🇸🇰 ESC Volunteering in Slovakia 🌞 Sun for Inclusion — Summer Camp for People with Autism 🧩

Every summer, S.P.O.S.A. — the Society for the Support of People with Autism in Trnava — opens its doors to international volunteers for a camp that is equal parts community, learning, and genuine human connection. Sun for Inclusion is that camp, and this year they’re looking for ESC volunteers who are ready to bring energy, creativity, and patience to a two-week experience in the mountains of Slovakia that leaves a mark on everyone involved.

🏢 About S.P.O.S.A.

S.P.O.S.A. is a Slovak organisation dedicated to supporting people with autism and their families. Their annual summer camp is a long-standing tradition — a space where individuals with special needs, their families, and international volunteers come together for growth, connection, and unforgettable moments. International volunteers are a core part of what makes the camp work, bringing fresh perspectives and a genuine spirit of togetherness.

🎯 The Role

As an ESC volunteer, you’ll be an integral part of the camp team — supporting activities, leading workshops, and building real relationships with participants who have autism. The first week focuses on preparation, training, and team-building. The second week, families arrive and the full camp experience comes to life.

📋 What You’ll Do

🤝 Support daily activities and workshops at the summer camp

🎨 Contribute your own creative ideas — arts, sports, music, or whatever you bring

🧩 Work directly with people with special needs in a supportive, inclusive setting

🎭 Help facilitate workshops where participants, families, and volunteers share and learn together

🌱 Contribute to the integration process of people with autism into community life

🎓 Participate in teambuilding activities and training on autism characteristics during the first week

🥽 Experience the autism VR simulator — a virtual reality tool that helps volunteers understand the sensory sensitivities of autistic people

🎁 What the Project Provides

🏠 Accommodation in a large cottage in Terchová — rooms of 3, 4, and 5 beds. More info at: https://www.chatasipkova.eu/

🍳 First week: Volunteers cook together in a shared kitchen

🍽️ Second week: Food prepared by a local catering facility when families arrive

✈️ Travel grant provided according to Erasmus+ guidelines

👤 Who Should Apply

S.P.O.S.A. is looking for volunteers who are:

🌍 Open-minded and able to adjust to new situations

🎨 Creative and willing to contribute fresh ideas

🤗 Sociable and eager to connect with others

🙏 Patient and understanding in their interactions

❤️ Passionate about working with individuals with special needs

Experience in this field is not required — a positive attitude is what matters most. If you play a musical instrument, bring it. If you have ideas for sports or art activities, let the team know what you need to make them happen.

🔎 New to ESC volunteering? Everything you need to know about how the programme works is right here: https://youthworkshub.org/15101/

🌍 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

📅 Activity Dates

🗓️ 11 — 25 July 2026

📍 Terchová, Slovakia (registration address: Nám. 1. mája č.1, Bratislava)

⏰ Deadline

31 May 2026

🔗 Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51108_en

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