We are the future
Caritas Archidiecezji Gdańskiej
Sopot, Poland
Description
The ideas of the project were inspired by multifaceted benefits and positive changes that were brought by experience gained by various branches of Caritas in the international volunteering field. The project invites everyone to take an enthusiastic step towards a professional and human experience for making a better future and to discover their potential of creating a better worldview for a young person. As a volunteer you will be involved in work at choosen Caritas facility, from community centres for children and elderly, hospice and art therapy centres, to supporting single monthers with young children. You also will be involved in organizing Youth Exchanges, so your management skills will be mastered over the duration of your project.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accomodation is fully covered. Eavch volunteer is located in single room with accsess to kitchen and bathroom shared with other volunteers. There is food and local transportation allowance paid to volunteer on monthly basis. All volunteers are insured by Henner. Pocket money 5 Euro / day Transport reimbursement according to the rates in ESC Programme Guide
Training during the activity
Before coming, volunteers will have a pre-departure session in their country of origin, an on-arrival session when they get to Poland will have additional midterm training. Training will be about the volunteering experience and include a Youthpass certificate. As you will be involved in the Caritas Volunteering Centre you may also have access to various training provided in the facility.
Participant profile
Volunteers will be aged 18-30 years old, open-minded, eager to learn and passionate about working on the proposed project activities. The volunteers should be motivated to work on various activities, work with people, especially with children in a nonformal education context. They should like to develop and improve their skills and abilities, be open to experimenting, have some hobbies or interests and like to share them when organizing activities, discussions, and projects for the local community.
Activity dates
A total of 36 week(s) during the period 02/01/2025 to 29/12/2025
Activity location
al. Niepodległosci 778, Sopot, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 28/02/2025 21:00