Superheroes without Borders

CODE: CZ-INE 13.25302

Description: This project takes place in a recreational area in the small village of Borovice in cooperation with the local NGO Centre for All. Centre for All organizes free-time activities and summer camps for children and youth with and without disabilities. The aim of the project is to help the Centre for All to prepare and run a summer camp for people with or without disabilities. At this project, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities.

Type of Work: The project aims to bring together Czech and international volunteers, people with or without disabilities, kids, youth or adults (age 6-30) and help with the organisation of summer camps. The participants will include people with various disabilities, primarily intellectual disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome, with a few individuals using wheelchairs. Volunteers will cooperate with Czech assistants and help their fellow campers with disabilities with daily tasks such as dressing, eating, personal hygiene and participation in the camp program. The theme for this year's camp is the Middle Ages. Be ready for a lot of games and activities. During the camp, volunteers might work longer hours, nevertheless, there will be enough freetime for rest and trips before and after the camp.

Study Theme: Volunteers will learn about different types of disabilities (there will be clients with autism, Down syndrome, wheelchair users, etc). Through their trained campleaders, they will learn how to assist the people in their daily lives. Volunteers will have a chance to learn some basic Czech phrases – which will be helpful during the camp.

Accommodation: Before the camp, volunteers will stay at a scout center in three-bed rooms, with showers and toilets in the same building. They will prepare their own meals in a small kitchen. Wi-Fi and a washing machine are available (bring your own detergent). Once the camp begins, volunteers will move to the main building of the campsite, sharing rooms for 6–7 people with beds and bed sheets. Bathrooms and toilets are common on each floor. All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) will be provided, and volunteers will eat together with assistants and participants. The

Language: A basic level of english is required

Requirements: A detailed motivation letter, a medical certificate stating that the volunteer fits to work with children and a sworn declaration of the nonexistence of any criminal record sent with the application form are required. Alcohol consumption and smoking are prohibited during the camp, during the free time it is allowed for 18+ volunteers only under specific conditions and agreement.

Approximate Location: The location of the camp is in a recreation area near Mukarov. There are all amenities (rooms, dining room, swimming pool, outdoor sports field). Nevertheless, the area is located in nature and there are no public amenities in the immediate vicinity. In case of need, you can ask the campleaders and they will drive to a store or pharmacy in the closest town.

Notes: We are especially looking for outgoing and creative volunteers with good communication skills who enjoy working with youth. This project is also suitable for volunteers with fewer opportunities under the program Volunteering for All.