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1. What "EVS" stands for?

European Vocationally Service

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European Voluntary Service

The EVS - European Voluntary Service exist since 1996 and provides abroad volunteering opportunities to wide range of young people. Read more on European Commission portal: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc82_en.htm

Explanation

The EVS - European Voluntary Service exist since 1996 and provides abroad volunteering opportunities to wide range of young people. Read more on European Commission portal: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc82_en.htm

2. What is eligible range of age of EVS volunteers?

13-25

15-28

18-30

21-30

Young people aged between 18 and 30, legally resident in the country of the Sending Organisation are eligible to take part in EVS. Volunteers with fewer opportunities can participate from the age of 16. Look at the Frequently Asked Questions on European Commission portal:
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc401_en.htm

Explanation

Young people aged between 18 and 30, legally resident in the country of the Sending Organisation are eligible to take part in EVS. Volunteers with fewer opportunities can participate from the age of 16. Look at the Frequently Asked Questions on European Commission portal:
http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc401_en.htm

3. What is the name of insurance plan provided free of charge to volunteers for their service period?

Specific plan designed to protect participants in EVS is provided free of charge to the volunteer. It is the responsibility of the Sending or the Coordinating Organisation to enroll the volunteer.

Explanation

Specific plan designed to protect participants in EVS is provided free of charge to the volunteer. It is the responsibility of the Sending or the Coordinating Organisation to enroll the volunteer.

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4. What is possible volunteer's allowance in euro per month in Eastern Europe and Caucasus countries?

On average, the volunteer's allowance is just a bit lower then in Programme Countries. But for example Slovenia's, Latvia's or Bulgaria's rates are lower then Russian or Belarusian;
see "Programme guide" page 67:
eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.php

Explanation

On average, the volunteer's allowance is just a bit lower then in Programme Countries. But for example Slovenia's, Latvia's or Bulgaria's rates are lower then Russian or Belarusian;
see "Programme guide" page 67:
eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.php

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5. Can sending or coordinating organisation ask volunteer for financial contribution to participate in EVS project?

Yes

No

No. Participation to EVS is free of charge for the Volunteer. Fees or financial contribution by the volunteer cannot be a condition to take part in an EVS project. This includes any kind of deposits to get back after a completed project. Also bills for electricity, gas and water, as well as any taxes are the responsibility of the Host Organisation.

Explanation

No. Participation to EVS is free of charge for the Volunteer. Fees or financial contribution by the volunteer cannot be a condition to take part in an EVS project. This includes any kind of deposits to get back after a completed project. Also bills for electricity, gas and water, as well as any taxes are the responsibility of the Host Organisation.

6. For which period volunteers can do their service?

2 - 12 months

1 - 3 weeks

6 - 12 months

4 weeks - 9 months

Volunteers normally can do their service for period of 2 to 12 months. Volunteers with fewer opportunities or activities involving more then 10 volunteers are eligible for short-term from 2 weeks to 12 months. Read more about the EVS technicalities in Programme Guide (pages 52-73): eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.php

Explanation

Volunteers normally can do their service for period of 2 to 12 months. Volunteers with fewer opportunities or activities involving more then 10 volunteers are eligible for short-term from 2 weeks to 12 months. Read more about the EVS technicalities in Programme Guide (pages 52-73): eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/programme_guide_en.php

7. What is recommended number of coordinators and mentors for 14 volunteers hosted by the same organisation?

1 coordinator, 1 mentor

1 coordinator, 3 mentors

2 coordinators, 4 mentors

3 coordinators, 7 mentors

1 coordinator, 14 mentors

European practice shows, that the average quality EVS organisations have at least 1 coordinator per 10 volunteers and 1 mentor for 3-4 volunteers. During the accreditation visit this is carefully checked as accreditors should speak with all organisation's staff involved into EVS.

Explanation

European practice shows, that the average quality EVS organisations have at least 1 coordinator per 10 volunteers and 1 mentor for 3-4 volunteers. During the accreditation visit this is carefully checked as accreditors should speak with all organisation's staff involved into EVS.

8. How many hours in a week volunteer should work (including any possible trainings, like language one)?

No more then 40 hours a week

No more then 35 hours a week

No more then 40 hours, but no less then 20 hours a week

Around 35 hours a week

All above answers are correct

Volunteer should work no more than 40 regular hours a week, but at the same time, volunteer should be provided with tasks for at least 25-30 hours a week. Too little work is the same wrong as too much, as it doesn't give volunteer an opportunity for development.

Explanation

Volunteer should work no more than 40 regular hours a week, but at the same time, volunteer should be provided with tasks for at least 25-30 hours a week. Too little work is the same wrong as too much, as it doesn't give volunteer an opportunity for development.

9. How SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus (EECA) supports quality development of EVS in the region?

Supporting EVS trainings in EECA region

Doing monitoring visits of EVS projects (accreditation visits from 2011)

Offering educational opportunities (trainings, seminars, study visits) for youth workers

Publishing booklets and guides

Using Facebook as a communication platform for youth workers and organisations

... and many more, investigate our web-site:
www.salto-youth.net/eeca

Explanation

... and many more, investigate our web-site:
www.salto-youth.net/eeca

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10. EVS is educational process. What kind of learning opportunity for volunteer and hosting organisation the programme provides?

Personal learning

Professional learning

Inter-cultural learning

Naturally, experience of EVS service for volunteer and hosting organisation can (and should) be on personal, professional and inter-cultural levels. Moreover local community should also benefit from volunteer work.

Explanation

Naturally, experience of EVS service for volunteer and hosting organisation can (and should) be on personal, professional and inter-cultural levels. Moreover local community should also benefit from volunteer work.

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