Elderly – ICYE

University / Polytechnic Project

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:13/02/2026
Post category:Areas of interest Children and Adolescents Countries Education Elderly Projects Short term Indonesia Terms
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The project connects several Indonesian universities and aims to motivate students to use English and engage in cultural exchange. Volunteering supports campus internationalization and provides meaningful learning and personal development opportunities for students and volunteers. Supporting lecturers, organizing activities, leading intercultural sessions, sharing the volunteer’s culture, and encouraging students to practice English through interactive and non-formal activities.

Nursing Homes (Elderly)

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:12/02/2026
Post category:Areas of interest Countries Elderly Projects Short term Indonesia Terms
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Short Rindang Asih 1 is a nursing home for elderly women in Ungaran, located in a cooler mountain area. It hosts 29 residents with different levels of independence, from fully active to bedridden. Volunteers support daily care and help create a positive environment. Helping staff with cleaning, feeding, bathing and cooking, organizing simple workshops and entertainment activities, and participating in daily routines. Rindang Asih 1 es un hogar de ancianas en Ungaran con 29 mujeres que requieren distintos niveles de atención. Los voluntarios apoyan el cuidado diario y contribuyen a un ambiente seguro y agradable.Ayudar en limpieza, alimentación, aseo y cocina, organizar actividades recreativas y colaborar en tareas diarias del centro.

Plowshare Farm Life Sharing Community

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:03/12/2025
Post category:Elderly Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects Special Needs United States

Plowshare Farm is a life-sharing community where people with diverse capabilities, including adults with special needs, live and work side by side to build an inclusive and sustainable community

The Lukas Community

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:03/12/2025
Post category:Elderly Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects Special Needs United States
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Lukas is a year-round community of individuals ranging in age from the very young to the not so young. It provides a caring, therapeutic environment for adults with developmental challenges, in which each person is recognized as a unique human being with dignity, freedom and purpose.

Treloar Trust

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Elderly Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects Special Needs United Kingdom
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Treloar Trust provides education, therapy and care for young people with physical disabilities. The project has one centre that is home to the Treloar School which supports children from nursery to 16 years old and the Treloar College which supports young adults from aged 16 to 23 years old.

Match and Mentor

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Elderly Long term Midterm Projects Special Needs United Kingdom
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Match and Mentor is a Project based in West Norfolk, that supports individuals with learning disabilities and additional support needs. The aim of the project is for each person “to become the best version of themselves” by supporting them in various activities within the local community. Local volunteering activities that are carried out by the beneficiaries include outdoor allotment and gardening projects, conservation groups, older people’s homes, libraries, museums and community groups.

Proyecto Unión

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:01/04/2024
Post category:Children and Adolescents Colombia Elderly Health Long term Midterm Projects Short term Special Needs
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We work with children who have some tipe of dissease or special needs we offer them a suitable house for their needs, restore their violated rights and care for them. A multidisciplinary team administers this: nutritionist, nurses, pedagogic team, psychologist. We also have a a space for the care of the elderly and homeless peole which is a community dining room.