to Krakow - Światowe Dni Młodzieży Kraków 2016

Transcription

to Krakow - Światowe Dni Młodzieży Kraków 2016
English
Welcome
to Krakow
Volunteer Guide
www.krakow2016.com
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
DEAR VOLUNTEERS
There are only a few months left until our meeting in Poland.
Kraków, the city of St. John Paul II and St. Faustina Kowalska, is
waiting for us with open arms and an open heart.
“I believe that Divine Providence led us to the decision to celebrate
the Youth Jubilee in that city which was home to those two great
apostles of mercy in our times” Pope Francis
Volunteer Department
Organizing Committee of
WYD Krakow 2016
ul. Kanonicza 18
31-002 Kraków
© Copyright
SDM 2016 Sp z o.o.
www.krakow2016.com
VOLUNTEER PLUS
Jolanta Mirek
Barbara Jordan
Anna Michalewska
Mateusz Grodecki
Rafał Pawlik
Karolina Krok
Magdalena Jabłonska
Mariusz Baczyński
Ania Czajkowska
Aleksandra Cieślik
CONTENT
Kamila Skupień
Katarzyna Kucik
Marzena Wójcicka
Iwona Jeleń
Foreigner’s office
Border Guards
PROOF READING AND LANGUAGE
CONSULTATION
ks. Rafał Buzała
s. Maria Kołodziejczyk
Anna Jungiewicz
Dorota Borkowska
Anna Muszyńska
Ezequiel Ifran
Alexander Camacho Velarde
Paula Andrea Mora
Marta Jungiewicz
Thomas Harbeck
TRANSLATION
Rita Winiarska
Ezequiel Ifran
Joanna Wichowska
Joanna Lorenc
Thomas Harbeck
Clara Retta
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Martin Leung-Wai
Monika Rybczyńska
Ton Oliveira (cover)
We would like to accompany you in the preparation for your
arrival and stay in Krakow in July 2016; that’s why the Volunteers
Department prepared a special guide for you. Here you will find
useful information about Poland, advice on how to prepare for a long
journey, tips about life in Poland, as well as a mini Polish dictionary.
The guide, apart from practical information, also contains a short
section on spiritual preparation. We hope that your participation
in World Youth Day will be a time of strengthening your faith,
experiencing God’s love and discovering your place in the Church.
For the time of preparation for World Youth Day, we constantly
remember you in our prayers, and we would like to ask you to pray
for us, so that the meeting is held according to God’s plan.
“I don’t have silver or gold. I don’t have ready answers to important
questions. I will try to look at them in the light of Jesus Christ. And I
say to you: get up, don’t focus on weaknesses and doubts, straighten
up… Get up and walk”. St. John Paul II
We are waiting for you!
See you in Krakow!
Volunteers Department WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
OFFICIAL PRAYER
WYD KRAKOW 2016
“God, merciful Father,
in your Son, Jesus Christ, you have revealed your love
and poured it out upon us in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
We entrust to you today the destiny of the world and of every man and woman”.
We entrust to you in a special way
young people of every language, people and nation:
guide and protect them as they walk the complex paths of the world today
and give them the grace to reap abundant fruits
from their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day.
Heavenly Father,
grant that we may bear witness to your mercy.
Teach us how to convey the faith to those in doubt,
hope to those who are discouraged,
love to those who feel indifferent,
forgiveness to those who have done wrong
and joy to those who are unhappy.
Allow the spark of merciful love
that you have enkindled within us
become a fire that can transform hearts
and renew the face of the earth.
Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
Saint John Paul II, pray for us.
Saint Faustina, pray for us.
4
5
III
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
CONTENTS
WELCOME
VOLUNTEER
REGULATIONS
IntroductionI
Official PrayerIII
Volunteer Regulations
POLAND
1
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WYD KRAKOW
2016
Message from Pope Francis
5
Thoughts On Volunteer Work
7
WYD Theme9
WYD Logo11
WYD Patron Saints 13
WYD Programme 15
Volunteers Testimonials
19
WYD
VOLUNTEER
Poland21
Krakow23
Outside Krakow27
Polish + English Dictionary
29
Emergency Numbers31
Transport31
Pharmacies32
Banks33
Polish Currency34
Foreigner’s Office35
Border Guards37
How to get a Visa
40
Communication41
Mobile Application43
What To Pack 44
Volunteer Training46
Summary47
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS
VOLUNTEERING REGULATIONS OF
WORLD YOUTH DAY KRAKOW 2016
Glossary
a. Beneficiary – this is to be understood as
the Archdiocese of Krakow, being the legal
person of the church as understood in art.
7 item 1 section 2 on the law from May 17
1989 on the relation of the state to the
Catholic Church in Poland; the Beneficiary is
the organizer of World Youth Day 2016 in
Krakow,
b. Coordinator – this is to be understood
as the person authorized by the Beneficiary,
who deals with the recruitment of Volunteers, oversees their work and provides support,
c. Agreement – the agreement, referred to
in art. 44 item 1 of the Act, concluded between the Volunteer, and the Beneficiary,
the regulations of the conditions of provision of services of volunteering by the Volunteer, for the Beneficiary
d. Regulations – Volunteering Regulations
of World Youth Day Krakow 2016,
e. Website – www.krakow2016.com
f. Participant – participant of the Event
g. Act – this is to be understood as the Act
from April 24 2003 on Public Benefit and
Volunteer Work (Journal of Laws No. 10,
item 1536, as later amended)
h. Event – World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow
with the principles set out in the Act, the
present Regulations and the Agreement.
The volunteer in the understanding of the
present Regulations is solely a person, according to whom all conditions set out in
detail in the present Regulations are fulfilled as well as who became registered in the
registration system, where the registration
process for the volunteer finished with the
positive acceptance of the person volunteering by the Beneficiary.
2. Types of Volunteers of the Event
Volunteers are able to realize their services
in the framework of volunteering according
to the following distribution:
a. In terms of territorial coverage, the following are distinguished:
- Parish volunteers,
- Diocesan volunteers,
- National volunteers,
- International Volunteers
b. In terms of time of provision of service
in the context of volunteering, the following
are differentiated:
- Short-term Volunteers – providing volunteering services for the Beneficiary in the
context of the preparations for the Event,
only during the period of time from July 18
2016 to August 1 2016,
- Long-term Volunteers – providing volunteer services for the Beneficiary in the context of the preparations for the Event, for a
period of time longer than one month. The
condition necessary for receiving the status
of long-term volunteer is the signing of the
Agreement within 7 days from the day of
1. Volunteer of WYD Krakow 2016
A volunteer of World Youth Day Krakow
2016 is a volunteer in the understanding of
the provisions referred to in the Act, who
voluntarily enlisted themselves, so as to voluntarily and without compensation provide
services for the Beneficiary in connection to
the organization and service of the Event
81
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
signing up at the registration office of the
Beneficiary.
count the specific nature of the Event, the
time as well as the circumstances of providing services as volunteers, are in particular:
a. Propagation of the idea and objectives of
the Event, indicated by the Beneficiary, as
the Organizer,
b. Promotion of volunteering, including help
with the organizational structures of volunteering,
c. Help with organizing the Event as well as
with its procedure, in particular through organizational and informational work for the
benefit of pilgrims.
d. Supporting each campaign organized by
the Beneficiary, which serves for the better
preparation of Participants for the Event,
e. Spreading Christian values, getting familiar with, sustaining and promoting national tradition in the communities where the
Volunteers resides, works and performs assigned services in the space of being a volunteer,
f. Suitable formation and training of Volunteers.
g. Work for disabled people by helping them
participate in the Event as well as with community integration.
h. Work for integration as well as the development of contacts and cooperation between communities,
i. Work related to culture, art, protection of
cultural goods and national heritage.
