Welcoming diversity
Spolocnost na pomoc osobam s autizmom
Bratislava, Slovakia
Description
Summer camps are a long tradition in our organisation. Projects objectives are teach volunteers certain leadership skills, teamwork, adaptation to challenging enviroment, non formal education and learning about people with disability. This summer camps is an opportunity for children with autism to experience a summer camp just as "normal" children do. They want to meet young people, socialise through new relationships they develop here.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The summer camp takes place in Terchová village (part Šipkova) in Slovakia. Accomodation of volunteers will be in cottages and families in a holiday center. The center provides food for everybody in the second week, but during the first week volumteers will cook for themselves. There will be a car and person responsible for buying groceries durring the first week. Volunteers from abroad will be picked up directly from the airport or the train. From Bratislava to Terchová, they will be traveling by bus or train. Slovak volunteers will come to Terchová by themselves.
Training during the activity
Volumteers will get training about autism and specific characteristics of all autistic participants. Organisation will provide a chance to try Autism simaluator, to better understand participants of camp.
Participant profile
We seek volunteers who are: Open-minded and able to adjust to new situations. Creative and willing to contribute fresh ideas. Sociable and eager to connect with others. Patient and understanding in their interactions. Passionate about working with individuals with special needs.
Activity dates
From 12/07/2025 to 26/07/2025
Activity location
Nám. 1. mája č.1, Bratislava, Slovakia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Slovakia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/04/2025 22:10
Project code
2024-2-SK02-ESC51-VTJ-000287769