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Public Library of Pomiechówek Commune

ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV

Public Library of Pomiechówek Commune

Pomiechówek, Poland

Description

The Public Library of Pomiechówek Commune is an institution focused on meeting the reading needs of the population of this town. In addition to activities strictly related to its collection, it organizes meetings with authors, book discussion clubs, workshops and other activities which aim is to promote the act of reading and transform the library into a meeting place for everyone. Pomiechówek is a small town located 25 kilometres north-west of Warsaw. It has a population of around 4,000 people and it is surrounded by beautiful forests and parks. !! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/esk-dein-europaeischer-freiwilligendienst !!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer shares the apartment with the one that is working in the Cultural Centre of Pomiechówek and with the house owner, who lives on the first floor and has three dogs. The main entrance and the garden are shared with the owner, but the volunteers have their own rooms and a bathroom.The house has also a fully equipped kitchen, where the volunteers can cook their own meals after having bought their groceries. To do that they will receive a food allowance of 150 euros per month. Workplace is located within walking distance of the house and from the center of the village.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will receive an On-Arrival-Training at the beginning and a Mid-Term-Evaluation after half of their time.

Participant profile

The volunteer who stays there is invited to collaborate on tasks such as arranging books and the online promotion of the library. The volunteer is also encouraged to organize meetings and events for the local community, as well as to visit kindergartens and schools with the aim of promoting reading and intercultural education. This volunteer should be interested in literature, history and culture in order to take the maximum profit of the experience.


Activity dates

From 01/09/2024 to 31/07/2025


Activity location

Pomiechówek, Poland


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Germany


Activity topics

Education and training

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 15/06/2024 23:59