Leisure activities with disabled adults – Disabled Adult House
Centre Régional Information Jeunesse Grand Est
MAS Marc Toussaint
Cormontreuil, France
Description
The Marc Toussaint House is a lodging and day care center for disabled adults. The center is in the suburbs of Reims, a city with more than 200,000 inhabitants with all the facilities. The volunteer will take part in leisure activities such as handicrafts, computer workshops, Snoezelen, outings, games, well-being, and adapted sport activities. He/She will work with another European volunteer, French volunteers and two activity leaders. Having a basic knowledge of the French language is necessary. Candidates have to know that it is usually a bit unsettling at the beginning but after a short time, the experience is very enriching by learning how to communicate with them. To apply, please also fill in this form online: https://form.jotform.com/200683179963364
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will get his own flat and will have a part of the food in the restaurant of the organization (Lunch and Dinner during the week) and will receive money for the weekend. The volunteer will also receive the pocket money and local transport support. She/he will live in the apartement next to the other ESC volunteer who is already in the structure.
Training during the activity
During the mission of the volunteer there will be 2 training Formations. The first one is called the “Welcome training” which is held for 4-5 days in one city of France (not decided yet). And the second which is called “Midterm training” which duration is 3-4 days in another city in the middle of the volunteering period.
Participant profile
This is a perfect place for those who wants to live an experience in the social field. Some human qualities as sense of listening, patience, and skills to communicate are needed and will be developed. The volunteers have to like helping other people, be ready to overcome some gestures of the everyday life. A minimum of initiative sense will also be required. A basic knowledge of French is necessary. He/she should show the willingness to learn French during the voluntary stay.
Activity dates
From 02/09/2024 to 31/08/2025
Activity location
Cormontreuil, France
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2024 23:59