Geysir Clubhouse for people with mental illnesses
ALTHJODLEG UNGMENNASKIPTI-AUS
Styrktarfélag klúbbsins Geysis
Reykjavík, Island
Opis
Geysir Clubhouse is a place where people with mental illness come to rebuild their lives. The participants are called members, not patients, and the focus is on their strengths, not their illness. Work in the clubhouse provides the core healing process. Every opportunity provided is the result of the efforts of the members and staff who work side by side in unique partnership. One of the most important steps members take toward greater independence is transitional employment where they work in the community in real jobs. Members also receive assistance in securing housing, advancing their education, obtaining good psychiatric and medical care, and maintaining public benefits. The volunteer will be work alongside the members of the Clubhouse carrying out various tasks, such as kitchen, administration, cleaning, etc. Some tasks may feel monotonous but the ideology is based on increasing the communication, confidence and work skills of the members in a supportive environment.
Ubytovanie, strava a doprava
The volunteer will live in a flat in Reykjavík with other ESC volunteers and will have a private room. Kitchen, living room and bathrooms are shared. The volunteer will receive food money and a bus card will be provided for the whole duration of the stay. In order to apply to this vacancy you need to fill the Google form below and send us your CV to aus@aus.is Keep in mind that generic applications will not be considered. ONLY applicants who fill in this form will be taken into account: https: https://forms.gle/ih8d7GRnZmNYAow19
Odborná príprava počas činnosti
The volunteer is obliged to attend on-arrival training and midterm evaluation in Iceland and get informed on end-of-term evaluation meetings in the sending country. The volunteer will receive some language training whilst in Iceland. Ongoing support and training will be provided by the staff of Geysir Clubhouse and personal support will be given by the volunteer’s mentor as well as the coordinating organisation AUS. In order to apply, fill in the Google form below and send us your CV to aus@aus.is. ONLY applicants who fill in this form will be considered: https://forms.gle/ih8d7GRnZmNYAow19
Profil účastníka
The volunteer must be mature, outgoing and willing to work with people who have struggled with mental illnesses and want to partake in society in a constructive way. The volunteer will be asked to work alongside the members taking on various tasks, such as kitchen, administration, cleaning, etc. The idea is that by working alongside the members the members will gain better commuication skills, feel part of a community and gain confidence. Sometimes these task can feel monotonous but the ideology is based on increasing communication skills, confidence and work ethic and skills as to create a commuity around the members that is supportive and educational. The volunteer can intiate their own project based on his/her/their interest or skills. In the past volunteers have offered language classes, started a book club, nature walk and various arts and crafts. The role of the volunteer will be based on his/her/their strength and interest. But its important that the volunteer is open and a caring friend for the members. In order to apply to this vacancy you need to fill the Google form below and send us your CV to aus@aus.is Keep in mind that generic applications will not be considered. ONLY applicants who fill in this form will be taken into account: https://forms.gle/ih8d7GRnZmNYAow19 IMPORTANT: Please state the project, Geysir, in the SUBJECT, when you send your CV by email
Obdobie činnosti
Od 12/01/2026 do 11/01/2027
Miesto činnosti
Skipholt 29, Reykjavík, Island
Druh činnosti
Individuálna dobrovoľnícka činnosť
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Témy aktivít
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Lehota na podávanie prihlášok
termínu na predloženie prihlášky: 30/10/2025 23:59
Kód projektu
2024-2-IS01-ESC51-VTJ-000279814