Integration Centre for Children and Youth - Summer in the City in Warsaw

CODE: PL-SCI 7.1

Description: The Integration Centre for Children and Youth "Stokrotka" in Warsaw provides a safe and welcoming space for around 20 children from disadvantaged backgrounds. It fosters inclusion by bringing together Polish children and those from ethnic minorities, including Roma, Ukrainian, and Georgian communities.Designed for children aged 6 to 13, the Integration Support Centre offers them a unique opportunity to meet people from different countries and enjoy an engaging, activity-filled holiday. The programme aims to boost their self-esteem and confidence, encourage them to communicate in English, and create an environment where they can learn about different cultures and traditions.

Type of Work: As part of the “Summer in the City” programme, volunteers will help organize activities for approximately 25 to 30 children. Their role involves co-leading workshops, animations, and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and cultural exchanges. Volunteers will also support educators, assist with supervising children, and accompany them on excursions, which may include visits to a swimming pool or sightseeing around Warsaw. Given that some children have immigrant or refugee backgrounds, cultural sensitivity and adaptability are essential in creating a nurturing and inclusive space.

Study Theme: Ethnic Minorities in Poland: The Roma Community, Integration, and Migration

Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in a spacious two-storey house Upstairs, there are three double rooms and two bathrooms, while the ground floor features a large living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a shower. The house includes a large balcony and garden, offering a comfortable setting for volunteers. Sleeping arrangements consist of bunk beds, mattresses, a wardrobe for clothes, and sofa beds in the living room. Meals will be prepared by volunteers on their own, after mutually agreeing on the menu. Funds for the purchase of food products are provided by the host organization

Language: English

Requirements: All accepted volunteers are required to submit a criminal record check BEFORE the arrival. Interest in working with children; interest in intergration and intercultural dialogue

Approximate Location: Warsaw

Notes: Due to Polish regulations, each participant is required to send to SCI Poland a certificate of criminal record. SCI Poland will not reimburse any costs associated with obtaining such a document.

Please remember that the insurance from SCI is not valid during your trip to and from the workcamp and it covers ONLY the duration of the camp Volunteers from EU must bring their European Health Insurance Card.