Schule an der Deichbrücke (educational day care centre)
Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V.
GPS Wilhelmshaven - Schule an der Deichbrücke - Staatlich anerkannte Tagesbildungsstätte
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Description
The "Schule an der Deichbrücke" is a state-recognized education institution for children with disabilities. The focus of the daily work is to prepare the 112 pupils for their future life. The pupils complete their compulsory schooling of 12 years in small groups. This enables focus on the individual promotion of personal strengths and competences as well as a practical school education. In the final grades, the young people are becoming prepared for professional life as well as independent living and housing. The staff takes focus on strengths instead of shortcomings to achieve individual goals. You're accompanying the professionals in the organization of the lessons or the individual support measures. You're assisting the pupils in dressing, taking in food and drink and supporting them in acquiring competences. Your tasks include preparing the group room and the preparation of meals. You're involved in organizing projects and will take part in excursions and class trips.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Together with you another volunteer shall spend a year at the GPS. You will live in a shared flat. A German volunteer will become your companion to show you possibilities how to spend your free time in and around Wilhelmshaven: cultural events, theatre, museums, the beach, a promenade, possibilities for water sports, cafés and bars. Together you‘ll receive tickets for public transportation to explore the region and nearby cities like Bremen or Hamburg. We will need an international certificate of good conduct from you to properly train you in our facilities.
Training during the activity
At your work site a qualified and experienced practical instructor will be your continuous professional guide responsible for induction and integration into the group's daily routine. A personal mentor from our Department of Voluntary Services will be your contact person and regularly stay in exchange with you. She is responsible for the pedagogical accompaniment and might be contacted any time. In addition you will be part of our educational seminars together with a group of German volunteers and attend a German language class. At the end of your activity you will get a YouthPass-Certificate.
Participant profile
You're the perfect match if you're interested in social engagement, enjoy working with people with mental impairments, are ready to take responsibility and learn new things, are looking forward to work in a great team and are interested in living at the coast. Besides an interesting and fun work site with unforgettable moments you will get 30 days holiday, pocket money 180€, supply money 288€, 27 seminar days, German class, 49-Euro-Transportation-Ticket each month and a Youth PASS Certificate. Visit https://nextcloud.paritaetischer.de:10443/s/ifLazELJEei33tH for more info (PW: GPS-esc2024)
Activity dates
From 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025
Activity location
Rheinstraße 112, Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Anguilla, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye, Ukraine, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline