Special Needs Support
Coordinator | Sara
Coordinator | Sara
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Highlights
Provide individual and personalised care for people with disabilities
Commit to a social and solidarity cause
Learn Croatian and develop your language skills
Meet other international volunteers and share incredibles memories
Discover Split and its surroundings
Break common barriers and stereotypes around the lives of people with disabilities and create fantastic memories!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
In many European countries, disabilities still represent a struggle in the level of access to citizenship, education and even decent work.
As a volunteer on the Special Needs Support project in Split, you will be providing your time in helping in care centers for children, teenagers and adults with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities.
The aim of this program is to help provide individualized care for people with disabilities, enabling them to be more integrated within their community and to lead a less stigmatized life, contributing to improve their quality of life. You’ll work alongside a team of local staff and volunteers giving support on the outdoor activities, as beach walks, bicycle tours and animal farms projects. You’ll also assist on indoor activities like arts and crafts workshops, cooking and physical therapy.
This project is well suited to compassionate, patient and caring people. If that sounds like you, then your time on this project will be both rewarding and highly valued by the local community. As you will be working closely with the local placement staff, you are not required to have previous experience or training to participate on this project.
Typical day
After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning or afternoon shift at the Special Needs Support placement and will work for approximately up to 4 hours per day.
A typical schedule is as follows:
08:00 - 10:00 a.m. : Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation
09:00 a.m. :
(1) Travel to the Special Needs Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with disabilities people or
(2) Explore the city, relax, attend Croatian language lessons or enroll other activities if you have an afternoon project.
01:30 p.m. : Lunch is served at the restaurant.
03:00 - 06:00 p.m. :
(1) Travel to the Special Needs Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with disabilities people or
(2) Explore the city, relax, attend Croatian language lessons or enroll other activities if you have a morning project.
08:00 - 10:00 p.m. : Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner you will have the remainder of the evening free to relax and use as you wish.
Free-time activities
Amidst the Kozjak and Mosor mountains and surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, just a few hours away from one of the other European capitals, the small peninsula where Split is located has a lot to offer to every visitor and traveler.
Croatia, as a Balkan nation is a must stop country for anyone who chooses to visit eastern Europe in a meaningful way. On the one hand it has a rich historical heritage full of monuments classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the other it is a country that is still recovering from a political war, in the group of countries with the highest number of people living below the poverty line.
With its charming ancient towns and villages, beautiful beaches and more than a thousand islands, its history has produced a very rich cultural diversity, shaped by Roman and Turkish, that is, Mediterranean and Eastern European influences. These historical heritages mark the different regions of Croatia. Between Istria, Dalmatia and the center of Croatia, the gastronomy, lifestyle and accents can change a lot, making the country very diverse and interesting. Split, the second biggest city, has a specific Mediterranean influence that makes it especially welcoming, cosy and warm. With its palace just on the seaside, Split brings a peaceful and fresh atmosphere that invites you to come and stay for a while.
Climbing
Concert/
Music
Music
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Riding
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Sightseeing
Sports
Swimming
Water Sports
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
10:00
- 19:00
What's Included
What’s included?
- Pick up at the international airport in Split & transfer to the accommodation
- Accommodation at a dormitory in a local hostel, female dormitory or mixed dormitory with private bathroom
- Three meals everyday: breakfast, lunch and dinner (Local style. Vegetarian, gluten-free and meals for lactose-intolerant are also available upon request)
- Shared use of common room, and free WIFI
- Orientation event on arrival (including introduction to Croatia and it's culture, the volunteer experience, overview of programs, practical information and safety guidelines)
- Guided city tour
- The best tips to discover the city!
- Allocation and coordination of a work placement in an impactful non-profit project
- Introduction on the first day of volunteering
- Ongoing support throughout the stay
- 24h/7 emergency support
We provide airport pickup at any time of the day 365 days a year
You will stay accommodated in a friendly and comfortable hostel in the city center. The Hostel has the capacity to accommodate up to 100 travelers in very spacious shared rooms. With its young and welcoming staff you will feel like home.
There are various common areas and the restaurant is just next door.
The hostel is in a neighborhood where you can find everything you need: local coffee shops, supermarkets, ATMs, utilities you will need just around the corner. The Hostel is 2 minutes walking from the bus stop with few buses running by that can bring you to the city center.
Private rooms are available upon request and are subject to availability. The private rooms are located within walking distance of the hostel and restaurant and are self-catered. Volunteers staying in private rooms will also have lunch and dinner included in the partner restaurant but breakfast is not organised.
We will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hostel every day. The hostel restaurant offers meals with fresh local ingredients for all volunteers in a very Croatian style and they are prepared to accommodate most diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU) in Split. We assist you to find cheap flights to Croatia.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Croatia provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Croatia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Croatia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our program generally starts on Mondays of each week, all year long.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$2,139
5 weeks
$2,519
6 weeks
$2,899
7 weeks
$3,279
8 weeks
$3,659
9 weeks
$4,039
10 weeks
$4,419
11 weeks
$4,799
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,179
Average fees
$483
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Special Needs Support
Break common barriers and stereotypes around the lives of people with disabilities and create fantastic memories!
$483/week
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