acquainted to all the house devices (especially when in a foreign country). Also each house has a different equipment. An illustrated leaflet of each equipment or device can be very […]
To-Do board
What challenge inspired this recipe? Sometimes the volunteers can be a bit bored, if they are in a low activity moment, because they don’t know what can be done and may not feel always comfortable ’bothering’ their tutor. Then a ‘to do’ board can be placed in the volunteer’s office, or in the common team […]
House contract
What challenge inspired this recipe? The house or flat granted to volunteers is a common space. Certain rules can be mandatory for the organisation letting it to the volunteers. ✍️ANCB Ingredients : Some time to write the contract, and take pictures to make it visual and easily understandable too. Step by step guide On arrival, […]
Check-in / Check-out
What challenge inspired this recipe? Volunteers hosted in the house can damage it, if it is not taken care of well enough. In a group, it is also possible that domestic tasks are only done by some individuals and not all of them. In this case, the ones who actually do it can carry the […]
Managing the accommodation
What challenge inspired this recipe? International volunteers may not be used to some aspects of the management of the house, depending on their country of origin or social background (example : use of a thermostat for the heater etc.) Concerning waste management, each country has its own codes and the codes of the hosting country […]
Feel good board
What challenge inspired this recipe? It is sometimes difficult for volunteers to feel that they are part of a team, and not only the tutor cares about him/her. So, installing a big panel in the office/office building to write down information for the volunteer(s) is a nice attention for he/she/them to feel included. ✍️ANCB Ingredients […]
More local organizations
What challenge inspired this recipe? The tutor in the hosting organization is great (yes) but doesn’t have all the skills to support the volunteer in every aspect for his/her life after the volunteering project. Some volunteers have very specific issues (university, housing, VISA permit etc..) for which it is better to rely on professionals. ✍️ANCB […]
Assess their impact!
What challenge inspired this recipe? This impact workshop is held to evaluate the impact of volunteering. A non-formal meeting (in this case in the volunteers’ house where volunteers had cooked lunch) was held with the volunteers, the tutor and a member of the staff. ✍️ANCB Ingredients : A nice place, enough time (up to 1 […]
Health folder
What challenge inspired this recipe? When you are facing a difficulty related to mental or physical health, it’s sometimes difficult to find all the information and contacts you need (for yourself or to redirect the information). A ‘health folder’ can be put in the volunteers house, for them to have contacts in case of emergency, […]
What is the season?
What challenge inspired this recipe? A lot of people aren’t aware of the seasonality of fruits and vegetables. And even if they already are, it changes a lot from one country to another. To encourage volunteers to consume locally, it’s interesting to provide the information regarding the current fruits and vegetables being harvested in the […]