Long term volunteering project in Poland!
Location: Wroclaw, Poland
Project name: Proud Volunteers for Solidarity 7: volunteering in a democratic school
Hosting organization: Fundacja Integracji Społecznej Prom
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Purpose of the project: Break cultural and social barriers through cultural exchange with children and the local community. Volunteering mobilities take place in a democratic school in the beautiful city of Wroclaw, Poland. The volunteer will be responsible for supporting teachers and assisting children in daily activities, running fun and engaging activities about their culture. Working hours are 30 hours per week in host.org. + 5 extra hours per week to plan activities for local events to promote the ESC and the project. Polish classes are provided and take place in our office twice a week. We are open to hosting participants with fewer opportunities ❤ (disabilities, economic, geographical and cultural obstacles). Volunteers need to provide a clean criminal record in order to work with children.
Infopack (including application forms) here
volunteers between 18-30 years old (Only Azerbaijani citizenship)
Project period – 01/03/2024 to 31/07/2024 (total of 22 weeks)
Deadline: 19/01/2024
Note: Please, apply as soon as possible, otherwise the application will be closed before the deadline!
How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have account on European Youth Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this Link
All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements: The volunteer will be accommodated in a double room in a flat shared with other volunteers (about 5 people in one flat). The kitchen and bathroom are shared with flatmates. Flats have internet access, basic kitchen equipment, clean towels and bedding sets. Monthly allowance: pocket money (150 EUR) + food money (550 PLN) + lunch in host.org. + local transportation card for buses and trams. Medical tests in Poland required to work with children are covered by the project. Travel costs to Wroclaw and back are reimbursed based on the distance calculator provided by the ESC program.
Training during the activity: During the first week, the volunteer, together with other volunteers, will take part in training with a project coordinator. They will learn about volunteering work and flat rules, methods of working with children, safety rules, EU health insurance and a complimentary insurance, receive a basic useful Polish language vocabulary book, and participate in fun team-building activities. Within the first 2 months in the project, the volunteer will take part in an On-Arrival training in Warsaw. Polish classes will last for 2-3 months at least and participation is required.
Participant Profile: We are looking for a volunteer who likes children and is fluent in English, open to learning or improving their skills in working with them, not afraid of working with big groups and in chaotic environments, responsible and reliable, open to learning new things and accepting new cultures, creative and imaginative, friendly, flexible and helpful, has prior experience with children (scouting, teaching, etc.), has a clean criminal record and is ready to be active.