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Spanish party for the 34th finale of the Christmas Orchestra

Last Sunday, January 23rd, the 34th edition of “Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy” took place, which can be translated as “The…

We Are at the halfway point of our volunteering

On January 22nd, we reached the halfway point of our volunteering experience within the European Solidarity Corps programme at IB…

Christmas tuesday meeting, a very special gathering

Last Tuesday we held our monthly meeting, and this time it took place in a truly special context: Christmas. By…

The Nowa Huta craft workshops return with plenty of Christmas spirit

Last Wednesday, December 10th, we held the final craft workshop of the year, where we created a wonderfully festive lamp….

The unique tradition of Kraków nativity scenes

If there’s one Christmas tradition that feels truly magical in Kraków, it’s the city’s nativity scenes. They’re not the simple…

A Festive Start: Visiting the Christmas Fair in Krakow

Last Friday, the 28th of November, the Christmas fair in Krakow started, and Maria and I went there in the…

A November Day at Wawel Castle

Past Tuesday we spent together as our big volunteer group, which feels more and more like a family. The plan…

Volunteers of IB Polska share their arrival training experience

Warsaw in early autumn offered a crisp breeze and golden light that perfectly framed the start of an important journey….

The Nowa Huta Garden Is Ready for Winter

Last Wednesday, Kristina and Maria went at the Nowa Huta Community Garden, preparing the space for the arrival of winter….

Mentor Meeting: An Evening of Connection and Energy

This Monday we had our first meeting with all our volunteers and all mentors. It was a good opportunity to…

Happy Halloween

This Saturday, our volunteers Maria, Paula, and others organized a children’s Halloween event. It started at 10 a.m. and lasted…

Our First Tuesday Meeting

This past Tuesday, we met together as a big volunteer group. We spent the day sharing our experiences and reflecting….

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