Código:
ELIXMTV03
SKARAMAGKAS
Grecia
Fecha de inicio:
04/03/2013
Fecha de fin:
30/06/2013
Extra fee:
0.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Griego
Tipo de trabajo:
Edad mínima:
21
Edad máxima:
40
Plazas:
3
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
The volunteers will be involved in the following activities: 1.Provide company and support to the young people and adults hosted in the Centre (under the guidance of the working staff of the centre) 2.Assist the employees during the daily routine of the young people and adults3.Support the professional staff in the simulation program helping young people and adults in socializing 4.Assist in recreation/ creative activities (e.g. playground inside the centre, walk outside, day visit etc.)Volunteers will be working 5 days per week, 6 hours a day, sometimes Saturdays and Sundays, having two days off each week. Working hours can be during the afternoon hours.On special occasions and events of the Centre especially during the holidays (Easter, etc) you may be asked to work different hours.There will be an introduction - training session in the first week with the mentor and the person responsible from the institution.
The volunteers will be lodged in a ward on the third floor of the Centres facilities in rooms of two and will be sharing toilettes and showers. Volunteers should bear in mind that the Centres facilities are those of an institution for youngsters with serious disabilities designed to guarantee their safety.Meals are provided by the Centre every day for the volunteers.
The Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre for Person with disabilities -KAAPAA Sxistou- is located near the Industrial Park of Shisto, in the area of Skaramagas about 15 km from Athens centre and 8 km from Piraeus. The Centre is 6 km away from the town of Elefsina (the ancient historic town of -Eleusis-), near the Gulf of Elefsina, in the district of West Attica, northwest from Athens. Skaramagas is an area with shipyards with around 2.600 inhabitants. Elefsina is a town of 25.863 residents, about 20 km from Athens down town. There is a connection every hour between Sxisto and Piraeus by bus (bus route is about 55 minutes long and a bus-station exists in walking distance near the Centre) while there is a variety of transportation connecting Piraeus to Athens (train, buses, tram etc.). Volunteers have many places around to visit in their free time - Elefsina, Piraeus, Athens etc.
Minimum Stay is two months and maximum stay is four months- Arrival dates: 4/3/2013 or 29/4/2013.This is a special and challenging project that is of much importance. Helping persons with multiple disabilities that are institutionalised and following their routine can be a challenge. But, its definitely worth it, as it constitutes a life experience. You will return from your volunteer project knowing you helped make peoples daily life better and brighter, you assisted a rehabilitation centre with many needs and that you made friendships that can last a lifetime. The meaning of such volunteer work for the people living in and the professional staff of the centre is immeasurable.It is important for the volunteers to know that they will work together with the staff of Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre for persons with disabilities -KAAPAA Sxistou-. Volunteers should be committed, patient and resistant to psychological stress, eager to help with smile, love and creative proposals. Previous experience with disabled persons is not mandatory but is highly desirable. Working language is English (Greek knowledge welcome). A Skype talk will take place before the final selection.The volunteers must provide transportation and health insurance. Volunteers from the EU are advised also to bring their EHIC card. Volunteers are entitled to two working days holiday per month as long as it is at a convenient time agreed with the Program coordinator. Any interested volunteers should send the application form along with a motivation letter to their sending organisation. If you are accepted to the MTV you will have to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. The Volunteer must be mature and motivation driven, an excellent communicator, flexible and completely reliable. The Volunteer must be interested in people and have the confidence and ability to develop relationships with a wide range of people. Willingness to work with young adults and adults with disabilities is essential therefore as well as being cheerful and friendly, English language skills must be reasonable / good. The Volunteer also needs to be able to inspire confidence and trust in the people he is working with. In addition, the Volunteer will need to be self reliant, independent and be able to amuse themselves.Volunteers should be aware that the use of illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption whilst on the placement could affect care to clients and in this situation volunteers would be asked to leave the program. Volunteers who do not smoke will be given priority.
Aeropuerto:
ATH
Estación de tren:
Athens
Notas:
Motivation Letter required