3. Short-term volunteers
a. The volunteer is obligated to identify
themselves by wearing a specially prepared
Volunteer shirt or dedicated identificator,
whereby the volunteer is authorized to identify themselves with the indicated signs solely when performing services in the context
of volunteering,
b. The volunteer cannot speak in the name
of the Beneficiary, without separate authorization by the Organizing Committee of
WYD Krakow 2016, working in the context
of the internal organizational structures of
the Beneficiary,
c. The Beneficiary agrees, taking into account
the individual Volunteer’s needs, to provide
the Volunteer with accommodation, food,
transportation, insurance as well as any materials needed to provide services as part of
volunteering – in the time period in which
the Volunteer will provide the services in
the context of volunteering, but no longer
than in the time period from July 18 2016 to
August 1 2016 the Volunteer will be covered
with insurance within the time and with the
conditions indicated in the insurance policy,
the content of which the Volunteer can review with their Coordinator. The coverage
of the insurance, referred to in the previous
sentence, will include health insurance, assistance insurance, civil liability insurance in
private life as well as accident insurance.
d. Volunteers who are also clergy will not
be able at the time of providing services as
volunteers also provide priestly ministry at
the same time.
5. Acceptance of Volunteers
a. An adult person may become a Volunteer of the Event; the Beneficiary has set the
required date by which they must reach the
age of majority as June 30, 2016.
b. A Volunteering Candidate is obligated to
fill out the form available on the Website as
well as
- Attach a letter of recommendation (from a
parish priest, the Prior of an Order or coor-
4. Objectives of volunteering
The objectives of volunteering, referred to
in the present Regulations, taking into ac9
2
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS
VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
6. Responsibilities of the Beneficiary – entitlements of the Volunteer
The Beneficiary has the obligation to:
a. inform the Volunteer of risks to health
and safety related to providing services as
well as principles of protection against hazards;
b. ensure for the Volunteer, concerning worker principles specified in separate regulations, safe and hygienic conditions of the
services they provide, in this – depending on
the kind of services and hazards related with
their being provided – appropriate measures
for individual protection;
c. cover, under worker principles specified
in separate regulations, work-related travel
expenses and subsistence of Volunteers.
In addition, the Volunteer has the right to:
d. Free of charge volunteer training in the
time of the provision of services in the context of volunteering – insofar as they prove
to be necessary to the provision of services
specified in the Agreement,
e. Information about the evaluation of the
work performed by them in the context of
volunteering.
dinator of a movement/society of apostolic
life). In the case of international Volunteer
candidates (whose place of permanent residency is not Poland) this letter should also
be signed by a diocesan bishop or Episcopal
Conference of the given country.
- Attach their picture as well as a scan of an
identity document
- Attach a scan of their visa (this solely applies to Volunteering candidate obligated to
have a visa for entry to the territory of the
Republic of Poland),
- Paying the participation fee according to
the appropriate rates, designated on the
Website.
c. A Volunteer is obligated to conclude a separate agreement with the Beneficiary,
d. A Volunteer is obligated to make a statement that they have read and understood
the Regulations
e. The Beneficiary reserves the right to
choose only certain candidates as Volunteers, with whom it will work within the
framework of volunteering, without at the
same time providing the reasons why other
candidates were refused. The choice of Volunteer is dependent in particular on the
actual needs of the Beneficiary in cooperation of the Event as well as other individual
predispositions of the candidate of being a
Volunteer, including the fulfillment by the
candidate of the conditions referred to in
the Regulations.
f. Long-term Volunteers will be appointed to
provide services in the context of volunteering in various time periods and to many
tasks assigned in advance,
g. In the name of the Beneficiary, the Volunteering Section of the Organizing Committee of World Youth Day 2016 is authorized
and established by the Beneficiary, and working in the context of its structures to contact Volunteers.
7. Responsibilities of the Volunteer
The responsibilities of the Volunteer firstly
include:
a. Fulfillment of the services in the context
of volunteering, assigned by the Beneficiary
in the context of the Agreement, in a conscientious manner.
b. Provision of services in the context of volunteering in a manner consistent with the
character of the Event as well as with respect to the good name of the Beneficiary.
c. Provision of tasks assigned by the Coordinator, indicated in the Agreement or indicated in another way by the Beneficiary,
entrusted to them as well as reporting the
effects and the course of functioning of these activities,
10
3
d. Immediate notification of the Coordinator
of any sort of obstacles in the realization in
the assigned services in the context of volunteering, which in a real way prevent their
being provided in a proper manner.
e. Close cooperation with the Coordinator
in the provision of assigned services, among
these in particular reporting any doubts regarding assigned services in the context of
volunteering,
f. Caring for equipment assigned by the Beneficiary, as well as caring for the preservation of order in the place of the provision of
services in the context of volunteering.
g. The volunteer is responsible for using protective measures appropriate for the placement, in which they are performing activities
in the context of volunteering.
the Beneficiary in each case, and in cases of
urgency, the Coordinator can independently
make a decision about the removal from the
provision of services. The decision about
permanent removal of a Volunteer from the
provision of services ought to be made after
hearing the Volunteer.
Removal of a Volunteer from providing
services or their resignation from providing
them or a break from providing them, will
result in their losing the right to benefits,
referred to in section 3 point c of the Regulations, without the possibility of claiming a
refund on any of the amount paid earlier in
the participation fee.
8. Certificate
At the request of the Volunteer, the Beneficiary can put together a written opinion
about the provision of services by the Volunteer, and also provide a written statement about the provision of services by the
Volunteer, within the time period of service
provision – the so called certificate.
9. Resignation
In the case of resignation, the Volunteer is
obligated to immediately inform the Beneficiary of this fact.
10. Dismissal from the function of Volunteer
Failure of meeting responsibilities taken
on by the Volunteer in the context of the
Agreement, or in the context of separate
arrangements with the Beneficiary - can
result in temporary or permanent removal
of the Volunteer from providing services in
the context of volunteering. The temporary or permanent removal of the Volunteer
from providing services is the decision of
11
4
MESSAGE FROM POPE FRANCIS
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
MESSAGE FROM POPE FRANCIS
Dear young people, at the Shrine in Krakow dedicated to the merciful Jesus,
where he is depicted in the image venerated by the people of God, Jesus is
waiting for you. He has confidence in you and is counting on you! He has so
many things to say to each of you... Do not be afraid to look into His eyes,
full of infinite love for you. Open yourselves to His merciful gaze, so ready
to forgive all your sins. A look from Him can change your lives and heal the
wounds of your souls. His eyes can quench the thirst that dwells deep in your
young hearts, a thirst for love, for peace, for joy and for true happiness. Come
to Him and do not be afraid! Come to Him and say from the depths of your
hearts: “Jesus, I trust in You!”. Let yourselves be touched by His boundless
mercy, so that in turn you may become apostles of mercy by your actions,
words and prayers in our world, wounded by selfishness, hatred and so much
despair.
