📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Caritas of Koszalin-Kolobrzeg diocese is part of Caritas Polska- the largest NGO organisation in Poland. Caritas' Volunteering Center in Koszalin manages all Caritas' fundraising events and activities covering Mid Pomerania region. We raise funds for those in need in Poland and abroad, our main actions are 'Tree of Life for Rwanda'- we encourage schoolchildren and parishes to fund avocado trees for Rwandan families, 'Empty Christmas Tree'- fundraising event for refugee camp residents in Greece. Our green program 'Laudato Si' consists of 30 projects in schools and parishes, changing local environment for better, We provide schools and parishes with yearly program, conferences and more. Our People with Disabilities and Young Caritas Volunteers welcome several hundreds of participants every year. We would love to welcome a creative, easygoing and curious individual to help us with planning and organising events, bring new ideas, ideally help with creating graphic and social media content.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation- our volunteers will be accommodated in rented apartment with own bedroom, fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi. The apartment will be in close proximity to shops, supermarkets, pharmacies etc. and located either within walking distance from the activity or easily accessed with public transport-buses.
Transport- volunteers will be provided with monthly bus pass. Koszalin is well-connected with major Polish cities by rail and is just 12 kms away from Baltic sea- seaside town bus service runs regularly from Koszalin main station.
Food- volunteers will receive monthly food allowance.
🎒 Leisure activities
Everyday work in large non-government organization will allow to get to know the mechanisms of such units.
Main effect will be to improve multitasking and should help volunteer to solve problems outside the box.
Working with people in dire need will help develop empathy and sensitivity for another human's needs.
Versatility of tasks and hand will grant experience on many fields, much needed in workplace.
This will be ensured by working with children, persons during their life crisis, and also coordination of various events.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: As always - everyone is welcome.
Most needed trait is to have an openness for personal growth.
Note that the persons in dire need of help are always first to receive one from us - so one should be prepared to meet, speak to, and help others with severe medical conditions, disabilities, and in advanced age.
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/10/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.