Poland: ESC: Flavours Without Borders

About the local hosting organization

The EDUQ association is a non-governmental organization founded in 2008. Its aim is to support the comprehensive development of children, adolescents and adults in the field of education, upbringing, non-formal education, career counseling, development of interests and leisure time management, equalizing educational opportunities, social and civic activation. The Association achieves its goals, among others by: - conducting educational and training activities - cooperation with organizations from other countries, - spreading the idea of ​​local and European volunteering, - providing substantive and financial support to other non-governmental organizations and informal groups, - participation in regional, national and international projects based on informal education of young people and adults, - trainings, courses, counseling, international exchange programs, foreign volunteering programs and youth information at the Local Youth Information Point EURODESK In order to achieve the statutory objectives, the EDUQ Association has established and runs in a continuous and systematic manner the following organizational units and / or programs operating in accordance with the adopted standards * European Voluntary Service - hosting and sending volunteers abroad, under the accreditation of EVS organizations. * Foreign internships - organization of professional internships abroad as a host and intermediary organization (former Leonardo da Vinci) and sending as part of Erasmus + VET * International exchanges, training courses, seminars - organization and partnership in foreign projects; sending young people from the area of ​​Lębork and the surrounding area, as well as all of Poland abroad .. * Center of non-governmental organizations and Information Center for supporting social economy - supporting other non-governmental organizations by providing them with advice in various areas, including setting up economic and social entities and financial support through the Social Accumulator Fund. * Local Volunteer Center - support for the organization of events for all institutions from the Lębork district, volunteering in institutions, implementation of volunteers' own initiatives (projects), organization of a volunteer gala and others. * Sub-regional European Information Point for young people EURODESK - informing young people about mobility opportunities in the EU, incl. through interactive lessons about European Voluntary Service, carried out by long-term volunteers hosted in our organization. * Social Integration Center - social and professional activation of people in the most difficult situation on the labor market, conducting professional workshops, professional and psychological counseling, social work * Local Activity Center: Senior Support Point, Family Support Point * Senior Club run as part of the Social Services Center (from 2020) - running stationary and mobile support for seniors from the Lębork district - workshop classes, rehabilitation, neurofeedback, care volunteering for seniors The EDUQ Association is a training institution entered into the Register of Training Institutions and the Register of Employment Agencies kept by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. We provide training activities and professional services in the field of career counseling and work training. The EDUQ Association is a dynamically developing organization which, during its twelve years of operation, has gone from a small organization operating on the basis of the Volunteer School Club at a secondary vocational school, to the largest non-governmental organization in the Lębork subregion, supporting youth, adults and seniors and other non-governmental organizations in the field of education, international cooperation and social and professional activation. The strengths of the Association include: - Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with various entities in the region and in Europe (national and foreign NGOs, networks of organizations, companies, public institutions, schools, local government units, and others) - Experience in working with a large number of diverse recipients (children, adolescents, adults, seniors, educational staff), in particular youth at risk of social exclusion and the unemployed. - Extensive experience in the implementation of international projects in the Youth in Action program (youth exchanges, youth initiatives, foreign volunteering, training), Grundtwig, Leonadro da Vinci, Erasmus +

Presentation of the programme

https://canva.link/zy1xxi1ok8lfyjw We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic young person who enjoys cooking, teamwork, and bringing people together through food. As a volunteer in the EDUQ Kitchen, you will support the kitchen team in preparing meals, maintaining a clean and organized environment. The kitchen is not only a place where meals are prepared, but also a space where people connect, learn from each other, and discover new cultures through food. Tasks of the volunteer: 1. Support the kitchen team in preparing daily meals; 2. Assist with basic food preparation, serving meals, and organizing kitchen supplies; 3. Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas; 4. Participate in planning and organizing culinary workshops and community cooking events; 5. Share traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and food traditions from your culture; 6. Help document activities through photos, videos.

About the accomodation

-This project is part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme, which covers: -Accommodation: Provided in Lębork; -Food: Monthly allowance for meals; -Pocket money: Provided according to ESC rules; -Health insurance: Full coverage through Henner; -Local transportation: Covered for project-related activities.

About the leisure activities

After your arrival, you will take part in an onboarding training at the EDUQ Association to help you get to know our team, your tasks, and the local community. You will also participate in two national trainings organized by the Polish National Agency: A week-long On-Arrival Training in Warsaw A week-long Mid-Term Training in Toruń These trainings will help you connect with other ESC volunteers, learn more about the European Solidarity Corps, and develop your skills for the volunteering experience in Poland.

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for a responsible, open-minded, and enthusiastic young person who enjoys cooking and working with people from different backgrounds. The ideal volunteer is willing to learn, contribute to a team, and use food as a tool for cultural exchange and community building. 1. Interested in cooking, food culture, and community engagement; 2. Enjoys working in a team and supporting daily kitchen activities 3. Responsible and attentive to cleanliness and hygiene standards 4. Open to sharing culinary traditions, recipes, and cultural experiences 5. Creative and willing to contribute ideas for cooking workshops and food-related events 6. No professional cooking experience is required; motivation and willingness to learn are the most important qualities 7. At least B1 English level;Deadline: 30/07/2026 00:00