INTERgeneration – we are looking for volunteers!

We are currently searching for 9 volunteers to European Solidarity Corps project! Duration: 10 months Start: September 2020 Place: Kraków, Giebułtów or Waganowice, Poland Volunteers will start activities from September 2020 and for 10 months will work at the:

• the Secondary School Complex in Giebułtów
• the School Complex with Integration and Special Departments in Waganowice
• the Local Government Preschool No. 92
• the kindergarten of the School and Preschool Complex No. 11 in Krakow
• and in the office of IB Polska

Project description

9 volunteers will participate in the project. Volunteers will start activities from September 2020 and for 10 months will work at the: Secondary School Complex in Giebułtów, the School Complex with Integration and Special Departments in Waganowice, Kindergarten No. 92, the kindergarten of the School and Preschool Complex No. 11 in Krakow and in the office of IB Polska The volunteer will be actively involved in daily school and kindergartens life, while promoting European citizenship, tolerance and positive attitude towards new cultures, languages and the idea of voluntary work. The activities and the schedule are flexible and will be adapted to one’s interests. Volunteer will be also involved in organization of special events (f.e. for local society, children from kindergarten or primary school etc.). The project will also include integenerational activities with Seniors involving all partners to be active in building bridges between generations.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation: Volunteer will be accommodated in rented flat (usually double rooms) with access to kitchen and bathroom. Flats are furnished and equipped with pillows, duvet covers, pillow cases and washing machine. Food: Volunteers will get money for food every month from coordinating institution (together with pocket money it’s 800 PLN). Travel budget: for a round trip for one volunteer depends on the distance “in straight line” according to distance calculator: between 500 -1999 KM: it is 275 EUR, between 2000-2999 KM: 360 EUR.

Training during the project

Volunteers will take part in training cirlce organized by polish National Agency: on-arrival training and mid-term. Hosting organization will organize short introduction to the daily duties. Coordinating organization will provide trainings on formal aspects of the project, about setting goals and developing soft skills and competences, about Youthpass as well as additional trainings needed for the experience being fulfilling.

Volunteer profile

Experience in work with youth will be an additional asset, however it is not compulsory. Good communicational skills are also an additional asset because the project is based on communication with other people. All creative skills – artistic or motor skills – can enrich the project. The same relates to computer skills. Volunteers should be open-minded and creative.

Recruitment process

1st step fill the application form: https://forms.gle/iJFFGUKeGmFbGWt46 2nd step Skype interview. We will contact only chosen candidate More informaton about the project, you can find in Project Sheet Information in European Youth Portal: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/placement/18558_en