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Hello everyone ! Today we are sharing with you a new opportunity to volunteer in Katowice, Poland.
What : ESC long-term volunteering
When : Starting in January 2026
Where : Katowice, Poland
Participating countries: Citizens or residents of EU countries
Deadline for applications: ASAP
8 open spots
ВАЖНО! Първо прочетете наръчника за успешно кандидатстване.
This is a learning program. It requires full focus and participation.
Travel reimbursement is only sent to those who fully participate in all phases, including the follow-up and dissemination.
Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only with informative and popularizing purposes.
Bona Fides Association is looking for 8 motivated volunteers to take part in their project for 12 months, starting in Januray, February 2026.
Your main activities will be :
1. Katowice Community Building and Organizing
2. Healthification and Beautification of Katowice
3. Sensorial Inclusive City Campaign
It induces a huge diversity of activities combining : digital support and Bona Fides outreach, community workshops and presentations, discovering and sharing cultures with the locals from different age, background and disabilities. This is only a short sample of what will be your action as a volunteer. if you like diversity (in communities and activities) this project is for you. It is also a good opportunity for you to explore different scopes of local engagement and action. Check all of it HERE.
The searched volunteers’ profile is : Citizens or residents of EU countries, between 18 and 30 years old.
Open, motivated, solution oriented, team player, sharing European values.
The important formalities for your participation are (and you must):
– Obtain a PESEL number in Poland
– Request a criminal record certificate
– Open a Polish bank account
– Obtain a Polish SIM card (recommended)
– Bring ID AND Passport to Poland.
– Sign and respect a General Rules and Deposit Condition Document.
All steps are supported by the hosting team.
IMPORTANT
Obligatory pre-departure meeting: to be announced and sent upon confirmation.
Come in person to learn about Smokinya, ESC, Erasmus+, this project, reimbursement and ask your questions.
Participation is obligatory, an option is to join via Skype / Hangouts apps.
Read more details in the infopack.
Important! Read carefully the info letter, it contains important details.
Get to know all provided information in the info letter before you submit your application.
Apply only when you know you want to participate.
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More information: Info letter
COST AND FEES
This project is funded by ESC programme: accommodation, food, materials, the programme and the travel costs up to the maximum allowed amount are fully covered. No fees.
Maximum travel reimbursement for Bulgarians: number EUR per person.
Smokinya Foundation operates thanks to hundreds of volunteering hours per month and donations.
We ask a contribution of 30 EUR from all confirmed applicants.
Your donation covers some of our administrative and organisational expenses and supports Smokinya Foundation’s dream to establish youth-run international volunteering and training centre. In case the suggested donation amount is excessive for you, fill in the application form and contact us.
Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter (in english) to: mariachiara@bonafides.pl and anna@bonafides.pl
Deadline for applications: ASAP
Website of the organizer: Bona Fides Association
Instagram : bonafides_wolontariat_eks
Facebook : EVS ESC BONA FIDES
Should you have a question, contact us: info@smokinya.com.
By applying to this course you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. Smokinya Foundation cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.
This program is co-funded by the Erasmus+ / European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union.
Финансирано от Европейския съюз. Изразените възгледи и мнения обаче принадлежат изцяло на техния(ите) автор(и) и не отразяват непременно възгледите и мненията на Европейския съюз или на Европейската изпълнителна агенция за образование и култура (EACEA). За тях не носи отговорност нито Европейският съюз, нито EACEA.
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