In recent years volunteering as an activity area had gone through certain changes positively affecting both sides – the volunteer and the organization in which the activity taking place. One of the most important changes is understating of high prior
Working with young volunteers in general and students particular is not a new activity sphere, it existing for many years. However analyzing essence of young volunteer’s role and the role of organization he/she operates under, we may conclude that successful performance of such activities depends on high level of managing professionalism: volunteers’ backgrounds and motivations understanding, ability to lead forward organizational processes surrounding volunteers and supporting them. Emphasizing on development and implementation organizational policy and plans which encouraging voluntary movements in particular community. Kavkazi descendants’ students and youth movements are the most significant players in promoting process of social integration in state of Israel. They are the ones familiar and experienced with obstacles and local difficulties. Very often they are the ones full of motivation to contribute and make the positive changes in our community. During activity periods students and youth developed, maintained and implemented community projects which demonstrate high level of outcomes in different cities and locations in Israel. Currently proposed project intending to train “KESHEV” volunteers (youth and students), coaching them to develop set of skills required for promoting values of contribution and impartment among Kavazki youth. It is a milestone in self-identity developing process, elevating their self evaluation, encouraging social commitments for the sake of themselves and the Kavkazi community in general. The idea of the initiative based on creating local groups of youth in different cities across Israel. Providing required qualification to turn them into main backbone for influencing, encouraging and promoting importance of volunteering and community work among Kavkazi community. Use them as a tool for enlarging number of volunteers expanding activity fields and involving more organizations operating with students and youth.
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