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Art in a youth prisoners centre

Camp code:

ES-CAT 7.1

Country:

Spain - Catalunya

Start Date:

15 Oct 2020

End Date:

30 Oct 2020

Topic:

7: Children and youth

Work Types:

Manual / Social / Study, discussion, research

Number of volunteers:

10

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

18 - 99

Required Language:

English

Spoken Language:

English

Motivation letter:

This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend.

Description: This work camp will be held on a young prisoner’s center. These young adults are between 18 and 25 years old. They are sociable, motivated and every day they're developing their personal, social and professional skills. Having international volunteers working directly with them has mutual benefits. From one side, beneficiaries will enjoy meeting new people, get heard, share their skills and talents. From the other side, volunteers will have the opportunity to question some of their stereotypes, be critical about the justice system and their own privileges. 

Don’t forget that it’s a prison center. There are specific rules. We will send to you the center rules before the starting of the workcamp. 

Type of Work: International volunteers will work on social and educational activities. The idea is to organize recreational and sports activities and various artistic and creative workshops, looking for more original and innovative proposals than are usually carried out. It will be a time to develop intercultural activities, share experiences and learnings. Volunteers can offer their knowledge by organizing interesting workshops. If you need extra material let us know in advance. Make it fun, creative and enjoyable for everyone. Volunteers and beneficiaries could possibly develop the activities together. The time of the activities in the center: Starts at 8.30h - ends at 14h. There is a possibility to organize afternoon activities.

Study Theme: Volunteers will have the chance to reflect and learn more about -social reintergration of (ex-)inmates -Spain's justice system -power relacions and intercestional (multiple) discriminations

• prisoner's rights

Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep together at a community center. They have to bring a sleeping bag and also a mat. Between the community center and the prisoner's center there is 20min walking distance. We will NOT use public transportation. Food will be provided for free. There is a possibility to buy snacks. Lunches will be served at the prison. Special diet needs can be taken into account.

Language: English, Spanish Knowledge of Spanish language is considered an asset because it helps the direct communication with the beneficiaries. 

Requirements: We are looking for open, responsible and very motivated people to participate in this workcamp. 

Approximate Location: La Roca del Vallès, Granollers.

Notes: Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a snack and bevereages in a canteen during their working hours. It will be paid by volunteers in case they want anything (2-3 euros).