Benefits of international voluntary service
Benefits of international voluntary service
Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu
Warsaw, Poland
1 , OpenProject description
“Benefits of international voluntary service” is a project aiming at recognition of competences developed in short term voluntary projects (Workcamps). A volunteer will be in charge of contacting volunteers coming to Poland from all around the world and conducting a research with workcamp participants. We would like to focus on competences participants get through volunteering andd how does it affect their views on society (like active participation, multiculturalism). Gathered data will be used for promotion of international voluntary service and the values it brings - tolerance, intercultural understanding, youth mobility. A volunteer will also organize intercultural meetings with polish youth, workcampers and will have an opportunity to visit various workcamp projects. Important part of the project will also be communication and promotion of workcamps based on gathered data through social media. (creating graphics, making videos, posts, etc.)
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: Separate room in a shared flat. Living together with other EVS volunteers. Located in the suburbs of Warsaw. Around one hour (by public transport) from Warsaw city center and the office. Transport: Hosting organization provides monthly passes, valid in all means of city transport in Warsaw for the whole stay. Food: Volunteer receives fixed amount of money for food from hosting organization. Volunteers have a kitchen available in their flat and can prepare their own meals. Pocket money: Every volunteer receives 90 EUR a month according to the Erasmus+ programme regulations.
TranslateTraining during the project
Introductory training (by host org.) On-arrival training (1 week long, by NA of E+ programme) Mid-term evaluation meeting (1 week long, by NA of E+ programme) Traditional Polish language course in a language school or individual meetings with a tutor. Opportunity to take part in various trainings organized by the host organization or one of its partners from international networks (Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations, CCIVS)
TranslateVolunteer profile
A participant will get an insight look into international voluntary service and work in an NGO: conducting research, organizing and animating meetings and workshops, cooperation with people and organisations from all around the world. The project is suitable for someone who likes office work (email communication, creating social media content) but also working with people (visiting workcamps, doing interviews with other volunteers, working with youth). No specific experience required but good motivation, willingness to learn. Good communication skills will be useful.
TranslateHow to apply
CV and Motivation Letter to evs@spw.info.pl (receiving organization) or evs@genctur.org (sending organization from Turkey). Selected appliants will be invited for skype interview.
TranslateAdditional information
The project is hosted by Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu, a Polish non-governmental and non-profit organisation whose aim is to promote intercultural education, understanding and peace through voluntary service. Since it was established in 1993, SPW has been active in the field of voluntary service and particularly committed to international youth exchange programmes. Each year about 150 foreign volunteers participate in SPW's summer workcamps and 5-10 in long-term projects. SPW is a full member of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations. TranslateRelated links
workcamps.plfacebook.com/workcampsPL/This opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Project dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/04/2018 to 31/03/2019
Project location
Chmielna 73B lok.15, 00-801 Warsaw Poland
Looking for volunteers from
Türkiye
Project topics
Youth (Participation, Youth Work, Youth Policy)
Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong)learning
Application deadline
Application deadline: 26/01/2018
Contact
Name: Grzegorz Sempach
Phone: +48 726 66 66 02
Hosting organisation
STOWARZYSZENIE PROMOCJI WOLONTARIATU
WARSZAWA, Poland
Sending organisation
BEYOGLU ISTANBUL, Türkiye
Coordinating organisation
STOWARZYSZENIE PROMOCJI WOLONTARIATU
WARSZAWA, Poland