Carry with you the flame of Christ’s merciful love – as saint John Paul II said
– in every sphere of your daily life and to the very ends of the earth. In this
mission, I am with you with my encouragement and prayers. I entrust all of
you to Mary, Mother of Mercy, for this last stretch of the journey of spiritual
preparation for the next WYD in Krakow. I bless all of you from my heart.
From the Vatican, 15 August 2015
Solemnity of the Assumption of the B.V. Mary
Francis
12
5
© Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk
CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
13
6
THOUGHTS ON
VOLUNTEER WORK
WYD KRAKOW - THOUGHTS ON VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
FRANCIS
What makes a volunteer dedicate his/her life to others? First of all,
the innate movement of the heart that inspires every human being to
help his fellow man. It is a law of existence.
The service you have given during these days brings to mind the
mission of Saint John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus.
Every one of you, each in his or her own way, was a means enabling
thousands of young people to “prepare the way” to meet Jesus. And
this is the most beautiful service we can give as missionary disciples.
To prepare the way so that all people may know, meet and love the
Lord.
A volunteer experiences a joy that goes far beyond what he has done
when he succeeds in giving himself freely to others.
To you who in these days responded with such readiness and
generosity to the call to be volunteers for World Youth Day, I say:
Message of the Holy Father at the end of the International Year of
Volunteers, Vatican, 05.12.2001
May you always be generous with God and with others: one loses
nothing thereby, but gains great enrichment in life.
God calls you to make definitive choices, and he has a plan for each of
you: to discover that plan and to respond to your vocation is to move
toward personal fulfilment.
God calls each of us to be holy, to live his life, but he has a particular
path for each one of us. (…) I have confidence in you and I pray for
you. Have the courage to swim against the tide. And also have the
courage to be happy.
ST JOHN PAUL II
BENEDICT XVI
Christ’s grace helps us to discover within ourselves a human desire
for solidarity and a fundamental vocation to love.
His grace perfects, strengthens and elevates that vocation and enables
us to serve others without reward, satisfaction or any recompense.
Here we see something of the grandeur of our human calling: to serve
others with the same freedom and generosity which characterizes
God himself.
Meeting with volunteers of the XXVIII WYD, Rio de Janeiro, 28.07.2013
We also become visible instruments of his love in a world that
still profoundly yearns for that love amid the poverty, loneliness,
marginalization and ignorance that we see all around us.
Speech delivered at the conference closing the European Year of Volunteers,
Clementine Hall, 11.11.2011
14
7
15
8
WORLD YOUTH DAY THEME
WORLD YOUTH DAY
THEME
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
The theme for the 31st World Youth Day in Krakow, 2016, are the
following words:
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain
mercy” (Matthew 5:7)
BLESSED ARE
THE MERCIFUL
FOR THEY SHALL
OBTAIN MERCY
Mt 5:7
The Holy Father Francis has chosen the fifth from the eight
beautitudes, recounted by Jesus in His Sermon on the shore of
the Sea of Galilee.
The Pope wanted to underline the importance of Jesus’ words
on the essence of happiness, as they are the heart of our Lord’s
teaching. Jesus, in His first Sermon, left us eight tips on how our
attitude can bring people closer to the Kingdom of Heaven.
The relation between the place of meeting of the young people
in Krakow and the topic of the meeting leads the pilgrims to the
Spark of Mercy which has been radiating from the sanctuary
of Łagiewniki on the whole Church since the first revelation of
Merciful Jesus to St. Faustina.
Krakow is widely known as the world center of devotion to Divine
Mercy; young people who will come to Poland will surely want
to visit the place of revelation, the tomb of St. Faustina and the
sanctuary - the place where St. John Paul II entrusted the world
to Divine Mercy.
What is interesting is that the fifth beatitude also recalls the first
two years of Pope Francis’ pontificate, which is when he tried to
show to the Church the love of God towards every human being
and the necessity to showing mercy to each other.
16
9
17
10
WORLD YOUTH DAY
LOGO
WORLD YOUTH DAY LOGO
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
THE PROTAGONISTS OF THE MEETING
The Protagonists of the World Youth Day are: Christ and the youth.
The essence of this event is to meet with God and other people.
Hence, there is the symbol of the cross, which symbolizes Jesus
and a full circle pictured inside Him, which also symbolized the
youth in previous editions of the WYD.
THE PLACE OF THE MEETING
Another meeting place of the youth is the whole of Poland and
especially Krakow Poland is the motherland of St. John Paul II - an
Apostle of God’s Mercy and the initiator of the WYD. Poland is also
the place of the birth and life of St. Faustina Kowalska to whom
Jesus appeared personally on numerous occasions and to whom He
passed the gift of Our Lady of Mercy. And Krakow, itself, as Saint
John Paul II used to say, is the center of the cult of God’s Mercy in
the world.
MEANING
OF THE LOGO
THE THEME OF THE MEETING
The theme of the XXXI World Youth Day is God’s Mercy. The red
and blue flame is a reflection of the theme since it directly refers
to the image of Merciful Jesus.
St. Faustina writes in her Diary: “From beneath the garment, slightly
drawn aside at the breast, were emanating two large rays, one
red and the other pale.” Similarly, the elements in the logotype
will represent the grace, which cleanses and inflames the young
gathered for the World Youth Day.
COLOURS
The colours of the logo for Krakow 2016, red, blue, yellow, refer
to the official colours of the city of Krakow and its coat of arms.
18
11
19
12
WYD PATRON SAINTS
WYD PATRON SAINTS
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
SAINT JOHN PAUL II
Krakow and Lesser Poland are the
homeland of Karol Wojtyła - Pope
John Paul II.
From here he set off for Rome, to
take part in the conclave; and to this
place he returned most willingly, in his
memories and during the pilgrimages
to the Fatherland:
"Here, in this land, I was born. Here, in
Krakow, I spent the greater part of my
life... Here, I received the grace of my
priestly vocation... I was consecrated
Bishop in the Cathedral of Wawel," he
recalled.
SAINT FAUSTINA
Saint Faustina and Saint John Paul II are the patron saints of the World
Youth Day in Krakow.
When in the summer of 1938, 18-year-old Karol Wojtyła arrived in
Krakow to begin his studies at the Jagiellonian University, sister Faustyna
was 33 years old and lived her convent life. She died on October the
5th, just when Karol was beginning the first semester of his studies on
the Faculty of Polish Studies. They have never met each other but the
Divine Providence has bound their lives in a special way: it was John
Paul II who canonized sister Faustina and established the Feast of Divine
Mercy, celebrated in the whole Church.
Helena Kowalska – an ordinary
girl with a typical Polish surname.
However, can we say about another
person that he or she is “ordinary”? Or
perhaps it’s just us who classify other
people in this way?
Helena didn’t want to prove anything
to anyone, at all. And yet, she
showed to the world how great is the
potential hidden in “ordinary” people.
It depends on them whether they will
use it or not.
These two saints from Krakow - apostles of Divine Mercy – are the
patrons of WYD in 2016.
For us, their lives are an example of deep trust in Divine Mercy, as shown
in the words:
“Jesus, I trust in You”.
