Steinbeis ESC 24.01
Integrations-Werkstätten Oberschwaben gGmbH - FuB
Weingarten, Germany
Description
IWO gGmbH is an innovative non-profit social enterprise based in Weingarten / Ravensburg district. The workshop for disabled people (WfbM) offers the exemplary integration and support of people with mental, physical and severe multiple disabilities through joint diverse and demanding work opportunities, as well as individual day-structuring, nursing and therapeutic offers. Tasks of volunteers: We promote, support and provide practical assistance to disabled people who are not or not yet able to work. The aim is to develop and maintain the individual's physical, mental and social abilities,whether they are lost, present or remaining. To this end, we design and develop individual living spaces, quality of life and life prospects for severely disabled people. Volunteers support the professional staff members.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
- travel costs from home to the venue of the project and back will be covered - free board and lodging - pocket money (210 €/month) - two consecutive free days per week (unless arranged differently in mutual agreement) - two days of holiday per month of service - complementary coverage of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - language training by a qualified trainer - volunteers receive a D-Ticket, which allows them to travel easily and flexibly throughout Germany - all participants will receive a European Solidarity Corps certificate of participation
Training during the activity
- apart from the ESC training cycle volunteers can participate in a weekl language training carried out by a qualified language trainer
Participant profile
Our project is outlined for young people with less opportunities in terms of education, therefore we don't accept graduates (Bachelor/Master) or students from university. We prefer young people without university entrance qualification who might be interested to start a vocational training in Germany after the voluntary service. Volunteers should be interested in working in the social and health care sector and be open to working with elderly and/or disabled people and people at risk of exclusion. Volunteers should be able to develop and plan activities on their own initiative, but also be able to contribute innovatively and collaborate within the team. A basic knowledge of German would be helpful and a willingness to learn German is expected. A class B driver's license would be helpful We expect a long term participation (min. 10 months) because the persons cared for in a nursing home need stable personal relationships, therefore it's not possible to change the volunteers frequently.
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/10/2025 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Stefan-Rahl-Straße 2, Weingarten, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2024-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000237303