Volunteering 4 All
What challenge inspired this recipe? Our housing solution stands as a testament to its effectiveness, primarily owing to the rich experiences of our dedicated international team, who diligently collaborate on its development and maintenance. At the heart of our offering is a commitment to ensuring that our volunteers have a comfortable and supportive living environment […]
Seasonal community events
What challenge inspired this recipe? Seasonal events like Christmas and Easter parties are great community gatherings that offer many benefits for volunteers . Seasonal events provide an opportunity for people from various backgrounds to come together in a spirit of celebration. These gatherings strengthen the bonds within the volunteers, promoting a sense of togetherness and […]
Inclusive language
What challenge inspired this recipe? As many volunteers with fewer opportunities come from different cultures and backgrounds it is important to incorporate inclusive language in work with ESC volunteers to help create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment which fosters better relationships and engagement. ✍️Allianssi Ingredients : Sources to learn more about language inclusivity. Step […]
Regular events for volunteers
What challenge inspired this recipe? Many volunteers have raised awareness about the positive sides of regular events for volunteers. Regular events bring volunteers together regularly, fostering a sense of community. Over time, volunteers get to know each other better, form friendships, and create a supportive network. It can also provide individuals with a sense of […]
Private rooms, but shared spaces
What challenge inspired this recipe? This topic was shared by our volunteers during the monthly meeting. Volunteers have different accommodations and despite all volunteers have their own room, not in all apartments there were common spaces in addition to the kitchen, which can sometimes be rather small. Hence, we discussed the importance of having common […]
Find accommodation
What challenge inspired this recipe? More and more organizations face difficulties accommodating volunteers on projects as rent prices are going up. Letting volunteers find their own accommodation can take a long time and prove to be even more expensive. There needs to be a more sustainable way. We partnered with the city’s student dormitory. Volunteers […]
Train away!
What challenge inspired this recipe? Fostering regional and national mobility for young people can be challenging. One good way can be to buy them a discount card. ✍️ANCB Ingredients : The resident proof documents for the volunteer(s), most of the time are needed. Step by step guide The referent just has to go to the […]
Live my life amongst volunteers
What challenge inspired this recipe? Sometimes volunteers can feel isolated in their missions, or just want to see other new things in the network. So the lead structure can organize a ‘live my life’ week or couple of days. ✍️ANCB Ingredients : A small budget, a good time and organization from the lead coordinator. Also […]
The extra budget for social and cultural activities
This “best practice” is integrated to the financial conditions of each of our ESC mid and long term activity.