Join Mandala team
Foundation for Holistic and Sustainable Development Windmill Tree
Leśna, Poland
Description
We have a beautiful opportunity for you to step out into the local community and make a real difference! Mandala – our democratic school in Jelenia Góra –is here to support amazing local and international initiatives right here in our city. We’re looking for volunteers like you – open-hearted, creative, supportive – to help us run activities, support families, organize events, and be present for people from different cultures and life experiences. This is your chance to live the Mandala values of freedom, respect, and solidarity outside the school walls and be part of something meaningful. You will attend school 3 days a week ✅ And yes — you’ll gain new skills to boost your CV, from project support and teamwork to intercultural communication. You’ll receive a Youthpass certificate at the end that formally recognises your learning and development. Please red the INFOPACK https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfjO1t4HXnhWvdOcBsw06LSRElJNz6wI/view?usp=drive_link
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
What’s provided? 🛏️ Accommodation will be arranged by our foundation - a shared flat for 2 volunetees 2 separate bedrooms and shared kitchen, bathroom 🍲 Meals will be not provided but you'll get pocket money 6 EUR/day and Food allowance 5 EUR/day 🚍 Local transport expenses will be reimbursed within the project 🧭 Training and guidance will be provided before and during the volunteering period – we will support you every step of the way! Welcome to Jelenia Gora
Training during the activity
🛬 On-Arrival Training: An official introduction to volunteering in Poland, your rights and responsibilities. ⛰️ Mid-Term Meeting: A reflection retreat halfway through your project — a space to reconnect, share, learn, and reset. 📚 Inner Courses & Workshops: Offered by the Mandala team and partner trainers — from nonviolent communication and mindfulness, to facilitation, storytelling, working with children and intercultural dialogue. 🌐 OLS (Online Language Support): You’ll receive access to the European Commission’s online platform to learn Polish also offline lectures
Participant profile
We are looking for open-minded, committed, and community-oriented young people who want to make a difference while gaining experience and learning through practice. The project is part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme and is hosted by Fundacja Windmill Tree in Jelenia Góra, Poland. ✅ Basic Requirements: Aged between 18 and 30 Experience or strong interest in alternative forms of education Experience working with groups of children, or strong natural ability for it Passion for art, music, sports, or any hobby or interest you’d love to share with us and our children Openness to new experiences and adaptability Creative and open-minded Country of residence: ESC Programme or Partner Country Available for the full duration of the project Ready to live and volunteer in a small city (Jelenia Góra) 🎯 Ideal Candidate: Is motivated to help others, especially children, youth, and people with migrant backgrounds Is curious, respectful, and open to different cultures and lifestyles Has good communication skills or is willing to improve them Enjoys working in creative, community, or educational settings Can take initiative, be responsible, and work both independently and in a team Is willing to learn Polish or practice English 💡 No professional experience is required! We value your attitude, energy, and willingness to grow over formal qualifications. All necessary training will be provided during the project (including On-Arrival and Mid-Term trainings, mentoring, language support, and practical workshops). 🛠️ Desirable (but not required) skills/interests: Interest in education, social work, integration, youth work, intercultural activities Artistic or creative hobbies (e.g. music, visual arts, theatre, storytelling) Digital/media skills (e.g. photography, graphic design, social media)
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 31/10/2025 to 30/09/2026
Activity location
Tadeusza Kościuszki 7/2, Leśna, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, 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: 02/11/2025 23:54
Project code
2024-1-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000229654