2024_Johannes-Diakonie: Diakonie Klinik Mosbach
Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach
Diakonie Klinik Mosbach
Mosbach, Germany
Description
At the specialist hospital in Mosbach, volunteers provide care and activities for children and adults with mental health challenges and disabilities, working closely with on-site specialists. This opportunity allows volunteers to gain basic knowledge of clinical diagnoses and engage in therapeutic, educational, and compassionate interactions with individuals across different age groups facing psychiatric disorders. Volunteers work with specialist staff in various aspects of daily work, including household chores, office tasks, and organizational responsibilities, gaining insights into addressing problems, conflicts, and their potential resolutions. You will learn the implementation of strategies when dealing with individuals facing mental health issues; including developing symptom tolerance, embracing therapeutic thinking, and participating in therapeutic activities. Join us in making a positive impact by contributing to the well-being of those facing mental health issues.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
A fully furnished apartment is provided locally and fully paid by Johannes Diakonie Mosbach. Full board (288€) and the volunteer allowance (180€) is paid monthly direct to your German bank account. A ticket for local and national transport (Deutschlandticket) is also paid by Johannes Diakonie. Mosbach (https://mosbach.de/startseite) is a small town on the edge of the Odenwald region and close to Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Heidelberg for travelling through Germany and Europe. The town has many old buildings and often holds events in the summer months, as well as lots of outdoor activities.
Training during the activity
Events arranged for all volunteers by Johannes Diakonie, including regular online meetings with the coordinator. Free German language courses provided during the year, which can be started before arrival (subject to visa and agreement). Youthpass at the end of the volunteer period.
Participant profile
Experience of working with or helping people with special needs and/or mental health issues // Enjoy working in a team // Empathy, team-player, sense of responsibility // Reliable and punctual // Creativity and openness // Ideally A2-B1 German and/or English language skills and be willing to learn German quickly // A heart for connecting with people with disabilities and be passionate about improving clients' health and lives. Preference given to candidates who send a relevant motivation statement for the opportunity. Start date: October 2024
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Neckarburkener Strasse 6, Mosbach, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, 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, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Moldova, Montenegro, Montserrat, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye, Ukraine, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
No application deadline