| 01/09/2025 | 01/03/2027 |
Lead of the project : Collectif pour un service civique europeen
Beneficiaries associations
Tmelník - místo pro mladé
Associated partners
Nancy municipality
Lublin municipality
Innovative youth volunteering programme for social inclusion of
Ukrainian refugees
INNOVolunteering is a European project co-funded by the Social Innovation+ initiative of the European Social Fund+ (ESF+), which aims to promote youth volunteering as a tool for the social and professional inclusion of young Ukrainian refugees.
Running from September 2025 to March 2027, the project brings together French, Polish, and Czech partners to test new ways of involving young people in civic action, solidarity, and community development.
At the heart of this project, INNOVolunteering creates mixed teams of local and Ukrainian youth volunteers who work together on community projects, support local organizations, and gain new skills through hands-on experience. Ces activités favorisent la cohésion, la compréhension interculturelle et l'autonomisation, tout en encourageant les valeurs européennes de solidarité et de participation.
The project will test innovative approaches to volunteering inspired by the European Civic Service model, thereby helping to shape a new vision of youth engagement across Europe.
Objectifs du projet
- Soutenir l'intégration sociale et professionnelle des jeunes réfugiés ukrainiens en France, en Pologne et en Tchéquie.
- Experimenting with innovative forms of volunteer engagement, inspired by the civic service model. This project serves as a laboratory for innovative solutions for integration and social cohesion.
- Create mixed teams composed of young Ukrainian refugees and local youth, working together on missions of general interest, engaged in community service activities.
- Promouvoir leur intégration sociale et professionnelle par le biais du volontariat, de la formation et de l'acquisition de compétences utiles pour l'avenir. Key skills for young people: communication, leadership, teamwork, civic engagement.
- Promouvoir la mobilité européenne et l'échange de pratiques entre les villes et les acteurs de la société civile.
- Testing a European approach to integration by linking Poland, the Czech Republic, and France in a joint initiative and, more generally, by piloting a transnational model of civic service in Central and Eastern Europe.
Open call to local NGOs and community partners – Mobilizing young people in solidarity actions for Ukrainians 
La ville de Lublin, en collaboration avec le Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen (CSCE), invite les ONG, associations et organisations communautaires locales à rejoindre le projet INNOVolunteering, cofinancé par le Fonds social européen+ (FSE+) dans le cadre de l'initiative Innovation sociale+.
About the project
INNOVolunteering – Innovative volunteering program for young people promoting the social inclusion of Ukrainian refugees brings together young volunteers from Poland, Ukraine, France, and the Czech Republic to support local community initiatives and inclusive actions for Ukrainian residents.
The project encourages youth engagement, solidarity, and intercultural learning through practical and community-based activities. It is implemented in close cooperation with the city of Lublin, which plays a key role as institutional support.
The program helps young people aged 18 to 30 (with possible exceptions for slightly older or younger participants) to engage full-time (20 to 40 hours per week) for up to six months in activities of general interest for the benefit of local Ukrainian refugee communities and other public interest initiatives in Lublin.
Nous recherchons des organisations qui souhaitent :
- Host or collaborate with small groups of international and local young volunteers.
• Co-create meaningful activities that benefit the local community and/or Ukrainian residents.
• Supporting the integration and civic participation of young people in Lublin.
Who can apply?
• NGOs, cultural centers, educational institutions, and community organizations based in Lublin or the surrounding region.
• Public institutions of any type or status.
• Entities active in the fields of youth, social inclusion, volunteering, education, culture, or community development.
Why to collaborate?
By joining INNOVolunteering, your organization becomes part of a European solidarity initiative, gains access to international cooperation opportunities, and contributes to building a more inclusive and engaged city of Lublin.
Participating organizations can host between 1 and 20 young volunteers (from Poland or other participating countries) who will work within your organization for a maximum period of six months to help organize local activities and community projects. Each volunteer receives financial assistance of at least PLN 1,500 per month.
How to apply?
Interested organizations are invited to submit a brief presentation (maximum two pages) describing their activities and explaining their interest in hosting or collaborating with young volunteers. Please include details about:
- Activities related to helping Ukrainian refugees.
- Tasks or projects offered to volunteers.
- Team members who will mentor and supervise young people during their mission.
Deadline for submission:
1st of December 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and meetings will be held until the quota of eligible organizations is reached.
Contact : teresa.minnillo@service-civique-europeen.com