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ESC: LEVEL UP YOUR IMPACT! Volunteer at the Special School in Kwidzyn

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About the project

ESC: LEVEL UP YOUR IMPACT! Volunteer at the Special School in Kwidzyn

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Special School in Kwidzyn The Special School in Kwidzyn has been supporting children and young people with intellectual disabilities since 1957. It offers education, care, and rehabilitation for students with mild to profound disabilities, including autism and multiple disabilities. The goal is to help them become as independent as possible and prepared for daily and work life. The school has: Education and therapy programs** for children and teens up to 25 years old. Work Adaptation Classes** where students gain practical skills like cooking, gardening, and office assistance, often in collaboration with local companies. Rehabilitation activities** such as swimming, horse riding, sensory integration, and physiotherapy. **Volunteers can:** * Support teachers during classes and daily routines. * Assist in therapy sessions, swimming, after-school clubs, trips, etc. * Help prepare educational materials. * Join practical workshops (pottery, cleaning, cooking, gardening.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Your travel costs will be covered up to the limits established by the Erasmus+ Guide distance calculator from your region of residency to Kwidzyn and back. You will be provided with free accommodation, typically in a double room. Our houses are fully equipped with essential amenities like a kitchen, bathrooms, and a washing machine. Please note: Be ready to share your flat with other volunteers, including those of a different gender (though not rooms!). Monthly allowance to cover your living expenses: Pocket: 180 EUR/month (approx. 760 PLN) / Food: 700 PLN EHiC/ Henner

🎒 Leisure activities

Before coming to Poland, volunteers have to be prepared for the project by the supporting organization from the volunteer's country. Volunteers participate in the training offered by the Polish National Agency: on-arrival training and mid-term, and Akwedukt's Association inner programme: introduction training, methods of working with kids, monthly meetings and evaluation sessions, skill-oriented meetings, youthpass certification trainings, and any other preparation and trainings needed inside the Hosting Organisations.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a caring, creative, and proactive person who is eager to support young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a warm, inclusive school environment. The ideal volunteer should: Be 18–30 years old Be a citizen of an EU country Be patient, empathetic, and open to working with youth with diverse needs Be ready to contribute to a small, supportive community in Kwidzyn, Poland Be willing to learn and grow in a non-formal educational and therapeutic setting Have at least basic English skills Be motivated to help with daily routines, assist in educational and therapeutic activities (e.g., swimming, horse therapy, gardening, sensory classes), and support social integration Be independent and responsible, with the ability to take initiative and help organize inclusive events and school projects Be flexible and open to working full-time (minimum 35 hours/week), including some evenings or weekends Be interested in youth participation, social inclusion, and European values Project Details Coordinating Organisation: Akwedukt Association Location: Kwidzyn, Poland When: September 2025 – October 2026 Duration: Up to 12 months Topics: Special education, inclusion, rehabilitation, social work, non-formal education, creativity, civic engagement This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people with disabilities — while gaining valuable experience and growing personally and professionally
Deadline: No application deadline

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.

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📅 Available sessions

PL47514

10/09/2025 → 30/06/2026

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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

Ogrodowa 6, 82-500 Kwidzyn, 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: 22:00 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Polish