Description

You will be working in a home for people with mental handicaps, run by the Social Foundation of Köpenick. Your central task is to organize and put on a summer festival, working with the residents of the home. In creating the festival your creativity reigns and you can even put an international theme to the fest, including decorations, games, music, theater, and food. You will also have the opportunity to take small excursions with the residents. Since they are occupied in various workshops until the early afternoon, you will work 3 to 4 hours with them during the late afternoon.

Köpenick lies on the edge of Berlin, near two rivers, countless lakes and pristine forests. For the people of Berlin, this district serves as a recreational area. Berlin's city center is easy to reach with public transport; you will be provided with tickets.

Highlights

In addition to working with the residents, you will also receive intensive German language lessons in the morning, with a focus on interacting in everyday situations.
The instructors have experience in teaching German as a second language and are also members of the team.

A special contribution of 300 Euros is payable to the hosting organization for the language tuition.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of German is required for the language course as well as for communicating with the residents.

Languages

• German

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• German

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international youth team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 - 26 years old

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.