Support in a day-care center for adults with intellectual disabilities
AMICOS - ASOCIACIÓN DE FAMILIAS DE PERSOAS CON DISCAPACIDADE PSÍQUICA DAS COMARCAS DO BARBANZA E NOIA
Boiro, Spania
Descriere
Amicos.org is a non-profit entity which aim is to provide service and support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, brain damage and their familities, so they are included and supported in the society. We develop volunteering local programs since its beginning, contribuiting to boost the presence of our work in the local community. The organisation offers the opportunity to TWO VOLUNTEERS to participate in the activities of our Day-care and Occupational Center for: - Acompanying people with disabilities in the activities of the association; Raise awareness about environment and climate change; Elaboration and design of materials for thematic activities and events programmed by the association (such as Christmas, carnival...); Support to the technical staff in cultural, environmental and sportive activities in a inclusive way; Facilitating the understanding of the instructions given to users with disabilities.
Cazare, hrană și transport
Amicos offer an apartment with all required services for comfortable living in a single room. The apartment shall be shared with flatmates depending on the arrival of other volunteers simultaneously. The centre supplies with daily meal service from Monday to Friday at lunch time. Besides, volunteers will receive pocket money for their own expenses. We also provide daily transportation from the apartment to the school, and back, on the routinary van journeys that the centre provides to users.
Formare pe durata activității
Amicos staff is integrated by experienced specialists who will provide insights in learning methodologies for support and assistance of people with disabilities. We will provide a “Welcoming Training” to introduce our work standards, the tutor, school methodology and facilities...The Spanish National Agency will be responsible of the On Arrival Training and the Mid-term Evaluations. Besides, volunteers will have online Spanish lessons by registering in the Online Linguistics Support platform (OLS).
Profilul participantului
We are looking for a volunteer who is proactive, commited and open-minded. No previous experience required. If you have previous experience with people with disabilities would be an asset. A basic level of Spanish is required to be able to communicate with the staff and the users. If you are available for 4 months and interested in applying, please send your CV and a Motivation Letter to esc@amicos.org indicating the title of the project "Green future, inclusion and solidarity" in the subject.
Datele activității
A total of 1 week(s) during the period 01/09/2024 to 31/05/2025
Locul activității
Comoxo 2A, Boiro, Spania
Tipul de activitate
Voluntariat individual
Se caută participanți din
Austria, Belgia, Bulgaria, Cipru, Croația, Czechia, Estonia, Franța, Germania, Grecia, Irlanda, Islanda, Italia, Letonia, Lituania, Malta, Polonia, Portugalia, România, Slovacia, Slovenia, Suedia, Ungaria, Țările de Jos
Temele activității
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Data-limită pentru înscriere
Termenul-limită pentru înscriere: 31/12/2037 23:59