AMURTEL

Description of the partner

AMURTEL was founded in India in 1975 by the philosopher, humanitarian and spiritual master P. R. Sarkar to respond specifically to the problems faced by women and children in their struggle for meaningful development in all areas of life.

Amurtel’s work is global in scope and individual in practice. Amurtel believes that everyone has an equal right to the necessities as well as the opportunities to flourish. It is an integral part of Amurtel’s mission that all services are based on respect for local culture, religion, language and the individual, and ensure the continued autonomy of all.

AMURTEL provides emergency aid and long-term support after disasters. They provide services at different levels and in different ways, depending on the needs of the region. Projects include schools, homes for abandoned children, health services, feeding programmes, vocational training, self-help groups and micro-credit cooperatives.

AMURTEL works in Greece, in Athens, at a safe-space for pregnant refugee women and during the early childhood period.

The mission

1) Volunteer Interpreter:

• Support for interpretation and translation between local staff and the beneficiary public
• Support for the translation of documents
• Support for the distribution of essential products related to reproductive health and early childhood
• Support in responding to external messages in French

2) Communication volunteer:

• Support for website management
• Support for the management of social networks
• Support for the creation of audiovisual content
• Possible developments based on Amurtel’s needs

Candidate profile

Training:

No training, specific skills or previous professional or voluntary experience can be required. Motivation is the only criterion that should really be taken into account in the context of Civic Service.

Languages :

A good level of English B1/2 is required for this assignment.

Profile required:

• Cheerful, dynamic, inspirational
• Sensitivity to women’s issues