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POLAND / ПОЛЬША
FIYE 21 MIELNICA
Mielnica 10.06-23.06 disa/adult 4
FIYE 22 MIELNICA
Mielnica 25.06-08.07 disa/teen 4
WORK: The volunteers
will be working at the Rehabilitation Centre, which serves physically handicapped
people - both children, youth and adults. The illnesses they suffer from
vary from mild handicap to severe paralysis. The Rehabilitation Center
is a very active and busy unit, which organises sports tournaments, arts
and crafts classes, lotteries, pottery workshops, fencing tournaments,
music concerts, international conferences, seminars and trainings for volunteers.
The participants willing to take part in the project will be expected to
look after the patients and to help in the rehabilitation activities at
the swimming pool. By the same token, the volunteers may be asked to assist
the staff of the centre in everyday duties - helping the patients to dress,
eat, wash and take part in recreational activities. Furthermore, the volunteers
should be ready to offer their help and support in any other fields contributing
to the successful management of the rehabilitation Center - administrative,
cleaning, painting, gardening, communication. One of the special requirements
is that each volunteer should bring with him/her something typical for
its native country - a video, an album, postcards, calendar, a costume,
folk music, a dish, badges, stickers, flags, etc. This will be crucial,
as the volunteers will be asked to present and familiarise the patients
with other cultures.
LOCATION: Mielnica
is a small village in central Poland close to Konin. It is situated near
the Goplo Lake - one of the prettiest, largest and cleanest lakes in the
region. With its picturesque small islands and green forests, the spot
is home to numerous rare bird species. The region is known for its mythical
historical sites such as the Mouse Tower later transformed into XV century
castle set up by Kazimierz Wielki. Roman arches and the remainings of other
buildings from that period also attract many tourists. The volunteers may
also wish to visit Konin or Biskupin.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers who decide to take part in this project will stay in a building,
which used to be a former school. The place is fully equipped and prepared
for handicapped people. There is no need to bring sleeping bags. Additionally,
all meals will be served and prepared by the local canteen.
TERMINAL: The
easiest way from Warsaw or Poznan is to take a train and get off in KONIN.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers are expected to possess considerable experience in working
with handicapped people and should be prepared to work, live, assist and
look after them. Thus, apart from good communication skills and sense of
humour, the volunteers should also prove to be tolerant, responsible and
patient. Can-do attitude, optimism and team spirit will be widely appreciated.
Please note that each volunteer is expected to bring something typical
for its country of origin in order to present it to the patients in an
attractive manner
FIYE 01 GIZE Gize 12.06-01.07 envi 8
WORK: The workcamp
is being hosted by an Ecological Farm cum Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center
used as a recreational and training place for various programs and activities.
The farm covers an area of 20 hectares and is beautifully surrounded by
forest. The center is undergoing renovation and landscaping. Volunteers
will help in the fencing, painting and tidying up of the surroundings as
well as doing some organic gardening.
LOCATION: Gize
is a small village located in the north-eastern part of Poland, 8 km from
the small town of Olecko, not far from Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia and the
Russian border.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a farm house. It is necessary to bring
own iso-mat and sleeping bags. They may bring tents if they wish to camp
in the surroundings. Volunteers will help to prepare the meals.
TERMINAL: The
closest train stations are Elk and Suwalki. Closest bus station is Olecko,
with direct connections to Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As this is an ecological center promoting health and ecology, no smoking
and drinking of alcohol or beer will be allowed throughout the duration
of the work camp. Only vegetarian food will be served.
FIYE 05 ZAGORZE Zagorze 20.06-04.07 envi 10
WORK: The workcamp
will take place in a Neuro-psychiatric Hospital for Youth and Children
in Zagorze near Warsaw ( 1,5h ride on the bus), which provides medical
services in the field of neurology, neurological rehabilitation, children
and youth psychiatry and therapy. The hospital possesses several facilities,
both for inpatient and outpatient treatment. The volunteers will be working
in nearby forests surrounding the Hospital as well as in the sanatorium
for children (ages 5-17) with physical disabilities. Most of the working
hours will be spent on construction works in the sanatorium's area. This,
will include: building a playground and a stable for horses as well as
further construction works in the forest. Should any young patients remain
at the Hospital in the summer period, the volunteers will then be expected
to take care and to look after them, to engage in and organise activities
for them (games, walks in the forests).
LOCATION: Zagorze
is located 20 kilometers from Warsaw. Beautifully located in the forest,
it covers the area of some 80 hectares. It has been famous for its role
in strenghtening physical health since 1903 and has been the oasis of peace
and quiet for artistic circles from Warsaw for many years.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a gym in the sanatorium in Zagorze. The
meals will be provided and served in a local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are in Warsaw.
FIYE 18 BOJANOW Bojanow 22.06-05.07 kids 10
WORK: The project
is organised by CARITAS CATHOLICA Poland, which aims at providing assistance
to both children and adults (between 6-28 years of age). Some of them suffer
from mild physical and mental retardation or/and are handicapped (they
are always accompanied by a guardian); other participants come from socially
disadvantaged circles and underprivileged families. The central goal of
the workcamp is to enable the participants to spend some pleasant time
and to relax. The volunteers will be expected to become actively involved
in the daily life of the summer camp. They will be asked to assist in organising
leisure time, recreational activities. Moreover, they may be asked to take
part in cleaning the site, in painting fences or gates, in looking after
the garden and in assisting in serving meals at the local cafeteria. Additionally,
the volunteers will be expected to look after the handicapped participants
(help with meals, dressing, washing, rehabilitation, etc). The volunteers'
duties will not cover more than 7 hours per day
LOCATION: Bojanow
is a small village in South-Eastern Poland near Wisla. Located in the heart
of the Sandomierz primeval forest, the region is known for its wonderful
and healthy climate. A crystal clear and highly picturesque river - Leg
(Leng) surrounds the area. The region is suitable for hunting, fishing
and picking mushrooms. The region is know for producing steel and machinery.
ACCMODATION:
The volunteers will be accommodated in camping houses in 3-4 bedrooms.
