Laboratorium Innowacji Spolecznych
Gdynia, Poland
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Activities in Youth Centre "Wymiennikownia"
๐ What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18โ30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc
๐ท Activity Details
Description
Wymiennikownia is the Youth Center for Social Innovation and Design for all people aged 13-35. It is a space for young people to connect and explore their interests in a welcoming and supportive environment, where they can take part in various events or just come and have a nice time. In Wymiennikownia, participants have a real impact on its functioning, they decide what classes they want to take part in or organize them themselves. All the services are free of charge. You will work as an assistant to the animator, whose task it to support youth in their development, exchange ideas, motivate youth to active citizenship and to help young people to develop their passions.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteer will be provided with: - accommodation in a rented flat, in 1-2 persons room shared with other volunteers - monthly pocket money and allowance - monthly budget for bus ticket in Gdynia.
Training during the activity
Volunteer is obliged to participate in training provided by National Agency (On-arrival training and Mid-term training) as well as trainings run and and organized by supporting organization.
Participant profile
We search for a volunteer who is empathetic, ready to act, open for a new experience and for the people, ready to learn and to grow. A volunteer must be a person who understands the needs of youth and wants to do something with and for them. Being creative and open-minded is crucial. The candidate should be well organized, deliver work on time and like to work in a team. We are searching for people who are creative, able to work independently, are motivated to learn and share their ideas and experiences.
Volunteer will work as an assistant to the animator, whose task it to support youth in their development, exchange ideas, motivate youth to active citizenship and to help young people to develop their passions. Volunteer will also be able to run their own activities designed for youth in Wymiennikownia.
Typical tasks of the future volunteer in Wymiennikownia:
- working with social media - Instagram
- taking photos and making short videos during workshops, event etc.
- creating simple graphics for social media (Canva, Illustrator)
- helping during large events organized by Wymiennikownia
- being on duty during opening hours (mon-fri)
- taking care of our social garden and the place
More about the activity and application form you can find here:
https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/559
โ๏ธ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
๐ก How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2027
Activity location
ul. ลปeromskiego 31, Gdynia, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/10/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-2-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000368174
โ๏ธ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this ifโฆ" decision guide. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54136_en
๐ How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
๐ฉบ What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
๐ What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18โ35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
๐ฐ Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (โฌ28โ1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat โ note there is no salary. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
