How do we try to cross borders at Bátor Tábor

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1 How do we try to cross borders at Bátor Tábor Challenges and achievements Made by: Julianna Tóth

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illnesses (oncology, diabetes, JRA, haemophilia) Our aim is to become

3 The Mission of Bátor Tábor Foundation Organising free of charge therapeutic recreational camps for children living with serious illnesses (oncology, diabetes, JRA, haemophilia) Our aim is to become a therapeutic recreation centre for Central European children treated with cancer

The history of Bátor Tábor 1988 Paul Newman funded the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (CT, USA) 2001 first camp sessions for 70 children with cancer 2003 first Family Session 2002 2006 The years of

4 The history of Bátor Tábor 1988 Paul Newman funded the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (CT, USA) 2001 first camp sessions for 70 children with cancer 2003 first Family Session The years of expansion: continuously growing number of campers served 2007 Building permanent campsite Association of Hole in the Wall Camps membership 2008 first International session (CZ, PL, SK, ITA) 2009 first Sibling Session

5 Bátor Tábor s permanent campsite in Hatvan Medical building Apartments (for 70 children) Dining Hall (for 200 people) Volunteers Accomodation Gym High-ropes course Football field Archery field Multimedia studio Stable Music room

The method we use: Therapeutic Recreation Discovery Confirmation FUN Challenge Success ACTIVITIES at Bátor Tábor: horseback-riding, archery, canoeing, high-ropes course, sports,

6 The method we use: Therapeutic Recreation Discovery Confirmation FUN Challenge Success ACTIVITIES at Bátor Tábor: horseback-riding, archery, canoeing, high-ropes course, sports, drama, music, photo, arts & crafts, nature, dance, etc. IMPACT on participants: Strengthened self-confidence, developed self concept Improved chance to recovery, better social re-integration

7 Some of our Programs

International sessions in Bátor Tábor International hospital network Interpreters, chaperones 2008 64

8 International sessions in Bátor Tábor International hospital network Interpreters, chaperones children children children children children and 130 volunteers

Due to the volunteer recruitment we receive about 900 applications every year We interview all of

9 Volunteers = the staff 10 years around 2000 volunteers Unique in the Hole in the Wall Camps The volunteers inspiration makes the camp such a specific place Ratio of children : volunteers = 1:1 Due to the volunteer recruitment we receive about 900 applications every year We interview all of them and select 400 volunteers for the summer (including at least 40 interpreters and 25 chaperones)

Volunteer management system NOV DEC JAN FEB MA R APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Plan ning Recruitment campaign Selection Training Hiring Evaluation

10 Volunteer management system NOV DEC JAN FEB MA R APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Plan ning Recruitment campaign Selection Training Hiring Evaluation Orientation Plan ning With the contribution of 400 volunteers annually, Bátor Tábor is one of the most important volunteer organisations in Hungary.

11 Volunteering at Bátor Tábor In the office Gift collecting campaigns Fundriasing campaigns Professional support

12 Volunteering at Bátor Tábor On campsite Camp volunteers (11 days) Volunteer-days One-day family reunions

13 Volunteer-recruitment process For the international sessions Official language: Hungarian We need Interpreters (not professionals) and chaperones Other roles : activity leaders & assistants, cimbora leaders

Volunteer-recruitment process Recruitment process: Starts in November In Hungary & abroad E-mail and

introductions to the potential applicants at universities, institutes Direct contact to our target

14 Volunteer-recruitment process Recruitment process: Starts in November In Hungary & abroad and phone calls Personal meetings with some leaders of the potencial partners Personal meetings, introductions to the potential applicants at universities, institutes Direct contact to our target groups Media: webpages, newspapers Institutes : Hungarian Institute Warshaw Universities: Brno, Warshaw, Praha, Krakow

Volunteer-recruitment process On-line application system and database: www.batortabor.

15 Volunteer-recruitment process On-line application system and database: Interviews : March & April Interviews in Budapest & Abroad (this year in Warsaw) Reason: More than 30 Polish applicants needed Aim: interviews in Czech Republic as well

16 Challenges in recruitment process Aim: Increase the number of the bilingual staff Besides interpreters Hungarian speaking chaperones are needed Reason: - we can train them - the communication is easier

17 Becoming a volunteer Pre-selection (application form) Guidelines: Motivation; Experiences; Qualifications (if the position requires it) Feedback: Call in for an interview or Reasonable rejection

18 Interviewing Two phase interviewing process: 1. Group interview One team leader (psychologist) and four observers The observers evaluate the person s behavior in a group situation (e.g.: communication; Problem solving; Team work; Activation)

19 Interviewing 2. Individual interview By two interviewers Structured, competence based interview Interview evaluation report (different for all positions) Language interviewer Creating the Summer Staff s schedule

Training Separate training for the kid and the teen session s staff Bátor Tábor philosophy information Psychological and Medical training Different trainings for Cimboras, Playing Cimboras,

20 Training Separate training for the kid and the teen session s staff Bátor Tábor philosophy information Psychological and Medical training Different trainings for Cimboras, Playing Cimboras, Unit leaders and Interpreters, extra training for chaperones For Interpreters Language/Interpretation training For Chaperones Travel safety rules and procedures Problem solving during travel

21 Training for the session 1,5 days long practical and theoretical training The content of the session training: Team building Psychological training Medical training Problem solving practices

22 Evaluation Cimbora Leaders and the Activity Leaders evaluate the volunteers Volunteers have the opportunity to look at it, and discuss it with their direct superiors We keep records about our volunteers for further reference

23 Retention Free day Free hour Volunteer social area Training Party after the session Volunteer meetings New, modern accomodation European Year of Volunteering 2011: Joint project for and with our volunteers for and with 4 other therapeutic recreational European Camps volunteers

24 Accomodation for Volunteers on Campsite Ide kerül dia szöveg

volunteers) Volunteer recruitment Polish (28), Slovak (26), Czech (16) Contact

25 Challenges The past 4 years were for development, now we work for operation Foundraising from CEE Countries Quality and quantity improvement (bilingual volunteers) Volunteer recruitment Polish (28), Slovak (26), Czech (16) Contact organisations Posters, leaflets Accomodation for chaperones (abroad) Interviews abroad

26 Any Questions?

27 Thank you for your attention!

STRENGTHENING THE COORDINATION, DELIVERY AND MONITORING OF HIV AND AIDS SERVICES IN MALAWI THROUGH FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS.

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