Sleeping bags will not be necessary and the local cafeteria will provide
all meals
TERMINAL: Stalowa
Wola - Rozwadow.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers will be expected to get actively involved in the workcamp.
They should be highly motivated to work with young people and ready to
help handicapped individuals. Additionally, the volunteers should assume
an open, creative and enthusiastic approach and be ready to take active
part in all sorts of leisure time activities. Since the volunteers will
be in contact with handicapped children (among others) the organisers require
special references, which would confirm the candidate's suitability and
fitness for work in order to avoid possible crisis situations.
FIYE 09 PRZEDWIOSNIE Przedwiosnie 22.06-06.07 ment 10
WORK: The workcamp
is organised by the Social Care Center for seriously mentally retarded
children. The Center is located in Warsaw-Miedzylesie. It was established
in 1970 and, at the moment, it serves 150 patients. The volunteers will
be expected to devoted their time to painting the fence and the gate surrounding
the Center and to get actively involved in working in the section for seriously
retarded patients (ages 10-35) - who are both physically and mentally handicapped.
Their work will aim at increasing the patients' interactive skills (through
walks, drawing classes or simply talking to patients). The volunteers will
help in organising various games, sports activities and excursions as well
as to voluntarily provide help to the Center's staff. The chief objective
of their work will be to help the patients in their everyday life by creating
different living conditions and breaking the wall of social isolation which
surrounds them. The social exclusion has a negative impact on the patients'
both physical and mental condition. Therefore, the significance of good
and friendly atmosphere cannot be underestimated. Thanks to volunteers
and the intercultural character of the workcamp, the patients will thus
be offered a unique possibility to change their monotonous life pattern.
One should also bear in mind that most of the patients are very passive
and, with few exceptions, are difficult to approach. Nevertheless, they
are in desperate need for love and attention they deserve.
LOCATION:
Miedzylesie is located 10 kilometres away from Warsaw. It takes about 50
minutes on the bus to get to the Warsaw city center. Alternatively, you
can also take a train and get to Warsaw even quicker.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a small school for residents, which is
located in the area of the Social Care Center. The food will be provided
by the institution and served in the local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should posses some experience in getting in touch with the above-described
patients; they must be tolerant, patient, out-going and ready to confront
all kinds of minor problems that are likely to arise in the course
of their service. They must be highly motivated and prepared to commit
themselves wholeheartedly to this work.
FIYE 14 JOZEFOW Jozefow 01.07-14.07 envi 12
WORK: 'Jedrus'
is a Boarding Educational Center for children (ages 7-15), who come from
pathological, poor and socially dysfunctional families. Moreover, the center
provides support for children who experience difficulties with learning
and studying as well as for those with behavioural difficulties. Throughout
the school year, the center, comprising of 68 people of professional staff,
hosts 115 children.
The workcamp
will be, in the most parts, of environmental character with some possible
renovation work. The volunteers will be expected to carry out a number
of various simple tasks in the impressive forest surrounding the center
such as: cutting unwanted small trees, bushes and twigs and removing them,
burning old tree brunches and brushwood, digging and cleaning up the lawns,
cleaning the paths, removing empty bottles and cans, plastic bags and other
unnecessary rubbish.
Additionally,
the volunteers will be asked to perform some painting work around "Jedrus"
building (gates, fences, various objects in the playground, etc). In case
some children remain in the center for the summertime, the volunteers will
be asked to assist the working staff in looking after these children, in
supervising them and entertaining them in the course of their leisure time
(walks, excursions, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts, etc)
Volunteers
will work 5 days a week (around 35 hours all together)
LOCATION: Jozefow
- a small (1400 inhabitants) picturesque town near Warsaw is located on
the Swider River. The Mazovian Landscape Park with its beautiful pine trees
surrounds it. Jozefow has a specific mild climate, which contributes to
rapid recovery and guarantees tranquillity and a good rest. With winding
streams, narrow and quiet paths in the forests full of mushrooms and forest
fruits, the place constitutes an excellent spot for relaxation and gathering
thoughts. A further advantage is the fact that Jozefow is just around 40
minutes by bus from the Warsaw's city centre. There are good bus connections
(additionally a private local bus and a local train) which enable the volunteers
to familiarise with the capital - its cinemas, theatres, exhibits, pubs,
discos and other interesting magic places in Warsaw and its neighbourhood.
This good and convenient means of communication accounts for the volunteers'
flexibility in the course of their leisure time.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be staying in 3-4 persons rooms (on the spot) provided
by "Jedrus" with access to all facilities: bathrooms, toilet, telephone.
The local canteen at "Jedrus" will provide all three meals for the volunteers.
TERMINAL: The
nearest major railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.
FIYE 02 GIZE Gize 02.07-21.07 envi 8
WORK: The workcamp
is being hosted by an Ecological Farm cum Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center
used as a recreational and training place for various programs and activities.
The farm covers an area of 20 hectares and is beautifully surrounded by
forest. The center is undergoing renovation and landscaping. Volunteers
will help in the fencing, painting and tidying up of the surroundings as
well as doing some organic gardening.
LOCATION: Gize
is a small village located in the north-eastern part of Poland, 8 km from
the small town of Olecko, not far from Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia and the
Russian border.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a farm house. It is necessary to bring
own iso-mat and sleeping bags. They may bring tents if they wish to camp
in the surroundings. Volunteers will help to prepare the meals.
TERMINAL: The
closest train stations are Elk and Suwalki. Closest bus station is Olecko,
with direct connections to Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As this is an ecological center promoting health and ecology, no smoking
and drinking of alcohol or beer will be allowed throughout the duration
of the work camp. Only vegetarian food will be served.
