INTERCCULTURAL LEARNING IN ACTION – YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

REGIONALNE CENTRUM WOLONTARIATU

Kielce, Poland

DESCRIPTION

The project takes place in a secondary school and focuses on working with young people in an educational environment. The volunteer will have the opportunity to support and co-create activities such as book clubs, language clubs, workshops, and other creative and interactive sessions with students. The aim is to engage with young people, understand their environment, and introduce non-formal and innovative learning methods through intercultural exchange and daily contact with a different culture and language. The volunteer will help create a dynamic and open learning atmosphere that encourages communication, creativity, and mutual understanding.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

3–4 person shared flats, each volunteer has a private, shared kitchen, bathroom, and living space close to the city centre or well-connected by public transport. You’ll receive a city transport card. Pocket money: €6 per day Food allowance: €3.28 per day (enough for groceries at the most popular discount stores) Accommodation: fully covered Local transport: free city card provided Travel reimbursement: up to the limit based on distance – check your limit: ESC distance calculator Henner insurance Visa support

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

In addition to your daily activities at your workplaces (schools, nurseries, cultural centres), you will also take part in workshops and activities such as self-defence and first aid, communication training, sports events, cooking workshops, intercultural evenings, and ESC trainings (On-Arrival and Mid-Arrival). This is an individual project, but it will be carried out together with around 20 volunteers. You will form a team, meet regularly, and participate in workshops and integration activities together.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

-No specific knowledge, skills, or previous experience are required

-all necessary competences can be developed during the project.

-Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

-Flexibility and creativity.

-Openness and a positive attitude.

-Motivation to promote solidarity.

-Commitment to project activities.

-Ability to build relationships within a group.

-Good communication skills and sociability. P.S. Participants are welcome regardless of gender, beliefs, preferences, or level of education. However, volunteers must be able to stay for the full duration of the project.

Project launch: August–September.

ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 18/08/2026 to 30/09/2027

ACTIVITY LOCATION

Żeromskiego 36, Kielce, Poland

ACTIVITY TYPE

Individual volunteering

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden