EUROPEAN PROJECT 2019
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World at Play's 2019 International Project sees 9 international volunteers be fully trained by World at Play to deliver sport and play sessions in orphanages, care homes, Roma communities, homes for those with disabilities, and refugee camps and settlements. The team will do this in Kosovo, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Croatia . You can follow their blogs and read the project summary and outcomes below.
Kosovo
After completing their training at Atlantic College in Wales, the team start to use what they have learned to change lives in Kosovo.
Read more here
Bulgaria
After their time working with GAIA in Kosovo, the team went on to deliver sessions in refugee camps and centres for those with disabilities. Find out how they spread joy here
Romania
Having spent time with refugees in Bulgaria, the team went on to work within Roma communities in Bucharest and Castelu. Find out how they got on partnering with Reality Check and Policy Centre for Roma and minorities here
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT
World at Play aims to bring joy and fun to all the children, young people and adults they work with.
“Volunteering for World at Play was one of the most intense but fulfilling experiences I’ve had. What a fantastic way to start a gap year” Beth, 2018
WHAT Do our teams look like?
If you’re thinking about applying for next years project we look for:
A diverse team with a passion for play and an enthusiasm for our mission. They must be:
Looking for a challenge and willing and ready to adapt to new circumstances
Enthusiastic and flexible
Resilient and calm under pressure
A team player, with experience of working in a team
18 + with an interest in working with marginalised communities
Passionate about making a difference. Some experience or knowledge of working/volunteering with children and young people is welcomed
Please email wendy@worldatplay.org.uk for more information.