ESC: Opportunity 4: Volunteering in a Democratic School
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About the project
ESC: Opportunity 4: Volunteering in a Democratic School
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Foundation of Social Integration Prom was established in 2004. We've been hosting ESC volunteers in our children's center, Brave Kids project, our office, Polish kindergartens and schools in Wroclaw since 2009. Apart from ESC projects, we’re also involved in local projects that support the integration of people and groups of people at risk of marginalization and social exclusion such as children from disadvantaged backgrounds, Roma minority, and people with mental health issues. Break cultural and social barriers through cultural exchange with children and the local community. Volunteering mobilities take place in a democratic school in the beautiful city of Wroclaw, Poland. The volunteer will be responsible for supporting teachers and assisting children in daily activities, running fun and engaging activities about their culture. Galileo School hosts a lot of Ukrainian refugee children. Galileo School encourages children to learn through experiments and trial and error method; the school aims to support children's personal development and their interest & passion; no traditional grades, traditional division into typical lessons and classes (children of different ages work together in classes);
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteering hours are 35 hours per week (6 hours per day in host org. + 5 extra hours per week for planning activities for local events) that promote the project and the European Solidarity Corps.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Getting to know the principles of ASP Galileo functioning, teachers' tasks, getting to know the specifics of work and pedagogical approach;
Support children during activities outside the school premises, joint project activities, etc .
Introducing your country (presentations, workshops, celebrating holidays and important celebrations together);
Getting involved (in line with one's own abilities and interests) in the organization of educational projects and special events at school (eg. Dot Day, M. Skłodowska-Curie's birthday, Halloween, Christmas, Pi Day, Darwin's birthday, etc.);
Organizing workshops consistent with the skills and interests of volunteers (eg origami, dancing, making music together, artistic activities);
Teaching children simple phrases, songs and basic phrases in the volunteer's native language;
Creating teaching aids for the classes (according to own ideas and according to teachers' suggestions);
Establishing cooperation with teachers, establishing the principles of cooperation with them and jointly defining specific tasks that will be in line with the volunteers' predispositions and interests;
Assisting teachers in taking care of children while maintaining safety rules;
Supporting children in developing independence (especially younger children at school, who, for example, need help in finding their own things);
Cooperating with the teaching staff in taking care of the school's aesthetics (creating occasional decorations, taking care of the decor of rooms and corridors, creating original posters);
Participating in integration meetings with other volunteers (including the organization of such meetings at our school and with the support of the teaching staff).
We're recruiting 2 participants to volunteer in a democratic school in Wroclaw.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in a double room in a flat shared with other volunteers (about 5 people in one flat). The kitchen and bathroom are shared with flatmates. Flats have internet access, basic kitchen equipment, clean towels and bedding sets. The flats have a "student standard".
🍲 Food
Food money is 650 PLN a month. This money is enough to buy basic food to cook at home, not to go to restaurants.
⚠️ Requirements
WE WOULD LIKE TO HOST VOLUNTERS WHO:
Love working with children, are creative and imaginative, are open to accepting other cultures, personalities and different ways of life. Are motivated to spend 6 or 10 months in Poland, have some experience in scouting/voluntary work/baby-sitting, are not afraid of working in big groups, have good organizational skills, have a positive attitude towards potential challenges of living abroad. Volunteers who are flexible, friendly and helpful, and who are responsible, reliable and honest. We are also looking for volunteers who are ready to work with/for the local community and to promote the project. Volunteers who are abke to do medical check-up (necessary to work with children). We are looking for volunteers who have a good level of English (B1/C2). Volunteers who have a clear criminal record (certificate will be required).
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be communicated in the information sheet.
ℹ️ Additional information
Polish language course (twice a week, 4 school hours).
Obligatory on-arrival and mid-term training in Poland.
All the required medical examinations, 4-day training in our office to get participants started, health and safety training in host.org. are provided at the beginning of the project.
Monthly pocket money is 150 EUR a month.
Reimbursement of the travel costs from the city of origin to Wroclaw and back (up to the amount based on the ESC Distance Calculator, the excessive amount will be paid by the participant).
Local transportation card (for trams, buses and night buses).
Mentor's support throughout the entire project.
Support of a special mentor and additional support (e.g. psychologist) for participants who experience obstacles in their lives (health issues, geographic, social, educational, economic obstacles).
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 yor 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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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
ESC-OPNITY04
01/09/2024 at 00:00 → 28/02/2025 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Wrocław, 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: 21:41 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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