20
13
21
14
WYD PROGRAM
WYD PROGRAM
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
The WYD program includes meetings of young people with the
Holy Father (called Main Events) and the accompanying events of a
religious and cultural nature, such as: liturgies, catechesis, meetings
with known communities and religious movements which operate
worldwide, concerts and theatre plays.
MON
25.07
MORNING
MIDDAY
EVENING
TUE
26.07
WED
27.07
FRI
29.07
CATECHESIS OF THE BISHOPS,
CATECHESIS ON THE WAY
ARRIVAL
VOCATIONS CENTER,
YOUTH FESTIVAL
ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL
THU
28.07
OPENING
MASS
YOUTH
PAPAL
FESTIVAL WELCOME
WAY
OF THE
CROSS
SAT
30.07
PILGRIMAGE
TO THE VIGIL
SITE
VIGIL WITH
THE HOLY
FATHER
SUN
31.07
FINAL MASS
VOLUNTEERS
MEET WITH THE
HOLY FATHER
PAPAL WELCOME
Thursday 28.07
WAY OF THE CROSS
Friday 29.07
VIGIL WITH THE
HOLY FATHER
Saturday 30.07
FINAL MASS
Sunday 31.07
MAIN EVENTS
The Main Events are the most important events of the World Youth Day,
during which all young pilgrims experience together a great celebration of
faith. In Krakow, in 2016, they will be held as follows:
OPENING MASS
Tuesday 26.07
The World Youth Day in Krakow will be officially
inaugurated with the Opening Mass celebrated by
the local Bishop, Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz.
22
15
THE MEETING
OF VOLUNTEERS
WITH THE POPE
Sunday 31.07
Another important moment is the first meeting
with the Holy Father- The Papal Welcome. The
ceremony is of international character.
On Friday we will celebrate the Way of the Cross
which emphasizes the penitential character of
WYD.
The most personal moment is the Vigil with
the Holy Father. It is a uniquely intense time of
prayer and a meeting with Christ, a time full of
concentration and joy.
The 31st of July is the time of the last one of the
Main Events, that is, the Final Mass, celebrated
by the Holy Father. It is a solemn conclusion of
WYD, the culmination of all the previous meetings.
During this Mass, the Pope “sends young people
to the whole world”. At the very end, during the
Angelus, Pope Francis – as usually – will announce
the time and place of the next World Youth Day.
At the end of each World Youth Day, just before
leaving the host country, the Holy Father meets
those without whom the organization of WYD
would not be possible. On Sunday afternoon, Pope
Francis will give thanks to thousands of volunteers
from the whole world for their ministry full of
commitment and devotion. His close presence will
compensate them their efforts of the previous
days.
23
16
WYD PROGRAM
WYD PROGRAM
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
OTHER EVENTS
CATECHESIS
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Catechesis is preached in different languages by
bishops from around the world who introduce
pilgrims to a teaching on the beatitude, “Blessed are
the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7), the
theme chosen by the Holy Father for the XXXI World
Youth Day in Krakow. Catechesis sessions will take
place across the city in churches and other chosen
venues to ensure that all young people can participate.
During the catechesis, priests prepare young people
to understand the meaning of the sacrament of
reconciliation, in which they can partake each morning.
All catechesis sessions include Eucharistic celebrations.
The Vocations Center is a place where religious
congregations, Catholic schools and universities,
religious publishing houses, missionary organizations,
national and international movements and communities
can present their work.
VOCATIONS
CENTRE
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
The Vocations Center’s goal is to show young pilgrims
different paths of achieving their vocation in the
Church and to encourage them to look for answers
to the question of what God expects from them in
their lives. The Vocational Center also gives pilgrims
the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the
spiritual richness of the Church.
24
17
YF
YOUTH
FESTIVAL
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
A religious, artistic and cultural program takes place in
the afternoons and evenings during the three days of
catechesis, except during the Main Events. The Youth
Festival is composed of open and free initiatives of an
artistic, religious and spiritual character. This aspect
of WYD gives pilgrims an opportunity to participate
in concerts, exhibitions, workshops, sporting events,
theatre events and many others. The Youth Festival
is prepared for pilgrims, by pilgrims. Everyone has the
opportunity to participate not only as a spectator but
also as an artist or organizer.
Various communities, congregations and religious
movements take care of the spiritual aspect of the Youth
Festival during World Youth Day. In 2016, churches in
Krakow and precincts, squares and gardens, courts,
sports halls, stadiums and cultural institutions will
become venues for prayer and evangelizing meetings
for groups from Poland and around the world.
More information on the Main Events, Catechesis, Youth Festival
can be found on our official website:
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/program-en
25
18
VOLUNTEERS’ TESTIMONY
“For me, it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life: get
to know so many people who came from the most remote parts of
the world, hearts inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, for whom
the motivation is important - walk the way of Christ, listen to His
message in community with other young people who are also today
Jesus’s apostles”
Jairo (Colombia)
“To be, in order to serve- each time I participate in WYD which gathers
the whole Church of the world, in the diversity of its «forms and
colors», I always think about these words”
Francesco (Italy)
“There were queues, delays, unforeseen incidents - when you organize
a large scale event, such things cannot be avoided. However, in no
way do they diminish the joy and splendor of WYD, and surely they
don’t impede the grace of God which worked, works and will always
work among us, in spite of our defects”.
Adailton (Brazil)
26
19
VOLUNTEERS’ TESTIMONY
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
“The continuity of World Youth Day fascinates me! Besides all the
challenges, criticism and skepticism, this feast of faith is always
held with great success! When we unite in one community of the
young, once in a few years, we all have the impression that we walk
along the same way… So, we are together, while we pray in our own
languages, while we have different cultural traditions. I believe that
we all together walk towards Heaven. […] I needed this experience,
the reanimation of my spirituality, this wonderful touch of God
just for my life. Here, in Krakow, before WYD 2016, I live every day
almost as if I learned from scratch how to believe. Like a small child
who totally trusts his Father who brought it to life and leads by the
hand with love...”
Ulyana (Ukraine)
“During my volunteer service in Rio on the Copacabana beach, I heard
important words from Pope Francis:
“Go, without fear, to serve!” And this is what I do now! I serve! In Rio
I discovered the value of prayer, I learned what “responsibility” and
“humility” mean. I also learned to believe in wishes. I’m grateful to
God for this opportunity!”
Kamila (Poland)
27
20
POLAND
POLAND
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
EUROPE
POLAND
LESSER POLAND
POLAND
KRAKOW
LESSER POLAND
1 Zakopane
4
3
5
2
2 Wadowice
LESSER POLAND
3 Oświęcim
(MAŁOPOLSKA)
4 Ojców
5 Wieliczka
1
If you want to discover more about Poland, please find more
information on our website on the link below:
KRAKOW
1 Benedictine Abbey in
Tyniec
2 Kopiec Piłsudskiego
2
3 Kopiec Kościuszki
3
4 5
6
4 Colegium Maius
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/discover-poland
5 The Old Town in Krakow
6 Kazimierz
7
1
7 Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in
Łagiewniki
28
21
29
22
KRAKOW
KRAKOW - SIGHTS WORTH SEEING
KRAKOW
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
SIGHTS WORTH SEEING
THE SANCTUARY OF DIVINE MERCY
IN ŁAGIEWNIKI
(ul. siostry Faustyny 3)
Religious complex connected with the life and
works of St. Sister Faustina Kowalska. Since
the 40s, a site of pilgrimages related to the
painting of Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St.
