Support in Activities for Disabled People
Federación Almeriense de Asociaciones de Personas con Discapacidad "FAAM"
Almeria, Spain
Description
The ESC hosting project of FAAM “Support in Activities for Disabled People” is inserted into its actions and activities of care for people with disabilities in all areas (counseling, associations, care and geriatric care and rehabilitative social dynamics, training and employment, and accessibility) as a fundamental part of the same, by involving the volunteers of all tasks where they can provide support, interest and enthusiasm. Volunteers will mainly collaborate in a daycare center for old/ disabled people, Mondays thru Thursdays, from 9,30 am till 16,30 pm.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accomodation will be in a shared flat in the city of Almeria, where each one will have their individual room. Volunteers can have breakfast and lunch in the centre where they will collaborate. Besides they´re given a monthly fee for food expenses. Local bus card will be paid if necessary.
Training during the activity
FAAM provides specific training to hosted volunteers on the problems and how to properly care for and treat people with disabilities, especially the elderly and severely affected who daily come to the centers which the entity manages. Besides, FAAM informs and gives volunteers the opportunity to participate and / or collaborate in activities, workshops, conferences, courses, events, etc., organized by both the Federation and other organizations and institutions, to complete their training both in the issue of disability as volunteering or any other material that may be of their interest.
Participant profile
-Interest and motivation to work in the world of disability and / or social exclusion. -Age located between 22 and 30 years old preferably, focusing towards selection on young people with emotional and psychological maturity enough to deal constructively with the daily problems of people with severe physical and mental disabilities. -Minimum knowledge of the Spanish language (not essential).
Activity dates
From 04/11/2025 to 30/09/2026
Activity location
Almeria, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline