Poland: ESC: CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GDYNIA

About the local hosting organization

Library in Gdynia consists of 21 branches, which are situated in different districts of the city. Oftenly the library may be the only cultural institution in the neighborhood. Depending on the district, where the libraries’ departments are located, our main actions concern groups of people socially and culturally excluded – in terms of not equal access to social and cultural goods, where society is rather poor (in both financial and cultural way, where dominates passiveness among people). Therefore we prepare workshops with local artists and social workers, reading aloud, designing illustrations with kids, lessons how to use book resources, how to search for information in internet and books, English lessons for young and older people – equalizing opportunities and various workshops. It has a great value to us to implement actions that would be important for the community, would respond to their needs and as well would reflect on the social and mental changes, that take place over the years. Our goal is also to adjust our offer to the social reality, which transforms very fast. People, who are supporting us in this actions are: teachers, social workers, artists, students, readers, parents and so on.

Presentation of the programme

City Public Library in Gdynia promotes literacy and cultural activities among all members of the local society in different districts of the city. The aim of the library is to meet cultural needs of the society and to promote reading in various ways. Another role is to promote cultural activities and enable all members of local society to participate in them. Volunteers will work with the local community in one branch of the City Public Library in Gdynia, helping the librarians with typical librarian tasks, assisting readers, conducting workshops and language classes, and supporting the organization at cultural activities.

About the accomodation

Minimum duration of the activity is 8 months. More information please find here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/567

About the leisure activities

Volunteer will be provided with accommodation in a rented flat, in a double room shared with another volunteer, monthly pocket money and allowance for food, monthly budget for bus ticket in Gdynia.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Volunteer is obliged to participate in training provided by National Agency (On-arrival training and Mid-term training) as well as trainings run and and organized by the organizations involved in the activity.Deadline: 30/08/2026 23:59