DESCRIPTION
The aim of ESC with EFM is to challenge youngsters from different backgrounds to develop their active citizenship & promote education, while developing themselves and their skills. The volunteer will be expected to support the work of an international NGO that works mainly the scope of non-formal education. The tasks of the volunteers will be:- support EFM's daily work; - writing of articles, and dissemination of projects; - support the activities of YouthMaSter, a (non-formal education) seminar for polish schools; - supporting with logistics of different activities; - support the running of EFM's channels and social media. - support with the maintenance of the office and EFM headquarters (house, garden +backyard);ç pick trsh and support cleaning actions during summerç support the work of the NGO in repairing, cleaning and fixing damaged facilitiesç - Preparing videos, short movies, and/or podcast about different topics; - support the NGO in events that may occur in the community.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Volunteers live in EFM's house, in a small village - Długopole Górne (15 min from Bystrzyca Kłodzka). The house is at 1min distance from a bus stop and 20 min walk to the train station. There are bikes. Accommodation is in shared rooms, and there's shared WC's and a large equipped kitchen. The house has washing machines, dishwasher and internet. Outside there's a garden and small football and basketball court. EFM covers transport costs regarding the project. Plus, volunteers receive food & pocket money at the beginning of each month.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
The volunteer will participate in an orientation training during the first days of the project, organized by EFM's team. The volunteer will also participate in the activity organized by the Polish National Agency of Erasmus+ Programme. Extra training will depend on the volunteer’s ideas and needs. If he/she/they need exceptional support to put an idea into action, within the project, it will be attempted to provide this training. General support is assured by the mentor assigned to the volunteer. ***In EFM volunteers learn by doing with the staff of the organisation.***
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
18 - 30 yo EU citizen or official resident in a EU country. IMPORTANT: - Understanding and respecting the Mission, rules and expectations of EFM; - Helpful; - Respectful; - Honest; - Responsible. - Flexible towards different ways of working & thinking; - Willing to meet new cultures; - open-minded; - Excited to cooperate and work in an international NGO; - Willing to work with people who face difficult situations; - Enthusiastic to explore new challenges; - Dynamic & with sense of initiative; - Willing to implement his/hers/their own ideas in a teamwork environment; -->No specific qualifications/ skills are required.
ACTIVITY DATES
From 20/05/2026 to 19/10/2026
ACTIVITY LOCATION
UL. PLAC WOLNOSCI 5/5, BYSTRZYCA KLODZKA, Poland
ACTIVITY TYPE
Individual volunteering
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
No application deadline
PROJECT CODE
2024-2-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000275384
Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51465_en
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