ESC: Long-term Volunteering with Semper Avanti Opole

Name: ESC: Long-term Volunteering with Semper Avanti Opole
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2028-02-09
Location: Opole, Poland

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Poland European Voluntary Service European Voluntary Service Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Semper Avanti Opole Foundation was established in 2016, but basing on the experiences of Semper Avanti Association from Wrocław, which is our foundator. The foundation was created to support the youth work in Opolskie Region and develop various projects connected to human rights, promotion of tolerance, voluntary service, support of local democracy, spreading information about programmes and possibilities for the development of youth and adults. One of the main aims is working on the civic attitudes of young people.We are a regional organization that focuses on international work with young people, including youth exchanges, voluntary service and youth initiatives. We also cooperate with South Eastern Europe and EECA countries. The main aims of the Foundation are: - to promote international co-operation and understanding between young people from different countries and different cultures, - to provide young people with the opportunity to gain international experience for their personal and professional development, - making young people aware of their cultural heritage, - to develop regional, national and European consciousness of young people - to promote Poland and the Opole region in Europe. Target groups – mainly youth, but also children, seniors, support workers (teachers, youth workers, etc) The main profiles of our Association are: - international youth exchanges, - voluntary service - national and international, - cultural events, - civil and democracy education

💼 What the programme involves

Our long-term volunteering project offers participants the opportunity to spend 10–12 months in Opole and become actively involved in the local community. Depending on their placement, volunteers may work with children and young people during school hours or afternoon workshops, support activities with seniors, or become involved in local cultural environment. Activities may include language and intercultural workshops, sports, movement, arts and crafts, cultural events and other creative initiatives. Volunteers are encouraged to develop their own ideas and activities, always with the support and supervision of their hosting organisation. The project requires independence, creativity, initiative, teamwork and flexibility. In your first message to us, please indicate whether you would prefer to work with children and young people or with seniors to make the recruitment process more efficient.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers live in a shared coeducational apartment in Opole, with shared bedrooms arranged to ensure everyone's comfort and privacy. Internet access is provided. Volunteers receive 550 PLN per month for food and 6 EURO per day as individual support (pocket money). Local public transport is provided for the duration of the project. Travel costs to and from Poland are reimbursed according to the applicable ESC distance bands.

🎒 Leisure activities

As participants in a long-term European Solidarity Corps project, volunteers take part in the official ESC training cycle, including on-arrival and mid-term training in Poland. Throughout the project, they receive ongoing support from coordinators and mentors, as well as guidance from their hosting organisation. Volunteers have access to an online language course. Additional language support may also be provided, depending on available resources and the needs related to the volunteer's specific tasks and placement.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for open-minded, patient, and flexible volunteers who enjoy working with people and are ready to adapt to new challenges and changing activities. Previous experience working with children or seniors is welcome, but it is not essential. What matters most is a genuine interest in working with one of these groups and a willingness to learn and develop the necessary skills. Volunteers should be responsible, reliable, and ready to take an active role in their daily activities. We value creativity, initiative, and a willingness to contribute your own ideas, while also being open to guidance and feedback from coordinators and staff. As tasks and activities may vary throughout the project, the ability to adapt to new situations and changes in responsibilities is important. A minimum B1 level of English is required, as English will be the main language of the project and will be used for communication with coordinators, mentors, other volunteers, and hosting organisations. As part of an international volunteering project, volunteers should feel comfortable communicating and cooperating with people from different countries, cultures, backgrounds, and age groups. We are looking for people who are respectful, open to different perspectives, and willing to build positive relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment. As this is a long-term volunteering experience, we are looking for people who are genuinely motivated to commit to the project, become involved in the local community, and make the most of the learning opportunities that come with living and volunteering abroad.
Deadline: 15/08/2026 12:00

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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