Volunteering in Maarja Village
MITTETULUNDUSUHING NOORED UHISKONNA HEAKS
Foundation Maarja Village
Maarjaküla / Kiidjärve küla, Estonia
Description
TO APPLY FILL IN THIS FORM: https://forms.gle/Yaqx116RwSLF5EHPA Foundation Maarja Village is a competence centre for people with learning disability. Our aim is to support people with learning disability to become equal members of Estonian society. Volunteers accompany inhabitants of Maarja village. Creating activities and workshops with them, assisting them with their daily activities etc. On Thursdays, volunteers have reflection day, tutor and mentor meetings and time to create their own initiative projects. That day will also be used for learning experiences that might not have to be connected with Maarja village work activities: getting to know local community and participating activities there, getting to know Estonia and Estonian people. More info: https://nyh-esc.my.canva.site/nyh-esc-leht
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodation costs will be covered. The volunteers will be accommodated in a house in Maarja Village, together with other international volunteers. Each month the volunteer receives pocket and food money, and there is possibility for meals in the village. The transportation from home country to Estonia and back will be covered according to the distance calculator of Erasmus+ program. If necessary, visa costs will be covered.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have a mentor to help with any issue and support the learning process. Once a week there is a meeting with the staff and other volunteers to analyse the activities and plan the upcoming week. Additionally, once a month all the volunteers and staff make trips to different locations in Estonia to learn more about our nature, culture and traditions. The volunteer will have pre-departure meetings and an on-arrival and mid-term training provided by the Estonian National Agency.
Participant profile
Looking for 3 volunteers! We welcome all candidates, regardless of their background, is to develop our organization by meeting different challenges and providing young people with possibilities to be valued members of our foundation. Our experience shows that it does not matter if the volunteer has had any previous contact with the area of special needs. We prefer volunteers who are interested in our way of life. 18-30 years old. TO APPLY FILL IN THIS FORM: https://nyh-esc.my.canva.site/nyh-esc-leht
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 01/07/2026
Activity location
Maarjaküla / Kiidjärve küla, Estonia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline