ESC: 'Winds of Change' - International Department in 'Wiatrak'

Name: ESC: 'Winds of Change' - International Department in 'Wiatrak'
Start: 2024-06-01
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland

Code: 3875365de38204476a Copied

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Wiatrak Association, which means "windmill" in Polish, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Polish culture in France. Founded in 2008, it aims to foster cultural exchanges between Poland and France through various events such as exhibitions, concerts, conferences, film screenings, and artistic workshops. The association also engages in international solidarity projects and participates in French-Polish cooperation initiatives. Its main objective is to strengthen the ties between the two countries and promote the richness of Polish culture to the French public.

💼 What the programme involves

The position is a part of Volunteering for Individual ESC Project "Winds of Change" and the main activities are in the International Department in Wiatrak and include: Support in the planning and implementation of short-term ESC projects "Hey Christmas Carol" and "Eurobackyards" or Erasmus+ projects; Selection and recruitment process for participants (e-mail communication and interviews); Administrative work before, during and after local and international events, projects, initiatives of the International Project Department; Producing media content (photos, videos, posters, presentations) for the activities of the foundation; Developing non-formal education classes and workshops for local children and youth; Help in organizing and support local initiatives, cultural events, exhibitions, sport events and meetings; Present and promote volunteer's culture and ESC Programmes through cooperation with external entities; Express and implement their own ideas and individual projects.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in single or double rooms in regular 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 with Henner Insurance.

🎒 Leisure activities

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

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for open minded volunteers, ready to get involved in a very dynamic environment that requires flexibility and creativity, where the spirit of personal initiative is highly valued. This position also requires a good degree of responsibility and punctuality, as well as a willingness to collaborate with other team members to make the experience more fruitful. No particular experience in multimedia content creation is required, but the willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice is highly appreciated.
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.

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📅 Available sessions

PL38753

01/06/2024 → 31/07/2026

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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 Summer Time

Local time: 22:06 (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