📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The purpose of this project is to help the workers of Crisis Center, which is a place for victims of domestic violence (mostly woman and children). Sizeable part of the duty is to help mothers and their children with everyday duties, and activities.
Activities plan at Crisis Center (CC)
● carry on activities for children and residents, eg artistic, physical, culinary and language activities;
● Support educators during activities for children and residents;
● Educational support for children (eg. homework in foreign languages);
● Teaching foreign languages (English, volunteers mother tongue);
● Taking care of the children during the mother's absence and during activities for residents;
● Assistance in the preparation of events: birthdays, holidays;
● Help and participation in cultural events for female residents, eg going out to cinema;
● Daily activities of the house functioning - checking daily housekeeping duties, preparing rooms, flats for new incomers;
🏠 Accommodation on site
It is assumed that volunteers will live in a couple of people in one large room, with its own shower, toilet and a small kitchen.
There will also be access to a large shared kitchen and a washing machine. The apartment will be in close proximity to stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, etc. and located either within walking distance of the venue or easily accessible by public transport - buses.
Transportation - Volunteers will be given a monthly bus pass.
Food - Volunteers will receive a monthly food allowance.
🎒 Leisure activities
Caritas will ensure foreigners with access to online OLS language course, Health and Safety mandatory course.
Language learning provides Youthpass and Europass certificates.
Training also consist of knowledge about volunteer network in Poland.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Everyone is welcome.
Obviously person most suited for this opportunity would be someone open for relationship, and keen to work with women and children.
Be wary that inhabitants of Crisis Center often require psychological help not only be the means of therapy, but also casual everyday treatment with care and respect, so it's for the best for them if you will be able to treat them nicely.
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.