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Follow us on our official website
goscorp.blogspot.com.es
WELCOME EVERYONE!
Dear IFMSA Family,
On behalf of AECS-Catalonia, we are really happy to invite you to the first edition of Go
SCORP Barcelona which is going to take place from the 4th to the 18th of July 2015 in
the centre of our capital, Barcelona. Volunteering with children, social programme,
trainings, sightseeing and loads of fun!
Since we discovered this volunteering project last year we’ve been determined to develop
this beautiful initiative here in Catalonia, so we encouraged a group of people from AECS
and started working on it!
We are really proud to say that we have an amazing OC that is working a lot in order to
offer you the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience: volunteering with children,
social program, trainings, sightseeing and loads of fun are waiting for you. Do not let them
tell you!
Having said this, we invite you to go through this booklet where you’ll find the information
on how to participate, what our Go SCORP will be like and also a few curiosities about our
land.
Green hugs,
Marta Teller and Alba Bassets
OC Coordinators
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Marta Teller
NORP
OC Coordinator
Alba Bassets
NORP-Assistant
OC Coordinator
Jaime Cano
LORP
Patricia Muro
Local President
Lilas Mercuriali
NOME
Maite Barreto
LORP
Meritxell Gavaldà
LORP
Isshak Mrabet
General Treasurer
For any question or extra information, please don’t hesitate to
contact us!
WHAT IS Go SCORP ABOUT?
A little bit of history
This project aims to reunite all humanitarian SCORP projects from around the world into a
unique platform database accessible to all SCORPions worldwide. It was created in Tunisia
5 years ago in the March Meeting, during the SCORP session. In the beginning it included
two humanitarian projects, from Romania and Tunisia, and the first exchange was
successfully completed when one Saudi Arabian student travelled to Romania.
During the August meeting in Macedonia, a Small Working Group (SWG) worked on
developing the project further more. They set the criteria for the projects that should be
included under Go SCORP, the exchange conditions and the format of the website that will
be designed for Go SCORP. This innovative idea was awarded with the first prize during
that meeting; it was voted as the best SCORP project among all other international
projects. During the Eastern Mediterranean Regional (EMR) meeting in Bahrain in January
2010, Go SCORP won the first prize again as the best EMR project.
Go SCORP was presented to become a transnational project and during the upcoming 2010
MM in Thailand, the decision was made. As Go SCORP keep harvesting more international
awards, more countries are aware of the initiative and have expressed their willingness to
join the project.
The best thing about Go SCORP is that there are no priorities, and it has a small
application fee! We want to give medical students a great opportunity to both discover
new places and exercise their sense of humanitarianism.
Nowadays, 8 NMOs are involved in this project: Italy, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt,
Romania, Tunisia etc. This is going to be the first edition of Go SCORP Barcelona, and we
want you to join us and enjoy this awesome experience!
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REGISTRATION
The registration process will begin on the 8th of April until the 5th of May. Any IFMSA
member is allowed to apply.
There are a total of 12 spots, as we want to have a small group of people in order to
create a real team and take care of every incoming in a personal way.
Participants will be chosen according to the answers on the registration form, which you
can find attached on our Official Site (http://goscorp.blogspot.com.es/).
Selection criteria will be based mostly on motivation and level of English. Also, we’ll
prioritize interculturality when choosing the participants, as we want to give the
opportunity to come to as many different NMOs as possible, and to create an appropriate
environment for ideas sharing and intercultural learning.
Based on the expenses of the whole event, we set up a 250 € fee, which includes:
- Volunteering program
- Workshops and external talks
- Accommodation
- Two meals per day
- Cultural and Social activities
- Transportation within Barcelona
ACCOMODATION
The accommodation for this year GoSCORP will be in a cosy apartment located in the
North part of Barcelona, just 10 minutes away from the centre of the city by taking the
public transportation.
All the participants will stay together in the same building. It has one big and completely
equipped apartment with 2 bathrooms, a huge living room and a kitchen.
Our choice has been conditioned by the way we want to approach this GoSCORP. We want
participants to have their own space so they can organize their selves in the best way for
them.
