Inclusive community


Inclusive community

DKolektiv - organisation for social development

Osijek, Croatia

The application deadline has passed.

Activity description

Social Atelier is the program of DKolektiv designed to offer services and activities in the local community that can contribute to overcoming social exclusion and encouraging social integration of citizens, communities and groups. We are looking for two volunteers who will assist us in designing and implementing the program of various activities of the Social Atelier: • Design and implementation of workshops with one of the groups at risk of social exclusion, eg. elderly people, unemployed, people with disabilities • Language course for users • Mapping and collaboration with local organisations with programs aimed at social inclusion • Promoting European values and ESC via public events, campaigns and social networks • Animating a readers’ club and board game evenings • Research implementation. Social Atelier is based on the deliberative approach in which everyone is given the opportunity to participate in the creation and implementation of the content.

Gisting, fæði og ferðatilhögun

ESC services will last for one year. DKolektiv will provide accommodation, fully equipped and furnished apartment in which two volunteers will be accommodated. Volunteers will have single bedrooms and will share kitchen and bathroom. The volunteer will be given monthly food money and pocket money which will be predetermined. Food allowance will be paid on regular monthly basis as well as pocket money. Local transport in purpose of ESC service will be covered by hosting organisation. At date of arrival, volunteers will be welcomed and receptioned by Volunteer Coordinator and Mentor.

Training during the activity

Engagement of volunteers in activities with socially excluded people will contribute to the development of their communication skills, sense of empathy and better understanding of the needs and problems of certain social groups. Also, it will improve their communication in foreign languages and social and civic competences, as well as problem-solving and learning skills. Full training will be given (pre-departure by sending organization, on-arrival and cultural orientation by hosting organization). Volunteers will attend Croatian language course through OLS system.

Participant profile

Requirements and competencies: • High motivation for work with socially excluded groups and citizens • High capacity of empathy and solidarity • Willingness to learn • Reliability and flexibility • Communication and writing skills in English • Capability in adapting to different conditions and living with another person • Creativity and good problem solving skills • Team player • Passion for managing projects and people The advantage will be given to volunteers with basic knowledge and experience in working with marginalized groups. MORE INFORMATION: https://docdro.id/8lwCLFh

Activity dates

[tala] vika(-ur) alls á tímabilinu 10/10/2022 til 09/10/2023


Activity location

Županijska 11, 31000 Osijek Croatia


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine


Activity topics

Félagslegar áskoranir

Borgaraleg og lýðræðisleg þátttaka

Nám og þjálfun


Deadline for applications

Umsóknarfresti: 12/09/2022