📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Volunteers will work directly with the beneficiaries of the juvenile correctional facility and precisely with girls at the age of 15-18 years. The efforts of the facility are aimed towards opening to the local community so the resources of the institution and the community can be used in resocialization of the beneficiaries.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will design and implement workshops or another activities, which can vary according to the interests and knowledge of the volunteer (e.g. dancing, acting, painting, cooking, juggling). The workshops should be interactive, interesting and allow everyone to participate. Together with the volunteers, the girls should broaden their horizons, try new things and enjoy the international atmosphere. Volunteers will work a maximum of 6 hours a day and have one day off for a day trip or other activities of their choice.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in rooms with two beds each located within the facility, linens and blankets will be provided. The volunteers will be responsible for cleaning the accomodation premises, and other necessary products will be provided. Food for the volunteers will be prepared in the facility. A kitchen for volunteers willing to prepare food on their own will be available.
📍 About the location
Bedekovčina is a small town with approximately 3,400 inhabitants. It is located around 50 km from Zagreb, approximately 1 hour away by train.
⚠️ Requirements
Motivation letter is required and it should include: experience in working with young people (especially in social welfare institutions), a plan for the potential workshop (important! it is a social welfare institution--be modest with your demands :) )
And do not worry, we will prepare you, educate you, help and be available all the way!
ℹ️ Additional information
Considering that some of the girls in the facility speak little or no English, Croatian and other languages from the region would be of advantage but are not a requirement.