🌍 ESC Individual Volunteering Opportunity in Poland
Open Mind Video Trip is a creative ESC volunteering project taking place in Hajnówka and Policzna, Poland, located near the famous Białowieża Forest — the oldest and largest forest in the European Union. The project combines art, community engagement, cultural activities and digital storytelling in a unique natural environment.
Volunteers will collaborate with a cultural association and a theatre group while supporting artistic productions, cultural initiatives and community activities. The project provides hands-on experience in cultural work, artistic production and social media communication while also encouraging volunteers to create their own ideas and mini-projects.
Participants will explore Polish culture, meet local communities and take part in international teamwork through artistic and cultural engagement.
✨ Volunteer Activities
🎭 Participating in rehearsals and performances with A3 Theatre
🎨 Supporting artistic studios including costume repair and scenography preparation
🎪 Assisting with cultural events and the international Wertep Theatre Festival
🎬 Producing video and photo documentation of project activities
📱 Managing volunteers’ Instagram account and podcast
💬 Organising and running a Language Café for young people
🏫 Participating in activities in schools and community centres
🌿 Contributing to the development of the creative community space “Hajnówka Centralna”
⏰ Working Schedule
🗓 Activities take place 5 days per week
🕒 Approximately 6 hours per day
🌿 Weekends are generally free depending on cultural events
🏠 Accommodation and Living Conditions
Volunteers may stay in several accommodation options in Hajnówka and Policzna
🚉 Hajnówka Centralna – former train station transformed into an artistic centre
🏢 Apartment in the city centre
🏡 Cottage house in Policzna village
Accommodation conditions include
🍳 Shared kitchen equipped with cooking equipment
🚿 Shared bathrooms with showers
🧺 Washing machine available
🛏 Shared rooms (2–3 volunteers per room)
🎭 Rehearsal rooms and creative spaces in the building
The project environment encourages cooperation between volunteers and artistic experimentation within the community.
📚 Learning Opportunities
🇵🇱 Polish language lessons during the project
🤝 Mentorship and support from the project coordinator
🌍 Interaction with local residents and international volunteers
🎨 Opportunity to design and implement personal mini-projects
📅 Activity Dates
13 April 2026 – 9 June 2026
👥 Number of Volunteers
5 participants
📍 Activity Location
Hajnówka and Policzna, Poland 🇵🇱
🌍 Eligible Country
🇹🇷 Türkiye
📧 Application Method
Send your English CV and Motivation Letter to
📬 Email Subject
Poland – Open Mind Video Trip ESC
📅 Application Deadline
10 March 2026 – 23:59
📄 Information Package
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cauGiB6O9gXXpEyPGrFBnY2PIJGliDu/view
💰 Financial Support
🏠 Accommodation provided
🍽 Food allowance provided
💶 Pocket money provided
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC rules
🛡 ESC insurance included
⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the project coordinator.
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3️⃣ Right to Modify or Withdraw
Coordinating organisations reserve the right to make changes after publication — including dates, activity details, or application deadlines — or to withdraw the announcement entirely.
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💡 Final Note:
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