ESC @Lebenshilfe Leipzig: Residential group for people with mental disability
VILLA gGmbH
Leipzig, Germany
Description
*WE ONLY ACCEPT PARTICIPANTS VIA OUR APPLICATION FORM. YOU CAN FIND THE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/RP25WunDzknRR4Hg9 Lebenshilfe gives people with intellectual disabilities, their relatives, experts, friends and sponsors the opportunity to become socially involved through their membership in the association and to actively advocate for the self-determined participation of people with disabilities. Some tasks of the volunteer; • support and auxiliary activities in the area of assistance for the disabled. • Carrying out small projects of your own depending on your interests (design of the interior, gardening activities, etc.) • Help with organizing events • Plan and design leisure activities for our residents • Support the janitor (if wanted)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer lives in a single-bed room in a flat share with other volunteers in Leipzig. In the shared flat, residents must take care of the cleaning of the flat. You will receive a ticket for poblic transportation, as well as pocket & food money. Go here for more details: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting/living
Training during the activity
During the ESC: the volunteer receives a basic language training (no official language course), also other training needed to carry out agreed tasks and the volunteer attend the On-Arrival training and Mid-term seminar offered by the NA. In addition, there will be realised several project days towards topics of solidarity in Europe / participation / social projects for all ESC volunteers. More information on this website: https://villa-leipzig.de/europaeischer-solidaritaetskorps/hosting/
Participant profile
Interested in inclusion, social work, and supporting people with disabilities Open-minded, empathetic, and respectful of individual differences Willing to learn and work in a team-oriented environment Motivated to engage in creative and hands-on activities (e.g. gardening, decoration, games) Responsible, reliable, and ready to take initiative German language is necessary (B1/B2)! Prior experience is not required, but enthusiasm for supporting others is essential Flexible and adaptable to various support tasks and group dynamics Excited to contribute to an inclusive society
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Lessingstraße 7, Leipzig, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/08/2025 23:59