Each year, a team of around 50 volunteers—people of all ages from all over the world—help co-create the Jewish Culture Festival. They are not afraid of hard work and bring a variety of skills that can be useful in all kinds of, sometimes surprising, situations. They are The Machers—the volunteers of the Jewish Culture Festival.
The festival is The Machers—without them, it would be difficult to carry out over 100 events during each edition, often happening simultaneously in different locations across Kazimierz. FKŻ volunteers come from various backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Yet, everyone finds their place here—regardless of their beliefs (or lack thereof), origins, or professions. Among The Machers, they find a home, respect, and fulfillment.
Would you like to be one of them? Or do you know someone who would like to help organize one of Kraków’s biggest cultural events?
Volunteer recruitment is open from March 3rd to April 3rd, 2025.
Who are we looking for?
- People aged 18–30 from across Europe and ESC partner countries
- Fluent English speakers
- Available between June 13th and July 3rd, 2024
- Open-minded and ready to take action
What do we offer?
- The chance to be part of one of the biggest cultural events in Poland and the largest Jewish culture festival in Europe
- Plenty of fun and new experiences
- Integration trips, training, study visits, and workshops
- Free admission to all festival events
- Tickets for family and friends
- The possibility of completing an internship
What does the ESC program cover?
- Coverage of travel costs to and from Kraków
- Accommodation for the duration of the project (June 13th – July 3rd )
- Coverage of the food costs
- Pocket money
How to apply?
Your move:
1. Fill out the application form in English: [online application form]
Our move: We want to get to know you better!
2. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview—either in person or online. You’ll meet with our volunteer coordinators, and we’ll answer any questions you may have.
Applications should be submitted between March 3rd, 2025, and April 1st , 2025.
But don’t wait too long—we review applications on an ongoing basis!
See you in Kraków!
Find out more about volunteering and The Machers on our website and in the Macher archive.
