ESC: Eurobackyards 13

Name: ESC: Eurobackyards 13
Start: 2025-07-08
End: 2025-08-26
Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland

Code: 46276 Copied

Poland European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This project brings together European volunteers and Polish youth for a series of outdoor cultural and educational activities. Through games, workshops, and interactive presentations, volunteers will introduce children to different cultures while encouraging them to spend more time outside instead of in front of screens. By leading playground activities and sharing traditions from their home countries, volunteers will foster cross-cultural understanding, break down stereotypes, and promote active recreation. The project also highlights the value of international volunteering in connecting communities and inspiring young people to embrace diversity. Watch a short clip from previous editions of the project “Eurobackyards”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbMDv_XIbVk&t=20s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcB5CTYHMjk https://youtu.be/3BA8hyfdZdg?si=K9Gdl5FFwQZL0em1

🏠 Accommodation on site

The "Wiatrak" Foundation provides volunteers with accommodation in a shared dormitory, where they will share rooms, a kitchen, and bathrooms, offering a great chance to integrate and connect. Additionally, volunteers will receive pocket money, boarding money, a transportation card, and coverage for travel costs, all provided by the Foundation.

🎒 Leisure activities

"Wiatrak" Foundation welcomes volunteers with an introductory workshop upon their arrival. This session provides an overview of the Foundation, introduces the team, and clarifies the roles of participants, coordinators, and mentors. To help volunteers familiarise themselves with their new surroundings, facilitators and mentors will organise a city game—an interactive and fun way to explore Bydgoszcz. Additionally, volunteers will have the opportunity to take Polish language lessons, making their daily life in Poland more comfortable and helping them engage with the local community

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are: Motivated, open-minded, and creative—ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to the project. Passionate about sharing their culture with children and young people through interactive activities. Flexible and open to new experiences, eager to connect with others in a diverse environment. Supportive and proactive—willing to take initiative and lend a helping hand when needed. Excited to engage children through music, dance, storytelling, or traditional childhood games from their home country. If you love working with young people, enjoy cultural exchange, and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on board!
Deadline: 26/05/2025 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

PL46276

08/07/2025 → 26/08/2025

Closed

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Deadline: 26/05/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Generała Mikołaja Bołtucia 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland

Poland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Poland Zloty (PLN / zł)

Exchange rate

1 PLN = 0.228363 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:07 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Polish