The development of volunteering in Warsaw - „Ochotnicy warszawscy” project.
Since 2016, we have been running the “Ochotnicy warszawscy” project which aims to develop and promote volunteering in Warsaw. The activities carried out as part of the project are aimed at Warsaw-based volunteer organisers, active volunteers and anyone considering taking up volunteering. “Ochotnicy warszawscy” is the first project of its kind in Poland.
Through the activities planned in the project, we want to reach the next stage of volunteer development in the city, which will make it even more friendly, liveable and safe.
Key objectives of the “Ochotnicy warszawscy” project for 2026–2030:
Increasing involvement in volunteering in Warsaw.
Promoting volunteering.
Facilitating access to volunteering opportunities.
Involving various social groups in volunteering.
Strengthening volunteer organisers and increasing their number.
Increasing the number of volunteer organisers in Warsaw.
Improving the competence of volunteer organisers and providing tools to support their work.
Creating conditions for cooperation and exchange of experiences among people involved in volunteer organisation.
Appreciation and support for people involved in volunteering.
Support for people involved in volunteering in acquiring knowledge and developing skills.
Support for organisers in strengthening motivation to get involved.
Building awareness of the importance of volunteering for Warsaw.
Strengthening social resilience through the development of volunteering.
Creating solutions enabling the organisation of volunteering in crisis situations.
Creating structures enabling the use of the potential of volunteering organisers in crisis situations.
Increasing the competence of people involved in the organisation of volunteering in terms of actions in crisis situations.
The target audience of the “Ochotnicy warszawscy” project includes:
People living in the city and those connected to Warsaw – people who would like to become volunteers and support the idea of volunteering.
Volunteer organisers and coordinators – representatives of associations, foundations, institutions, etc., who are just starting to work with volunteers or would like to improve their skills in the professional organisation of volunteering.
Volunteers – all persons who work as volunteers in Warsaw.
Who are we?
The Voluntary Service Development Team operating within the Centre for Public Communication, one of the offices of the City of Warsaw is responsible for coordinating the project. The project is implemented in cooperation with public institutions and non-governmental organisations. These entities, in cooperation with the City of Warsaw, carry out specific activities within the framework of the project. Partners for key parts of the project are selected through open competitions for non-governmental organisations.
Read more about the history of the “Ochotnicy warszawscy” project.
Our mission:
We promote conscious involvement in volunteering in Warsaw.
We facilitate this by connecting organizers with people who want to get involved.
We develop, support, and co-create a community of Warsaw-based volunteering organizers.
Together we are changing Warsaw
Volunteering is a response to the challenges of our times. It is important not only for volunteers and organizations, but for the entire city. Thanks to the enthusiasm, commitment, and cooperation that the development of volunteering brings, Warsaw is becoming a city where support, assistance, and cooperation are part of everyday life.
Previous editions of the project
Would you like to find out how the project has developed since its establishment?
We invite you to familiarise yourself with materials from previous editions:
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