FIYE 19 BOJANOW
Bojanow 06.07-19.07 kids 10
FIYE 20 BOJANOW
Bojanow 20.07-02.08 kids 10
WORK: The project
is organised by CARITAS CATHOLICA Poland, which aims at providing assistance
to both children and adults (between 6-28 years of age). Some of them suffer
from mild physical and mental retardation or/and are handicapped (they
are always accompanied by a guardian); other participants come from socially
disadvantaged circles and underprivileged families. The central goal of
the workcamp is to enable the participants to spend some pleasant time
and to relax. The volunteers will be expected to become actively involved
in the daily life of the summer camp. They will be asked to assist in organising
leisure time, recreational activities. Moreover, they may be asked to take
part in cleaning the site, in painting fences or gates, in looking after
the garden and in assisting in serving meals at the local cafeteria. Additionally,
the volunteers will be expected to look after the handicapped participants
(help with meals, dressing, washing, rehabilitation, etc). The volunteers'
duties will not cover more than 7 hours per day
LOCATION: Bojanow
is a small village in South-Eastern Poland near Wisla. Located in the heart
of the Sandomierz primeval forest, the region is known for its wonderful
and healthy climate. A crystal clear and highly picturesque river - Leg
(Leng) surrounds the area. The region is suitable for hunting, fishing
and picking mushrooms. The region is know for producing steel and machinery.
ACCMODATION:
The volunteers will be accommodated in camping houses in 3-4 bedrooms.
Sleeping bags will not be necessary and the local cafeteria will provide
all meals
TERMINAL: Stalowa
Wola - Rozwadow.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers will be expected to get actively involved in the workcamp.
They should be highly motivated to work with young people and ready to
help handicapped individuals. Additionally, the volunteers should assume
an open, creative and enthusiastic approach and be ready to take active
part in all sorts of leisure time activities. Since the volunteers will
be in contact with handicapped children (among others) the organisers require
special references, which would confirm the candidate's suitability and
fitness for work in order to avoid possible crisis situations.
FIYE 16 LODZ Lodz 06.07-20.07 reno 16
WORK: This year's
workcamp will be organised for the forth time by the local municipality
in cooperation with the largest Polish broadsheet daily newspaper - "Gazeta
Wyborcza". The main idea behind the project is to integrate and familiarise
the local youth with their foreign peers - to exchange experience, initiate
cross-cultural dialogue, make friends and last but not least - to get actively
involved in some useful projects which are vital for the local community.
Thus, the participants will be expected to perform all sorts of tasks related
to the - "Magic places of Lodz". Consequently, throughout the first
week, the volunteers will be tidying up the botanical garden - removing
weeds, raking, mowing and watering plants - all in the open air among flowers
and unique plants and trees. In the second week the volunteers will be
cleaning and renovating a beautiful and dear to all citizens old cemetery
- clearing pathways, collecting rubbish, removing stones, twigs and branches,
fixing fences, etc. The work usually lasts from 9:00 am till 2:00 pm. This
allows the volunteers to spend considerable time on visiting Lodz and its
enchanting places - narrow winding streets, pubs, restaurants, museums
and discos in the free time. The participants may also face the chance
to meet local authorities, as they did last year, all under the patronage
of "Gazeta Wyborcza”.
LOCATION: Lodz
is Poland's second largest city, which lies in the very heart of our country,
just 130 km southwest of Warsaw. Lodz is a city, which has never been entirely
rebuilt after the Second World War and has preserved many of its historical
places. Tourists may still visit the places where a Jewish ghetto once
stood as well as the ruins of the former prison built by Nazi Germans.
The chief characteristic of the city's architecture comprises of its numerous
factories, which date back to the pre-war period. Many of them have been
turned into offices or places, which serve public good. Visitors often
praise the city's numerous pubs, restaurants and cafeteria's on Piotrkowska
Street - all designed in a unique, attractive and creative manner. Last
but not least, the city is home to the world famous film school and thus
Lodz is often labelled Polish Hollywood.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be put up in a student's hostel (2-3 people full equipped
bedrooms). Additionally, the students will have access to TV and sports
hall. Three meals a day will be provided by the organisers.
TERMINAL: Lodz
Fabryczna is the main railway station in Lodz. Trains from Warsaw to Lodz
run every hour and the journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
FIYE 06 ZAGORZE
Zagorze 06.07-20.07 envi 10
FIYE 07 ZAGORZE
Zagorze 21.07-04.08 envi 10
WORK: The workcamp
will take place in a Neuro-psychiatric Hospital for Youth and Children
in Zagorze near Warsaw ( 1,5h ride on the bus), which provides medical
services in the field of neurology, neurological rehabilitation, children
and youth psychiatry and therapy. The hospital possesses several facilities,
both for inpatient and outpatient treatment. The volunteers will be working
in nearby forests surrounding the Hospital as well as in the sanatorium
for children (ages 5-17) with physical disabilities. Most of the working
hours will be spent on construction works in the sanatorium's area. This,
will include: building a playground and a stable for horses as well as
further construction works in the forest. Should any young patients remain
at the Hospital for the summer time, the volunteers will then also be expected
to take care and to look after them, to engage in and organise activities
for them (games, walks in the forests).
LOCATION: Zagorze
is located 20 kilometers from Warsaw. Beautifully located in the forest,
it covers the area of some 80 hectares. It has been famous for its role
in strengthening physical health since 1903 and has been the oasis of peace
and quiet for artistic circles from Warsaw for many years.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a gym in the sanatorium in Zagorze. The
meals will be provided and served in a local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are in Warsaw.
FIYE 23 MIELNICA
Mielnica 10.07-23.07 disa/kids 4
FIYE 24 MIELNICA
Mielnica 25.07-07.08 disa/teen 4
WORK: The volunteers
will be working at the Rehabilitation Centre, which serves physically handicapped
people - both children, youth and adults. The illnesses they suffer from
vary from mild handicap to severe paralysis. The Rehabilitation Center
is a very active and busy unit, which organises sports tournaments, arts
and crafts classes, lotteries, pottery workshops, fencing tournaments,
music concerts, international conferences, seminars and trainings for volunteers.
The participants willing to take part in the project will be expected to
look after the patients and to help in the rehabilitation activities at
the swimming pool. By the same token, the volunteers may be asked to assist
the staff of the centre in everyday duties - helping the patients to dress,
eat, wash and take part in recreational activities. Furthermore, the volunteers
should be ready to offer their help and support in any other fields contributing
to the successful management of the rehabilitation Center - administrative,
cleaning, painting, gardening, communication. One of the special requirements
is that each volunteer should bring with him/her something typical for
its native country - a video, an album, postcards, calendar, a costume,
folk music, a dish, badges, stickers, flags, etc. This will be crucial,
as the volunteers will be asked to present and familiarise the patients
with other cultures.
