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AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE MONS

MONS, Belgium

Notes

Price for the first month: 224euro. Project duration: 1 to 6 months.


Description of the Work

Being an alternative hostel, the work carried out will mainly be hotel work.- creation and implementation of activities with the public (exhibitions, debates, visits, karaoke, etc.);- helping with the associations sustainability initiatives (reducing food waste, permaculture, etc.);- helping with the smooth running of the service (occasional help with washing up and cleaning the rooms);- helping to welcome users and running the bar.


Location & Leisure

About the project location: French-speaking city and capital of Hainaut, Mons is located in the west of Belgium. With its cobbled streets, the magnificent Grand-Place and its imposing Belfry, Mons has all it takes to compete in the big league. Between heritage, culture and gastronomy, you cannot help but be happy. Little information about the city of Mons: European Capital of Culture 2015.Leisure:In Mons, Belgium, a French-speaking city and the capital of Hainaut, visitors can indulge in a diverse range of activities. They can explore the beautiful Belfry of the city and take leisurely strolls around the charming Grand-Place, bustling with activity. Local museums such as BAM and the Doudou Museum offer fascinating cultural experiences. Nature enthusiasts can unwind in parks like Waux-Hall Park. Nearby, the Pairi Daiza animal park also draws in visitors. Cultural events and festivals regularly liven up the city, providing unique opportunities to experience the local arts scene. Lastly, the local cuisine, featuring Belgian specialties like fries and craft beers, delights visitors palates.


Requirements

- English (fluent)- French (this is a plus)- Be at least 18.


Host Organization

International Volunteering Service (SVI) is a pluralistic youth organization run by and for young people, by and for volunteers. Apolitical and non-religious, SVI is opened to all and everyone, without discrimination of nationality, philosophy, financial resources, education or sexual orientation. SVI is registered in Belgium as a non-profit organization. The association mainly works in the field of international volunteering, but also in the areas of youth exchanges and intercultural exchanges between young Europeans and the rest of the world. SVI is recognized as youth organization by the Belgian French Community Government and has partnerships with many international volunteering organizations and NGOs in over 70 countries. Each year, SVI sends around 600 young volunteers abroad from 2 weeks to few months. The organization aims at generating young people interest (from 18 to 30 years old) in international volunteerism. One of its goals is also to promote citizenship, solidarity and mobility among young European as well as between young European and young people from other parts of the world. SVI tries to make international volunteering accessible to all and to raise awareness about the danger and misleading role of humanitarian tourism (voluntourism). more info : www.servicevolontaire.org