Activities with people with a disability in Presov

In Presov, Slovakia is a center for people with disabilities. Initially, it was set up by parents of children with disabilities, so there would be a place where the children could spend their days, with the right care and suitable activities. A few years later, a department was added for seniors in need of care. The seniors live at the center, the youngsters come in for the day and go home at the end of it.

Volunteers are very welcome here. Usually it is difficult to go outside with all wheelchairs. If there are volunteers, it is possible. This is a project that you can join with your own group.

Work

If there are volunteers, more people can go out. This is the main goal during the workcamp: go out and about. This can be for an activity at the center, just around the corner or a trip a little further away. It sounds simple, but it is of great value – and fun!

In addition, the handyman will usually ask the volunteers to help out with some odd jobs, for example lugging, gardening or a clean-up campaign.

Accommodation

The volunteers will be housed at the center itself. Depending on the number of volunteers, there will be beds, mattrasses and/or stretchers available to sleep on. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

Leisure

In your free time, you can explore the town of Presov with its old churches, synagogues and museums. There is a national park nearby and you can visit the impressive opal mines in the area.

Travel

You arrange the trip to Slovakia yourself. IBO can think along and advise on the possibilities.

IBO asks all its volunteers to travel as sustainably as possible, preferably by train or bus. Traveling by plane is very damaging to the environment. You might decide to fly to this project. In this case you can compensate your CO2 emissions through a recognised organisation. For more information, visit the website of Milieu Centraal.

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.

Cost and registration

See How it works: tailor-made

See How it works: groups

Fundraising for this project is greatly appreciated!