LOCATION: Mielnica
is a small village in central Poland close to Konin. It is situated near
the Goplo Lake - one of the prettiest, largest and cleanest lakes in the
region. With its picturesque small islands and green forests, the spot
is home to numerous rare bird species. The region is known for its mythical
historical sites such as the Mouse Tower later transformed into XV century
castle set up by Kazimerz Wielki. Roman arches and the remainings of other
buildings from that period also attract many tourists. The volunteers may
also wish to visit Konin or Biskupin.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers who decide to take part in this project will stay in a building,
which used to be a former school. The place is fully equipped and prepared
for handicapped people. There is no need to bring sleeping bags. Additionally,
all meals will be served and prepared by the local canteen.
TERMINAL: The
easiest way from Warsaw or Poznan is to take a train and get off in KONIN.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers are expected to possess considerable experience in working
with handicapped people and should be prepared to work, live, assist and
look after them. Thus, apart from good communication skills and sense of
humour, the volunteers should also prove to be tolerant, responsible and
patient. Can-do attitude, optimism and team spirit will be widely appreciated.
Please note that each volunteer is expected to bring something typical
for its country of origin in order to present it to the patients in an
attractive manner
FIYE 10 PRZEDWIOSNIE
Przedwiosnie 10.07-24.07 ment 10
FIYE 11 PRZEDWIOSNIE
Przedwiosnie 28.07-11.08 ment 10
WORK: The workcamp
is organised by the Social Care Center for seriously mentally retarded
children. The Center is located in Warsaw-Miedzylesie. It was established
in 1970 and, at the moment, it serves 150 patients. The volunteers will
be expected to devote their time to painting the fence and the gate surrounding
the Center and to get actively involved in working in the section for seriously
retarded patients (ages 10-35) - who are both physically and mentally handicapped.
Their work will aim at increasing the patients' interactive skills (through
walks, drawing classes or simply talking to patients). The volunteers will
help in organising various games, sports activities and excursions as well
as to voluntarily provide help to the Center's staff. The chief objective
of their work will be to help the patients in their everyday life by creating
different living conditions and breaking the wall of social isolation which
surrounds them. The social exclusion has a negative impact on the patients'
both physical and mental condition. Therefore, the significance of good
and friendly atmosphere cannot be underestimated. Thanks to volunteers
and the intercultural character of the workcamp, the patients will thus
be offered a unique possibility to change their monotonous life.pattern.
One should also bear in mind that most of the patients are very passive
and, with few exceptions, are difficult to approach. Nevertheless, they
are in desperate need for love and attention they deserve.
LOCATION:
Miedzylesie is located 10 kilometres away from Warsaw. It takes about 50
minutes on the bus to get to the Warsaw city center. Alternatively, you
can also take a train and get to Warsaw even quicker.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a small school for residents, which is
located in the area of the Social Care Center. The food will be provided
by the institution and served in the local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should posses some experience in getting in touch with the above-described
patients; they must be tolerant, patient, out-going and ready to confront
all kinds of minor problems that are likely to arise in the course
of their service. They must be highly motivated and prepared to commit
themselves wholeheartedly to this work.
FIYE 15 JOZEFOW Jozefow 15.07-28.07 kids 12
WORK:
'Jedrus' is a Boarding Educational Centre for children (ages 7-15), who
come from pathological, poor and socially dysfunctional families. Moreover,
the centre provides support for children who experience difficulties with
learning and studying as well as for those with behavioural difficulties.
Throughout the school year the centre, comprising of 68 people of professional
staff, hosts 115 children.
The workcamp's
programme demands both social and manual skills. The volunteers participating
in this workcamp will be expected to get actively involved in helping to
organise and run 'Summer in the City' programme co-ordinated by the local
Cultural Centre. The programme is addressed mostly to children and youth
who remain in the city in the course of the summer holidays, mostly due
to lack of financial means. The volunteers will accompany children in all
the schedules activities and provide assistance to the supervisors from
the local Cultural Centre. The daily programme will cover areas such as:
arts & crafts; sports; excursions, cinema, playgrounds, running competitions,
tournaments and other games. By exchanging with children their foreign
cultural heritage, the volunteers will at the same time contribute to the
overall friendly atmosphere thus allowing the children to develop their
social skills.
Additionally,
the volunteers will be expected to take active part in constructing a football
pitch for the "Jozefowia" sports centre and in painting it upon completing
the work. In case some children remain in the center for the summertime,
the volunteers will be asked to assist the working staff in looking after
the children, in supervising them and entertaining them in the course of
their leisure time (walks, excursions, sports, tournaments, arts and crafts,
etc).
Volunteers
will work 5 days a week (around 35 hours all together).
LOCATION: Jozefow
- a small (1400 inhabitants) picturesque town near Warsaw is located on
the Swider River. The Mazovian Landscape Park with its beautiful pine trees
surrounds it. Jozefow has a specific mild climate, which contributes to
rapid recovery and guarantees tranquillity and a good rest. With winding
streams, narrow and quiet paths in the forests full of mushrooms and forest
fruits, the place constitutes an excellent spot for relaxation and gathering
thoughts. A further advantage is the fact that Jozefow is just around 40
minutes by bus from the Warsaw's city centre. There are good bus connections
(additionally a private local bus and a local train) which enable the volunteers
to familiarise with the capital - its cinemas, theatres, exhibits, pubs,
discos and other interesting magic places in Warsaw and its neighbourhood.
This good and convenient means of communication accounts for the volunteers'
flexibility in the course of their leisure time.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be staying in 3-4 persons rooms (on the spot) provided
by "Jedrus" with access to all facilities: bathrooms, toilet, telephone.
The local canteen at "Jedrus" will provide all three meals for the volunteers.
TERMINAL: The
nearest major railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.
FIYE 17 DABKI Dabki 28.07-10.08 kids 10
WORK:
This summer workcamp is organised by the Children's' Friends Association,
which for the last 80 years, has been actively involved in providing therapeutic
- pedagogic help and material assistance to poor, neglected, abandoned
and underprivileged children and their families. The workcamp is designed
for a group of children (ages 8 - 15; around 50 children all together).
