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Programme for the development of volunteering in the public libraries of the City of Warsaw

01.05.2017 - 05.12.2024
project targeted at Libraries Local community Youth
We have been supporting the development of volunteering in Warsaw's public libraries as part of the Warsaw Volunteers (Ochotnicy Warszawscy) programme since 2017. The main goals of the project are:
  • to improve the model of cooperation with volunteers in institutions,
  • to create a community and network volunteer coordinators and volunteers,
  • to exchange good practices on volunteering.

This is the first such comprehensive programme dedicated to libraries in Warsaw. On the basis of its experience, similar programmes have been developed for other public institutions - community centres, theatres, care and treatment centres or care and educational institutions.
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How do we work with libraries?

The 2-year programme is divided into two parts:
  • Part 1 is aimed at volunteer coordinators in libraries. At this stage, participants take part in group training combined with study visits to institutions in the Warsaw area where there is well-developed volunteering. Each library branch is also supported individually by an experienced trainer.
  • Part 2 consists of forums for volunteer coordinators. In the course of the project, 3 educational and networking forums are organised for all interested employees of Warsaw's public libraries, including those who have already completed the training programme or are in the process of doing so. The forums are combined with study visits.
In addition, each library participating in the programme also receives a small  financial support for activities related to the promotion and implementation of volunteering.
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Volunteering in a library is a major image change. On the one hand, it is a positive signal that we are modern, open and empathetic; on the other hand, it is an opportunity for original projects and promotion by young people.

- participant of the training
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Impact of the project

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Partners

The project is financed by the Warsaw City Hall under the Warsaw Volunteers (Ochotnicy Warszawscy) programme.