🇭🇷 ESC Volunteering in Croatia 🏘️ Supporting Earthquake Affected Communities 🤝

Description

As a Volunteer IKS with Association IKS, you will play a key role in helping communities affected by the earthquake in Petrinja and the wider Sisak-Moslavina County. Our team works to rebuild lives and tackle poverty, social exclusion, and other local challenges. You will engage with vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, seniors, children, and youth, organizing workshops, sports, creative sessions, and cultural exchanges. Your role promotes solidarity, inclusion, and diversity, reconnecting communities and supporting local partners. You will also have the chance to learn from experienced mentors, adapt to post-crisis realities, bridge language barriers, and develop your social and youth work skills.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

During your stay in Petrinja, you'll be accommodated in the ''Volunteer flat'' that has shared bedrooms(2 persons), a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, 3 balconies, and WIFI . All house utensils are provided by the hosting organization (towels, bed sheets, and similar).The apartment is located 10 minutes on foot from the main working premises. For transportation to/from activities, we use the company van or local buses. You'll receive a monthly allowance - pocket money and living costs to manage your food and daily life. All costs of transport, accommodation, and living are covered.

Training during the activity

Volunteer induction training upon arrival to the community; on-arrival training organised by the National Agency; Mid-term training organised by the National Agency; Target group and task-related trainings; other opportunities that the HO and other partners provide for the volunteers depending on their specific needs and interests

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals ready to step out of their comfort zones and dive into a new adventure. If you're motivated to make a difference, eager to explore new horizons, and committed to developing adaptability, you're the ideal VolunteerIKS. Embark on a transformative adventure in Croatia. Immerse yourself in the Croatian culture, expand your horizons, and gain invaluable experience in working with and for vulnerable groups in our community. Join us to create lasting change and leave a positive impact :)

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 02/11/2026 to 30/04/2027

Location

Turkulinova 9, Petrinja, Petrinja, Croatia

Deadline

13/10/2026

Project code

2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000401410

Topics

Looking for participants from

11 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇭🇷 Croatia.