Supported Living Groups Friedrich-Paffrath-Straße – Wohnverbund: volunteers wanted
Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Niedersachsen e.V.
Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft für Paritätische Sozialarbeit mbH
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Description
The Supported Living Groups provide living spaces for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. At night there is an on-call service available. Professionals are present during the day to support residents in care, daily and leisure activities, administrative tasks, and medical appointments. During the day, the residents work at our manufactories. For retired residents, there is the possibility to visit a day care center. The tasks of the volunteers can subdivided in three areas: support, household and care. Nursing tasks are almost non-existent, as the residents are still very independent. You accompany professionals in daily activities and individual support measures, supporting residents in acquiring or maintaining competences. You motivate residents to participate in activities, therapeutic offerings, and events. You are welcome to bring in your own ideas and contribute to summer activities or festivals, participate in excursions and recreational trips.
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 physical and/or 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, proof of full vaccination against measles, 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
Friedrich-Paffrath-Straße 12-14, Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/12/2024 23:59