🇭🇷 ESC Volunteering in Croatia 🤝 Community Rebuilding and Inclusion After the Earthquake 🎨

Description

As a Volunteer IKS, you will be a crucial part of the efforts led by Association IKS to alleviate the earthquake's consequences and the continuing pandemic's impact in Petrinja and Sisak-Moslavina County. We are actively involved in various initiatives, and we need your help to rebuild lives and communities in earthquake-stricken Petrinja and beyond. Our diverse team tackles poverty, social exclusion, and pandemic challenges through volunteering. You would work at the local and regional level with various marginalized groups (blind and visually impaired, mentally ill adults, youth and adults with disabilities, seniors, local youth and children). You will organize workshops, sports, creative sessions, and cultural exchanges. Part of your role is promoting solidarity, inclusion, and diversity. Reconnect communities and support us and the local partners in raising the quality of life for vulnerable community groups. Learn and grow alongside experienced mentors.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

During your stay in Petrinja, you'll be accommodated in the ''volunteer flat'' that has shared bedrooms(2 persons per room), 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 7-10 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 by the HO.

Training during the activity

Training during the activity

- volunteer induction training upon arrival in the community - - Mobility and orientation for blind and visually impaired persons: intro training - specific task- and beneficiary-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 31/12/2026

Location

TURKULINOVA 9, PETRINJA, Croatia

Deadline

13/10/2026

Project code

2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000401410

Topics

Looking for participants from

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