📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The Red Cross Regional office Korneuburg offers several social services as well as a second-hand charity shop and is home to the ambulance service in the region, an educational center for future ambulance officers as well as first aid training. The volunteer is welcome to participate in those activities (according to his/her competencies). He/she will especially join social activities, such as meetings with elderly and isolated persons, helping in the charity shop, distributing nursing care products, etc.
Key tasks the volunteer(s) will be involved:
- Participate to the second hand charity shop (sales activities, shop decoration, warehouse management, etc.);
- Participate to visits to elderly and isolated persons;
- Distribution of nursing care products at client’s homes;
- Participate as assistant in youth group activities.
- Participate, once a month, in a social café for elderly people (preparation of catering and decor
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will be accommodated in his/her own room in the district office bulding in Korneuburg, including a fully furnished room (bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, bathroom, WLAN). Shared computers are available. Access to a fully equipped kitchen and washing machines.
Public transport within the region and to Vienna is easily accessible.
🎒 Leisure activities
Depending on existing language skills, there is the option for an extensive German language course externally or an individual language training inhouse.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for a young adult who is open-minded, willing to learn, and interested in working with the elderly (visiting services), the disadvantaged (charity shop) and young people (youth groups). Reliability, an independent, accurate way of working and an open approach to people of all ages, social backrounds and nationalities are required. Computer skills and willingness to learn German are desired.
Deadline: Application deadline: 15/01/2023
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.