Slezská diakonie
Ostrava - Nová ves, Czechia
⭐️ Activity Title
Home for elderly people SILOE Ostrava
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
🌟 Volunteer at Siloe in Ostrava! Join Siloe, a center supporting elderly people with memory disorders. Our mission is to provide care and social support for those over 50 who find it hard to live independently. 💛 As a volunteer, you’ll work directly with clients through individual and group activities. You’ll help with listening, reading, solving puzzles, and engaging in meaningful conversations. Many clients may experience disorientation or have mobility, vision, or hearing challenges, so building trusting relationships is key. 🌈 Make a real difference, share smiles, and gain unique experiences while supporting people in their daily lives. 👉 Learn more: www.intervia.cz
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
💸 Volunteer with us – Costs Covered! Thanks to the European Solidarity Corps, most of your expenses are sorted: - Private bedroom in a shared flat 🛏️ - Food allowance: 4200 CZK (~170 EUR)/month 🍽️ - Pocket money: 7 EUR/day 💰 - Travel covered: Flights & daily commute ✈️🚗 - Only pay for your own free-time activities 🎨🎢 Focus on the adventure, the experience, and making a real difference! 🌟
Training during the activity
🌟 Say YES to Volunteering with Slezská Diakonie! Join a vibrant group of international volunteers dedicated to bringing light to those in need. ✨ You will: • Engage in meaningful activities and outreach programs 💛 • Impact the community 🌍 • Build unforgettable experiences and friendships 🤝 You’ll participate in training seminars to support your growth, guided by a coordinator and supervisor. Slezská Diakonie fosters a safe environment where every volunteer feels valued and part of something bigger. Step in, make a difference, and embrace the adventure — together as a community! 🌈
Participant profile
💛 Are You Ready to Volunteer at Siloe? If you’re between 18 and 30, open-hearted, eager to grow your professional skills, and excited to embrace new experiences, this project is made for you! 🌟 We’re looking for volunteers who are proactive, motivated to learn Czech, and can work independently while being a great team player. Flexibility, good time management, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential. Awareness of Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia is a plus, and previous experience with seniors is welcome. 🌈 Step in, share your energy, and help make meaningful moments in the lives of elderly people every day. 👉 Learn more: www.intervia.cz
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Rolnická 55/360, Ostrava - Nová ves, Czechia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/08/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-CZ01-ESC51-VTJ-000401530
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52944_en
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