Long-term volunteer in Czech elderly home
Diakonie ČCE - středisko Vsetín
Vsetín, Czechia
Description
As a volunteer at Harmony Home, a residential facility for seniors with complex care needs, you will become part of a team that provides both health and social care, with a strong focus on social activation and meaningful everyday life for older people.
Your main role will be to spend time with residents and support leisure and activation activities. This may include playing musical instruments, reading together, talking and reminiscing, browsing books, playing various games, or simply being present and offering companionship.
You will also assist with group and outdoor activities, such as walks, excursions, and larger social or cultural events. In cooperation with the staff, you may help with the organisation of major events and support the pleasant atmosphere of the facility by assisting with the maintenance of indoor and outdoor spaces, including gardens and common areas.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers receive a daily stipend of 7 EUR. In addition, a 9 EUR per day food allowance is provided. The project also covers the costs of Czech language lessons, local transportation, and all other expenses directly related to the volunteering activity.
We provide accommodation in a private apartment located about a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The apartment has a shared living room with a kitchen, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. There are two bedrooms, each shared by two volunteers, so you will share a room with one other international volunteer.
Training during the activity
The main learning process takes place through active participation in daily life at Harmonie Retirement House. Volunteers build meaningful relationships, gain practical experience, and develop communication, social, and teamwork skills in a real-life environment. They also participate in ESC on-arrival and mid-term trainings, offering opportunities for learning, self-reflection, and sharing experiences with international volunteers. According to their interests, volunteers may attend selected staff trainings and courses to expand their knowledge and explore future career opportunities.
Participant profile
The following qualities will help you make the most of your volunteering experience:
- Friendly, approachable, and trustworthy
- Good communication and active listening skills
- Caring, dedicated, and passionate about helping others
- Willingness to learn, grow, and engage with people from different backgrounds
If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, sharing your time and energy with others, and gaining valuable life experience, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and become part of a community where your contribution truly matters!
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 17/08/2027 to 31/08/2028
Activity location
Strmá 34, Vsetín, Czechia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-CZ01-ESC51-VTJ-000403550