ESC: Team the Teams 2026: a gentle step into Volunteering!
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Poland
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
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About the project
ESC: Team the Teams 2026: a gentle step into Volunteering!
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Creative Collaboration Space - don't be shy, give it a try!
Are you thinking about volunteering but feel stressed or afraid? Don't worry! We created a low-stress, safe project perfect for your first time abroad. Join us in Kwidzyn (13.06 - 05.07.2026) for a creative team volunteering experience!
What will we do?
Plant & chill: Create a community garden, plant flowers, and do outdoor DIY
Eco, art and socially engaged workshops: upcycling and creative crafts, support local youth center, support summer camps with kids
Animal care: visit the local mini-zoo and walk shelter dogs
Intercultural fun: creating International Food Day Event, participating in Kupała Night Festival, and a trip to Gdańsk!
There is no high-pressure or heavy physical work. We offer a supportive team, space for testing out ideas, and a step-by-step introduction. You don't need super skills or fluent English - just an open heart and a willingness to try new things at your own pace!
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in a shared flat (triple rooms) with other volunteers. Flats are fully equipped (student standard, bills covered). We required EHIC health insurance. You'll receive pocket money and a food allowance to cook together or buy your own meals (pro-rata based on 126€ + 540 PLN). Travel costs to and from Kwidzyn will be reimbursed according to the EU distance calculator. We will help you with all travel logistics step-by-step so you don't have to stress!
Details: https://www.akwedukt.org.pl/accomodation/
🎒 Leisure activities
You will learn through practice in a low-stress environment! We will provide training on basic gardening, eco-art techniques (upcycling), creating workshops, and intercultural communication. The first days are dedicated to team-building, a city scavenger hunt, and getting to know each other at a slow pace. Our team will support you every day. At the end of the project, you will receive a Youthpass certificate confirming your new skills, increased self-confidence, and teamwork abilities.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: This project is created especially for young people (18-30 years old) who are looking for a safe, low-stress environment for their first volunteering experience abroad. It is a perfect fit for those with fewer opportunities who might feel hesitant or lack confidence. Due to short term of volunteering - we can host only EU citizens/ non-visa participants!
We are looking for volunteers who are:
Nature & animal lovers: You enjoy spending time outdoors, like simple gardening tasks, and have a soft spot for animals (ready to walk shelter dogs and visit the mini-zoo!).
Creative & socially engaged: You like DIY, upcycling, and are happy to spend time with kids and local youth (supporting summer camps and our youth center). You don't need to be an expert - just be willing to test out your ideas!
Open-minded team players: You are curious about other cultures, ready to share your own traditions (like cooking for the International Food Day!), and enjoy working in a group.
Ready to learn at their own pace: You DO NOT need fluent English! Basic conversational English (A2) is perfectly fine. We value your open heart, motivation, and willingness to step out of your comfort zone without any heavy pressure or strict expectations.
Deadline: 29/05/2026 23:59
Deadline: 29/05/2026 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 ?
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.
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.
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13/06/2026 → 05/07/2026
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Deadline: 29/05/2026
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
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: 21:45 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Polish