Iceland: ESC: VIN Day Centre for mental health

Presentation of the programme

Vin is a day center for people with mental health issues located in Reykjavik and operated by the Municipality of Reykjavík. Its aim is to socially integrate otherwise isolated people struggling with mental illness, to help them change their routines and add something extra to their lives, thus strengthening their physiological, physical and sociological well-being and improving their quality of life. Furthermore, the aim is to help the guests to improve/develop various skills through participation in daily activities. As a volunteer one of your main tasks will be to spend time with the guests, getting to know them, chatting, and engaging them in different activities. Cooking (about two hours preparation),Organizing and participating in the activities of the day, etc.You will be asked to join the staff in some extra activities, like going for a walk or visiting a museum (occasionally). In this project the volunteer's ideas, skills, and initiatives will be welcomed.

About the accomodation

The volunteer will live in our volunteer house in the centre of Reykjavik together with 6-7 other international volunteers all working at different projects. The volunteers each have their own private bedroom, then share a kitchen, bathrooms and living room. Food and pocket money allocation as well as bus card for Reykjavik for the whole year included.Please note that generic applications will not be considered. 

About the leisure activities

PLEASE state the project name, Vin, in the subject email

Requirements

The Participant profile: The volunteers get languages classes and are trained in the project for project relevant skills. On arrival and mid term training are organised by the National Agency of Iceland and are compulsory. AUS Iceland also organises a short introduction training at arrival. Please note that generic applications will not be considered. Please send CV and motivation letter to [email protected] AND fill in this form (only candidates who fill in this form will be considered): https://forms.gle/g4TdUC6Ydg2mvp1i7Deadline: 01/11/2026 23:59