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Volunteer recognition programs in Poland

Overview

Various organizations and local governments in Poland are conducting nomination processes for volunteer recognition awards.

In the Mazovia region, the 16th edition of the Mazowieckie Barwy Wolontariatu is seeking to honor social leaders and active volunteers, with nominations closing on September 30. Additionally, the local Volunteer Gala in Ciechanów is accepting candidates from NGOs and educational institutions until October 1.

On a national level, the National Institute of Freedom - Centre for Civil Society Development is organizing the 7th edition of the ‘Volunteer of the Year 2026’ and ‘Coordinator of the Year 2026’ awards. This initiative coincides with the United Nations declaring 2026 the International Year of Volunteers. Concurrently, the Mayor of Kutno has opened nominations for municipal awards to honor unpaid social and charitable work, with a submission deadline of October 23, 2026.

Entities

Mazowieckie Barwy Wolontariatu · National Institute of Freedom - Centre for Civil Society Development · United Nations · Ciechanów · Adam Struzik

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Poland opens nominations for 2026 Volunteer of the Year awards

    Polish institutions, including the National Institute of Freedom and the City of Kutno, are accepting nominations for 2026 volunteer awards to honor community service and civic engagement.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Mazovia volunteer awards seek nominations for social leaders

    Volunteer recognition programs in Mazovia, Poland, are accepting nominations for community leaders and activists, with deadlines in late September and early October.

Sources

naszrybnik.com · parczew.24wspolnota.pl · pion.pl · popieluszko.net.pl · tubalecznej.pl · um.kutno.pl · zdrowie.co.pl · zyciepw.pl