Faustina.
2
1
3
4 5
6
SANCTUARY OF ST. JOHN PAUL II
(ul. Totus Tuus 32)
In the sanctuary we will find relics of St. John
Paul II, the tombstone from St. Peter’s Basilica
and the blood-stained cassock, worn by the
pope during the assassination attempt in 1981.
7
KRAKOW
Krakow attracts with its unique atmosphere, the biggest monument
complex in Poland, including over 6,000 pieces of architecture (which is
unprecedented on a global scale), and with numerous and diverse cultural
events.
Currently, the city has 760,000 inhabitants, and about 210,000 students
attend its 23 schools of higher education. Krakow’s geographic location in
the center of Europe has made it an important spot at the trade routes
already in the Medieval Times, and the Main Square has become the largest
market square in Europe - it occupies 4 hectares!
KRAKOW MOUNDS
There are 5 mounds in Krakow. The
oldest ones are Krakus Mound and Wanda
Cechą charakterystyczną krakowskiego środowiska wiary są liczne duszWspółcześnie Kościół krakowski to tętniąca życiem wspólnota, gromapasterstwa akademickie, które podejmują różne inicjatywy modlitewne,
dząca w 490 parafiach około 1,8 miliona wiernych. Wiele ruchów, wspólMound,
the
most
popular
one
is
Kościuszko
Mound, the biggest one - Józef
katechetyczne, społeczne i charytatywne.
not świeckich i zakonnych tworzy barwną mozaikę form pobożności
i obszarów zaangażowania w życie Kościoła.
Piłsudski Mound, the most recent
and
the
smallest
one – John Paul II Mound.
Znakiem pobożności wiernych z archidiecezji, który wykracza także poza
jej granice,
są tradycyjne pielgrzymki
do
sanktuariów, a szczególnie
ta
Uczelnie katolickie,
zakonne i diecezjalne seminaria
duchowne, działaParticularly
beautiful
views
can
be
admired
from
Kościuszko
Mound!
(St.
podejmowana co roku przez kilka tysięcy pątników – diecezjalna pieljące w Krakowie od przeszło 400 lat, pomagają rozeznawać młodym
grzymka na Jasną Górę.
ludziom powołanie
oraz przygotowują do świadomej
Bronisława
Hill).dorosłości.
MIEJSCA ŚDM
It’s also worth mentioning that Krakow is one of 14 places in Poland listed
as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Because of a large number of churches,
sanctuaries and tombs of saints and beatified persons, our city is called “the
second Rome”.
CLOTH HALL, NATIONAL MUSEUM, SQUARE
UNDERGROUND
The underground museum is situated under
the Main Square. It occupies an area of
over 6,000 sq.m. With the aid of modern
multimedia techniques, we can go back in time
and visit Krakow as it was 700 years ago.
The Old Town in Krakow was classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1978, as one of the first 12 sites in the world!
The listed area includes the Old Town within its old walls, the architectural
complex of Wawel and the Kazimierz and Stradom districts.
34
30
23
|
miejsca
|
śdm kraków 2016
śdm kraków 2016
31
24
|
mIEJSCa
|
35
KRAKOW - SIGHTS WORTH SEEING
KRAKOW - SIGHTS WORTH SEEING
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
MIEJSCA ŚDM
Głównymi patronami archidiecezji krakowskiej są św. Stanisław ze
Szczepanowa
(biskup i męczennik, zamordowany z rozkazu polskiego
OSKAR SCHINDLER’S ENAMEL
FACTORY
króla) i św. Jan z Kęt (średniowieczny profesor najstarszego polskiego
KOŚCIÓŁ
(ul. Lipowa
4)
W ARCHIDIECEZJI
KRAKOWSKIEJ
uniwersytetu – Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego).
Przez wieki archidiecezja wydała wielu świętych i błogosławionych, jej
Oskar Schindler employed Jews
in the factory threatened with extermination
biskupi często uważani byli za postacie wybitne, zarówno w kraju, jak
i za granicą. Archidiecezja krakowska jest głównym miejscem kultu Bowho were later put on the so-called
Schindler’s list and saved from death.
żego Miłosierdzia, a także jego gorliwego czciciela – św. Jana Pawła II,
do 1978 r. był biskupem tego miejsca. Najsłynniejszymi sanktuariaCurrently, we can visit here aktóry
museum
documents
mi i miejscami pielgrzymekwhich
na terenie archidiecezji
są Kalwaria Zebrzy- the period of the
dowska, Ludźmierz i Mogiła.
German occupation of Krakow in the years 1939-1945.
Archidiecezja krakowska należy do najstarszych na terenie Polski, jej
historia sięga 1000 r., a powstanie wiążę się ze zjazdem gnieźnieńskim
i z uznaniem polskiej państwowości w ówczesnej Europie. W ciągu wieków archidiecezja odgrywała bardzo ważną rolę w formowaniu narodowej tożsamości, szczególnie w czasie, gdy Kraków był stolicą.
WAWEL CASTEL
There are two architectural complexes on the
Wawel hill: the Royal Castle and the Wawel
Cathedral (the Basilica of St. Stanisław and St.
Wacław).
32
|
miejsca
|
śdm kraków 2016
śdm kraków 2016
|
mIEJSCa
|
33
PLANTY
It’s a unique park, a green belt encircling the Old Town. Created at the place of
city walls, during the years 1822–1830. Come and take a rest on a bench under
the trees!
POD JASZCZURAMI CLUB
(ul. Rynek Główny 8)
The oldest student club in Krakow. Through years, it has become nearly a
legend of student cultural life. Many important events, social and cultural,
take place there: meetings with known people, cabaret shows, concerts, dance
parties, “Erasmus Student” meetings, theological events.
KAZIMIERZ
(Jewish district)
One of the most interesting parts of Krakow. Today, it is situated near the city
center; earlier, it was a separate town.
COLLEGIUM MAIUS
Situated where Św. Anny and Jagiellońska streets meet- it’s the oldest
university building in Poland.
ST. MARY’S BASILICA
(plac Mariacki 5)
One of the biggest and the most important
churches in Cracow, after the Wawel
Cathedral. Built in the 14th- 15th century.
Famous for its wooden altarpiece, carved in
the years 1477 - 1489 by the German sculptor
Wit Stwosz.
These are a few examples of places worth seeing in Krakow.
You can find more information on our official website:
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/discover-cracow/places
CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT
One of the smallest and the oldest churches in Krakow. Its origins date back to
the 9th century. This example of the Romanesque style is situated at the heart
of Cracow, on the Main Square.
32
25
33
26
Polska to 38-milionowy kraj w Europie Środkowej, przez niektórych nazywany Europą w miniaturze. Znaleźć tu można wysokie góry, morskie
wybrzeża, lasy, jeziora, średniowieczne zabytki i nowoczesne miasta. Jest
to także drugi kraj Europy, w którym największy procent mieszkańców
stanowią katolicy.