The central aim of the project is to enable the children to improve their
knowledge of English language, to initiate cross-cultural communication,
to socialise and to enjoy their leisure - time activities by the sea. The
language training will be conducted on different levels depending on the
participant's age and language proficiency. Every volunteer will be assigned
to a different group and will be responsible for conducting and assisting
the Polish staff in running regular English classes according to the schedule
prepared beforehand both by the volunteers and the Polish staff. The volunteers
should develop an interactive approach and enable the participants to use
English language in practise through games, excursions, sports, role-plays
or parties. The volunteers should bear in mind that, for some children,
it will be their "first encounter" with the English language and similarly,
the first opportunity to speak to a foreigner. Thus, the volunteers should
prove to be patient, open and tolerant towards the children. Finally, the
volunteers may be asked to prepare a short presentation concerning their
own country - its culture, customs and traditions. Consequently,
the volunteers may wish to bring along some tapes with traditional music,
typical food or any other thing the children may find interesting.
LOCATION: The
workcamp will be held in a summer resort - Dabki, which is a small town
near Darlowo, situated on the Baltic Sea Shore. The region is known for
its wonderful humid microclimate, sunny and sandy beaches. Green forests
and numerous tourist routes surround the area. One can make numerous excursions
from Dabki to a number of noteworthy sites. In the course of their leisure
time, the volunteers may visit Darlowo - an impressive medieval town with
its famous gothic castle and church, medieval chapels, fortifications,
see monuments and visit a Marine Museum.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be accommodated on the site together with the staff
and the children. It is not necessary to bring sleeping bags. The
staff will provide all meals
TERMINAL:
Koszalin
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Above all, the organisers expect the volunteers to possess fluency in English,
motivation to work with the children and some pedagogical skills (how to
run fun and interesting classes, how to clarify problems). Additionally,
they should be open, interactive and communicative so as to facilitate
their contact with the children. They should be creative and imaginative
concerning the classes as well as leisure time activities. Since the volunteers
will be living on site with the staff and the children, the volunteers
are expected to obey certain central principles of the camp (no cigarettes
or alcohol), good manners, sense of humour, and positive spirit. The volunteers
are expected to bring their own study materials for classes as well as
materials for short presentations regarding their country of origin.
FIYE 26 LOBEZ Lobez 03.08-17.08 manual 10
WORK: The workcamp
will be organised for the second time by the Lobes Stallion Depot - a state
owned horse-breeding centre founded by Julius von Schl?tter in 1876. The
volunteers, who decide to participate in this project, must be prepared
to work in large horse breeding stables which necessarily entails all sorts
of related responsibilities and duties. The participating volunteers may
be expected to clean and decorate the stable as well as the surroundings,
look after and take care of the horses, prepare considerable fodder reserves
for the winter, be ready to provide support and assistance to the local
staff with their daily work. Furthermore, the volunteers may be asked to
perform different types of manual work such as simple renovations, cleaning
and tidying up the neighbouring area, removing twigs, stones and branches,
cleaning lawns and paths, possibly painting the gate and fences. In return,
the volunteers will be rewarded with a unique opportunity to ride horses
bred in country-famous breeding centres.
LOCATION:
Lobez is situated in the northwest of Poland, in the Pomerania region,
very close to the German border. The Lobez land is well known for its natural
environment, which constitutes its greatest treasure. Following the commune's
putting into effect a number of pro-ecological programmes, Lobez land succeeded
in winning the 1st prize in "the best environment-friendly commune of 1997"
contest. Since then the authorities have been expanding the technical infrastructure
for the purposes of environment protection. The volunteers will also find
a forest educational trail, the so called " ecological path", which has
constituted one of the main tourist attractions ever since it was opened
in 2000. The volunteers may admire the municipal park, the green forests
and picturesque meadows, which stretch along the neighbouring Rega River.
The region is also famous for its cycling trails, beautiful forest complexes,
ponds, glacial lakes, and river valleys which all contribute to Lobez unique
scenery. In short, this tranquil and peaceful spot is ideal for a
workcamp and some rest.
ACCOMMODATION:
Rooms will be provided on the spot close to the breeding centre. The volunteers
are advised to bring their own sleeping bags. The local canteen will provide
all meals.
TERMINAL: There
is a railway station in Lobez, however, there is no direct train from Warsaw.
The main railway stations in the region can be found in Szczecin or Stargard
Szczecinski.
FIYE 13 GLAZ Glaz 05.08-25.08 kids 6
WORK: The summer
workcamp is designed for children aged 7 - 15 from primary schools. The
group will consist of approximately 65 children. The chief objective of
the workcamp is to create a unique opportunity to combine summer holidays
and recreational activities with the language training. The children will
be divided into groups depending on their linguistic skills and each volunteer
will be assigned to a different group to become its tutor. The volunteers
will be mainly responsible for conducting and running informal English
and German classes, which would be both informative and enjoyable. The
children should acquire new linguistic abilities through organised, well-planned
and entertaining games, role-plays, and sport activities, excursions and
other fun educative activities. The volunteers should bring their own teaching
materials (not too theoretical, rather fun, interactive and entertaining).
Furthermore, the volunteers may be asked to help in any other kind of activities
that need assistance or the volunteers' own initiative and imagination.
The volunteers willing to take part in the camp should bear in mind that
the participating children come from small villages and thus require attention,
patience and commitment. What follows is that volunteers should make
all attempts to initiate cross-cultural dialogue and overcome cultural
barriers.
LOCATION: Glaz
is located in the south-west of Poland close to Wieruszow and west if Lodz.
The volunteers may visit the town of Wieruszow (which was firstly mentioned
by Ptolemeus Claudius in the 2nd century A.C). There, the young people
may visit a historical church and a monastery from the 17th century, a
baroque church with two impressive towers and nine wooden chapels, the
remainings of a historical castle as well as admire huge oaks surrounding
the historical sites.
ACCOMMODATION:
All volunteers and the participating children will be put up in the same
building on the site. 2,4,6 - persons rooms will be available. The organisers
will provide all meals.
