CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GDYNIA
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Gdyni
Gdynia, Poland
Description
Volunteers will work with the local community in one branch of the City Public Library in Gdynia, which is a hive of activity and a great place for the local community to meet, learn new things and have the use of many facilities. Library is a place full of books - but for sure it is not boring! As it may be the only cultural centre in some districts, Public Libraries offer more than just books. They propose children’s programs, workshops and many interesting events for local communities in various ways. And for this purpose they need the support of volunteers, to make their offer more valuable and interesting. Duration of the project is from 6-12 months. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy in the library fill application available here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/544
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteer will be provided: - with the pocket money, - accommodation in a room with a maximum number of 3 inhabitants, in one of the rented flats, - with monthly ticket for buses in Gdynia.
Training during the activity
Volunteer is obliged to attend On-arrival Training and Mid-term Training organized by National Agency as well as trainings provided by the supporting organization.
Participant profile
The volunteer will support employers of the library in their daily tasks. It includes helping with: -working with guests -preparing and conducting different activities for groups of children/ youth /adults -keeping materials and space in good shape; working with books, CDs, and other library materials -typical librarian's work : labeling; creating displays, planning and presenting programs; books and shelves maintaining. -preparing and leading at least one English conversation workshop per week -leading it in his/her own native language as well is possible option -preparing and leading presentations about your country, at least 2 times in different branches of Gdynia’s Public Library -other tasks that are assigned to each branch - you can find them in description and files available on our wesite: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/544 We are looking for a volunteer who will be communicative and open for new experiences, creative and inventive. It is welcome if the volunteer has basic English language skills and is willing to study Polish. The volunteer should be interested in methods of active education, open for people from other countries and cultures and willing to co-operate and work in group. S/he should be open-minded. We are searching for young people, who would contribute to the actions taken by the library and would like to develop his/her personality.
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 21/06/2025 to 20/06/2026
Activity location
ul. Świętojańska 141-143, Gdynia, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 03/06/2025 23:59