Persons interested in acquiring new experiences in voluntary work with children have the opportunity to do so thanks to Klabbsajf 2010. Agenzija Appogg and ACCESS Community Resource Centre in Vittoriosa, together with St Margaret College and the Foundation for Educational Services, are coordinating Klabbsajf 2010 for children between five and 12 years of age from Cottonera and Kalkara. Klabbsajf has been organised for the past 12 years.

Klabbsajf offers alternative activities within the community for children during their summer holidays. The aim is to stimulate children’s creativity and sensitivity towards socio-cultural subjects, by means of various educational practices.

Volunteers’ roles include helping in the planning and preparation of these activities, monitoring the children under the supervision of professional staff, as well as carrying out the activities together with them. Sessions include drama, outings, sports activities and crafts. All volunteers receive the necessary training, due to start in early July, in planning skills, children’s development, caring for children, and team building.

Volunteers must be 16 years or older, and available for three half days weekly, mornings only, starting from the beginning of July until mid-September. Those interested in forming part of the team of volunteers of Klabbsajf 2010 should contact Ilona Attard for further details on 2398 5122 or via email on [email protected]. A copy of the application form can also be downloaded from www.appogg.gov.mt.