TERMINAL: Wieruszow.
From Wieruszow a local bus will take you to Galewice where the camp is
located.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers are expected to be well behaved and to obey the regulations
of the summer workcamp (observe fixed hours of meals and sleeping hours;
report to the superiors when leaving the camp). Drinking alcohol and smoking
cigarettes are strictly forbidden. Above all, however, the volunteers should
possess good personal manners, communicative skills. Initiative, imagination,
dedication and motivation to work with children will be widely appreciated.
Previous experience with children will be an advantage. Also, the
volunteers should prepare beforehand and bring some teaching materials
and information concerning their countries of origin. They are welcome
to bring all sorts of booklets, albums, photos, tapes, food, cards, flags,
pins.
FIYE 25 MIELNICA Mielnica 09.08-22.08 disa/teen 4
WORK: The volunteers
will be working at the Rehabilitation Centre, which serves physically handicapped
people - both children, youth and adults. The illnesses they suffer from
vary from mild handicap to severe paralysis. The Rehabilitation Center
is a very active and busy unit, which organises sports tournaments, arts
and crafts classes, lotteries, pottery workshops, fencing tournaments,
music concerts, international conferences, seminars and trainings for volunteers.
The participants willing to take part in the project will be expected to
look after the patients and to help in the rehabilitation activities at
the swimming pool. By the same token, the volunteers may be asked to assist
the staff of the centre in everyday duties - helping the patients to dress,
eat, wash and take part in recreational activities. Furthermore, the volunteers
should be ready to offer their help and support in any other fields contributing
to the successful management of the rehabilitation Center - administrative,
cleaning, painting, gardening, communication. One of the special requirements
is that each volunteer should bring with him/her something typical for
its native country - a video, an album, postcards, calendar, a costume,
folk music, a dish, badges, stickers, flags, etc. This will be crucial,
as the volunteers will be asked to present and familiarise the patients
with other cultures.
LOCATION: Mielnica
is a small village in central Poland close to Konin. It is situated near
the Goplo Lake - one of the prettiest, largest and cleanest lakes in the
region. With its picturesque small islands and green forests, the spot
is home to numerous rare bird species. The region is known for its mythical
historical sites such as the Mouse Tower later transformed into XV century
castle set up by Kazimerz Wielki. Roman arches and the remainings of other
buildings from that period also attract many tourists. The volunteers may
also wish to visit Konin or Biskupin.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers who decide to take part in this project will stay in a building,
which used to be a former school. The place is fully equipped and prepared
for handicapped people. There is no need to bring sleeping bags. Additionally,
all meals will be served and prepared by the local canteen.
TERMINAL: The
easiest way from Warsaw or Poznan is to take a train and get off in KONIN.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The volunteers are expected to possess considerable experience in working
with handicapped people and should be prepared to work, live, assist and
look after them. Thus, apart from good communication skills and sense of
humour, the volunteers should also prove to be tolerant, responsible and
patient. Can-do attitude, optimism and team spirit will be widely appreciated.
Please note that each volunteer is expected to bring something typical
for its country of origin in order to present it to the patients in an
attractive manner
FIYE 08 ZAGORZE
Zagorze 13.08-27.08 envi 10
WORK: The workcamp
will take place in a Neuro-psychiatric Hospital for Youth and Children
in Zagorze near Warsaw ( 1,5h ride on the bus), which provides medical
services in the field of neurology, neurological rehabilitation, children
and youth psychiatry and therapy. The hospital possesses several facilities,
both for inpatient and outpatient treatment. The volunteers will be working
in nearby forests surrounding the Hospital as well as in the sanatorium
for children (ages 5-17) with physical disabilities. Most of the working
hours will be spent on construction works in the sanatorium's area. This,
will include: building a playground and a stable for horses as well as
further construction works in the forest. Should any young children remain
at the Hospital in the summer period, the volunteers will also then be
expected to take care and to look after them, to engage in and organise
activities for them (games, walks in the forests).
LOCATION: Zagorze
is located 20 kilometers from Warsaw. Beautifully located in the forest,
it covers the area of some 80 hectares. It has been famous for its role
in strenghtening physical health since 1903 and has been the oasis of peace
and quiet for artistic circles from Warsaw for many years.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a gym in the sanatorium in Zagorze. The
meals will be provided and served in a local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are in Warsaw.
FIYE 12 PRZEDWIOSNIE Przedwiosnie 15.08-29.08 ment 10
WORK: The workcamp
is organised by the Social Care Center for seriously mentally retarded
children. The Center is located in Warsaw-Miedzylesie. It was established
in 1970 and, at the moment, it serves 150 patients. The volunteers will
be expected to devote their time to painting the fence and the gate surrounding
the Center and to get actively involved in working in the section for seriously
retarded patients (ages 10-35) - who are both physically and mentally handicapped.
Their work will aim at increasing the patients' interactive skills (through
walks, drawing classes or simply talking to patients). The volunteers will
help in organising various games, sports activities and excursions as well
as to voluntarily provide help to the Center's staff. The chief objective
of their work will be to help the patients in their everyday life by creating
different living conditions and breaking the wall of social isolation which
surrounds them. The social exclusion has a negative impact on the patients'
both physical and mental condition. Therefore, the significance of good
and friendly atmosphere cannot be underestimated. Thanks to volunteers
and the intercultural character of the workcamp, the patients will thus
be offered a unique possibility to change their monotonous life pattern.
One should also bear in mind that most of the patients are very passive
and, with few exceptions, are difficult to approach. Nevertheless, they
are in desperate need for love and attention they deserve.
LOCATION:
Miedzylesie is located 10 kilometres away from Warsaw. It takes about 50
minutes on the bus to get to the Warsaw city center. Alternatively, you
can also take a train and get to Warsaw even quicker.
ACCOMMODATION:
The volunteers will be put up in a small school for residents, which is
located in the area of the Social Care Center. The food will be provided
by the institution and served in the local canteen.
TERMINAL:
The nearest railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers should posses some experience in getting in touch with the above-described
patients; they must be tolerant, patient, out-going and ready to confront
all kinds of minor problems that are likely to arise in the course
of their service. They must be highly motivated and prepared to commit
themselves wholeheartedly to this work.
