1979년 시작하여 올해, 36회를 맞이하는 벨기에 스페셜 올림픽으로 여러분을 초대합니다. Tournai 와 Mouscron에서 5월 9일 봉화를 시작으로 3일간(5/10~12)개최되는 본 전국대회에는 3,400여명의 장애인 운동선수들이 참가하며 워크캠프 참가자들은 행사의 개최 준비 및 운영, 폐막을 함께 서포트 하게 됩니다.

SUMMARY OF THE WORKCAMP :
For the 36th edition of the Belgian Special Olympics, a competition hosting about 3400 athletes with intellectual disabilities, a workcamp will take place in the city of Mouscron in order to help on several aspects of the logistics around the competition. Volunteers will also guide athletes for one of the disciplines during the National Games.

WORK :
For this 36th edition of the Belgian National Games, volunteers will help on several aspects of the event logistics, such as assembling and dismantling of structures, building and putting up the decorations, transport and unloading of material, waste management,... Volunteers will work with several teams of the organisation before and after the Games. During the 3 days of competitions, volunteers will provide guidance to athletes for one of the disciplines of the competition: a precision ball sport, related to bowls and "pétanque" called Bocce. The Opening Ceremony as well as the Torch Run will take place on May 9th while the Games will take place from May 10th to May 12th 2018.

"Physical work" will be asked to volunteers so it is important to take this into account. Volunteers will also have lighter tasks like guidance of athletes, decorations, waste management,...


PARTNER : Created by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968, "Special Olympics" aim to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Today, Special Olympics is a global movement serving more than 4 million people with intellectual disabilities in 178 countries and representing 30 different types of sports.

Special Olympics Belgium was founded in 1979 and is officially recognized by the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee. It organises National Games every year (alternatively in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia) and send delegations of Belgian athletes to the Winter and Summer Special Olympics World Games. These competitions are open to any athlete with intellectual disability who regularly practise a sport at his/her own level. More than just a physical and sport training, these activities enhance the social development of the athletes.

The 2018 National Games will take place in Tournai and Mouscron and will host about 3400 athletes and 1200 coaches from 320 sport clubs to compete in 19 adapted sports and disciplines. The programme will include a torch run, opening and closure ceremonies, an Olympic village, a healthy athletes programme and an art exhibition from artists with mental disability.
More information (FR) on : Special Olympics Belgium

The 2018 National Games will take place between Tournai and Mouscron, French-speaking cities located in Wallonia, close to the French border. The National Games will mainly take place in Mouscron where volunteers will spend most of their time. This city is located about 100 km away from Brussels, 25 km from Lille (France) and 25 km from Tournai. The place of the workcamp can be reached easily by public transport.

ACCES :Brussels International Airport (Zaventem), Brussels South Airport (Charleroi), or Lille airport (France).

Train timetables on http://www.belgianrail.be/en/Default.aspx

Volunteers will sleep in the logistic centre or in « Festihut », small chalets allowing to host 4 persons each. The accommodation will be located in Mouscron. Please bring a sleeping bag.

FOOD :Meals will be taken with the different teams of the organisation and will be prepared by local volunteers. Vegetarian food will be available but should be asked in advance.

English. Basics of French or Dutch are useful but not necessary.

[영문지원동기서 첨부 안내]
본 워크캠프 활동을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량:1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부
A project-related motivation letter is required.

[침낭 구비 안내]
개인 위생을 위해 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.

[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.

-This workcamp requires physical efforts at some moments. Volunteers are asked to prove a strong interest for the thematic of this event. There will be one free day before and one free day after the competition.

-Please bring good working shoes and clothes that can get dirty as well as a raincoat in case of rainy weather.

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