Consejos para tu ONG en esta lucha contra el coronavirus

 

¿Has decidido que tu organización benéfica está en buenas condiciones y relativamente segura para trabajar directamente contra el brote del coronavirus?, obviamente tendrás que cambiar tu enfoque y seguir algunos consejos para tu ONG.

Es decir, debes tener claro que no podrás continuar con los proyectos y programas que has estado planeando o venías ejecutando hasta hace poco.

Tu programa ahora cambiará y necesitará de un buen plan. De hecho, la situación de la organización se pondrá difícil en algún momento, por lo que surge la necesidad de crear una buena hoja de ruta que te permita contribuir con los más vulnerables.

En este artículo, te indicamos los pasos que debe tomar si decides mantener a tu ONG trabajando durante la crisis pandémica.

 

Mantén  a tu personal seguro

Lo primero que debes pensar es mantener seguro a tu personal. ¿Cómo? Bueno, empieza por identificar a los miembros más vulnerables ante esta situación como los empleados mayores de 60 años. Una vez  que lo hagas asegúrate  de que se queden en casa.

Sigue de cerca cómo se desarrolla la pandemia y continúa revisando las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de Salud (OMS) acerca de quiénes son los que corren  grave peligro.

Desde luego, no solo debes pensar en la salud de tu personal, sino también en la estabilidad financiera de la entidad.

Planifica bien cada paso y ten la seguridad de que puedes seguir pagándole a los empleados, incluso si no pueden trabajar por sus condiciones de vulnerabilidad.

Habla con los donantes de la organización acerca del pago de salarios para finiquitar todos los detalles financieros. En este tipo de situaciones de crisis global, muchos donantes cambian de opinión y están más abiertos a cubrir diferentes tipos de gastos.

 

Contacta con tus donantes

Antes de tomar la decisión de trabajar y  ajustar sus programas, contacta a tus donantes y conversa con ellos. Hazle saber tus planes, pero sobre todo que quieres usar el dinero que te facilitaron para poner en marcha un proyecto de cara a la lucha contra el coronavirus.

La mayoría de ellos te dirán que sí. En caso de que estén de acuerdo, plantéales que suspenderás temporalmente la programación normal de la organización por la situación actual y, que deseas solicitar una extensión de los plazos.

También puedes aprovechar el momento para solicitar más dinero. Busca nuevas fuentes, de seguro querrán ayudarte y de esta manera la institución alcanzará un mejor estado económico.

Los donantes que ya conocen tu ONG  y han tenido  asociación establecida con la entidad, mostrarán mejor receptividad para colaborar, así que sácale provecho a esta ventaja.

 

Comunícate con tus socios y beneficiarios

Siguiendo con los consejos para tu ONG para contribuir con el alivio del Covid-19, recomendamos que converses con tus socios y beneficiarios acerca de la decisión de trabajar.

Estas personas deben estar informadas sobre por qué  detendrás los proyectos actuales. Eso sí, comunícales qué pueden hacer y cómo pueden participar en esta crisis.

Ojo, procura mantener toda esta comunicación de manera digital: recuerda que se deben evitar todas las reuniones presenciales.

 

 

Desarrolla un plan escrito

Sabemos muy bien que en estos momentos es necesario actuar rápidamente, pero eso no significa que omitas  el desarrollo de una estrategia por escrito.

En los próximos meses, toda tu su organización se moverá en función a lo que está escrito en esas páginas. De no hacerlo, corres el riesgo de que la comunicación personal se convierta en un gran problema.

Tener una estrategia bien conocida y establecida te ayudará a cumplir con tus planes y trabajar de manera efectiva. Tómese el tiempo y discuta cómo llevará a cabo cada una de las actividades, por supuesto, hazlo a través de una reunión virtual.

 

Desarrolla una estrategia de salida

Como parte de tu estrategia, viene bien que te imagines cómo será el proceso de transición una vez que termine la pandemia. En algún momento, la emergencia culminará y tu organización tendrá que encontrar el camino de regreso a sus actividades habituales.

Dale prioridad a establecer un mecanismo de retorno a los negocios como de costumbre, claro,  ajustado a la “nueva normalidad” que esperamos sea pronto.

Ya compartidos todos estos consejos para tu ONG en esta lucha contra el coronavirus, le deseamos la mejor de las suertes a tu organización en general, seguro será otra pieza clave para superar esta crisis.

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UNIVERSITY PRACTICES

Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?

At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…

The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.

If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.

Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.

And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.

You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.

If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality. 

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.

It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity. 

Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.

Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.

We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.

We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.

The advantages of corporate volunteering include:

  • Improving communication.
  • Group unity.
  • Cultural integration in different situations.
  • Employee training.
  • Increased Corporate Social Responsibility.

The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.

If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. 

Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.

Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.

Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.

There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.

Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.

An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.

And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERING

At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.

There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.

Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.

We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.

It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Sense of purpose: Provides a sense of purpose by contributing your skills and experiences to meaningful causes.
  • Emotional well-being: Reduces feelings of isolation and establishes social connections.
  • Personal development: It’s continuous learning, skill development, and discovering new activities while keeping the mind-body active.
  • Physical health: Keeping active.
  • Stress reduction: The act of helping others reduces stress and contributes to mental health.

Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after. 

SOCIAL VOLUNTEERING

A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.

When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.

Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.

Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.

At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…

And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.

If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.