Eurobackyards 13
Fundacja Wiatrak
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Description
This project brings together European volunteers and Polish youth for a series of outdoor cultural and educational activities. Through games, workshops, and interactive presentations, volunteers will introduce children to different cultures while encouraging them to spend more time outside instead of in front of screens. By leading playground activities and sharing traditions from their home countries, volunteers will foster cross-cultural understanding, break down stereotypes, and promote active recreation. The project also highlights the value of international volunteering in connecting communities and inspiring young people to embrace diversity. Watch a short clip from previous editions of the project “Eurobackyards”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbMDv_XIbVk&t=20s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcB5CTYHMjk https://youtu.be/3BA8hyfdZdg?si=K9Gdl5FFwQZL0em1
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The "Wiatrak" Foundation provides volunteers with accommodation in a shared dormitory, where they will share rooms, a kitchen, and bathrooms—offering a great chance to integrate and connect. Additionally, volunteers will receive pocket money, boarding money, a transportation card, and coverage for travel costs, all provided by the Foundation.
Training during the activity
"Wiatrak" Foundation welcomes volunteers with an introductory workshop upon their arrival. This session provides an overview of the Foundation, introduces the team, and clarifies the roles of participants, coordinators, and mentors. To help volunteers familiarize themselves with their new surroundings, facilitators and mentors will organize a city game—an interactive and fun way to explore Bydgoszcz. Additionally, volunteers will have the opportunity to take Polish language lessons, making their daily life in Poland more comfortable and helping them engage with the local community
Participant profile
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are: ✅ Motivated, open-minded, and creative—ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the project. ✅ Passionate about sharing their culture with children and young people through interactive activities. ✅ Flexible and open to new experiences, eager to connect with others in a diverse environment. ✅ Supportive and proactive—willing to take initiative and lend a helping hand when needed. ✅ Excited to engage children through music, dance, storytelling, or traditional childhood games from their home country. If you love working with young people, enjoy cultural exchange, and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on board! 🌍✨
Activity dates
From 08/07/2025 to 26/08/2025
Activity location
Bołtucia 7, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 23/05/2025 10:59