Assist the Elderly in Prague 2025
INEX - SDRUZENI DOBROVOLNYCH AKTIVIT Z S
Praha 10, Czech Republic
Description
This project takes place in the outskirts of Prague, at 45 min by public transport from the city center. It is organized in cooperation with the Centre for Social Care and Nursing which provides support and assistance to users of the service who have found themselves due to their age, health, chronic illness, or crisis in their personal life in a situation where they are dependent on the help of another person. This project aims to support intercultural and intergenerational exchange, gain mutual understanding, and respect, and maybe even a new perspective on life. In this project, you will actively contribute to UN SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing and UN SDG10 Reduced Inequalities. Volunteers will work with the elderly and participate in occupational therapy. You will help to organize leisure time activities, garden parties, go for walks with the clients, assist the nurses with daily tasks, and potentially do some manual work (e.g. gardening, cleaning, helping in the kitchen, etc.).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodation is in a university campus dormitory. Volunteers do not need to bring anything. All facilities are included on-site for hygiene. Wifi is available in the accommodation, but there is no laundry on-site. The accommodation may be adjusted depending on availability and pricing. Breakfast and dinner meals will be provided in packages and lunch will be served at the organization's cafeteria. Location: Prague 15 is a municipal district located on the southeastern outskirts of Prague. All services you might need are accessible within walking distance.
Training during the activity
Training on how to work with clients and occupational safety. You will learn about social care in the Czech Republic and an ethical approach to social services and communication in an environment with language barriers. Students can also obtain a certificate of practice in a social and healthcare facility. In Prague 15, there is Kozinec Hill, where the existence of an old Slavic fortified settlement is documented, and Hostivar reservoir. There is also an ornithological ringing station and the Center for Ecological Education.
Participant profile
The project is suitable for students of humanities, future teachers, health workers, social workers, psychologists, artists and other empathetic, creative and cheerful people who respect the elderly. You can get a certificate confirming your voluntary service in the Center for Social Care. Requirements: Bring your favourite music, pictures, or small games with you to share with the elderly. Also, bring comfortable clothes for your well-being. You don't need any special experiences. Important are personal qualities, such as respect for old age, creativity, patience and kindness. For more info about ESC, you can read our FAQ here https://www.inexsda.cz/en/faq-esc/ and visit https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en. This project could also be suitable for volunteers with fewer opportunities under the program Volunteering for All.
Activity dates
From 03/08/2025 to 17/08/2025
Activity location
CSOP Praha 15, Parmska 390, Praha 10, Czech Republic
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Bulgaria, Belgium, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Armenia, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
No application deadline