Social Welfare Home in Gdynia (ID no E10197757) is a residential care home for elderly people who need daily support.
Some residents may have difficulties with moving around, taking care of their health, or managing everyday tasks, so they are supported by professional staff.
The home is located in a cosy and green area, close to a forest, and has its own garden. It is home to 79 residents who form a small community. For them, it is important not only to receive care, but also to have social contact, stay active, and feel included.
The centre offers different activities that help residents maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. These include rehabilitation, therapeutic activities, Senior Club meetings, and various social and cultural events.
More information about the organisation can be found here:
https://dps-gdynia.pl/
Volunteer’s
role:
As a volunteer, you will mainly support occupational therapy activities. This type of therapy helps residents stay active, develop their interests, and enjoy their time.
You may take part in activities such as:
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arts and crafts (e.g. drawing, painting, sewing),
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music therapy and audio-visual activities,
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games and recreational activities,
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educational and themed sessions,
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reading activities (bibliotherapy),
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social interaction and communication activities.
You can also help organise holidays and special events.
Additionally, you may:
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support residents during simple rehabilitation exercises (under staff supervision),
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help in the garden by taking care of flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Your role is to support the professional staff – you are not replacing them, but helping to create a friendly, active, and warm atmosphere for the residents.
Duration of the activity
6-12 months. Activity shall start in September.
Who can apply?
We are looking for volunteers who:
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are open to working with elderly people
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enjoy arts and crafts (drawing, painting, sewing, etc.)
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have a positive attitude towards their work
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are patient and empathetic
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are creative and able to work independently
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are willing to look for new ideas and inspiration for workshops
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are ready to learn basic Polish phrases to support communication
Why to join us?
By volunteering with us, you will:
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gain experience in leading and supporting workshops
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learn how to work with elderly people
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make a real impact on the community
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improve your communication skills
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meet new people and build meaningful relationships
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become part of a community that shares your values
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experience joy and satisfaction from helping others
How to apply?
If you are interested in applying fill in this application form before May 10th.
The activity will take place in Gdynia (250 000 inhabitants), which together with Gdansk and Sopot builds agglomeration called Tricity (750 000). Gdynia is a young city with modernistic architecture, built in the early XX century. It attracts many tourists and inhabitants with beautiful beaches in the city centre, music and film festivals and a couple of universities.
Gdynia ESC volunteers live in a few flats in different districts of the city and work in more than 10 different locations (libraries, NGOs, neighbourhood centres etc). Together with their mentors (local volunteers) they create a large, international and lively community of around 35 young people.
Project is funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
