The Machers: volunteering at the Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków
Stowarzyszenie Festiwal Kultury Żydowskiej
Krakow, Poland
Description
Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków is one of the biggest of the cultural events in Poland and the staple of Kraków's musical and social scene since 1988. The Machers - our group of volunteers form all over the world - participate and co-create all of the Festival's events, including concerts, workshops, lectures and sightseeings. During the preparator period before the start of the Festival, they participate in the meetings with the members of the local Jewish community and discover the historical and cultural background of Jewish people in Poland. They also learn about the behind-the-scenes organisation of large scale cultural events. All the Machers are also invited to develop their own projects, in order to learn, gain experience, make new friends and participate in the multucultural society.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
We are covering all cost of you accomodation food and travel: We are covering the costs of return flight / train tickets to and from Krakow for you. Volunteers will be accommodated in twin dorm rooms booked specially for them, located in Kazimierz. This is a modern dormitory opened in 2020. Each room has an ensuite bathroom, small fridge, electric kettle, most of them also have a large balcony. Also you will receive money for the whole month to cover daily food expences In case of any trips during program we are paying for buses or train to travel.
Training during the activity
Before the Festival all volunteers will take part in every-day program prepared especially for them. The main goal of the project is to activate the potential of the volunteers - we want to improve their skills and competences in the field of personal, educational, social, civic, cultural and professional development through participation in the Festival and the preparatory program, as well as to contribute to the building up of civil society. You will take part in: workshops and meeting about multiculturalism, artistic intervention and visits in cultural instituton.
Participant profile
We are looking for an outgoing and open-minded person, willing to work in a diverse team. The main goal of the program is to educate about the Jewish culture in Poland and we are looking for someone open to such experience. You will also be a part of one of the most important cultural events in Poland and one of the largest Jewish culture festivals worldwide. You will also participate in the pre-festival events for volunteers.
Activity dates
From 12/06/2025 to 02/07/2025
Activity location
Józefa 36, Krakow, Poland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline