Programmes
Wolontariat polska pomoc
A program run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking volunteers willing to help residents of developing countries.
UN Youth Volunteer Program
UN volunteers work to promote peace and development around the world and provide assistance in crisis situations. There is a choice of overseas and online projects.
Salezjański Wolontariat Misyjny "Młodzi Światu"
The programme focuses on helping children and young people in the world's poorest countries. Volunteers work alongside missionaries to run children's homes, care for the sick and build health centres.
Międzynarodowy Wolontariat Don Bosco
The programme is coordinated by the Salesian Missionary Centre in Warsaw. Most missions work with children and young people.
workcamps.pl
A network of several dozen proven organisations organising short-term volunteer projects around the world. The only Polish member of the network is the Volunteer Promotion Association (SPW) from Warsaw.
Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste
The German organisation promotes reconciliation and combats racism. You can choose between two-week summer camps or long-term volunteering.
More information and organisations active in this field
Eurodesk PolskaA portal for young people and those working with young people. In the Eurovolunteering tab, you will find a database of organisations that implement volunteering projects.
Interesting links
Publication „Międzynarodowy wolontariat młodzieży”A summary of the 12 most important volunteering programmes, discussions with experts and volunteers
Zanim pomożeszFacts and myths about volunteering abroad