FIYE 03 GIZE Gize 25.08-08.09 envi 8
WORK: This workcamp
is being organised by an organic farm and Yoga retreat center. The center
run activities for recreational as well as educational purposes and is
undergoing some renovation and landscaping. Volunteers will help in simple
renovation and landscaping work and interact with groups of children (from
public schools and orphanages - approx. 35 per group, age 7 to 14 years)
invited in the weekends for ecological and recreational activities. Work
will last 6 to 7 hours a day.
LOCATION: The
center, a farm surrounded by beautiful forest and nature is located in
small village called Gize, 8 km from a nearby town of Olecko situated in
the lake-region in the north-eastern corner of Poland.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be staying at the farmhouse and will be accommodated in
dormitories but may camp out in the surrounding if they bring their own
tents. Own iso-mat and sleeping bag are required. Volunteers will help
to prepare meals.
TERMINAL: The
closest train stations are Elk and Suwalki and the closest bus station
is Olecko with direct connections to Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As this is a center promoting health and ecology, all volunteers are requested
to abstain from smoking or drinking alcohol in the campus throughout the
workcamp period. Only vegetarian food will be served in the workcamp. Volunteers
are also encouraged to work enthusiastically and be open to interact in
a friendly manner with the visiting children.
FIYE 04 GIZE Gize 09.09-23.09 envi 8
WORK: This workcamp
is being organised by an organic farm and Yoga retreat center. The center
run activities for recreational as well as educational purposes and is
undergoing some renovation and landscaping. Volunteers will help in simple
renovation and landscaping work and interact with groups of children (from
public schools and orphanages - approx. 35 per group, age 7 to 14 years)
invited in the weekends for ecological and recreational activities. Work
will last 6 to 7 hours a day.
LOCATION: The
center, a farm surrounded by beautiful forest and nature is located in
small village called Gize, 8 km from a nearby town of Olecko situated in
the lake-region in the north-eastern corner of Poland.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be staying at the farmhouse and will be accommodated in
dormitories but may camp out in the surrounding if they bring their own
tents. Own iso-mat and sleeping bag are required. Volunteers will help
to prepare meals.
TERMINAL: The
closest train stations are Elk and Suwalki and the closest bus station
is Olecko with direct connections to Warsaw.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As this is a center promoting health and ecology, all volunteers are requested
to abstain from smoking or drinking alcohol in the campus throughout the
workcamp period. Only vegetarian food will be served in the workcamp. Volunteers
are also encouraged to work enthusiastically and be open to interact in
a friendly manner with the visiting children.
OWA-Poland
PL
1.1
Together with
and for refugees
two weeks in
July or August
8 vols
The workcamp
will take place in an asylum seekers' centre where refugees from different
countries wait before they are granted refugee status. Sometimes they spend
even 2 years there. During this time they are not permitted to work so
their life is very apathetic. The aim of the camp is to bring energy of
volunteers and spirit of international solidarity to the centre and, obviously,
do some useful work there.
The camp will
be joined by 1-2 volunteers with refugee background.
W: building
children's playground, organising games and events for refugee children.
S: workshop
on refugees in Poland and worldwide.
A: simple,
in asylum seekers' centre.
PL
3.1
Barlinek
two weeks in
August
10 vols
The aim of
this project is to enable artists of different cultures and nationalities
to work together, exchange and express their ideas, feelings and thoughts
through different forms of art. Volunteers will be working together with
local folks associated in the amateur theatre group in order to create
a happening which will be presented to the local community during the Summer
Theatre Festival in Barlinek
W: creating
a happening, involving in different artistic activities, helping in organising
the festival.
S: theatre
workshops run by a professional actor.
A: probably
in a dormitory.
Q: project
especially open for people with different artistic skills; IMPORTANT: the
funding for the project still has to be confirmed.
PL
4.1
"We can dance
2" - Szklarska Poreba in Karkonosze mountains (Polish-German-Czech-fourth
country)
01/08-15/08
max. 24 vols
- three disabled and three non disabled people from each of country, participants
have to be between 18&25 years old
The aim of
the project is integration between physically disabled & nondisabled
people through work & fun. It is a continuation of the project from
last summer. Program consist of two parts: 1. Dance Workshops: how to dance
with a partner on the wheelchair, group will learn a simple dance and show
it at the end of the workcamp. 2. Arts Workshops: the essentials of drawings,
the activities mostly in the open area, we plan an exibition of the participants'
works.
S: we would
like to widen the knowledge about refugees and ecology.
A: in a centre
adapted to the needs of the disabled (drives, elevators, toilets), rooms
for 2 and 3 people, meals in the centre.
Q: criteria
for participants - participants have to be mentally fit, self-sufficient
(eat and drink independently, wash themselves), enthusiasm, energy, creativity
and willingness to cooperation is welcome! Participants should be well
informed about the aim of the workcamp and feel strong enough to do it.
PL
5.1
Gdansk
12/06-01/07
6 vols
The camp will
take different places: seaside city Gdansk and Polish mountains. Volunteers
will work with children (8-9 years old). They will go with artclass of
primary school in Gdansk to small school in mountains near the Slovakia
border for a camp. They will prepare jointly some attractions for local
children: a performance, happening, an art workshop, sports activities.
We count on their creativity proposing activities. Next they will go with
the class to the highest Polish mountains-Tatry and take care of the children
during excursion. After the camp they will stay a few days in Gdansk &
have total free time. It is possible to stay longer.
W: activities
with children (excursion, playing games and musical instruments, sports
activities), preparation of breakfasts & suppers.
S: volunteers
can learn a lot of Polish culture and enjoy beauty spots, work with children
and make an art workshop.
A: in a school,
in a nice monastery in Zakopane, bring your own sleeping bag.
Q: for everybody
who likes working with children, volunteers with different artistic skills
are very welcome.
X: a part of
the children participates in Odyssey of the Mind - international education
program of creativity solving problems. Volunteers can get to know it.
It will be a great camp!
