ESC: VOLUNTEERING IN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GDYNIA
Code: 45674 Copied
Poland
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: VOLUNTEERING IN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GDYNIA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Library in Gdynia consists of 21 branches, which are situated in different districts of the city. Oftenly the library may be the only cultural institution in the neighborhood. Depending on the district, where the libraries’ departments are located, our main actions concern groups of people socially and culturally excluded – in terms of not equal access to social and cultural goods, where society is rather poor (in both financial and cultural way, where dominates passiveness among people). Therefore we prepare workshops with local artists and social workers, reading aloud, designing illustrations with kids, lessons how to use book resources, how to search for information in internet and books, English lessons for young and older people – equalizing opportunities and various workshops. It has a great value to us to implement actions that would be important for the community, would respond to their needs and as well would reflect on the social and mental changes, that take place over the years. Our goal is also to adjust our offer to the social reality, which transforms very fast. People, who are supporting us in this actions are: teachers, social workers, artists, students, readers, parents and so on.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will work with the local community in one branch of the City Public Library in Gdynia, which is a hive of activity and a great place for the local community to meet, learn new things and have the use of many facilities. Library is a place full of books - but for sure it is not boring! As it may be the only cultural centre in some districts, Public Libraries offer more than just books. They propose children’s programs, workshops and many interesting events for local communities in various ways. And for this purpose they need the support of volunteers, to make their offer more valuable and interesting. We search for 1 volunteer to work in Biblioteka Śródmieście (Library Śródmieście). Duration of the project is from 6-12 months. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy in the library fill application available here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/544
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteer will be provided: - with the pocket money, - accommodation in a room with a maximum number of 3 inhabitants, in one of the rented flats, - with monthly ticket for buses in Gdynia.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteer is obliged to attend On-arrival Training and Mid-term Training organized by National Agency as well as trainings provided by the supporting organization.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: The volunteer will support employers of the library in their daily tasks. It includes helping with: -working with guests -preparing and conducting different activities for groups of children/ youth /adults -keeping materials and space in good shape; working with books, CDs, and other library materials -typical librarian's work : labeling; creating displays, planning and presenting programs; books and shelves maintaining. -preparing and leading at least one English conversation workshop per week -leading it in his/her own native language as well is possible option -preparing and leading presentations about your country, at least 2 times in different branches of Gdynia’s Public Library -other tasks that are assigned to each branch - you can find them in description and files available on our wesite: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/544We are looking for a volunteer who will be communicative and open for new experiences, creative and inventive. It is welcome if the volunteer has basic English language skills and is willing to study Polish. The volunteer should be interested in methods of active education, open for people from other countries and cultures and willing to co-operate and work in group. S/he should be open-minded. We are searching for young people, who would contribute to the actions taken by the library and would like to develop his/her personality.
Deadline: 11/05/2025 00:00
Deadline: 11/05/2025 00:00
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 ?
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.
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PL45674
07/06/2025 → 06/07/2026
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Deadline: 11/05/2025
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
Gdynia, 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: 21:57 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Polish