Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "work with disabled" project in Estonia

Looking after the children, helping staff in teaching them basic skills, feeding children, playing with them, arranging their outings, assisting in all other required activities. Each volunteer will work in the own family group. Volunteers will work under supervision and with assistance of local staff 30-35 hours a week, 2 days a week are free.

In the Institution in 2-bedded rooms. Beds and linens are provided. You do not have to bring sleeping bag. Shower and toilet is in the corridor, shared with the staff. You will eat together with the staff in local canteen or in your family groups. Possibility to make own food is limited.

Imastu is a very tiny village. It lies 90km east from Tallinn and 25 km west from Rakvere, administrative center of the area. The nearest city is Tapa (3km), large railway junction with about 10 000 inhabitants. Useful links: www.tapa.ee and www.visitestonia.com for general information about the country.Leisure timeImastu is laying in a picturesque landscape: fields, forests, lakes and unspoiled nature. It is the ideal region for hiking and cycling tours. There are good possibilities for horse riding and fishing right in Imastu. Excursions to places of interest in the capital Tallinn, Rakvere (est.1226), Lahemaa National Park as well as trips to the seaside (30km from Imastu) are easy to arrange.

You have to be really motivated and committed to the work with physically and mentally disable children. Some previous experience or special knowledge is an advantage. Although English is a camp language, any knowledge of Estonian or Russian will make communication with locals easier.

18-99

Tapa

English

TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)

Tallinn