ESC: Support in Activities for Disabled People
Code: 27832 Copied
Spain
European Voluntary Service
Social work
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Support in Activities for Disabled People
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
La Federación Almeriense de Asociaciones de Personas con Discapacidad (FAAM), entidad formada por 18 asociaciones de Almería y provincia, realiza todo tipo de actividades y acciones de apoyo a las personas con discapacidad, ofreciendo los siguientes servicios: asesoramiento (intervención y apoyo técnico), asociacionismo, asistencia y atención sociosanitaria y socioeducativa, dinamización social (bienestar individual y social), formación y empleo (integración sociolaboral) y accesibilidad (eliminación de barreras y ayudas técnicas). Su objetivo principal es trabajar por y para conseguir la plena integración del colectivo de personas con discapacidad, especialmente aquellas con movilidad reducida y/ o gravemente afectadas físicas.
Es miembro de la Confederación Andaluza de Entidades de Personas con Discapacidad Física y Orgánica (Andalucía Inclusiva COCEMFE), de la Confederación Española de Personas con Discapacidad Física y Orgánica (COCEMFE), del Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad (CERMI), de la Asociación de Centros Especiales de Empleo de la Comunidad Andaluza (ACECA) y de la Asociación Empresarial de Centros Especiales de Empleo de Almería (ACEAL).
La FAAM cuenta con más de 250 trabajadores, distribuidos entre su sede en Almería, las 11 unidades de estancias diurnas para personas mayores y con discapacidad, las 3 escuelas infantiles y el centro ocupacional que gestiona tanto en Almería capital como en distintos pueblos de la provincia. Además cuenta con el apoyo de una bolsa de voluntarios que colaboran en distintas actividades, principalmente de ocio y tiempo libre, organizadas tanto por la FAAM como por las asociaciones federadas.
Almeria Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FAAM), an organization formed by 18 associations from Almería and province, carries out all kinds of activities and actions to support people with disabilities, offering the following services: advice (intervention and technical support) (Social and social welfare), training and employment (social and labor integration) and accessibility (elimination of barriers and technical aids). Its main objective is to work for and to achieve the full integration of the group of people with disabilities, especially those with reduced mobility and / or seriously affected physical.
It is a member of the Andalusian Confederation of Entities of Persons with Physical and Organic Disabilities (Andalusian Inclusive COCEMFE), the Spanish Confederation of Persons with Physical and Organic Disabilities (COCEMFE), the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (CERMI), The Association of Special Employment Centers of the Andalusian Community (ACECA) and the Business Association of Special Employment Centers of Almería (ACEAL).
FAAM has more than 250 workers, distributed between its headquarters in Almería, the 11 units of day care for the elderly and disabled, the 3 schools for children and the occupational center that manages both in Almería capital and in different towns in the province . It also has the support of a volunteer exchange that collaborates in different activities, mainly of leisure and free time, organized by both FAAM and federated associations.
💼 What the programme involves
The ESC hosting project of FAAM “Support in Activities for Disabled People” is inserted into its actions and activities of care for people with disabilities in all areas (counseling, associations, care and geriatric care and rehabilitative social dynamics, training and employment, and accessibility) as a fundamental part of the same, by involving the volunteers of all tasks where they can provide support, interest and enthusiasm. Volunteers will mainly collaborate in a daycare center for old/ disabled people, Mondays thru Thursdays, from 9,30 am till 16,30 pm.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accomodation will be in a shared flat in the city of Almeria, where each one will have their individual room. Volunteers can have breakfast and lunch in the centre where they will collaborate. Besides they´re given a monthly fee for food expenses. Local bus card will be paid if necessary.
🎒 Leisure activities
FAAM provides specific training to hosted volunteers on the problems and how to properly care for and treat people with disabilities, especially the elderly and severely affected who daily come to the centers which the entity manages. Besides, FAAM informs and gives volunteers the opportunity to participate and / or collaborate in activities, workshops, conferences, courses, events, etc., organized by both the Federation and other organizations and institutions, to complete their training both in the issue of disability as volunteering or any other material that may be of their interest.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: -Interest and motivation to work in the world of disability and / or social exclusion.
-Age located between 22 and 30 years old preferably, focusing towards selection on young people with emotional and psychological maturity enough to deal constructively with the daily problems of people with severe physical and mental disabilities.
-Minimum knowledge of the Spanish language (not essential).
Deadline: No application deadline
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
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 ?
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.
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.
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01/05/2023 → 31/05/2024
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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
C. Rbla. Amatisteros, 15, 04008 Almería, Spain
Spain
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:09 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Spanish