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Child & Youth Support Volunteer Program

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Child & Youth Support Volunteer Program

Description

This humanitarian trip in Croatia allows you to support young people and people with disabilities through two different projects. Depending on your interests and the needs of the local organizations, you can take part in educational, social, creative and daily support activities.

Youth Support Project

This project provides a supportive and caring educational environment for underprivileged children and young people in the Split area, offering them educational support, activities and guidance that promote their personal development and social skills.

As a volunteer, you will mainly work in after-school centers, where you will serve as a positive role model for young people. Your presence also helps promote cultural exchange and bring new ideas and perspectives.

Your tasks may include:

  • Homework help and educational support.
  • Organizing sports, artistic and creative activities.
  • English support, informally, to help improve their spoken and written English skills.
  • Cultural exchange, by sharing your culture and experiences.
  • Guidance and encouragement, by becoming a positive role model for young people.
  • Supporting the daily running of the center and the various activities offered.

Disability Support Project

This project allows you to work in centers supporting adults with physical or mental disabilities. The aim is to promote their well-being, independence and integration into the community, while helping to create a caring and inclusive environment.

Working alongside local staff and other volunteers, you will take part in various activities adapted to the abilities and needs of the people being supported.

Your tasks may include:

  • Outdoor activities: beach walks, bicycle rides or activities on an animal farm.
  • Creative activities: arts and crafts and cooking workshops.
  • Support with physical therapy exercises, under the supervision of the local team.
  • Companionship and support: spending time with participants and providing social and emotional support.

These two projects offer a rewarding and enriching experience, allowing you to take part in activities that promote education, inclusion, independence and well-being among the people being supported.

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What's included
Accommodation.
Three meals a day, every day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Arrival at the airport (on Sunday).
Guided tour of the city (2 hours).
Material and equipment.
Assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (365 days a year at any time).
European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
Flights
Return to the airport.
Transportation between the accommodation and the youth centre.
Personal expenses.
Personal insurance (health or accident).

Budget for Child & Youth Support Volunteer Program

Arrivals on Sunday, all year round
Duration in weeks
Total mission budget
2 weeks
1725 €
3 weeks
2240 €
4 weeks
2700 €
5 weeks
3200 €
6 weeks
3640 €
7 weeks
4085 €
8 weeks
4595 €
9 weeks
5105 €
10 weeks
5615 €
11 weeks
6125 €
12 weeks
6635 €

Once There

Your Accommodation

Accommodation in a youth hostel, in non-mixed dormitories of 4 to 8 people with air conditioning (private rooms available on request). Free 24/7 Wi-Fi. The accommodation also has a shared kitchen, a garden, and communal terraces.

Additional Information

Three meals a day, every day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (local style). Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant options are also available upon request.

Participation Requirements

  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Criminal record check

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Prepare your departure

Travel, repatriation and civil liability insurance

For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.

For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.

If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.

Online language courses

Reach the language level your international project requires with tailored support. The Clic-campus method Free Packers X Clic Campus foreign language courses combines live video lessons with an innovative e-learning platform, fully flexible from home.

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