from 2,059€

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  • Quality Education

Youth Support

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466€ per week  ·  4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer in a local NGO and contribute to underprivileged children's education
  • Give children the opportunity to learn something from you
  • Meet other like-minded volunteers from all over the world
  • Learn Croatian and improve your language skills
  • Discover Split and its surroundings

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

In this program, you have the chance to help children that have a lack of support to continue their education and develop new interests & skills!

Education is a fundamental human right. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment and yields important development benefits. Yet millions of children remain deprived of educational opportunities, many because of poverty.

By helping to foster inclusion, personal development and establish key life ...

About the program

Education is a fundamental human right. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment and yields important development benefits. Yet millions of children remain deprived of educational opportunities, many because of poverty.

By helping to foster inclusion, personal development and establish key life skills within these people, you can help to change their expectations for themselves and open up new possibilities for their future. As a volunteer, you will work in extracurricular settings as a positive role model, help with homework, support and encourage geography or history classes, organize activities such as theater sessions, assist with craft and sports activities, and help with any other chores that arise at the organization.

International volunteers are seen as an important part of this education as young people at the centers often haven’t encountered different cultures and values before. This is an opportunity for you to bring new perspectives and creativity to these centers.

Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning or afternoon shift at the Youth Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

A typical schedule is as follows:

08:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

10:00 a.m. :  

  (1) Travel to the Youth ...

Typical day

After the initial orientation day, you will have a morning or afternoon shift at the Youth Support placement and will work for approximately 3 to 5 hours per day. 

A typical schedule is as follows:

08:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at the volunteer accommodation

10:00 a.m. :  

  (1) Travel to the Youth Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with children 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

02:00 - 06:00 p.m. :

  (1) Travel to the Youth Support place to join the local staff and begin work on your project with children 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 ...

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.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

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.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at High school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 - 19:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by ImpacTrip

What’s included?

- Pick up at the international airport in Split & transfer to the accommodation - Sunday

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on our face! :)

If you arrive prior to the Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

- 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

Airport Pickup at Split Airport

On Sunday, the ImpacTrip team will be at the airport waiting for you with a big sign and a smile on their face! :)

If you arrive prior to Sunday, you will still be able to receive an airport pickup and our team can transport you to the accommodation, but you will need to pay an extra fee for this service.

We will reach out to you by WhatsApp a few days before your start date to connect

Accommodation

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.


Food & Beverages

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.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Split Airport (SPU) in Split. We assist you to find cheap flights to Croatia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Croatia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Croatia. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Our Croatian programs start on the Sunday before the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month AND every Sunday from May to the end of August.

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 2,059€
5 weeks 2,429€
6 weeks 2,799€
7 weeks 3,169€
8 weeks 3,539€
9 weeks 3,909€
10 weeks 4,279€
11 weeks 4,649€
12 weeks (max. stay) 5,019€
Average fees 466€/week

Program fees

466€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit (15%)

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment (85%)

Your final payment will be agreed with ImpacTrip during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your host

ImpacTrip

Very Good 4.3 rating (62 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Cristiana

Spoken languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese

About the project

ImpacTrip is a social enterprise that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Meet your host

ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

Founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that want to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip aims at combining the best of travel with a positive social and environmental impact.

We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences.

We offer short-term Travel Experiences across our country that allow you and other Responsible Travelers to connect with the locals, experience the culture and contribute in a positive way to the local communities.

We also offer long-term volunteer programs in which you can dedicate 1 to 12 weeks volunteering for local non-profits for a specific cause while meeting people from all over the world.

Since 2015 we've received people from over 50+ different nationalities that contributed with over 30.000 hours of volunteer work to support over 300 non-profits.

62 reviews · rating4.3

Nina Wanninger rating4.6

2023 at Animal Care and Protection

I´ve spent 2 weeks in Rome working at the animal care project. We were helping at a cat sanctuary which was an amazing experience. The cats were so cute and the staff was really nice, despite not speaking a lot of english. The work was also not that hard, but it still felt like we could help. The ...
Calm and resourceful are the best words to describe my trip there. It's really safe and people are just adorable, you don't have the impression to travel ...
Alexandra Brunner rating4.6

2023 at Youth Supporter

I was staying there for 4 weeks in March 2023. It was a great experience! It's perfect for people making experience travelling alone for the first time. It's a perfect mix between working at the placement and leisure time. The accomodation Impact Beach House in Estoril is close to the beach which is ...
Anneleen Olbrechts rating3.6

2023 at Wolf Conservation Experience

I had an amazing time during my two weeks of volunteering at the wolf conservation. The terrain was steep, the work was hard, and the sun shone unbearlingly hot all day, but: the views were amazing, seeing the wolves in real life was a dream and I am glad that my greatest wish of hearing them howl ...
Melissa Brülhart rating4

2023 at Animal Care Helper

J’ai eu un belle expérience au refuge pendant ces 2 semaines. J’ai pu beaucoup apprendre avec les chiens et j’ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à travailler avec l’équipe! Quelques points à souligner: le refuge est à 1h de Split, 40 min de bus et 20 min de marche ce qui m’a surpris au début ...
jessica hogge rating4.6

2023 at Wildlife Conservation in the countryside

I throughly enjoyed my volunteer program here! Everyone is friendly and welcoming! You are able to see lots of animals! I personally feel you need to like horses as you work with them mostly in the afternoons! But overall brilliant experience! ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Croatia > Split

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