Creative workshops for seniors in Social Welfare Home in Gdynia
Dom Pomocy Spolecznej w Gdyni
Gdynia, Poland
Description
Social Welfare Home in Gdynia is a residential care home for elderly people who need daily support. Some residents may have difficulties with moving around, taking care of their health, or managing everyday tasks, so they are supported by professional staff. The home is located in a cosy and green area, close to a forest, and has its own garden. It is home to 79 residents who form a small community. For them, it is important not only to receive care, but also to have social contact, stay active, and feel included. The centre offers different activities that help residents maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. These include rehabilitation, therapeutic activities, Senior Club meetings, and various social and cultural events. As a volunteer, you will mainly support occupational therapy activities. This type of therapy helps residents stay active, develop their interests, and enjoy their time. You will also help organise holidays and special events.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteer will be provided with: - accommodation in a rented flat, in 1-2 persons room shared with other volunteers - monthly pocket money and allowance - monthly budget for bus ticket in Gdynia.
Training during the activity
Volunteer is obliged to participate in two trainings provided by National Agency (On-arrival Training and Mid-term Training) as well as in the trainings organized and run by supporting organization.
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers who: - are open to working with elderly people; -enjoy arts and crafts (drawing, painting, sewing, etc.); -have a positive attitude towards their work; -are patient and empathetic; -are creative and able to work independently; -are willing to look for new ideas and inspiration for workshops; -are ready to learn basic Polish phrases to support communication. More information about the activity and the application form you can find here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/569 Activity shall start in September and last 6-12 months.
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Gdynia, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/05/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000346351