ESC: "OPEN WINGS" - Kindergarten "U Karolka"

Name: ESC: "OPEN WINGS" - Kindergarten "U Karolka"
Start: 2023-04-18
End: 2024-05-31
Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland

Code: 34544 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

The position is a part of Volunteering for Individual ESC "Open Wings" Project. The volunteer will assist in preparation and organizing activities and games for children, including such, that connect to the culture of volunteer; Prepare, actively participate and childcare during outdoor activities (walks, trips, visits etc.); Teach basic words from the native language of volunteer, English, and any other language or activities the volunteer is talented in (music, theatre, sport, drawing, handcraft, decoration etc.); Help with serving meals and tidying up. During the project all volunteers will take part in the events of the host organization, local celebrations, giving presentations about their countries, promote European Solidarity Corps etc. They will have chance to meet many other volunteers who participate in Summer and Christmas projects of the foundation and will gain a huge experience in meeting people, exchanging culture and experience.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in single or double room in normal flats. They will share bathroom, kitchen and common area; - Volunteers will receive monthly financial allowance for food and cleaning stuff (boarding money) as well as Pocket money; - Travel Cost will be reimbursed according to the Programme Guide; - A card for free public transportation in Bydgoszcz will be provided by the organizers; - Volunteer will be provided by Cigna Insurance.

🎒 Leisure activities

Official Trainings: - On-Arrival Training; - Mid-Term Meeting. Trainings of "Wiatrak" Foundation: "Wiatrak" Foundation organize an introductory workshop for the volunteers as they arrive that includes Tour at the Foundation, Orientation information about the project, (training activities, ice-breakers, presentation of the project, rules, roles), Meeting the whole team (coordinators, other volunteers, facilitators, supervisors, translators, Polish teacher, mentor etc.), City game to get to know Bydgoszcz, etc.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: In “Open Wings” Volunteering for Individuals ESC project we are looking for 8 volunteers: - Young people between 18 and 30 years old, - Available to take part for 12 months; - Motivated, open-minded, positive, ready to gain new experience in international atmosphere, creative, supportive, ready to play with kids, disabled people, youngsters, seniors, ready to learn and share and gain new experience; Ready to be happy.
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.

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

📅 Available sessions

PL34544

18/04/2023 → 31/05/2024

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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

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 Standard Time

Local time: 20:59 (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