Peace and reconciliation yesterday and today in Oswiecim
Peace and reconciliation yesterday and today in Oswiecim
Krakowska Fundacja CDIM
Oswiecim, Poland
1 , ClosedProject description
The project is aimed at young people from Germany. CDiM is located near the former Concentration Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The aim of CDiM is to create a place where people of various denominations and faith can come together for meetings, conversation, learning, reflections and prayer. he volunteers help with watching over the study groups visiting CDiM for 3-6 days. They arrange group programmes together with the other workers of the Education Department and with the group leaders. They also participate in fulfilling those programmes. During the meetings organised in schools of Oświęcim the volunteers build bridges between the Polish pupils and the international youth who come to CDiM. Furthermore the volunteers assist in the library, gathering archives, publishing and making exhibitions and lectures. One of the most important tasks is the guided tour through the city of Oświęcim given by the volunteer.
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer has got an appartment for his/her own: living/sleeping room with kitchen and bathroom in a house located in the city. Food money and transport costs are given.
TranslateTraining during the project
The volunteer takes part in the pax christi trainings in Germany before departure and after the service - as well as the arrival and mid-term trainings for ESC volunteer in Poland. At the beginning of the volunteer service a 3 week Polish course is organised in Szeczecin/Stettin.
TranslateVolunteer profile
German passport only. Deeper historical interest for the sho and its victims Interested in working with youth and adult groups as well as doing guided tours English language skills required, Polish language skills very helpful but not requested
TranslateHow to apply
send a CV, a letter of motivation, a photo as well as a copy of your latest diploma to pax christi Aachen
TranslateParticipants with fewer opportunities
- This organisation has additional mentoring or other support suitable for young people with social obstacles, educational difficulties, cultural differences or similar.
Related links
pax christi AachenThis 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 03/09/2018 to 02/09/2019
Project location
Maksymiliana Kolbego 1, 32-602 Oswiecim Poland
Looking for volunteers from
Germany
Project topics
Ethics, religion and philosophy (incl. Inter-religious dialogue)
EU Citizenship, EU awareness and Democracy
Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong)learning
Application deadline
No application deadline
Contact
Name: Anja van Lück
Phone: 0241 / 402 876
Hosting organisation
Krakowska Fundacja Centrum Informacji, Spotkan, Dialogu, Wychowania i Modlitwy w Oswiecimiu
Oswiecim, Poland
Sending organisation
Verein zur Förderung der Friedensarbeit von PAX CHRISTI im Bistum Aachen
Aachen, Germany
