VOLUNTEERING IN THE WORLD OF GEOLOGY AND NATURE - GEONATURA KIELCE

REGIONALNE CENTRUM WOLONTARIATU

Kielce, Poland

DESCRIPTION

The main task of the volunteer will be to take part in promotional and educational activities carried out by the Geoeducation Centre as the headquarters of the UNESCO Global Geopark. The volunteer will support the creation of promotional materials in English and optionally translate materials into their native language. Additionally, the volunteer may prepare short presentations in English about the natural and cultural heritage of their home country or region and present them during educational sessions at the Geopark. They may also assist in translating educational materials. There is also an opportunity to develop a creative social media project showing their experiences and impressions from their stay at Geonatura (e.g. posts, photos, reels, or short videos for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok), helping to promote the institution and the region in an engaging way. Project launch: August–September.

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.

ACTIVITY DATES

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 23/06/2026 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, Slovenia, Spain