Skip to main content

ESC: Volunteering in local Neighborhood Club in Gdańsk 2026

Code: 53167 Copied

Poland European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Volunteering in local Neighborhood Club in Gdańsk 2026

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Regional Volunteer Center in Gdańsk has been operating since 1997 and is a non-profit organization, based on equal cooperation, professionalism and social commitment. Our goal is to disseminate the idea of ​​volunteering and civic activity for organizations, institutions and people as well as comprehensive supporting people and institutions interested in such activity. We also want to change the definition of volunteering in society's mentality so that it is associated not only with the area of ​​social welfare, but also with other areas, and additionally with the development and benefits for the volunteers themselves. Our mission directs our activities to build a civil society that is active, participatory, based on the principles of equality and solidarity. We try to reach the inhabitants of Gdańsk and the surrounding area, regardless of their age, gender, education or social position. Since 2001, we have been an independent association operating within the nationwide Network of Volunteer Centers. At the turn of the years, we have implemented projects focusing on the activation of local communities and projects aimed at changing the perception of volunteering and volunteering from activities for social assistance into conscious citizenship. We are the only organization of this type in Gdańsk and the only organization supporting voluntary work in the regional area. For activities in the region, we received a distinction in the competition for the best non-governmental organization 2011 - Award of the President of the City of Gdańsk Lech Bądkowski, the main prize (2012) in the Civic Society Category - the Amber Mieczyk Award for the best NGO in the province. Pomeranian Voivodeship and the main prize in the Competition for the best non-governmental organization 2012 - Award of the President of the City of Gdańsk Lech Bądkowski.

💼 What the programme involves

Established in 2009, the NOVA Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, community development, and social inclusion. The mission of Nova Foundation is to create and implement high-quality educational programs that enhance opportunities for individuals of all ages, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Tasks for ESC Volunteer at NOVA Foundation: Neighbourhood Club: help coordinator in organizing and providing activities in NC, prepare and do own activities, preparation and cleaning workshop space before and after activity; Do English Lessons for the local community, seniors from NC and Staff; Senior Education activities; Manage Social Media of Fundacja Nova; Daily Office Maintenance (perform daily cleaning tasks to keep the office tidy and welcoming), documentation and archiving.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers live in a rented flat, equipped with basic necessities, and share a double room with one roommate. Volunteers receive monthly financial support: pocket money and a food allowance. Travel costs for work-related purposes are reimbursed (single tickets or transport card charging). Travel to/from Gdańsk and your home country is covered based on the Erasmus+ distance calculator.

🎒 Leisure activities

Before coming, volunteer will receive support in preparation and Pre-departure training from supporting organization (home country organization). After arriving, volunteer will have support of coordinator from RCWG and Fundacja NOVA and will be introduced into the activities of organization. During the project, volunteer can take part in ON ARRIVAL training - to find out more about volunteering in Poland and meet other international volunteers. There will be organized evaluation meetings each 1-2 month with coordinator from RCWG.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Our projects are generally open to young people who want to become volunteers. Previous work experience and qualifications (especially in kids animation or in contact with seniors) may be useful but not necessary. We are looking for dynamic, creative, sociable, responsible and patient people. You should also be keen to work with different target groups especially seniors and kids. Knowledge of Canva, Adobe, Google Ads, photography is an asset. As volunteers will also conduct activities for kids we search for candidates without criminal records and addictions. Due to Polish Law volunteer will need to have certificate of no criminal record from his National Criminal Register.
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.

Sign in to apply

📅 Available sessions

PL53167

20/07/2026 → 20/12/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1

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

Gdańsk, 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: 22:16 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Polish