OUTSIDE KRAKOW - LESSER POLAND
OUTSIDE KRAKOW
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
ZAKOPANE
Zakopane is a big town at the foot of Tatra
Mountains. Many years ago it was called “the
winter capital of Poland”, as it is a center of winter
sports. In the Tatra Mountains we will find perfect
conditions for tourism activities such as hiking or
climbing.
LESSER POLAND
If Krakow is not enough for
you, you must also see:
4
3
26
|
5
miejsca
|
śdm kraków 2016
2
LESSER
POLAND
1
śdm kraków 2016
27
THE SANCTUARY OF THE PASSION OF THE
LORD AND THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IN
KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA
The sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is one
of the largest and most-visited pilgrimage sites in
Poland. The sanctuary in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
is currently made up of a Baroque church with
the miraculous image of Our Lady of Calvary, a
monastery, and a group of churches and chapels
that make up a pilgrimage route, or paths: for the
contemplation of the Passion of the Lord and of
the mysteries of the life of the Mother of God.
From an early age, Karol Wojtyła himself visited
Kalwaria. He peregrinated there as bishop of
Kraków and cardinal, and twice as Pope: during his
pilgrimages to Poland in 1979 and 2002.
OJCÓW NATIONAL PARK
You can see there many interesting places, e.g. : the castle at Pieskowa
Skała, “Na Wodzie” Chapel, a peculiar rock called “Hercules’s Club” (Maczuga
Herkulesa), Łokietek Cave. Be sure to taste the delicious grilled trout!
OŚWIĘCIM
(Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum)
The only concentration camp put on the
UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
|
BENEDICTINE ABBEY IN TYNIEC
The abbey is situated on a high limestone hill, overlooking the Vistula
river.
WADOWICE
Hometown of St. John Paul II.
Pope’s Family Home is a must-see!
(ul. Kościelna 7)
WIELICZKA SALT MINE
(ul. Daniłowicza 10)
Put on the first UNESCO list of World Heritage
Sites, in 1978. The underground route was
created at the turn of the 18th and 19th century.
Nearly 1 million of tourists per year go through
the 3- km-long route, consisting of 20 chambers,
situated at the depth of 64 - 135 meters.
| mIEJSCa
Source:
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/discover-malopolska/places
The Krakow public transport map is available on the website:
http://kmkrakow.atlaskolejowy.pl/schematy.php
http://www.mpk.krakow.pl/en/
34
27
35
28
OUTSIDE KRAKOW - LESSER POLAND
POLISH - ENGLISH DICTIONARY
LET’S LEARN POLISH!
WELCOME
Cześć! Hi !
Jak się nazywasz? What’s your name?
Miło mi Cię poznać Nice to meet you
Dzień dobry Good morning
Dzień dobry (after 12:00 pm) Good afternoon
Dobry wieczór Good evening
Do widzenia Goodbye
Dobranoc Good night
Miłego dnia Have a nice day
Jestem z … I’m from...
(Nie) Mówię po polsku I (don’t) speak Polish
Do jutra See you tomorrow
Z Bogiem! God bless you!
Na zdrowie! Bless you!
Smacznego! Enjoy your meal!
To jest pyszne! It`s delicious!
Co to jest? What is it?
Chcę kupić.. I want to buy...
Podoba mi się to I like it
Czy lubisz..? Do you like?
Cześć!
FREQUENTLY USED PHRASES
Jak się masz? Wszystko w porządku? How are you? Everything is ok?
Mam się świetnie, dziękuję I`m fine, thanks.
Tak Yes
Nie No
Dziękuję Thank you
Nie ma za co! You`re welcome
Ok, dobra. Ok, fine.
W czym mogę pomóc? Can I help you?
Jasne, oczywiście! Yes, of course!
Kocham Cię I love you
Przepraszam I`m sorry
Tęsknię za tobą I miss you
Naprawdę? Really?
Przepraszam… Excuse me
Potrzebuję pomocy!! I need help!!
Gdzie jest…? Where is...?
Szukam… I'm looking for...
Policja Police
szpital hospital
lekarz doctor
punkt informacyjny information point
wolontariusz volunteer
kościół church
parafia parish
sklep shop
apteka pharmacy
przystanek (autobusowy) (bus) stop
ulica street
tramwaj tram
centrum city centre
Ile kosztuje bilet? How much is the
ticket?
Chcę jechać do... I want to get to...
36
29
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
VARIOUS WORDS
Polska Poland
śniadanie breakfast
obiad lunch
kolacja dinner
woda water
kawa coffee
herbata tea
mleko milk
lody ice-cream
chleb bread
ciasto cake
menu menu
Rozumiem I understand
Nie rozumiem I don`t understand.
Czy mówisz po angielsku? Do you speak
English?
Czy możesz powtórzyć to proszę? Could
you repeat, please?
Nie wiem I don`t know.
Zaczekaj chwilę… Wait a second
DAYS OF THE WEEK
poniedziałek Monday
wtorek Tuesday
środa Wednesday
czwartek Thursday
piątek Friday
sobota Saturday
niedziela Sunday
EXCLAMATIONS
Świetny! Excellent!
Super! Great!
Pięknie! Beautiful!
Kocham to! I love it!
Uwielbiam! I adore it!
PHRASES YOU MIGHT NEED IN KRAKOW THIS SUMMER
Światowe Dni Młodzieży World Youth Day
Uczestniczę w ŚDM I'm taking part in WYD
Szukam wolontariusza I’m looking for a volunteer
Błogosławieni miłosierni, albowiem oni miłosierdzia
dostąpią Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain
mercy
POLISH TONGUE TWISTERS
Stół z powyłamywanymi nogami
I cóż, że cesarz ze Szwecji?
Cesarz czesał włosy cesarzowej, cesarzowa czesała włosy cesarza.
Czego trzeba strzelcowi do zestrzelenia cietrzewia drzemiącego w dżdżysty dzień
na drzewie?
Szedł Sasza suchą szosą.
Jerzy nie wierzy, że na wieży jest gniazdo jeży.
37
30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
TRAIN
Travelling by train is a faster option. All train connections
between Warsaw and Krakow can be checked on the
website:
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
112
European
Emergency
Number
http://rozklad-pkp.pl/en
997
998
999
Police
Fire
Brigade
Ambulance
Service
Called from
mobile phones
In Poland you do not validate your ticket before getting
on the train. Tickets are checked by a controller during
the journey.
PHARMACIES
There are a lot of pharmacies in Krakow. In the city center, you can find one
around almost every corner and in every shopping mall. You can pay either in
złoty (Polish currency) or by card. In the majority of pharmacies you can speak
English (and be understood).
Most medicines against pain, fever or first symptoms of cold or flu, can be
bought in every supermarket or large grocery store.
TRANSPORT
TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN WARSAW AND KRAKOW
Many of you may have a flight to Warsaw, so we give you some information on
how to get to Krakow.
Warsaw and Krakow are among the cities with the best public transportation in
Poland.
http://en.e-podroznik.pl/public/index.do
For the WYD participants, there will be first aid points especially at the places of
main events, where they will be able to get some help when needed.
Please remember! If you know that you need any medicines, get them before
coming to Krakow!
Take care of your health!
BUS
We advise you to buy bus tickets earlier, online!
Please note
Buses of the major lines do not depart from the
station Warszawa Centralna!
38
31
39
32
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
POLISH CURRENCY
BANKS
It’s advisable to have banknotes and coins of various denominations with you.
