Slezská diakonie
Karviná, Czechia
⭐️ Activity Title
Afternoon club Pohoda Karviná for Children and Youth from street
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
🌟 Volunteer at Pohoda in Karviná! Join Pohoda, a center supporting marginalized children and youth (6–13), including Roma children. Our mission is to create positive change in the lives of young people facing challenging situations. 💛 As a volunteer, you’ll engage children in fun leisure activities — board games, arts and crafts, table football, billiards, quizzes, sports tournaments, cooking clubs, and more. You’ll also have the chance to design and lead your own programs, bringing your creativity and ideas to life. 🎨⚽ If you know some Czech, you can assist children with schoolwork and help them learn while having fun. Every activity you do helps build confidence, joy, and meaningful connections. 🌈 👉 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 Pohoda? 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, ready to learn Czech, and willing to challenge prejudices. You should be responsible, able to work independently and in a team, and bring empathy to every interaction. 🌈 Bonus points if you can play a musical instrument — your talents can make activities even more fun and engaging! 🎶 Bring your energy, creativity, and positivity, and help make a real difference in the lives of children and youth. 💛 👉 Learn more: www.intervia.cz
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
V Aleji 435, Karviná, Czechia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, 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/53670_en
