📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers presence will allow the inhabitants of Single Mother's Shelter to gain different perspective and worldview. Participants work with women and children will give them an opportunity to experience world as it is, along with practice of polish and English vocabulary.
We expect volunteers to help single mothers take care of their children in tasks such as;
Activities plan at Single Mothers Shelter (SMS)
● teaching English, for mothers and children
● culinary classes
● if the volunteer has psychological background (preparation and experience) – carry on meetings with mothers in need
● music and theater classes with children
● taking care of children, playtime
● physical exercises with an infant, to stimulate its development
● helping during everyday shelters chores (chores duty shifts)
● after some time, when you get to know better Koszalin – “city guide" help for women, who have just moved in and needs help, eg. to go to the City Hall, etc.
🏠 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 Single Mother's Shelter 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.
Supporting organizations are preferred to be from non-governmental sector engaged in charity work, albeit it's not a must.
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.