Polen

“Przedwionie” is a municipal institution providing care and activities for moderate and severely disabled adults (intellectual disabilities in many cases along with physical disabilities or diseases). Currently there are about 95 people under its charge. It is full, 24/7 care for its inhabitants according to their individual needs. “Przedwionie” also offers medical care, different kinds of therapies and workshops. It also organizes events for the inhabitants and cooperating institutions. The institution was established in 1970, well-known among municipal institutions, open for cooperation with local partners.

Location: “Przedwionie” is located in the green suburbs of Warsaw, which are mostly residential area. It is a rural area in a small city, 20 km from Pisa and 80 km from Reggio Emilia and Parma.

Volunteer tasks: Helping with everyday care for the inhabitants: dressing them up, feeding, helping with washing, going for a walk, helping with preparation to special event such as a celebration of birthday of the house, helping at therapy workshops (art, manual, carpentry etc.), spending time with the inhabitants and own initiatives

Volunteer requirements/Skills: Able to communicate in English, motivated, open-minded

Volunteer’s working time: Mostly from Monday to Friday. Working hours are between 20 and 40 hours a week.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging): Shared room in an independent flat, lunches in the canteen on working days, food allowance for other meals and weekends