🇵🇱🤝🌍 Intercultural Solidarity, Social Inclusion & Community Support Through European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in Poland – Making a Real Difference in Gdańsk Area 🇵🇱✨

📌 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity takes place in Poland, within the framework of social, educational and inclusion-focused activities coordinated by Caritas in the Gdańsk area. The project responds to the needs of young people, elderly people and persons with disabilities who attend Caritas centres and often have limited access to international experiences.

By welcoming an international volunteer, the project creates opportunities for intercultural dialogue, cultural exchange and civic awareness, helping beneficiaries broaden their worldview while strengthening their sense of belonging and participation in society.

🎯 Main Activities
🤝 Supporting young people, elderly people and people with disabilities in daily activities
🎨 Organising cultural, educational and outdoor initiatives with creative elements
📚 Preparing and facilitating events, seminars and workshops
🌍 Promoting intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion
📢 Contributing ideas and research for communication materials and social media content
💬 Building meaningful relationships with beneficiaries and responding to their needs

All activities are based on non-formal education principles and adapted to different target groups.

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Financial Support
🏡 Single room in a hostel close to the city centre
🚿 Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities
💻 Internet access available (bringing a personal laptop is recommended)
💶 Monthly pocket money: approx. 180 €
🍽️ Monthly food allowance: approx. 120 €
🚋 Free public transport card for the entire city
✈️ Full reimbursement of international travel costs
🩺 European Union health and accident insurance

📚 Training & Learning Opportunities
🎓 Three official ESC training sessions:
• Pre-departure training in Italy
• On-arrival training in Poland
• Mid-term evaluation training

🌍 Living and sharing daily life with other international volunteers supports:
• Intercultural learning
• Respect for cultural, linguistic and religious diversity
• Personal growth, adaptability and conflict resolution skills

👤 Participant Profile
👥 Open-minded and motivated young people
🤝 Interest in working with people in vulnerable situations
🎯 Willingness to engage in different types of activities and target groups
📚 Motivation to learn, grow and improve personal and professional skills
🎨 Readiness to share personal interests, talents and hobbies
🗣️ Strong motivation and flexibility

📄 Application requirement: CV and specific motivation letter
🌐 All application materials must be submitted in English (or Polish, if spoken)

📅 Activity Dates
01 February 2026 – 30 November 2026

⏰ Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: 07 January 2026 – 23:59

🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49414_en

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