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Adapa Foundation - Workshops for adults with intellectual disabilities

ADAPA, Fundacja na rzecz osób z Autyzmem i innymi zaburzeniami rozwoju

Gdynia, Poland

Description

ADAPA Foundation works with adults with Autism and other developmental disorders, including intellectual disabilities. ADAPA works in area of education, rehabilitation, social care and therapy. Mainly our Foundation is focused on the Occupational Therapy Workshops (OTW) that are designed to teach our participants how to improve their skills in everyday life by using practical methods. In ADAPA we have 5 thematic laboratories that our mentees atend to: craft, art, technology, topography and cooking. During them they learn e.g.: how to make jewellery, create decorations, use computer programms or how to value money or do shopping. Classes at the OTW are held from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00 and are attended by 35 adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information please read our website. Candidates interested in taking part in voluntary service should fill in application form available here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/530 ADAPA Foundation

Participant profile

We search for a volunteer who is empathetic, ready to act and tolerant for our participants. We would like to host a person with his/her own ideas to support work in Occupational therapy. Being creative, open-minded and patient in our work is crucial. The candidate should be well organized, like to work with other volunteers, but also be able to work independently. Motivated, ready to learn and grow person is very welcome to join us in your foundation.

Activity dates

From 25/11/2024 to 24/11/2025


Activity location

Gdynia, Poland


Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Georgia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine


Activity topics

Social challenges

Education and training

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 29/09/2024 23:59