International Volunteering

European Solidarity Corps - Neighbourhood Centre Przystań Śmidowicza 49

Become a Volunteer in Neighbourhood Centre in Gdynia!


Neighbourhood Centre "Przystań Śmidowicza 49" is a unique place in Gdynia where neighbours meet, share passions, and create initiatives for the local community together. It’s a space full of energy, creativity, and openness – perfect for developing your interests, meeting new people, and building intergenerational connections.

As a volunteer at Przystań you will:
  • support animators in organizing meetings and events,
  • have the chance to carry out your own ideas for neighbors,
  • get involved in activities such as workshops, intercultural meetings, community gardening, creating content for social media, or helping at Swap Points.
What will you gain?
  • experience in project work, community animation, and promotion,
  • cooperation with a professional team and active residents,
  • new friendships, skills development, and the satisfaction of making a real impact on your community,
  • openness, tolerance, and the feeling of being part of something meaningful.
Join us and help create a place where everyone can feel at home!

Learn more here:
Przystań Śmidowicza 49
Facebook – Community Group

Who can apply?
We are looking for an open-minded, empathetic volunteer who is eager to act, learn, and connect with people of all ages. If you enjoy sharing your passions and interests with others – you’re welcome here! Experience in community work, teamwork, or time management will be an extra advantage.

Duration of the activity
9-12 months. Activity shall start at the beginning of January 2026. 

How to apply?
Candidates interested in taking part in voluntary service should fill in an application form before 9th of November.



The activity will take place in Gdynia (250 000 inhabitants), which together with Gdansk and Sopot builds agglomeration called Tricity (750 000). Gdynia is a young city with modernistic architecture, built in the early XX century. It attracts many tourists and inhabitants with beautiful beaches in the city centre, music and film festivals and a couple of universities. 

Gdynia ESC volunteers live in a few flats in different districts of the city and work in more than 10 different locations (libraries, NGOs, neighbourhood centres etc). Together with their mentors (local volunteers) they create a large, international and lively community of around 35 young people. 

More you can see on our social media: FacebookInstagramYoutube 

Project is funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union. 





time frame

2026-01-04 do 2027-01-03

place

Gdynia, Polska

hosting organization

Social Innovation Lab

person in charge

Magdalena Herszkowicz