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From Jovesólides we continue to open windows to build a better world among all people. Therefore, we developed the program ‘Sumando: voluntariado para la cohesión social'. It is aimed at sensitizing people, especially young people, about the importance of volunteering. The ultimate goal: for more people to join the tide of social activism.
The entity, with this program, seeks to promote the social participation of the younger group through information and Communication Technologies in the province of Valencia. Therefore, it enhances their skills and capacities in the field of social volunteering from ICTs to people at risk of social exclusion.
In recent months, despite the situation experienced by the health emergency, a seminar has been developed (in online mode), in which a total of 40 young people participated. This meeting space was given by expert voices and made known to its participants the need for voluntary action. A seminar in which myths and stereotypes about volunteering were dismantled. The ultimate goal: to visualize the figure of the volunteer as an engine of change in the digital age.
In addition, the entity has also developed a laboratory whose main objective was to provide training and training. Participants learned about the rights and duties when developing volunteerism, social needs, and new conflict intervention and management methodologies. They also approached the entity, the different areas of work. At the end they were able to join the voluntary work of Jovesólides. Currently, a total of 19 young people are part of their volunteer team.
Jovesólides, volunteering and the digital divide
The acquisition of digital skills has become a transversal and essential element in a fully digitalized society. In Spain, the digital divide is a source of inequality, the inequality between people who have access to new technologies and people who do not have access. A social reality that has become more visible this last year.
Therefore, with this program, Jovesólides, tries to promote a digital society and inclusive information that takes into account the needs of people who are in a vulnerable situation.
Currently Jovesólides develops the following activities with volunteer support: care in the Espai La Coma, both in its free access, as in the service of specific attention on procedures related to electronic administration, job search and other services of interest. The team of volunteers also participates in various programs of the entity, in its area of social E-inclusion: The Route, Accompanied elderly people...
You can follow all the information of this project of Jovesólides through the hashtag #Sumando.
