Social Services in Krakow

  Poland

Krakow

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Volunteer in the magical city of Krakow

It's not too late to sign up for a summer adventure of a lifetime.

ELI is pleased to announce new summer volunteer opportunities in Poland, based in one of the most beautiful historic cities in Central Europe.

English-speaking volunteers are needed to work and play with needy children and young people; teach English in an informal, fun setting; help out with field trips, sports, and art/music/computer projects.

You'll work with children who live in orphanages or come from impoverished or dysfunctional families. These summer activities offer them an escape from their difficult circumstances, a chance to leave the city, to just have fun. Most of these placements will be based in Krakow and include frequent field trips to nearby mountains, rivers and countryside, so you too will have a chance to visit these beautiful areas.

As an ELI volunteer, you're not expected to know Polish: you'll be paired with locals who speak English. You don't have to be a social worker or an expert in child development: but you do have to like children, helping out, and enjoy being active.

This is an important, enriching time in the lives of these youngsters. You can add to it immeasurably. And in the meantime you'll enjoy a unique off-the-beaten path adventure in the heart of "new" Europe.

Highlights: Why Poland?

Go beyond the ordinary. Poland only recently emerged from beyond the Iron Curtain, joined the European Union and landed on the itinerary for travelers go want to escape the familiar and touristy sites of Western Europe. Here they're discovering old cities, castles, lakes and virgin forests. They explore and party in historic cities of Krakow, Wroclaw and Gdansk that offer hip restaurants and clubs, great live music and a thriving art scene set against the backdrop of cities that date back 600 years.

Why Krakow?

Savvy travelers in-the-know love this compact beautiful city for its history, its chic clubs, and its sophistication. Krakow is home to one of Europe's oldest universities and retains its youthful college-town feel while at the same time attracting artists and yuppies alike. It's a haven for Gen Xers, Gen Yers and every generation of hipsters with an imagination. Krakow is today what Prague was in the 90's - THE destination for European and American expats and travelers.

Cost in US$: Contact us

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Poland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001