What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)?
The European Solidarity Corps is a funding programme of the European Union that creates opportunities for young people to undertake a short or long-term voluntary placement with the costs paid. Projects can be of community interest, in the social, environmental, or cultural field. For long-term volunteering projects a sending organisation is required and SCI Austria can act for you as such.
To participate in ESC you must be aged between 18 to 30 years old and be motivated by supporting important causes, discovering other cultures and living closely with people from other countries. Volunteers abroad receive funding to cover accommodation, food, travel, insurance and pocket money through their hosting organisation.
Volunteer in Poznan, Poland in a Center of Integration for Foreigners with SCI Poland!
- Main Topics: Reception and integration of refugees and migrants, Citizenship and democratic participation, Education and training
- Duration: 12 months
- Where: Nowowiejskiego, Poznan, Poland
- Deadline: 31/10/2026
Stowarzyszenie Jeden Świat – SCI Poland is the Polish branch of Service Civil International, a global peace movement with over 100 years of history. In their work, they combine international projects with strong local roots and experience in promoting peace, human rights, environmental justice, and solidarity.
The Regional Center for Social Policy (ROPS) is where the project takes place and is a public institution with a crucial social mission-building a high-quality place to live for all inhabitants of the region regardless of the country of origin. The Center provides a holistic form of assistance for migrants staying in Wielkopolska (the information point with all the necessary information on various aspects related to everyday life in Poland, the Polish language and adaptation courses, juridical and psychological support, activities for kids, etc.).
Volunteers will be involved in:
- Running different activities mostly for children and youth (language, artistic, creative)
- Support in the organization of planned events and meetings
- Promoting organized activities
- Taking care of the digital documentation
- Coming up with an idea for a personal mini-project, that will be planned according to the target group’s needs.
- In summer you will co-lead one of SCI Poland’s volunteering camps.
Accommodation & Food
The volunteer will share a fully-equipped flat with two other participants and will have his/her own bedroom. The flat is located around 20 minutes walking from the office. The volunteer receives a fixed amount of pocket money (6 euros/day) and a monthly support allowance. A city transport card is also provided.
Requirements
- 18-30 years old
- Residence in one of the eligible countries
- Good communication skills and openness to cooperate in an international and multicultural environment.
- Good command of English, spoken and written.
- Some knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian language and Spanish
- A sense of humor is always welcome 🙂
How to apply
- Contact SCI Austria and inform about your interest: long-term@sciaustria.org
- Interested candidates can apply through the application form: https://forms.gle/uiq5xU9z7yaDWxki9 (after confirming with SCI Austria you can mention us as your sending organisation)
- Full project description here (application possible after registration on the Youth Portal)
Do you still have questions? You can contact us!
- long-term@sciaustria.org
- +43 (0)6603217466
