Volunteering in AFS Poland! (10 weeks)
Stowarzyszenie AFS Polska Programy Miedzykulturowe
Kraków, Poland
Description
AFS Poland is an international organization, which promotes the acceptance and respect for diversity to build a more just and peaceful world. We are sending and hosting exchange students from different countries in the host families.
The volunteering project is focused on intercultural education, youth work and communication. The volunteer will be involved in a variety of activities, including conducting workshops in schools on culture, diversity, tolerance and intercultural understanding; helping to organise and host “Gadanie na Śniadanie” (Chat over Breakfast) events, where participants can discover and learn about different cultures; supporting AFS Poland with social media, marketing and communication; and assisting with everyday activities at the AFS office.
Volunteers are encouraged to take an active role in the organisation, propose new activities and develop projects based on their interests and skills.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The AFS Poland office is located in Kraków, close to the Old Town and well connected by public transport.
The volunteer will be provided with accommodation in a shared apartment with other volunteers. The accommodation is easily accessible from the office by public transport.
The project covers accommodation, a food allowance, local public transport and pocket money for the volunteer, in accordance with the European Solidarity Corps programme rules and rates.
Training during the activity
We can offer: - A flexible and exciting work environment. - Training according to need. - Personal and professional growth. - Experience of working professionally with volunteers. - Polish language course.
Participant profile
The ideal participant is an open-minded and communicative person who is interested in intercultural learning, youth work and volunteering.
Good communication and social skills are important, as the project involves working with young people, conducting workshops and taking part in activities with the local community.
The participant should be proactive, willing to take initiative and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Motivation to support the everyday activities of the AFS Poland office and to get involved in different projects and events is expected.
An interest in volunteerism, active citizenship and intercultural learning is welcome. Good spoken and written English is required.
Activity dates
From 03/01/2027 to 18/03/2027
Activity location
ulica Rzeźnicza 4, Kraków, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/10/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-2-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000371066