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Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Context Programme European Solidarity Corps Action Type Quality Label Language used to fill in the form eesti Agency of the Applicant Organisation Please choose the Agency that will receive and assess your application form. The awarding of the Quality Label is carried out by: • The National Agency in which the applicant organisation is established for organisations established in a participating country. Exception - the below organisations must apply to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency: • Europe-wide networks or platforms of organisations applying for themselves and on behalf of at least one of their affiliated entities and involving at least two different countries; • National public authorities and services (e.g. government ministries, national civic services); • Organisations providing volunteering, traineeship or job activities run with the support of EU programmes other than the European Solidarity Corps. Applications for the Quality Label from Partner Countries are handled by SALTOs. SALTOs support co-operation with Partner countries and are hosted within National Agencies. To identify to which National Agency you should apply, please consult the 'How to apply' page : https://ec.europa.eu/youth/solidarity-corps/how-to-apply_en For further details about the available National Agencies managing the European Solidarity Corps, please consult the following page: https://ec.europa.eu/youth/solidarity-corps/resources-and-contacts_en In cases where the applicant has submitted an application to a National Agency or Executive Agency which is not competent to deal with it, the National Agency or Executive Agency shall re-direct the application to the competent authority. In cases where the application was originally submitted to the Executive Agency, the applicant will be notified about the outcome of the admissibility. Should the applicant disagree with the redirection of their application from the Executive Agency, they must notify the Executive Agency as soon as possible, using the functional mailbox: EACEA- [email protected] Please note that following such transmission of your application, the initial Agency will not store, save or have access to your application or any information or personal data contained therein. EE01 (EESTI) Are you applying for a Quality Label only for your organisation (Standard application)? Or are you applying also for Quality Label for affiliated entities (Umbrella application)? Standard application Umbrella application ET 1 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Participating Organisations Applicant organisation details Organisation ID E10105601 Legal Name ASTANGU KUTSEREHABILITATSIOONI KESKUS Legal Name (national language) ASTANGU KESKUS National ID (if applicable) 70003566 Department (if applicable) Acronym Address ASTANGU 27 Country Eesti P.O. Box Postal Code 13519 CEDEX City TALLINN Website www.astangu.ee Email [email protected] Telephone +372 6877231, +372 6877223 Fax Profile Type of Organisation Täiskasvanuharidust pakkuv koolitusasutus Is your organisation a public body? Jah Is your organisation a non-profit? Jah Seaduslik esindaja Title Gender mees First Name Kert Family Name Valdaru Department Position Direktor Email [email protected] ET 2 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Telephone +3726877214 Preferred Contact Ei Same address as organisation Jah Address ASTANGU 27 Country Eesti P.O. Box Postal Code 13519 CEDEX City TALLINN Kontaktisik Title Gender naine First Name Marit Family Name Okas Department Position Välissuhete koordinaator Email [email protected] Telephone +3726877225 Preferred Contact Jah Same address as organisation Jah Address ASTANGU 27 Country Eesti P.O. Box Postal Code 13519 CEDEX City TALLINN Background and experience If the outcome of your assessment is successful, the answer to the following question, along with other elements taken from this form (such as contact information), will be made available to the public via the online database of organisations having obtained a Quality Label. For this reason please, write it in English bearing in mind the target group you wish to reach. ET 3 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Please briefly present your organisation, including information on its aims, target groups, regular activities and other relevant aspects. Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (AVRC) is a unique center in Estonia that has experience in providing rehabilitation services for people with special needs since 1996. Astangu VRC develops the Estonian rehabilitation area and shares its experience with other service providers. The main services we provide to our clients are job and capacity assessment, learning opportunities, job opportunities, rehabilitation and support for work placement. The common goal of these services is to prepare clients for working life through the development of work skills and capabilities. Our target group is working age (16-64 years) people with: • learning difficulties • mental health conditions, including people with autism • intellectual disabilities from mild to moderate • congenital and/or chronic health impairments • hearing loss or deaf people • acquired physical disabilities and traumatic brain injury Astangu's learning opportunities can be divided into 3 - adaptation courses, job training and state vocational training. The purpose of the adaptation courses is to provide people with special needs with support for adaptation, opportunities to study, work and other activities, including support for acquiring and practicing the skills necessary for independent living, studying and working. All adaptation courses are tailor-made for students with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of work-study courses and state vocational education are to offer people with special needs the opportunity to acquire work skills in the chosen field. Both the work training courses and vocational training are adapted for the students needs and are carried out in small groups. In addition to customer service, we are developing the social and educational spheres of Estonia by participating in national and international development projects, talking about several workshops and round tables, organizing trainings and information days for specialists in the field, and offering internships opportunities for future specialists. We are an associate member of the European Rehabilitation Platform and work in tandem with various vocational rehabilitation centers in Europe. The quality of our center's social services is also recognized by EQUASS Assurance. Currently we have 104 students and 92 employees. What are the activities and experience of your organisation in the areas relevant to