International Volunteers Day
FUNDACJA CENTRUM AKTYWNOSCI TWORCZEJ
LESZNO, Poland
Description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society? We are excited to introduce our ESC project, which focuses on the social reintegration of individuals at risk of exclusion and empowers them to become active citizens. This initiative addresses a pressing issue that affects countless people – social exclusion and its harmful consequences. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to design and lead activities and workshops for Youth and Children, visit Christmas markets, schools and public institutions to raise awareness of EU values, introduce your culture and promote ESC mobilities. You will also take part in meetings with NGOs working on poverty, exclusion, and social challenges, as well as support initiatives that encourage integration, reintegration, charitable activities, and the promotion of health and wellbeing. Additionally, you will contribute to cultural presentations at the library and join us to celebrate the end of the year with Fundacja CAT!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will get, Pocket money and Food allowance as per ESC Guide (2024), insurance provided from Henner Insurance. They will be accommodated in a shared accommodation with all facilities provided. Volunteers will be Reimbursed or covered for local transport when used for work, as for Reimbursement for travel tickets will be reimbursed according to ESC and Erasmus Guide. We encourage participants to travel GREEN with more days to travel and a higher travel limit.
Training during the activity
During the initiation of the project, there will be an Adaptation Week. This period will provide an opportunity to collaborate with an international team, with English as the working language, and an introduction to the Polish language. Participants will develop the ability to engage in conversations in multiple languages. There will be Mentoring session provided to work on Inclusion in Teams Projects, Diversity in personalities and Emotion and meditation. Upon the completion of the mobility program, participants will receive a Youth Pass / ESC Volunteer Diploma.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated volunteers who are committed to young people and understand the social, cultural, and economic factors affecting their lives. Volunteers should act with integrity, promote solidarity, and be eager to support individuals at risk of social exclusion. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, tolerance, and flexibility are essential, as well as the ability to organize and deliver creative workshops, events, and community activities. We value open-mindedness, cultural sensitivity, and the willingness to foster intercultural dialogue and mutual respect. Good communication skills, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility are also important, ensuring that volunteers can effectively promote EU values, ESC opportunities, and active citizenship while collaborating with NGOs, schools, and local communities.
Activity dates
From 20/10/2025 to 16/12/2025
Activity location
Gen. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego 3B, LESZNO, Poland
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 18/10/2025 23:11