In November, volunteer in Poland – everyday tasks and events at a library in Rumia (deadline 29 August)

Are you interested in getting to know library activities abroad? Would you like to learn more about everyday life in Poland? Join volunteerin in Rumia in November!

The position is coordinated by Maailmanvaihto’s partner organisation, Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (https://cwm.org.pl), through which you apply.

What will you get to do?

As a volunteer, you will help with lending books and other library tasks. You can also participate in the library’s cultural events, take photographs and videos, and help organise author meetings, concerts and exhibitions at the library.

You will volunteer at the Janowo Library, which is part of Rumia City Library. You will live in Gdynia, which is about a 30-minute bus ride from Rumia.

Who is this for?

  • Young people aged 18–30 living in Finland
  • Someone who enjoys interacting with others and wants to learn new things and experience everyday life in another country
  • No previous experience in international volunteering or any particular educational or professional background is required.

What does the volunteering period include?

The placement is EU-funded, with no participation fee. The participant will receive, among other things:

  • Reasonable travel costs to Poland
  • Accommodation
  • Daily meals
  • Insurance
  • Pocket money
  • Training

Read more about volunteering through the European Solidarity Corps.

How to apply

  1. Register with the European Solidarity Corps (youth.europa.eu).
    You will need a Participant Reference Number (PRN) for your application.
  2. Complete the online application form (forms.cloud.microsoft).

Maailmanvaihto can send a volunteer from Finland to the position.

What is the Participant Reference Number (PRN) requested in the application?

All European Solidarity Corps volunteers must have a programme Participant Reference Number (PRN). The PRN is a personal 10- or 14-digit identification number. You receive your PRN by registering with the European Solidarity Corps through the European Youth Portal. Registration is free and does not yet commit you to participating in the programme.

Can I name Maailmanvaihto as my sending/supporting organisation in my application?

Yes. Here is Maailmanvaihto’s information:
– Name: Maailmanvaihto – ICYE Finland
– E-mail: maailmanvaihto@maailmanvaihto.fi
– Address: Oikokatu 3, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
– Phone number: +358 452 5660
– Contact person: Secretary General Anni Koskela
– PIC: 946737364
– OID: E10126971
– Quality Label: 2021-1-FI01-ESC50-092838

If the library would like to receive you as a volunteer, let Maailmanvaihto know at maailmanvaihto@maailmanvaihto.fi. They will contact you and the coordinating organisation. If everything looks good to all parties, the cooperation will be finalised.

If you would like to ask about anything, for example accessibility, contact: tiedottaja@maailmanvaihto.fi,  +358 50 346 0965

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