Wohnverbund Soziale Psychiatrie (assisted living groups): volunteers wanted
Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V.
Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Paritätische Sozialarbeit mbH
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Description
The guiding principle at the "Wohnverbund Soziale Psychiatrie" (Social Psychiatry Housing) is to offer every person with mental impairments the time to stabilize and grow a perspective to move on. The staff members always offer an open ear, advise and support and promote motivation to become active, but also respect the limits of each individual within the group. Your place of employment is inpatient assisted living - clients are intensively accompanied through their daily lives. These groups consist of three to four flat mates living in single rooms and sharing a flat together. You are supporting the professionals in organizing the day or individual support measures and encouraging the residents in acquiring or maintaining skills. You are motivating the residents to participate in activities, therapeutic offers and events. You are involved in projects and will take part in excursions and leisure trips. If you play an instrument bring it along, the housing association even has a band!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
There will be a group of seven international volunteers to spend a year at the GPS. You will live in one of three shared flats. A German volunteer will be your companion to show you ways how to spend your free time in and around Wilhelmshaven: cultural events, theatre, museums, the beach or whatever you are interested in. Together you‘ll receive tickets for public transportation to explore the region and nearby cities like Bremen or Hamburg. We will pay you a monthly allowance of 217€ and a food allowance of 313€, show you nearby supermarkets and important places to go upon arrival.
Training during the activity
At your workplace 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/he is responsible for the pedagogical accompaniment and for your questions and needs. Additionally you will be part of our educational seminars together with a group of German volunteers and attend German lessons. At the end of your activity you will get a YouthPass-Certificate.
Participant profile
You are the perfect match if you - are interested in social engagement and personal caregiving to men and women - 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 - are interested in living at the coast German language skills level A2 or B1 would be helpful. Besides an interesting and enjoyable workplace with unforgettable moments, you will get: - 30 days holiday, - pocket money 217€, - supply money 313€, - 27 seminar days, - German lessons, - Deutschland-Ticket each month and - Youth PASS Certificate. Furthermore, we will need an international certificate of good conduct, a curriculum vitae and a short letter of motivation from you. More info at https://fsj.gemeinsam-unterstuetzen.de/wp-content/uploads/ESK-Broschuere_english-final.pdf
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Marktstraße 158, Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Social challenges
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/12/2024 23:59