the European Solidarity Corps? We have experience in hosting 3 volunteers (2017-2019). Currently the 4th volunteer is doing her service with us. We have offered purposeful and versatile volunteering activities to the volunteers and shared our best practises and expirience about hosting volunteers to other VET schools and networks in Estonia. Please describe the links the organisation has with the local community. We organize annually larger and smaller events for and with the community, where we also involve our volunteers. The main events yearly are the "Work Fair" for people with disabilities, the Christmas Market, the HEV Fair (information event/fair for young people with special educational needs) and various network meetings and informational days and smaller events. ET 4 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Please give information on the human resources of your organisation (i.e. staff and volunteers), and describe the skills and expertise of the persons that will be involved in the future European Solidarity Corps activities, with specific regard to organising processes and quality learning activities for young people. Currently thre are 92 employees (theraphists, teachers, specialists ect) and 1 ESC volunteer in the organization. International Relations Coordinator plays an important role in all international projects, including the ESC project implementation and coordination. Coordinator´s main tasks are the timing and practical / technical and if nessesary then budgetary requirements of all projects. The coordinator makes sure that the project is coordinated accordingly; creating, mentoring and supporting teams; the content, quality and the purposefulness of activities and voluntary service; dissemination of project activities and results both internally and externally of the organization. The coordinator is well informed and in close daily communication with the staff of the different departments of the center. The coordinator is supported in the implementation of project by the Heads of Departments, Study Managers and other colleagues. The co-operation ensures the purposefulness and quality of the voluntary service overall as well as diversity of the activities for the volunteer. The volunteer works daily hand in hand with the Activity Leader of the center. There is a tutor for the volunteer with whom plans are made and who gives support, encourage and empowers the volunteer in his/her activities. Erasmus + Volunteering Accreditation Accreditation Type Accreditation Reference Accreditation Role Valid until Euroopa Vabatahtliku Teenistuse 2016-1-EE01-KA110-034589 2020-12-21 organisatsioonide akrediteerimine Has your organisation been awarded an accreditation/certification for any other EU Jah Programme/Action? EU Programme Year Reference code EQUASS 2019 no reference code Scope Which type of Quality Label are you applying for? • Volunteering Under Quality Label for volunteering, which role are you • Host Organisation applying for? Locations Location ID Location Name Country City ASTANGU KUTSEREHABILITATSIOONI 1 Eesti TALLINN KESKUS Does your organisation plan to carry out activities for hosted Ei volunteers in any additional location than the one above? Location - 1 Location ID 1 ET 5 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Location Name ASTANGU KUTSEREHABILITATSIOONI KESKUS Address ASTANGU 27 City TALLINN Country Eesti Postal Code 13519 Contact Person Marit Okas How many volunteers can be hosted at any given time (during the same time) by this location? Volunteers in activities lasting up to 2 months 1 Volunteers in activities lasting 2 months and more 1 Volunteers in volunteering teams activities 1 Activities What are the main topics addressed by the activities that you plan to carry out? Education and training Equality and non-discrimination Inclusion Skills development Social assistance and welfare Motivation Please describe the motivation of your organisation to participate in the European Solidarity Corps. Participating in ESC is part of our Internationalization Strategy, which is part of our Main Strategy. It is important for us to include people with special needs and the ones who have fewer opportunities in society and to ensure equality for them. Our motivation participating in ESC is the development of the organization's employees, development and support of the learning process, involvement of students with special needs and equality. Participation in ESC supports the personal development of our students, intercultural communication, the development of foreign language skills among both the students and staff, the acquisition of new knowledge about other cultures and countries. The creation of international contacts. Through the international activity of ESC we see that the increase of the competitiveness of our students in the labor market raises. ESC participation also plays an important role in creating and shaping a positive image of the Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre. Project Management Overall Management ET 6 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 How does your organisation address management issues in projects (e.g. distribution of tasks and responsibilities inside your organisation, modalities of cooperation with partners, management of EU grants, quality management framework, validation of learning outcomes, etc.)? International Relations Coordinator plays an important role in all international projects, including the ESC project implementation and coordination. Its main tasks are the timing and practical / technical and if nessesary then budgetary requirements of all projects. The coordinator makes sure that the project is coordinated accordingly; creating, mentoring and supporting teams; the content, quality and the purposefulness of activities and voluntary service; dissemination of project activities and results both internally and externally of the organization. Also developing the field of external relations in order to ensure the development of students, staff and the entire Astangu VRC through the international activities. The coordinator is well informed and in close daily communication with the staff of the different departments of the center. The coordinator is supported in the implementation of project by the Heads of Departments, Study Managers and other colleagues. Practical arrangements Please describe the practical arrangements for the volunteers to be hosted (e.g. proper accommodation and local transportation). We have coordinating organization EriNoor who carries out all practical arrangements (accommodation, local transportation, incuranse ect) for volunteers. Support and monitoring Please describe the measures you will put in place to embed a quality learning process from the start of the project and support the participants in defining