META aims to create new opportunities for young volunteers who are interested in helping the Association in the realization of its goals in the programme for the education of young immigrants. We aim to create an environment in which their activities are not only helpful to the clients, but also fulfilling for themselves. Volunteers will become full and equal members of the working team. Currently we are preparing accreditation of the volunteers programme at the Ministry of the Interior.
This project with META offers potential volunteers great opportunities for self fulfillment and creativity. They can gain great life experience, practical skills of working in the non profit-making sector, plus personal and professional fulfillment and job satisfaction.
Principal areas of activity for Volunteers
1. Activity with Clients
- complementary services to the social workers- accompaniment, assistance with PC and internet activity, assistance to clients with health problems or social handicap
- extra tuition and entrance exam preparation
- introducing the client into the community, searching for appropriate leisure activities
- organization of discussion groups
- organization of sport, cultural and social events
- leading group leisure activities (PC, drawing, languages), preparation of special courses for clients
2. Participating in Internal Work of the Association
- technical support of the office (IT, administration, graphics……)
- organization/help with preparation of presentations and other activities
- participating in fund raising and seeking sponsors for particular clients
- translating and interpreting
- offering their special skills - employee training
META offers to the Volunteers
Entrance Training
All volunteers will go through entrance training. Those interested in working with clients will undergo two days of training. The volunteers will be introduced to the Association’s activities, its regulations, the basics of the volunteers’ work and the principles of the work with clients. The second part of the training is dedicated to the issues of immigration, the associated legislation, the Czech education system and the specific conditions that apply to the clients of META.
Support and Direction
Each volunteer will be supported by a Volunteers’ Coordinator who will offer help and direction in the volunteer’s activities and will be able to resolve actual problems. The volunteer will receive a manual to help him/her to orientate in the work of the Association.
Supervision
The long-term volunteer will take part in regular supervision group meetings. These will be lead by the Supervisor who is extensively experienced in working with foreigners, students and volunteers. The volunteer can have the opportunity of individual supervision if preferred.
How to become a META Volunteer?
Anyone can become a META Volunteer who is older than 15 (or 18 for work with clients) and agrees with the aims and goals of the Association.
If you fulfill these conditions and are interested in working with us please contact Monika Kutilová (Volunteers’ Coordinator) to discuss your participation.
