ESC Assist the Elderly in Prague

CODE: SDA 26-ESC-A5

Work:

The work focuses on preparing and supporting group activity programmes for clients of the care home, as well as minor gardening tasks to maintain and improve the outdoor environment. No specific physical skills are required. In case of rain, volunteers will carry out indoor tasks such as sorting and cleaning storage areas and supporting individual activities with clients, including simple activation exercises.

All activities take place at the care home at Parmská 390, Prague 15.
Transport from accommodation to the workplace is provided by public buses, around 20 minutes.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be accommodated in eco comunity centrum Toulcův Dvůr. They will share a room with 2 or 3 other volunteers. The accommodation is equipped with beds, pillows, and duvets. There is a small kitchen where volunteers can prepare their breakfast and dinner using the provided ingredients. Address of accomodation is Kubatova 32/1, 10200 Praha 15 - Hostivař, Česko; GPS 50.0484711N, 14.5194892E.

Lunch will be provided at the care home where there is no vegetarian option available.

Location and leisure

The project takes place in Prague, in the district of Prague 15 – Horní Měcholupy. The area offers good access to everyday services such as shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies, and is well connected by public transport to the city centre and other parts of Prague. Nearby there is a dam with a surrounding park suitable for walks and relaxation. An ATM is available within walking distance, mobile phone reception is available on site, and a pharmacy is located close to the project site.

Leisure activities may include visits to the historic centre of Prague, offering opportunities to explore the city’s cultural landmarks. Volunteers can also spend free time at the nearby dam and park, which provide a pleasant setting for walks, relaxation, and informal group activities.

Project hosted by

The project takes place in a special care home for seniors with cognitive impairment who require daily support. Volunteers will assist with activation programmes, group activities, and individual interactions such as talking, listening to music, or accompanying clients on short walks, always under the guidance of professional staff. The main goal is to create intergenerational and intercultural encounters that strengthen mutual understanding, reduce isolation, and build empathy. The project supports emotional well-being and inclusion of people with cognitive impairments and contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Directions to meeting point

The journey will last approximately 1h30 and will need from 2 to 3 changes.
We will provide more details in the specific infosheet.

Additional comments

Study part: A short introductory talk on palliative care will be prepared for volunteers.
The session will explain what palliative care is, why it is important, and how it supports people with serious illness to live with dignity, comfort, and respect.
Special attention will be given to seniors, their specific needs, life situations, and the importance of a sensitive, respectful approach in later stages of life.