ESC LONG THERM PROJECT-GROWING TOGETHER: SCHOOLS & AFTER-SCHOOL ADVENTURES
REGIONALNE CENTRUM WOLONTARIATU
KIELCE, Poland
DESCRIPTION
Spend up to 12 months in Kielce and level up your life while living abroad. This is way more than just volunteering, it’s a chance to gain real experience, meet amazing people from different cultures, and figure out if working with children is your thing. You’ll support teachers in schools and after school spaces, work directly with kids, and learn by actually doing, not just sitting through boring theory. During the project, you’ll build confidence, communication, teamwork, leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will help you in literally any future job. What makes this project extra special? The exclusive workshops only available for participants: self-defense, first aid, and communication + assertiveness training with a psychologist. These are real-life skills you’ll use long after the project ends. You’ll leave with unforgettable memories, international friendships, stronger self-confidence, and experience that will make your CV stand out big time.
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 18/08/2026 to 30/09/2027
ACTIVITY LOCATION
ZEROMSKIEGO 36, KIELCE, Poland
ACTIVITY TYPE
Individual volunteering
LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 17/07/2026 12:00
PROJECT CODE
2025-1-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000346392
Link:
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51663_en
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