ESC: Helping Disabled Children
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About the project
ESC: Helping Disabled Children
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner association is a school for physically and mentally disabled children and adolescents, from age 3 to 18. The school provides individualised education addressing their individual differences and specific needs. Inclusive education is also an important mission. Most of the 87 pupils are in wheelchairs and originary from different countries. The spoken language in the school is "Lëtzebuergesch".
💼 What the programme involves
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
The volunteer gets pocket money and a food allowance for means of subsistence. The amounts are fixed by law in Luxembourg.
📍 About the location
Strassen, a commune in Luxembourg, boasts a rich history dating back several centuries. Located in the southwest part of the country, it is known for its unique blend of Luxembourgish traditions and European cultural influences. The town enjoys a strategic geographical position, close to the capital, Luxembourg City, and the French border, making it a dynamic hub for trade and cultural exchange.
In terms of the nonprofit sector, Strassen is home to several organizations involved in various fields such as education, culture, sports, and social welfare. These associations play a vital role in promoting community development by offering diverse programs and services to meet the needs of local residents. Many initiatives aim to strengthen social ties, promote solidarity, and support marginalized groups within the community. Therefore, Strassen is a place where nonprofit engagement plays a central role in everyday life and the city's development.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Strassen, there's a variety of activities to explore for visitors. You can wander through the charming streets of the old town and admire its historical architecture, including St. Michael's Church. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy picturesque hiking trails and the surrounding green spaces, such as the municipal park. For culture lovers, there are fascinating museums to visit, as well as artistic events and performances throughout the year. Shopping enthusiasts will appreciate the local boutiques and traditional markets. Lastly, foodies can indulge in Luxembourgish cuisine at local restaurants and sample regional specialties.
⚠️ Requirements
The participant profile: the project is open for volunteers aged 18 to 30 years. Our partner has no special restrictions concerning gender. The volunteer should be a responsible person, with easy contact, interested in social work. S/he should be keen and motivated to work with disabled children and young people on a very basic level, which requires patience, initiative and creativity. Any volunteer's interests and/or skills like music (playing an instrument) or painting are very welcomed. Understanding German and French will be very helpful.
Application deadline: 05/05/2024.
ℹ️ Additional information
The public transport is free of charge in Luxembourg for all users.
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project;
- health insurance during your project;
- round-trip travel reimbursement;
- accommodation and food;
- pocket money;
- language course;
- return week-end;
- Youth Pass and SVI international volunteer passport.
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
LU38952
01/09/2024 → 31/07/2025
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
1 Pl. Thomas Edison 1483 1483, 1483 Strassen, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 20:56 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken