Volunteering in Lyhty/Outdoor workshop Lato

Descrizione dell'attività

Lyhty ry is a non-profit association founded in 1993. Lyhty ry's ethical goal is to promote the well-being of developmentally disabled individuals, their families, and the whole society. Outdoor workshop Lato is located in area called Konala and Pitäjänmäki. Workshop Lato provides adults with intellectual disabilities an environment that creates fertile ground for learning through concrete work. Seven small groups work in many different ways and volunteer will work with one group in gardens and forests in seasonal tasks. The work includes informational learning, courses, and visits to companies and organizations in the industry. Lato is participating in the organization of events and also providing opportunities for ecological habits. The work is purposeful and each and every employee finds his or her own strengths. The role of the volunteer is to act as a mentor for the intellectual disabled with the help, support and with other workers.

Alloggio, vitto e trasporto

Volunteer is accommodated in one of Lyhty’s housing buildings and will be sharing a house with other volunteers. Volunteer is having own room. Meals and transport are arranged through Lyhty. Volunteer will get 150e pocket money and 150e to buy food. Lunch and dinner is served from Monday till Friday from Lyhty's kitchen. Lyhty pays the buss card to get to work and back home. This card volunteer can use also when traveling in Helsinki outside of working time.

Formazione durante l'attività

The role of the volunteer is to act as a mentor for the intellectual disabled with the help, support and with other workers. Working hours on weekdays from 08-09am till -15-16pm 35 hours in a week. The volunteers will have a mentor working with him/her trough the year. Watch our Youtube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jLoip_eVs The project will last for 12 months.The work is purposeful and each and every employee finds his or her own strengths. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UlkotyopajaLato Questions about volunteering: volunteering@lyhty.fi

Profilo del partecipante

Good social skills and motivation to work with people with special needs are important. The work can be dynamic at times and requires such mentality. It is important to have the motivation to learn Finnish language.

Data dell'attività

Un totale di 52 settimana/e nel periodo compreso tra 22/01/2024 e 21/01/2025

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Luogo dell'attività

Kyläkirkontie 24, 00370 Helsnki Finland

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 Volontariato individuale

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Cercasi partecipanti da

Austria, Belgio, Bulgaria, Cipro, Repubblica ceca, Germania, Danimarca, Estonia, Grecia, Spagna, Finlandia, Francia, Georgia, Croazia, Ungheria, Irlanda, Islanda, Italia, Lituania, Lussemburgo, Lettonia, Montenegro, Malta, Paesi Bassi, Norvegia, Polonia, Palestina, Portogallo, Romania, Serbia, Svezia, Slovenia, Slovacchia, Ucraina, Groenlandia (la)

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Argomenti dell'attività

Protezione dell'ambiente e della natura

Salute e benessere

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Termine per la presentazione delle candidature

Termine di presentazione delle domande: 31/12/2023

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