Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy (EFM) is an independent non-governmental organization founded in 1994 by the youth of the Ziemia Kłodzka and operating since 1995 at local, regional, national and international level. In the circle of our activities we involve both very active young people and less enterprising people living in small towns and rural areas with difficult conditions to realize their ambitions and plans. The activities of EFM focus on organizing conferences, trainings and seminars, both national and international, youth exchanges, ESC, European voluntary service and on employee mobility projects in the field of Vocational Education and Training, as well as practical work experience. We work in the field of non-formal education for over 20 years. EFM employees are involved in supporting young people through non-formal educational methods, in particular those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as cooperation with organizations, both local and national as well as from different countries in the field of training for youth and youth workers, EVS, seminars, conferences, youth exchanges and practical job experience (Job shadowing) for those working with youth, study visits and professional mobility of adults. From 2011-2014, EFM hosted interns from France, as part of the Leonardo Da Vinci program and trainees in the civil service from France and Italy. Furthermore, EFM carries professional internships on the basis of VET program, in its office. EFM cooperates with organizations from abroad as well as with Polish NGOs as well as with junior and senior high schools, public bodies and local government. In 2011, Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy received a special distinction of the President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski for activities carried out for European Voluntary Service (non-formal education). In 2014, a representative of the Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy was invited to participate in the Volunteer Gala for national and international organizations dealing with humanitarian aid in Lima, Peru. Currently, our organisation is involved in strategic partnership projects which aim to prepare training platforms for youth workers working with disadvantaged youth and wanting to engage young people in mobility projects, as well as projects of capacity building as hosting and sending organisation. This happens due to our over 20 years of experience in non-formal education and work with disadvantaged youth. The aims of Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy are the following: - Provide soft skills and other important skills to youngsters; - Promote the entrepreneurship and employability of youngsters; - Promote human values and the values of Europe; - Provide youngsters with fewer opportunities equal access to knowledge and labour market; - Strengthen the relations with organisations from other countries in order to share skills and knowledge as well as to improve the access of youngsters to international mobility projects; EFM has managed to build a strong network of partners in Europe and together we aim at encouraging youth work, youth volunteering and mobility through international projects. Our partnership includes non-governmental and non-profit organisations from 28 european countries as well as many organisations and institutions from countries all over the world (Africa, Asia, Caribbean and Latin America). Europejskie Forum Młodzieży is an accredited organization, recognized by the Polish National Agency of the “Erasmus+ Programme” for sending, hosting and coordinating EVS projects and working since 2001 with the programs "Youth", "Youth in action" and "Erasmus plus".

The aim of ESC with EFM is to challenge youngsters from different backgrounds to develop their active citizenship & promote education, while developing themselves and their skills. The volunteer will be expected to support the work of an international NGO that works mainly the scope of non-formal education. The tasks of the volunteers will be:- support EFM's daily work; - writing of articles, and dissemination of projects; - prepare and plan activities for the local community; - support the activities of YouthMaSter, a (non-formal education) seminar for polish schools; - preparing materials for promotion of EFM activities; - working with database; - supporting with logistics of different activities; - support the running of EFM's channels and social media. - support with the maintenance of the office and EFM headquarters (house, garden +backyard); - Preparing videos, short movies, and/or podcast about different topics; - support the NGO in events that may occur in the community.

Volunteers live in EFM's house, in a small village - Długopole Górne (15min from Bystrzyca Kłodzka). The house is at 1min distance from a bus stop and at 20min walk to the train station. Housing is in shared rooms, there are multiple bathrooms and a large equipped kitchen. The house has a laundry arew w/ washing machines, reading corner, smart tv, ping-pong table, bikes & wi-fi. Outside there's a garden and backyard with bonfire, and 1 small football & basketball court. EFM covers the transport costs connected to project activities. Volunteers receive food money & pocket money every 2 weeks.

The volunteer will participate in an orientation training during the first days of the project, organized by EFM's team. The volunteer will also participate on the On-arrival & Mid-term trainings organized by the Polish National Agency for the ESC program. Extra training will depend on the volunteer’s ideas and needs. If he/she/they need exceptional support to put an idea into action, within the project, it will be attempted to provide this training. General support is assured by the mentor assigned to the volunteer. **In EFM volunteers learn by doing with the staff of the organisation.**

The Participant profile: 18 - 30 yo EU citizen or official resident in a EU country. IMPORTANT: - Understanding and respecting the Mission, rules and expectations of EFM; - Helpful; - Respectful; - Honest; - Responsible. - Flexible towards different ways of working & thinking; - Willing to meet new cultures; - open-minded; - Excited to cooperate and work in an international NGO; - Willing to work with people who face difficult situations; - Enthusiastic to explore new challenges; - Dynamic & with sense of initiative; - Willing to implement his/hers/their own ideas in a teamwork environment; -->No specific qualifications/ skills are required.
Deadline: No application deadline

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.