and meeting their learning objectives, and organising their reflection, identification and documentation of the non-formal and informal learning outcomes acquired, including through EU or national validation tools, in particular Youthpass. If relevant, please answer this question by providing details regarding each of the scopes you are applying for. Here in Astangu VRC we value and carry out our activities following the EQUASS Quality standards. At the start of the project, when the volunteer arrives, he/she has 2 weeks to settle in and get to know the center and its staff. During this time the volunteer meets with teachers, therapists, specialists and gets an overview of the services provided by the center. Each department makes a thorough introduction of themselves and the employees and at the same time a closer and personal contact with the aim of future cooperation with the volunteer is established. After the period of setteling in the activities are planned in collaboration with the volunteer taking into account his/her previous experience and request in applying to the ESC service. ET 7 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Which measures will you put in place to guarantee that: • There is a clear description of the distinctive role of volunteers in your organization. • There are assurances that volunteers: - do not replace traineeships and/or jobs; - are not taking up essential tasks for the organisation's running operations. • The activity is not part of the volunteers' regular studies or vocational training. We have all the specialist positions filled and the volunteer brings added value to the organization. The tasks are created tailor made for him/her and divided between different departments in order to give him/her the maximum opportunity to learn and experience new and different activities. In order for the volunteer to achieve his/her learning outcomes, volunteer is assigned a personal mentor and a professional supporter (tutor), who monitors both the workload and the purposefulness of the volunteer and makes necessary changes in job responsibilities and work processes when needed. There are regular weekly face-to-face meetings with the tutor. In the meetings they plan activities and analyze the activities already done. Opportunities and challenges are also discussed and solutions to potential problems are found. At these meetings, the volunteer also receives practical help and advice regarding the activities she/he is organizing or working with. Weekly meetings avoid the accumulation of long-term problems. It is also possible to intervene promptly and prevent work overload or not targeted activities. Please specify how the organisation will support the volunteer(s) in integrating in the local hosting community. The volunteer has a mentor and tutor who support him/her in settling in, coping with the new environment both inside and outside the organization. Assistance is offered and available in practical matters as well as professional and also helping to build new relationships with people and in the workplace and community. Risk prevention, protection and safety How will you guarantee a safe living and working environment for the volunteers? What measures will you put in place to address problems and conflicts during the project period (e.g. due to personal conflicts with other participants or organisation's members, demotivation of participants in relation to the tasks they are asked to carry out, etc.)? Building a relationship of trust is the basis for identifying all possible risks and preventing any problems that may arise. Weekly meetings with the tutor, as well as the mentor's support and support from the host organization and the cooperation of all parties, provides an opportunity to provide maximum support to the volunteer. Participants You are applying for hosting volunteers, please describe the background and profile of the volunteers you would like to host. We are looking for people who are open-minded and willing to work with people with different special needs. Communication skills and empathy are important characteristics and skills in working in Astangu VRC. Self-initiative and the ability to organize are key skills, and self-discipline and time planning skills are required. Personal contact or previous experience in working with people with special needs is an advantage. How will you ensure an open and transparent selection process and accessibility for all young people? If you are applying for different scopes of Quality Label, please answer this question by providing details regarding each scope. The volunteer is selected jointly by the International Relations Coordinator and the Human Resources Manager, who follow the principles of the organisation's human resources policy. Throughout is the principle, that we give an equal starting position to all candidates and do not discriminate any of the candidates on the basis of their special needs, cultural, religious or any other orientation or background that they may have. We have been awarded the Diversity Label and we appreciate and value diversity in our staff, including the volunteer. ET 8 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Participants with Fewer Opportunities Do you envisage involving participants who face situations Ei that make their participation in the activities more difficult? ET 9 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Summary Volunteering Id Role Organisation ID Legal name Jobs Traineeships Host Support 1 Taotlev organisatsioon E10105601 ASTANGU KUTSEREHABILITATSIOONI KESKUS ET 10 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Annexes The maximum size of a file is 15 MB and the maximum total size is 100 MB. The maximum number of all attachments is 10. Please print the Declaration on Honour, have it signed by the legal representative and attach it. File Name File Size (kB) Declaration of Honour 2020.pdf 297 Please attach any other relevant documents. File Name File Size (kB) Total Size (kB) 297 ET 11 / 13  Call 2020, 1, European Solidarity Corps - Quality Label FormId ESC52-0522815F Submission Deadline (Brussels Time) 2020-12-31 12:00:00 Checklist Before submitting your application form to the National Agency, please make sure that It fulfils the eligibility criteria listed in the European Solidarity Corps Guide. All relevant fields in the application form have been filled in correctly. You have chosen the correct Agency of the country in which your organisation is established. Currently selected Agency is: EE01 (EESTI) Please also keep in mind the following: The documents proving the legal status of the organisations must be uploaded in the Participant Portal (for more details, see Part C of the European Solidarity Corps Guide - "Information for applicants"). 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