In the town of Brezovica in Croatia there is a Caritas institution for children with multiple disabilities. About 70 children between the ages of 2 and 18 are cared for here. The children live in residential groups with permanent supervision.
During the year most children go to school, but in summer there is a long holiday. Some children can go on holiday with family, but many stay in the institution all summer. In order to give them a nice summer too, Caritas asks for the commitment of volunteers. IBO would like to contribute to this and is looking for volunteers who want to work for the children of Caritas for 2 weeks.
Volunteer work
The local staff has their hands full with basic care for the children. Washing, dressing, feeding and caring for the children takes a lot of time. As a volunteer you can support the permanent staff, for example by helping with setting up and tidying up, changing beds and cleaning the ward. As a volunteer group you could also be put to work, for example do some odd jobs at the center, so that the living environment remains pleasant for the children.
Above all, you are there to offer the children extra activities: playing games, making music, crafting together, etc. In this way you help them to spend the long, often boring, vacation days in a fun way.
For the staff, your help means a temporary relief from a very intensive task, for the children you are a summer help who gives them a nice holiday. And for you as a volunteer it is a wonderful experience.
Accommodation
An apartment is being made available in the institution, so that the volunteers have their own space. This is possible because some children are away during summer.
The food is served from the central kitchen.
Leisure
In your free time you can explore the beautiful surroundings. You can for instance take a day trip to the Plitvice lakes or discover Zagreb.
Travel
You travel independently to Zagreb, where you will be picked up. After registration you will receive more information and travel advice.
IBO asks all volunteers to travel in the most sustainable way possible, so preferably by train or bus. What you at least can do, is compensate your CO2 emissions. You can find more information about this on the website of Milieu Centraal. You can also compensate your emissions via IBO, by donating to our partner’s tree planting project in Uganda. You can read more about that here.
Preparation
IBO offers a good preparation for your volunteering work abroad.You will receive a digital information package and an invitation to a preparation meeting. Read more about the proces from departure until return.
Register
Go to register to enroll in this project.
For this project you pay €50,- registration fee. If you become an IBO-supporter, you do not have to pay the registration fee
For this project you also pay a €189,- participation fee.
This includes accommodation and meals, local transport, an information pack and (online) preparation meeting. It is excluding travel, insurance and any outings.
Additional fundraising for this project is greatly appreciated!