Volunteering with people with disabilities in JUKS TERK, Tallinn
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Support Centre Juks
Tallinn, Estónia
Descrição
JUKS TERK is a modern support centre which offers services for people with intellectual and learning disabilities (mostly young adults) similar to day care centre where clients come in the morning and in the evening. Volunteer will be assisting teachers during various activities and is welcome to initiate her/his own workshops. We carry out dynamic daily activities, provide rehabilitation services and offer sheltered employment in adjusted environment. Our organization's special attention is on creative activities to give our members self-fulfillment and the confidence to pursue daily activities, while being innovative and human-centered. Volunteers can learn about Estonian social system, alternative communication, organising events and workshops. There will be 2 international volunteers working in the centre at the same time but in different groups. Service will last from September 2025 until summer 2026 (10-12 months). Dates are flexible. instagram.com/noorngo
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
Volunteers will stay at the university dorm or shared apartment with other volunteers. There is also possibility to change the accommodation if the dorm solution is not suitable for some reason. Volunteers will receive monthly food and pocket money. All work related transport will be covered by the programme.
Formação durante a atividade
Volunteers will receive work related trainings if it is necessary. All special techniques used with the target group will also be taught to the volunteers if they are interested in learning. Erasmus+ and ESC Agency in Estonia will organize on-arrival and mid-term trainings for volunteers.
Perfil do participante
Volunteers should be motivated to work with people with disabilities. Open minded and accepting. It would be good if she/he has previous experiences in the field but it is not determining fact in the application process. Volunteers should be open to use creative methods while communicating with the clients because some of them do not speak any verbal language. Juks is a big centre hence flexibility helps volunteers to adjust with the work culture. Basic English is required.
Datas da atividade
A total of 50 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 31/07/2026
Local da atividade
Kadaka tee 153, Tallinn, Estónia
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Finlândia, França, Grécia, Hungria, Irlanda, Itália, Letónia, Listenstaine, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Malta, Montenegro, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Sérvia, Ucrânia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 30/07/2025 23:59