Poland: Serving War Refugees Warsaw OM in Poland is providing psychosocial support and psychological first aid after trauma experience, supporting mums and children fleeing Ukraine. Running kids clubs, youth ministry and women’s meetings we're offering comfort, bringing joy and hope, living out Christ’s love to those who need it most. Details of Ministry Participants will run kids & youth programmes, as well as women’s and seniors' meetings at refugee centres which will include community building, Bible stories, English lessons, sports, crafts, music, art and psychosocial support. There may also be opportunity to help in aid distribution and warehouse logistics at the resource centres. Here's a 4 minute video to give you more of an idea of the team and the ministry! When time and language skills permit, participants may spend time with refugees offering psychological first aid or offering listening ears and sharing God’s love through words of encouragement and prayer or provide information to prevent human trafficking and other security threats. The ministry will also include daily devotions, daily chores and meal preparation at the team house, shopping and organising the warehouse. Time spent together in the team house is an opportunity for fellowship and sharing. Dates & Costs Please note, there is a possibility to join the ministry for several weeks or even months and OM Poland strongly recommend it, because it helps to establish closer relationships and build on their foundation. Dates Apply by Option 198 05 - 11 July 2026 28 May 2026 Option 199 12 - 18 July 2026 05 June 2026 Option 200 19 - 25 July 2026 FULL Option 201 26 July - 01 August 2026 19 June 2026 Option 201 bis 02 - 08 August 2026 26 June 2026 Option 202 16 - 22 August 2026 FULL Option 203 30 August - 05 September 2026 FULL Option 204 06 - 12 September 2026 30 July 2026 Option 205 13 - 19 September 2026 02 August 2026 Option 206 20 - 26 September 2026 02 August 2026 Option 207 27 September - 03 October 2026 09 August 2026 Option 208 04 - 10 October 2026 16 August 2026 Option 209 11- 17 October 2026 23 August 2026 Option 210 18 - 24 October 2026 30 August 2026 Option 211 25 - 31 October 2026 06 September 2026 Option 212 01 - 07 November 2026 13 September 2026 Option 213 08 - 14 November 2026 20 September 2026 Option 214 15 - 21 November 2026 27 September 2026 Option 215 22 - 28 November 2026 04 October 2026 Cost (excluding flights, insurance, any possible vaccinations & DBS) £340 per week (£290 for additional weeks after the first) £325 each if you go as a group of 4+ Ages 18-65 See notes about minors Suitable for Due to the fact that we’re working in a humanitarian disaster situation, the scope and location of ministry may need to be adjusted without prior notification. Dates beyond this are highly likely - arriving on a Sunday and departing on a Saturday - please enquire for details. Participant Profile We invite participants who are: • Flexible, adaptable and focused on serving others • Responsible and able to work under the authority of the local OM team and officials running refugee centres • Committed to serve children, youth, women and elderly people • Compassionate, able to listen well and willing to learn more about Psychological First Aid • In good health, able to work with kids • Willing to work with a cross-cultural team, determined to connect with people regardless of language barriers • Happy to have a dog (very friendly Labrador) staying in the team house • Able to communicate in English or Polish. Speaking Ukrainian or Russian would be a great asset. Refugees speak Ukrainian and/or Russian, English is not very common, but through our ministry it has been changing. It is easy to connect with the refugees despite of the language barrier. For the kids programmes, you'll prepare together as a team, experience is not essential but creativity is welcome. Materials are provided. You will need a friendly approach and an ability to connect with children and their parents. Accommodation You will stay in basic accommodation in a team house located in Warsaw. Please bring your own towel. Bedding is provided. Expect simple beds, shared rooms (2-4 people) and shared bathrooms. Food Meals at the team house are provided (breakfast, a cooked lunch, supper & snacks). Travel Participants need to arrange their own travel to and from the team house in Warsaw. You need to arrive at the team house by 3pm on Sunday and leave on Saturday (or Friday evening). We recommend a flight to Chopin International Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). You will receive further directions in the information pack upon acceptance which will include the precise address and phone numbers. Please send us your travel itinerary as soon as you can but please don't book flights unless you have received an official acceptance email from the Short-Term Opportunities team. Health Participants should be in good health, fit, able to work with kids and engage in moderate physical work. Language Participants must understand and speak English or Polish. Refugees speak Ukrainian and Russian is also helpful, English is not very common. Without any knowledge of Slavic languages, you will be able to serve refugees mainly in practical ways. Visa British citizens do not require a visa to enter Poland for less than 90 days. If you do not hold a British passport, please check if you require a visa. Please note that it is the responsibility of each traveller to ensure they obtain the necessary visa(s) required for entry into the country that they plan to visit. This excludes destination countries for Ships related travel. We strongly recommend that all visa applications be submitted to the relevant consular website as per their specified requirements well in advance of your intended travel date, this could be up to 8-12 weeks in advance. If a visa is denied or not obtained in time, we are unable to offer any reimbursement for flight costs or any other travel-related expenses. All bookings are made at the traveller’s own risk, and we advise confirming placement/outreach approval before making any non-refundable travel arrangements. Notes Individuals must be 18 or over. This outreach is tailored towards those aged 18-65. Mature minors who are 16+ and able to handle interactions with refugees are welcome to apply but must have parental consent and be accompanied by a responsible adult. As part of our Safeguarding policy, and regulations in Poland, you will require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost up to an additional £30 if done through OM UK. You will also need to fill in an additional form for OM Poland to obtain your clearance from two Polish registries. If you have lived outside of the UK in the last 20 years, you will be asked to obtain and pay for checks from there too, where possible. More details will be shared upon application but please ask if you have any questions in the meantime. Price excludes flights, insurance, any possible vaccinations and DBS check if required and is subject to change according to the exchange rate. If you have driver’s license and 3+ years of experience and you’re ready to be a driver (manual), please let us know asap and bring your DL, it will be an asset. If you are staying more than a week you may have opportunity to join another ministry of OM Poland happening on Saturdays, you can also choose to have Saturday off. We also make sure that there is some free time during the week to sightsee in Warsaw.Please check the current weather forecast for temperatures during the day and night here and pack relevant clothing, including potential shifts at night, in the rain or direct sunlight. Volunteers are responsible to organise their personal and travel insurance and ensure it covers all they need. Please note there will be a dog (very friendly Labrador) staying in the team house. Taking the Next Step I'm ready to apply I've got a question Return To All Outreaches Manage Cookie Preferences