This European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity in Kraków, Poland invites young people to support students with disabilities at Special School Complex No. 11.
The project provides a meaningful long-term volunteering experience where volunteers assist in daily school activities, support inclusive education, and contribute to social and cultural activities with students.
Volunteers will work closely with teachers, staff and students while also participating in intercultural learning activities organised by the coordinating organisation.
🌍 About the Project
The volunteering activity takes place in a special education school in Kraków that works with students with disabilities.
Volunteers will support students during classes, social activities and school events while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
In addition to the daily volunteering tasks, participants will take part in self-development workshops, intercultural learning sessions, Polish language activities and monthly volunteer meetings organised by the coordinating organisation.
🎯 Volunteer Activities
🧩 Supporting students with disabilities during school routines
📚 Assisting in classes such as languages, art, sports, music, computer lessons and social training
🍽️ Helping students with daily needs such as eating and personal assistance
🎭 Participating in creative activities including theatre, cooking workshops and cultural programmes
🚌 Assisting during school trips and local excursions in Kraków
🤝 Supporting teachers and school staff during educational activities
🏠 Accommodation, Food and Support
🏠 Accommodation in shared flats rented by the coordinating organisation
🚇 Monthly public transport tickets provided
💶 Monthly pocket money and food allowance
✈️ Travel reimbursement according to the ESC distance calculator
🩺 Health insurance provided through the ESC programme
📚 Training and Learning Support
🌍 Preparation by the sending organisation before departure
🇵🇱 On-arrival orientation and training in Poland
📘 Training sessions organised by the Polish National Agency
🤝 Monthly volunteer meetings and workshops
🗣️ Activities focused on intercultural learning, Polish history and language
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Young people aged 18–30
🤝 Friendly, open-minded and motivated to work with people
🧠 Emotionally mature and ready for a meaningful volunteering experience
🧩 Previous experience with children, youth or people with disabilities is an advantage
🌍 Interested in intercultural exchange and community work
🌎 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇶 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇼 Curaçao, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇵🇫 French Polynesia, 🇹🇫 French Southern and Antarctic Territories, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇱 Greenland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇧 Lebanon, 🇱🇾 Libya, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇨 New Caledonia, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇧🇱 Saint Barthélemy, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten (Dutch part), 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇸🇾 Syria, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna
📅 Activity Dates
04 September 2026 – 30 June 2027
🔗 More Information
🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50341_en
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