You will work in two different socially excluded communities in Usti nad Labem: in a centre for mothers with children (community Predlice) and the Drop-In Club New World you stay at (community Krasne Brezno). About 70 of your work will consist of organizing activities for the local population, mainly free time activities for kids (making music, painting, sport, games-) and activities concerning intercultural exchange. 30 of the work will be the reconstruction of the Drop-In Club and the centre for mothers with children. Study part: Lecture and seminar about social exclusion in the Czech Republic and about specific problems concerning work with youth from socially excluded areas.
Accomodation & food:
At the Drop-In Club New World in one socially excluded neighbourhood. The volunteers prepare their own meals. Bring a sleeping bag, a light-mat, good boots for hiking, working cloths and raingear.
Location & leisure:
Location: Usti nad Labem Leisure time: Trips to the surrounding countryside (nature-parks, castles, close-by mountains and historical cities). Visit concerts and tea-clubs.
Requirements:
Note: A motivation letter sent with the application form is strictly required Special fee 8 EUR to be paid on arrival (The money directly supports your stay at the project).
The volunteers will work with the elderly and get a fixed part in their daily program. You will organize art workshops, leisure time activities and a garden party for them and assist with occupational therapy and outdoor-activities. The second kind of work will be manual and mainly consist of gardening, reparations, cleaning and help in the kitchen. You will also assist the nurses in taking care for the clients. Study part: Learn more about social care in the Czech Republic.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation/Food: In wooden cottages on a sports ground, about 10 minutes by foot from the social centre. The cottages are furnished very basically, but you have beds to sleep in. Bring your sleeping bag. The toilets and showers are in an extra building. You will eat at the canteen of the social centre. The food will not be always suitable for vegetarians.
Location & leisure:
Location: Prague 15, a quarter of Prague.Leisure time: The quarter has a lot of green areas and good facilities for sport, a large sport ground is right at the areal you are sleeping at (play football, beach-volleyball...) and you can swim in the direct neighbourhood. Besides you can visit Prague and see some of the great surroundings.
Requirements:
We prefer highly motivated volunteers with experiences in social care. Volunteers will be required to submit a certificate of good conduct, a medical note stating they have no infectious diseases and a relevant motivation letter with the application form.
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