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AGENDA & VOLUNTEERING PROJECT
GoScorp is a volunteering project that allows medical students from all over the world to
share their passion for helping others, discovering at the same time a new city and
exchanging experiences between themselves.
Our project in Barcelona consists in teaching English to children and teenagers that are
in risk of social exclusion and otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity for meeting young
foreign people and breaking interpersonal barriers. In a world that day after day is more
international, English is an essential tool for professional and personal growth. In SCORP
we believe in the equality of chances for everyone and we have decided to start
improving and sharing our ideals in our own city.
During the first weekend, participants will
attend different workshops that are aimed to
prepare them to go to the social centres and
deal with children and young people that
have a special background and that face
specific problems in their life.
From Monday to Friday, participants will be divided into smaller groups for the
volunteering work, so they can really get involved into the activities and feel useful during
the whole programme. They’ll spend half a day working with children (morning or
afternoon, depending on the group), and then we’ve prepared different social and cultural
activities in Barcelona that they will be able to enjoy, always accompanied by our amazing
OC and other volunteers from AECS-Catalonia.
Detailed agenda will be sent to you in the future. For the moment, we can only add that
some surprises are about to come! ;)
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
And of course, just like in any other IFMSA event, we will have an incredible Social
Programme. Talking about Barcelona’s breathtaking beaches, unique buildings and
innovative flair is not enough, you need to experience what we consider the most
beautiful Mediterranean city. That’s why we offer you the chance to discover each
and every one of its secrets and corners.
During your stay you will be able to explore this amazing city in a whole new and
surprising way. A part from a special sightseeing, party nights and the unavoidable
NFDP; we are preparing an awesome social program that will make the attendee’s
experience unforgettable… of course most of it should remain secret and you’ll
only get to know the details when the time comes. We don’t want to spoil the best
bits, do we?
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ABOUT CATALONIA We are pleased to introduce you our beloved nation. Catalonia is an autonomous
community located in the north-east of Spain.
Our culture has developed its own identity over the centuries and it stands out for its own
and unique traditions: The Castellers, declared by UNESCO to be amongst the Masterpieces
of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, la Patum, les sardanes… These are just a
few of the things that make us a proud and charming nation.
Traditionally, art and thought trend deep into Catalonia as a result of the country's
geographic location, open to the Mediterranean and European countries, and also due to
the leading spirit and attraction created by Barcelona.
The cultural offer in Catalonia is so overwhelming that you wouldn't even know where to
begin: unique buildings in Barcelona (known as “the capital of Modernism”) such as the
Sagrada Familia or the Palau de la Música Catalana, the striking archaeological ruins at
Tarraco and Empúries, the churches of the Boí Valley in Lleida… all declared World
Heritage sites by the UNESCO. Furthermore you can enjoy the exhibitions of world-class
museums like the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) and the Dalí Theatre-Museum
in Figueres.
The breathtakingly beautiful beaches, its world-class gastronomy and the work of famous
artists such as Gaudí and Dalí make this region one of Spain’s most popular destinations.
ABOUT BARCELONA After a brief introduction to our land, now it’s time to introduce the city we are setting
the scene in, Barcelona!
Barcelona is the biggest Catalan city and has a dynamic personality of its own. Located
between mountains and sea, it's the perfect Mediterranean city to relax in, stroll around
and enjoy. The city came to prominence during the late 19th and early 20th century, but
it wasn't until 1992, when the Olympic Games put it on the world map, that its popularity
exploded and expanded. From then on, Barcelona was discovered to be a city full of social
interaction, cultural vitality and night-life, open to our multicultural world.
The millenary history, the modernist creativity and the charm of each neighbourhood
make Barcelona idyllic place to visit, party, spend a relaxing weekend and even to live in.
With a combination of architectural heritage
that will leave you breathless, Barcelona
offers the work of some of the most well-
know architects from the past century, such
as Antoni Gaudí and his modernist buildings.
We are sure you are all going to enjoy
Barcelona as much as we do in our daily life!
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