AKADEMIA WSB
Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
⭐️ Activity Title
United In Action 2
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
Project goals:
- Promoting social inclusion, diversity, and human rights, and combating all forms of discrimination,
- Development of digital competences and skills for functioning in the era of digital transformation,
- Encouraging young people to participate in social and democratic life and shaping civic attitudes,
- Promoting ecological practices and activities for sustainable development and climate protection.
Volunteers will take part in a variety of initiatives, such as:
- workshops and events promoting cultural diversity
- educational projects developing dialogue between citizens and local institutions,
- activities integrating children, young people, and seniors within the Children’s University and the University of the Third Age,
- Assistance with office work
- Promotion of the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programs
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
https://unitedinaction.eu/en/general-information/
Training during the activity
https://unitedinaction.eu/en/volunteer-training/
Participant profile
The project is addressed to young people aged 18–30 who are motivated to engage in social and educational activities while gaining valuable experience in an international environment. We are looking for participants who are open-minded, willing to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and eager to develop both personally and professionally. Previous volunteering experience or specific qualifications are not required. The most important qualities are motivation, responsibility, commitment, and a willingness to actively contribute to the local community. Good communication skills, creativity, initiative, and a basic knowledge of English are considered an asset, as they facilitate cooperation within an international team. The project is also open to young people with fewer opportunities. Individual support and reasonable accommodations will be provided to ensure equal access, active participation, and a positive volunteering experience for all participants.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 4 week(s) during the period 29/07/2026 to 31/12/2027
Activity location
Cieplaka 1c, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-2-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000373932
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53519_en
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