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SPW Office in Warsaw

As an ESC volunteer in our office, you will support the coordination of long-term European Solidarity Corps projects and international workcamps. In the office you will work with two experienced coordinators and one other ESC office volunteer. At the same time, you will be part of a group of 14 international ESC volunteers who carry out their projects in different host organizations across the Mazovia region (libraries, cultural centers, kindergartens, rehabilitation centers and other local institutions). We meet regularly during evaluation meetings, trainings and integration activities, which allows you to stay connected to the wider volunteer group while gaining insight into project coordination.

MAIN AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

Support in ESC projects

- Preparing infopacks, guidebooks and other informational materials.
-Supporting communication with volunteers and partner organizations.
-Creating content for social media and websites.
-Visiting volunteers in their host organizations and documenting their activities.
-Supporting recruitment processes and volunteer meetings.
-Organizing group activities and integrational meetings for other ESC volunteers.

Support in workcamps
- Assisting in promotion and recruitment of participants.
-Hosting preparatory and informational meetings.
-Helping with communication with incoming and outgoing volunteers.
-Supporting documentation and organizational tasks.

Additional activities
- Facilitating intercultural meetings and non-formal education workshops in schools.
-Supporting youth mobility promotion.
-Assisting with basic administrative and office tasks.

Tasks will be adapted to your skills and learning goals, and you will work under the guidance of coordinators.

VOLUNTEER PROFILE

We are looking for a motivated person who:
- Communicates confidently in English (minimum B1).
-Is open-minded, curious and genuinely interested in intercultural learning.
-Feels comfortable working with people and speaking in front of groups.
-Is proactive and ready to take initiative.
-Can work both in dynamic social situations and in structured office tasks.

Is responsible, organized and willing to commit to the project seriously.

This project is suitable for someone who wants to understand how international youth projects function “behind the scenes”, develop practical skills and actively contribute to the work of a non-governmental organization. We are looking for engaged volunteers who are ready to learn, take responsibility for their tasks and be a reliable part of the team.

Living conditions

If you have any questions, please contact us at esc@spw.ngo

📍 Location

SPW is based in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.
Our office is located in the historic Old Town.

Warsaw is a large European city with a well-developed public transport system and access to cultural and educational institutions.

🏠 Housing

Volunteers share a flat in Bielany, a residential district in the north of Warsaw.

Each volunteer has their own bedroom.
The office can be reached in under 30 minutes by public transport.

Shops and basic services are available within walking distance.

💶 Allowances

Each volunteer receives:
- €150 per month as a food allowance
‍- €180 per month as pocket money

The flat has a fully equipped kitchen, and volunteers cook their own meals.

🚍 Transport

Volunteers receive a public transport pass valid across Warsaw.

All work-related travel outside the city is covered by SPW.

Travel costs to and from Poland are reimbursed according to ESC programme rules.

Previous volunteers said,

"I have really enjoyed this project because it gave me the opportunity to become more familiar with the management of social media, planning the posting schedule, brainstorming ideas and, more importantly, creating the content"

Alice

Italy

“The work environment is very peaceful, but there are so many things to do. The relationship with the coordinators is friendly and lighthearted, so you will also learn about Polish culture and traditions from them”.

Laura

Spain

"I've had the best year of my life thanks to ESC— I gained work experience, traveled around Europe, and built intercultural friendships."

Zeynep

Turkiye

"I still don't know how to describe my months in Poland, but I'm pretty sure I'll remember them forever. During this time, I've learnt a lot about the country and about myself. I think volunteering is a great school for life."

Joan

Spain

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