Forest Inspectorate Pultusk is a branch of “The State Forests” National Forest Holding, which is an organization protecting, utilizing, and shaping Poland’s forests. It manages publicly owned forests on behalf of the Polish State Treasury. The Inspectorate fulfils the mission of The State Forests in the territory surrounding Pultusk – a small town located 60 km from Warsaw. Beside management of the forest area the Inspectorate conducts educational activities aimed at children, youth and adults. In the summer 2014 the Forest Inspectorate Pultusk organised 2 international workcamps in cooperation with FIYE Poland.
Aim of the project:
The Forest Inspectorate is willing to set up new projects including international and voluntary activities but the staff does not know English well or at all. The management of the Inspectorate decided to create this project to improve language skills of their staff which will help them in everyday work and possible projects. The team of the Inspectorate consists of forestry specialists, technical and administrative workers. Some of them participated in a short series of conversations led by a foreign volunteer, some where involved in organisation of international workcamps.
Work:
Organising and running individual English classes on different levels (beginners, intermediate, conversations) for the staff of the Forest Inspectorate. The volunteer will also have possibility to support activities of FIYE’s local office in Pultusk (workcamps, educational and intercultural activities for the Pultusk community etc.).
Working time:
20 hours/week from Monday to Friday.
Accommodation and food:
A room in the apartment for guests with access to fully equipped kitchen and bathroom in the building of the Forest Inspectorate. The seat of the Inspectorate is located in a very quiet district of Pultusk, a bit far from the centre of the town. There are local buses, it is also possible to travel by bike. Food will be provided.
Travel & insurance:
the volunteer needs to cover the travel costs and have health and accident insurance for the whole period of the service.
Requirements:
- Age over 18. - Sense of responsibility. - Knowledge on teaching English as a foreign language.
Duration of the project:
6 months (dates to be arranged) with possibility of prolonging the project.
NB:
Please add a motivation letter and CV to your Volunteer Exchange Form.
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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