ART AND CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

 

When?:

 

From 1 to 31 July 2017

 

Where?:

 

Essaouira (Morocco)

 

General objectives:

 

• Sensitization and importance on volunteer work.

• Cultural exchange.

• Spread solidarity values.

• Art as a tool for personal growth and social integration.

 

Participants:

 

• International Volunteers.

• Moroccan families hosting the volunteer.

• Children enrolled in the Art and Children program

 

Coordinate:

 

• DESTINO MUNDO NGO (Spain)

• Caravane Amis Mogador NGO (Morocco)

 

Collaborate:

 

• Bayti Association

• Provincial Directorate of Sports and Youth of Essaouira.

• Provincial Directorate of National Education-Essaouira

• Provincial Directorate of Culture-Essaouira.

 

Project:

 

 ART AND CHILDHOOD PROGRAM is a short-term program of I.V., which takes place during the month of July in the city of Essaouira, in Morocco.

 

Our Arts and Children Program is linked to the arts as part of the educational process and social transformation.

 

During the month of July the volunteer coexists with local families, living a unique experience of immersion in the Moroccan social reality and develop activities focused on the experience through the arts as an evolutionary tool of the child. Activities are conducted with various groups of different social status, culture, age, and educational level. This provides opportunities for improvement in the child's development, positively affecting the field of equality, integration, reinforcing their emotional and creative apparatus and fostering respect and the desire to learn by sharing experiences.

The volunteer will perform his voluntary activity from a program that will cover several artistic disciplines (dance, music, plastic, interpretation, painting ...), designed by the volunteer himself.

 

The place destined to carry out the voluntary activity is the headquarters of the Association BAYTI (shelter of children at risk of social exclusion) in the city of Essaouira.

 

 

We focus our Arts and Children Program in three lines of action:

 

Humanitarian Action: through a program that encompasses learning, solidarity, social cohesion, and cultural integration,

 

International Cooperation for Development: Through a program focused on teaching through art, we bring culture to needy sectors and foster educational development.

 

Dialogue between peoples: from the coexistence, it fosters respect for cultural diversity, natural medicine first hand for the soul of the world.

 

Volunteer activity schedule:

 

The daily voluntary activity lasts 4 hours a day, in the morning or in the afternoon.

The volunteer will progressively develop the Art and Children program at the times that are established and will comply with them.

 

Free time and weekends are programmed immersion activities in the culture, visits and outings to learn about the environment, Arabic classes, rest, beach, etc.

 

Participative quota:

 

€ 200

 

What is the quota used for?

 

The quota is entirely intended to cover the costs of the project:

 

• Stay of each volunteer: support and lodging.

 

• Acquisition of necessary materials for the work that will be done during the program Art and Childhood.

 

• Administrative management generated by the work of organization, programming and coordination of I.V.

 

What does the quota cover?

 

Before the trip:

 

• Transparency and quality of organization, coordination, attention and information. Ethical coherence, common sense, professionalism and respect.

 

• Advice, guidance and detailed information.

 

• Selection of suitable personnel for I.V.

 

• Preparatory specific training.

 

During the voluntary activity:

 

• Transparency and quality of organization, coordination, attention and information. Ethical coherence, common sense, professionalism and respect.

 

• 24-hour assistance during the I.V.

 

• Pick up of volunteers at the Supratour station in Essaouira and transfer to the family accommodation.

 

• Assignment of reference persons of the I.V.: Coordinator of CARAVANE AMIS MOGADOR and Coordinator of DESTINO MUNDO NGO.

 

• Introduction to I.V., integration, contact and coexistence with the local Muslim community.

 

• Explanation of the activities to be developed and follow-up.

 

• Safe and familiar accommodation in a traditional Moroccan house previously selected by DESTINO MUNDO NGO.

 

• Complete traditional Moroccan food: 3 daily meals prepared by the mother of the family.

 

• Materials needed to carry out the activities.

 

• Weekly follow-up meeting between project coordinators and volunteers: assessment of experience, project evolution, proposal for improvements, resolution of possible problems, etcThe opinion of the volunteers is fundamental in the development of I.V.

 

• Final evaluation.

 

• Delivery of certificates of participation.

 

 What does not cover?

 

• Air ticket and transfer to Essaouira.

 

• Travel insurance: It is obligatory to have contracted travel insurance to cover expenses in case of illness, accident and medical costs.

 

• Meals outside of voluntary activity, as well as purchases for personal use and expenses related to certain activities scheduled for free time but outside the hours of voluntary activity (excursions, hammam, Arabic classes, personal leisure activities ...).

 

What you should know about I.V.?

 

The coexistence during the I.V. Is with local people, in a traditional Muslim society with strong customs values ​​and rooted in their beliefs. This implies on the part of the volunteer, respect for other forms of life no matter how far they may be from theirs.

 

In undertaking international cooperation in a country with a distinct culture, the organization must ensure that the development of the objectives is achieved without altering the social framework in which cooperation takes place. This is accomplished from respect for cultural diversity and tolerance. That is why the volunteer, must respect the customs of the place where he is going to carry out his voluntary activity.

 

Moroccan society is tremendously hospitable, the sauiris (originally from Essaouira) have a natural calm of the villages serenaded by the sea but they are also a town with much intellectual restlessness, enjoy talking, learning, drinking and sharing. They will always be available to help the volunteers in everything that is necessary, and to make them participate of their world, integrating them in their culture. Being a privileged experience for volunteers who come to know from within the Moroccan culture itself.

 

It is not allowed to drink alcohol, either in the host family home or in the BAYTI headquarters where there is voluntary activity, as we are not disrespectful to our hosts.

It is advisable for volunteers to cover their shoulders, also as a sign of respect.

It is important to wear sunscreen, hat, windbreaker, insect repellent and flip-flops.

 

With regard to health, the foods are first-hand, they have an impressive taste and there is no problem with eating the traditional cuisine. Yes we strongly recommend drinking bottled water and never drink tap water, as it can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

 

All volunteers must have medical insurance covering all their voluntary activity. In case of emergency, the Project Coordinators will manage your transfer to a medical center and assist you at all times.

 

You can do two projects of I.V. Followed, as long as you register with them well in advance. In this case, your travel insurance should cover all voluntary activity.

 

Once the registration formalized, DESTINO MUNDO NGO will indicate the steps to follow and will offer you specialized information for each project.

 

Extended information: destinomundoong@gmail.com