Daycare Centre BENJAMÍN for adults with disabilities
Slezská diakonie
Daycare centre BENJAMÍN
Krnov, Czechia
Description
Become a volunteer at Benjamín in Krnov, a center for adults with mental and multiple disabilities who require significant assistance from age 15 and up. Our center focuses on providing support through engaging and fulfilling activities that include educational services, therapeutic workshops, rehabilitation, and leisure activities, all tailored to each individual’s needs and interests. As a volunteer, you will assist service users with personal support tasks such as meals, serving drinks, handwashing, and mobility. You will also help during practical activities like pottery, textile workshops, gardening, and sports like boccia. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. To learn more about this rewarding opportunity, please visit our website www.intervia.cz.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
💸 Volunteer with us – Costs Covered! Thanks to the European Solidarity Corps, most of your expenses are sorted: - Private bedroom in a shared flat 🛏️ - Food allowance: 4200 CZK (~170 EUR)/month 🍽️ - Pocket money: 7 EUR/day 💰 - Travel covered: Flights & daily commute ✈️🚗 - Only pay for your own free-time activities 🎨🎢 Focus on the adventure, the experience, and making a real difference! 🌟
Training during the activity
🌟 Say YES to Volunteering with Slezská Diakonie! Join a vibrant group of international volunteers dedicated to bringing light to those in need. ✨ You will: • Engage in meaningful activities and outreach programs 💛 • Impact the community 🌍 • Build unforgettable experiences and friendships 🤝 You’ll participate in training seminars to support your growth, guided by a coordinator and supervisor. Slezská Diakonie fosters a safe environment where every volunteer feels valued and part of something bigger. Step in, make a difference, and embrace the adventure — together as a community! 🌈
Participant profile
If you’re between 18 and 30, open-hearted, eager to grow your professional skills, and excited to embrace new experiences, this project is made for you! 🌟 Preferred Personal Traits: Creativity, extroverted personality, empathy, responsibility, high motivation, and proactivity. Having some knowledge of mental disabilities is advantageous. It is essential to be comfortable with the fact that people with disabilities are a part of society. Additionally, being proactive and willing to learn the Czech language is important.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
SPC N 454/54, Krnov, Czechia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/08/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-CZ01-ESC51-VTJ-000346735