ING BANK ŚLĄSKI
ul. Pawia 5 (Galeria Krakowska)
EUROBANK
ul. Pawia 5 (Galeria Krakowska)
BANK ZACHODNI WBK
Rynek Główny 30; Karmelicka 9
BANK PEKAO S.A.
Rynek Główny 31 (Main Square 31)
BGŻ
ul. Pawia 5 (Galeria Krakowska)
The denominations of Polish currency are the following:
In the majority of the banks, it is possible to speak English.
Remember, even when a bank in Poland has the same name as your bank (ING,
Santander, Deutsche Bank, etc.), it is still a separate entity in relation to your
bank, so it may impose additional costs on your financial transactions, just like in
the case of another bank’s customers.
There are Euronet and Cash4you ATMs all over the city. You will be able to
use them without additional costs, though it depends on your bank. Before you
arrive in Poland, please consult a table of fees or ask in your bank for information
regarding bank services abroad.
In most shops (groceries and souvenir shops as well ) in the city center you can
pay by card. Visa, MasterCard and Maestro cards are widely accepted. There’s
usually a sign on the shop’s door, showing that you can pay by card.
Even though Poland is EU member, its currency is Polski Złoty (PLN).
Still, in some shops you can pay in euro (but the change is given in PLN).
1 złoty (zł)
In the center, there are a lot of currency exchange offices where you can
exchange most currencies, such as: euro, American dollar, British pound, Swiss
franc, Czech koruna and Hungarian forint. Often you can also find exchanges for
Australian and Canadian dollars. It’s much cheaper to get foreign currencies in an
office than in a bank. The exchange rate of Polish złoty depends on the situation
on the financial market.
100 groszy (gr)
40
33
BANKNOTES
COINS
GROSZY
ZŁOTYCH
ZŁOTYCH
1
2
1
5
10
5
20
50
2
10
20
100
200
50
Below you can find approximate exchange rates of some currencies:
1 USD
3,93 zł
1 EUR
4,42 zł
1 CHF
3,96 zł
1 GBP
5,56 zł
SOME OTHER ADVICE
What to do if I lose my credit card?
Save the emergency number which you can call to block your card in your mobile
phone. This number is usually placed on the back of your card.
Before you arrive in Poland, check the nearest embassy of your country.
41
34
FOREIGNERS' OFFICE
FOREIGNERS’ OFFICE
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Information points of the Małopolska Provincial Office:
INFORMATION MATERIAL FOR PARTICIPANTS OF WORLD
YOUTH DAY 2016 IN KRAKOW
Krakow: ul. Basztowa 22, ground floor, tel.: +48 883 334 989
Krakow: ul. Przy Rondzie 6, ground floor, tel.: +48 883 334 990
PILGRIM - FOREIGNER1
MY TRAVEL DOCUMENT (PASSPORT, IDENTITY CARD) IS
MISSING
•
•
•
•
Thoroughly check your luggage and place of accommodation. If you have
indeed lost your travel document, report it immediately to your group
attendant or their deputy, in order to provide information to the information
and registration center.
If you have come alone, contact the nearest information and registration
center or mobile information patrol.
If your travel document has not been found, you have to contact your
diplomatic mission in order to obtain a new travel document.
An updated list of foreign diplomatic missions in Poland is available on
the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.msz.gov.pl - Foreign
diplomatic missions in Poland.
AN EMERGENCY HAS TRANSPIRED PREVENTING YOUR
DEPARTURE FROM POLAND2
•
•
•
If there has been an extraordinary event that prevents you from leaving Poland
(e.g. Illness, emergency, loss of passport and inability to obtain a new travel
document), be sure to make your stay in Poland legal.
If your visa is about to expire, or you have concerns regarding the legality
of your stay, make immediate contact with consultants at the Department
of Nationals' and Foreigners' Affairs of the Małopolska Provincial Office in
Krakow. If you cannot make it in person, ask someone (your group attendant,
a volunteer) to do it on your behalf.
Consultants of the Department of Nationals' and Foreigners' Affairs of the
Małopolska Provincial Office in Krakow:
Hotline: + 48 12 39 21 855
e-mail: wo@malopolska.uw.gov.pl
www.malopolska.uw.gov.pl
42
35
SOURCE: DEPARTMENT OF NATIONALS’ AND FOREIGNERS’ AFFAIRS OF THE
MAŁOPOLSKA PROVINCIAL OFFICE IN KRAKOW
1 A foreigner is anyone who does not have Polish citizenship.
2 Does not apply to citizens of EU countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland,
Norway, since citizens of these countries benefit from the freedom of movement
of persons.
43
36
INFORMATION FROM
BORDER GUARDS
Which documents do you need to
visit Poland?
Third-country nationals who arrive
in the European Union (including
the Republic of Poland), must be
in possession of required travel
documents (passports) which entitle
their holders to cross the external
borders.
Schengen Information System (SIS) as
a person to be refused entry;
• You must not be a threat to public
policy, internal security, public health
or international relations of any of the
EU member countries and you must
not be featured in national databases
of the EU member countries as an
undesirable person.
The passports must:
1. Be valid for at least three months
beyond the length of stay in the EU
member countries;
2. Be issued within the past 10 years.
While planning a journey to the EU/
the Republic of Poland, in order to
avoid being refused entry, and –in
consequence- deception, additional
costs and inconveniences, you must
make sure that you possess the
required travel document, check if you
are subject to the visa requirement
when entering the EU/ the Republic
of Poland and, if applicable, take the
necessary steps to obtain a visa at
the consulate of Poland or another
EU member, and fulfil any other
requirements to enter and stay in an
EU member country / the Republic of
Poland.
A list of countries whose nationals
may enter Poland without a visa can be
consulted on the website of the Polish
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.msz.
gov.pl.
If you are required to be in possession
of a visa, you will need a Schengen visa
or other permit needed to cross the
border (e.g. a national visa, a residence
permit issued by another EU member
country, a residence permit for family
members of EU citizens, etc.).
You must also meet the following
requirements:
• Justify the purpose and conditions of
the intended stay;
• Have sufficient means of subsistence
or ensure their provision, both for the
period of the intended stay and for the
return to your country of origin;
• You must not be featured in the
44
37
INFORMATION FROM BORDER GUARDS
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
What should I do if I lose my
documents during my journey / stay
in Poland?
• You should go to the nearest Police
station, report a loss of document and
obtain a relevant certificate. Submitting
such a report is particularly important
in order to prevent illegal use of
the lost document by unauthorized
persons. Please note that the Border
Guard does not issue any certificates of
document loss.
• In the embassy or consulate of
your country you should apply for a
relevant replacement travel document
which will allow you to return to your
country of origin or residence.
Citizens of the European Union, the
European Economic Area or other
countries which are not EU members,
yet which, under agreements made
with the EU, enjoy the right of free
movement, under the EU law may
enter the territory of the Republic of
Poland when they are in possession
of a valid document certifying their
identity and citizenship.
PLEASE NOTE! driver’s license, student
or school ID card, insurance, certificate
of application for passport or national
ID card, birth or marriage certificate or
interim documents issued to thirdcountry nationals under the refugee
or asylum procedure, pending the final
outcome of their status request, do
not entitle their holders to cross the
border and to stay in the Republic of
Poland.