PL
5.2
Barka nearby
Pniewy
15/07-28/07
10 vols
Barka foundation
is an NGO working for homeless and unemployed people. This is a project
for a group of ca. 100 children and youth from poorest families and the
dregs of society.
W: therapy
by classes.
S: situation
of marginalized groups in Poland.
A: in tents
(own tents welcomed but not necessary), access to the shower; bring a sleeping
bag.
X: chudopczyce@barka.org.pl.
For any further information about Barka visit the website: www.barka.org.pl/index1.htm
PL
5.3
SOS Wioski
Dzieciece Bilgoraj
1/7- 14/7
5 vols
SOS Children's
Villages is a charitable organization that runs children's homes throughout
the world. SOS Wioski Dzieciece has worked in Poland since 1984 and currently
cares for 280 abandoned and orphaned children. The organization offers
them a new and permanent home, and prepares them for an independent life.
These two projects will take place in the SOS Children's Village in Bilgoraj
in south-eastern part of Poland where at present 77 children in 14 families
live. Bilgoraj is situated in Roztocze that is one of the most attractive
and scenic parts of Poland.
W: renovation
work on the village houses or any other activities that community would
need to be done, activities with children (excursions, games, sports).
S: introduction
to activities of SOS Children's Villages in Poland and worldwide.
A: in the house
of the community.
PL
5.4
SOS Wioski
Dzieciece Bilgoraj
15/7- 28/7
5 vols
The same as
for PL-SCI 5.3
PL
5.5
Summer in the
City
14/07-27.07
5 vols
Volunteers
will organize free time activities for kids from the Youth Club in Warsaw.
They will work with disadvantaged children and teenagers: teaching English,
excursions outside the city, cooking meals together, art activities, going
to the swimming pool, climbing walls, movies, theatre and exhibitions.
Working in the garden is also planned.
W: organizing
free time activities for children and teenagers; work from Monday to Friday,
6 hours per day between 10am-6pm.
A: in a youth
hostel; simple conditions and food; hot meals (lunches) provided by the
Club, breakfasts and dinners will be prepared by volunteers.
S: methods
of work with disadvantaged children and teenagers.
X: we are searching
for talented, resourceful people who are creative, caring and have a very
flexible approach to working with children. Previous experience working
with difficult children and youth is welcomed. The consumption of alcoholic
beverages is strictly prohibited. Smoking is not permitted inside the Youth
Club.
PL
5.6
Hiking camp
29/07-10/08
3 vols
The camp will
take place in the region of rocky hills near Cracow and Czestochowa. Volunteers
will take care of a 15 persons teenager group (from the Youth Club working
with the disadvantaged) during their hiking camp, together with professional
supervisors. The Hiking camp is meant to be a teaching and learning survival
experience with safety as a dominant focus. Rock climbing courses with
qualified instructors will be a featured activity of this camp. The everyday
distance for walking is about 10 to 15 kilometers. You will be caring all
the equipment with you!
W: taking care
of teenagers during hiking camp in mountains.
A: in tents,
in caves and under the open sky; meals will be cooked on an open campfire
from products purchased earlier in stores.
Q: the participants
should be in good physical shape, stress resistant, and well experienced
with camping in very primitive conditions as well as working with difficult
youth. Staff members and supporting volunteers are expected to be good
role models and stay calm and in control of any difficult situation. They
should be able to use a map and a compass and have good terrain orientation.
X: alcohol
and drugs are prohibited. You will have to bring your own equipment. As
this is going to be a very special project, your motivation letter and
experience will be the most important selection criteria!
PL
8.1
Monar- Gaudynek
10/07-24/07
8 vols
Monar is the
biggest Polish NGO dealing with the drug addicts, homeless, and HIV positive.
It runs several houses, where drug- addicts live and work together taking
part in anti- drug therapy. For many years One World Association has been
successful co-operating with Monar centers in Gaudynek-we have organised
many integration camps. This time, however, we are going to change
the profile of the camp- we want to deal with ecological issues and work
for the environment.
W: ecological
activities: cleaning the lake side, fencing the hills, helping in everyday
work of the community like gardening, renovation, cleaning, working in
the kitchen.
S: ecological
threat in the region of Masuria; the problem of drug addiction in Poland.
A: in the house
of the community, in one or two rooms on the floor; basic food and living,
conditions-vegetarian food available.
X: no drugs,
no alcohol! Possibility to smoke.
PL
8.2
Eco-Park 2
second half
of July
20 vols (Polish-German-Dutch-French,
between 16 & 25 years old)
This project
is especially addressed to disadvantaged youth. Four groups of young people
& their supervisors from each country will do voluntary work in one
of Polish National Parks. Other activities that will take place are: excursions
in the National Park, sport activities, workshops on peace, tolerance etc.
W: various
works in the National Park (eg. cleaning the tourist routes).
S: peace and
tolerance issues.
PL
8.3
Barka nearby
Pniewy
01/07-13/07
10 vols
Barka foundation
is an NGO working for homeless and unemployed people. This summer Barka
is going to organize multi-cultural meeting of ca. 80 people from Poland,
the Ukraine and Western countries on social issues. W: work for an ecological
farm (second week).
S: study part
will cover such issues as: poverty & homelessness in Poland, Eastern
& Western Europe, situation of people from marginalized groups, stereotypes
concerning these groups (first week).
A: in tents
(own tents welcomed but not necessary), access to the shower; bring a sleeping
bag. X: chudopczyce@barka.org.pl. For any further information about Barka
visit the website: www.barka.org.pl/index1.htm
PL
11.2
Lodz
last two weeks
of August
10 vols (between
18-25 years old)
Association
of Helping Hand for the Hearing -Impaired "Hear the Heart" works for hearing-impaired
children & youth. This association aims to help children to gain independence
& loose their fears & complexes. In 1997, 450 square meters place
was given to the association, but completely devastated. For now renovating
works are already done with the help of different funds & companies.
There was here workcamp last summer, too. But there are still some works
to be done in the garden & in the building.
W: rebuilding
the garden, planting trees & flowers, painting in the building of association.
A: in the building,
bring your own sleeping bag, vols will not cook for themselves, vegetarian
food is available.
L: English,
Italian speakers are welcome!
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