Long-term volunteering at Shelter for Mothers and Children in Tallinn

Περιγραφή

Tallinn Shelter for Mothers and Children aims to provide a safe and secure environment for children and young people without parental care, while also supporting families with children who have special needs. The shelter offers a range of social services, with the most significant being the substitute home service. The shelter is organized into 13 units, including the Shelter for Children and the Shelter for Mothers and Children. The primary goal of the Shelter for Mothers and Children is to protect mothers and their children, while also empowering mothers to regain their self-confidence and independence. Many seek assistance due to issues such as housing instability, family conflicts, and domestic violence. The shelter supports mothers by helping them manage their lives, find employment, register at food banks, and more. FOR MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY: https://estyes.ee/en/projects/shelter-for-mothers-and-children/

Διαμονή, διατροφή και έξοδα μετακίνησης

Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared flat that corresponds the typical living standards in Estonia. Each volunteer will have their own single or double room, alongside access to common areas including a equipped kitchen, bathroom facilities, and a living room. Typically, volunteers share the flat with other international participants and utilize local city transportation for their daily commute which is also covered. Additionally, volunteers will receive a monthly Pocket Money of 150€ for personal expenses and Food Allowance of 200€, managing their own meal planning and preparation.

Κατάρτιση κατά τη δραστηριότητα

- On-arrival and Mid-term training organised by Estonian National Agency - Possibility to take part in Erasmus+ projects

Προφίλ συμμετέχοντος

- Ready to work with children and youngsters and have enough patience - Ready to understand and accept that the children/youngsters often come from difficult family and social background - Friendly and open-minded - Courage to take initiative - Playful - Optimistic - Responsible - Ability to speak Russian language is a big help, as this is the native language of many children in the Shelter.

Ημερομηνίες δραστηριότητας

A total of 38 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 30/06/2025

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Τοποθεσία δραστηριότητας

Tallinn, Εσθονία

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Τύπος δραστηριότητας

Ατομικός εθελοντισμός

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Αναζήτηση για συμμετέχοντες από

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Θέματα της δραστηριότητας

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Creativity and culture

Shelter

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Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων

Δεν υπάρχει προθεσμία υποβολής της αίτησης

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