📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The position is a part of Volunteering for Individual ESC "Open Wings" Project. The volunteer will assist the therapists daily live activities (games, drawing, conversations, reading books, dancing, physical exercises, musical therapy, decoration, art and craft and other useful skills activities) in Day Care Center “Pinokio”; Volunteer will prepare and conduct English lessons; organize creative workshops about being socially independent; Make up, etc.
The volunteer will assist disabled people in their daily work and rehabilitation, as well as the open air activities, trips and tours.
During the project all volunteers will take part in the events of the host organization, local celebrations, giving presentations about their countries, promote European Solidarity Corps etc. They will have chance to meet many other volunteers who participate in Summer and Christmas projects of the foundation and will gain a huge experience in meeting people, exchanging culture and experience.
🏠 Accommodation on site
- Volunteers will be accommodated in single or double room in normal flats. They will share bathroom, kitchen and common area; - Volunteers will receive monthly financial allowance for food and cleaning stuff (boarding money) as well as Pocket money; - Travel Cost will be reimbursed according to the Programme Guide; - A card for free public transportation in Bydgoszcz will be provided by the organizers; - Volunteer will be provided by Cigna Insurance.
🎒 Leisure activities
Official Trainings: - On-Arrival Training; - Mid-Term Meeting. Trainings of "Wiatrak" Foundation: "Wiatrak" Foundation organize an introductory workshop for the volunteers as they arrive that includes Tour at the Foundation, Orientation information about the project, (training activities, ice-breakers, presentation of the project, rules, roles), Meeting the whole team (coordinators, other volunteers, facilitators, supervisors, translators, Polish teacher, mentor etc.), City game to get to know Bydgoszcz, etc.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: In “Open Wings” Volunteering for Individuals ESC project we are looking for 8 volunteers: - Young people between 18 and 30 years old, - Available to take part for 12 months; - Motivated, open-minded, positive, ready to gain new experience in international atmosphere, creative, supportive, ready to play with kids, disabled people, youngsters, seniors, ready to learn and share.
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.