🌟 Project Overview

Join the vibrant and creative environment of Neighbourhood Centre “Przystań Śmidowicza 49” in Gdynia 🇵🇱 — a dynamic community space where neighbours meet, collaborate and create local initiatives together. This ESC project with Laboratorium Innowacji Społecznych invites volunteers to support events, workshops, intercultural meetings, community gardening, social media activities and more. A perfect placement for someone who loves creativity, community engagement and bringing people of all ages together.

🌍 Eligible Countries

🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

📅 Activity Dates

20/02/2026 – 19/02/2027

⏳ Application Deadline

No application deadline

💼 Volunteer Tasks

🌼 Support animators in organizing local meetings & events
🌍 Help run intercultural activities that connect neighbours
🎨 Contribute creatively: workshops, crafts, community gardening
📸 Assist with social media posts, photos & content creation
♻️ Support Swap Points and sustainability-themed activities
💡 Bring your own ideas — volunteers are encouraged to propose initiatives
🤝 Participate in intergenerational community-building projects

Learn more about the project here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/571

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport

🛏️ Shared room (max 2 people) in rented volunteer flats
💶 Pocket money + monthly food allowance
🚌 Public transport in Gdynia fully covered (bus budget provided)

🎓 Training During the Activity

📘 On-arrival & Mid-term Training (National Agency)
🎓 Trainings delivered by the Lead Organization
🧭 Orientation to the local community & roles
🌱 Development of soft skills, time management & community engagement

👤 Participant Profile

Ideal volunteers are open-minded, empathetic and excited to take initiative. Looking for someone who:
✨ Enjoys working with people of all ages
🎭 Likes sharing passions, creative interests & ideas
🤝 Appreciates teamwork and community connection
🧠 Has experience in community work or organization (extra advantage)
🌍 Wants to join for 9–12 months, starting February/March 2026

No specific experience is required — motivation and willingness to learn matter most!

🔗 Application Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49196_en

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