IMPORTANT!:
Most airlines do not allow people to
travel who do not have the relevant
travel documents.
Nevertheless, it is advisable to carry
such documents with you because
in difficult situations (e.g. in case of
loss, theft or damage of passport or
national ID card), these documents may
be helpful in certifying your identity
and citizenship, and in obtaining a
relevant document, required so that
you can return to your country. In such
situations, it may be also useful to have
on your mobile phone photographs of
the pages of your passport / national
ID showing your personal data, as well
as visas or residence permits.
So, if you are only in possession of a
certificate of loss of your passport,
issued by the Police, you may be
denied permission to board the plane.
Are vaccinations required for Poland?
No, there are no vaccinations required.
What do the controls in the territory
of Poland consist of?
On the basis of the entitlements
possessed, the Border Guard may,
apart from performing regular border
checks at border crossing points, check
the legality of residency of foreigners
in the territory of the Republic of
Poland. During such controls, Border
Guard officers have the right to check
45
38
INFORMATION FROM BORDER GUARDS
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
not only the travel documents and
to verify the legality of residency, but
they can also control the vehicles, as
well as the entitlement to possession
and driving licenses. In the case of
traffic or regulatory offences, or any
infringement of the Polish legal order,
the competences of the Border Guards
and Police are the same and the
officers have the right to sanction the
infringements- including imposing fines.
justifying the purpose and conditions
of the intended stay;
• Lack of sufficient means of
subsistence for the duration and
form of the intended stay, or lack
of sufficient means to return to the
country of origin;
• Stay of over 90 days within a period
of 180 days in the territory of EU
member countries;
• Presence of the personal data in the
Schengen Information System for entry
denial for an undesirable person;
• Being a threat to public policy,
internal security, public health or
international relations of one or more
EU member countries.
During internal controls, Border Guard
officers may perform their duties,
similar to those performed on travelers
during crossing the external borders. In
the case of detecting that the foreigner
does not have the relevant documents,
entitling them to stay in the territory
of the Republic of Poland, or that
they do not fulfil the requirements
necessary so that the stay can be
considered legal, such a person may
obtain an administrative decision
ordering them to leave the territory of
Poland.
24/7 phone lines:
• Polish nationwide Border Guard
hotline: +48 800 422 322
• Border Guard post at the CracowBalice airport: +48 12 258 3300 / +48
721 961 338
HOW TO GET A VISA
VISAS
THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING VISAS TO PARTICIPATE IN
WORLD YOUTH DAY KRAKOW 2016
Since 21 December 2007 the Republic of Poland has been a part of the Schengen area.
The rules of crossing external borders of the Schengen area are contained in Regulation
No 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 establishing a
Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen
Borders Code).
In which cases may a third-country
national be refused entry in Poland
or in the EU?
The possible reasons for taking an
administrative decision refusing entry
in the territory of Poland / EU may be
the following:
• Lack of a valid travel document;
• Lack of a valid visa/ residence permit,
if required;
• Possession of a false/ counterfeit/
forged travel document, visa or
residence permit;
• Lack of relevant documentation
Annex I to Council Regulation No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 listing the third countries whose
nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose
nationals are exempt from that requirement indicates countries whose nationals must have
valid visas when crossing the external border of the Schengen area.
If you require a visa to participate at World Youth Day, please find more
information on our website at the link below:
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/visas
46
39
47
40
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
COMMUNICATION DURING WYD
Effective communication is key to ensuring that WYD is held smoothly. As
Volunteers, we have to be the best informed group of participants - this is why
it is important that we know where we should look for the information we need.
The Guide which you are reading is one of the sources of knowledge about the
organization of volunteer work; however, any information will be sent to you on an
ongoing basis mainly by e-mail, at the address which you specified in the volunteer
application.
We will write you about the type of voluntary service which will be assigned to
you, we will give you information on how to perform that service and inform you
about your accommodation. In the same e-mail we will also invite you to use the
application and Volunteers’ portal.
Team leaders will be in contact with volunteer coordinators who will organize their
work in a particular place or will assign them a particular service.
There will be ca. 100 coordinators. Everything will be supervised by local staff
formed by members of the Volunteer Department and other sections of WYD
Organizing Committee.
Volunteers will communicate with team leaders by phone or directly; team leaders
will use two-way radios to communicate with coordinators, just like coordinators
with local staff.
COORDINATOR
TEAM LEADER
VOLUNTEER
!
HEADQUARTERS
PLEASE NOTE!
The application for Volunteers is different from the one for pilgrims. You can
install both applications – the first one will be used for communication with you,
the other one contains valuable information which you can read before your
arrival in Krakow. Important information can be also found on our website (www.
krakow2016.com). Nevertheless, we would like to point out that communication
via e-mail is the most important one. Please check your inbox on a regular basis.
ALARM!
Anyway, it is advisable for you to find a place with Internet access.
Any changes in your work, information or alerts will be sent by e-mail.
And the most important thing: we will clarify your doubts during the training just
before WYD. This is why we insist so much that you are in Krakow on July 18th.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Prepare them before your arrival, so that you
don’t forget anything.
WWW
1
EMAIL
2
WEBSITE
3
APP
National and international volunteers will be divided into groups of ca. 10 people;
all of them will have a team leader. In total, during WYD there will be ca. 1,000
team leaders. Groups will work on one task, yet in a shift system.
48
41
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Volunteers from Poland
wolontariusze@krakow2016.com
Volunteers from abroad
volunteers@krakow2016.com
49
42
WHAT TO PACK
MOBILE APPLICATION
It is important to collect not only our memories and experiences but also all the
necessary things for our journey. When you pack your objects properly, you feel
safe, so you have to bear in mind the most important things – make sure that you
take your documents (passport, identity card, health insurance – for EU members
it can be the EHIC card), money and medicines (if necessary).
The Mobile Application for
Volunteers is going to be
a tool for communication,
working on Android and iOS,
directly related to and working
with the "Mountain of Good"
internet portal for volunteers.
Below you can find some advice on how to remember all the necessary things for
a volunteer:
Logging into the application
will be very simple - through
a previously created account
(Profile) on "Mountain of Good".
Thanks to the mobile application,
every volunteer will have
permanent access to resources
like: news, urgent and essential
information related to their
work and WYD current events,
emergency phone numbers, a
guide, and also access to the full
list of accommodation.
An important element will be
formation support with specially
prepared spiritual contents.
The most essential function
that the application will have
is coordinating the work of
volunteers through the online
work Bank, where tasks will be
A
NEWS
Volunteers will have constant contact with
their coordinators, team leaders and other
people forming part of their group. The
application will also have a Messenger
function, enabling direct and instant
communication.
50
43
1. Prepare a list of things which you want to take – a few days
before you set off;
2. Follow a particular order when packing your clothes and
underwear - first T-shirts, then trousers, etc;
3. Remember - the lighter your suitcase is, the better.
+
assigned to volunteers, and sent to individual
email addresses, which everyone gave who
registered for short term volunteering.
SOME IMPORTANT RULES:
B
HOW TO DRESS IN THE POLISH CLIMATE:
1. In July, Poland can be hot but also rainy (the truth is that
you never know what to expect) – do not forget about
protection against the rain!
2. Layered clothing is recommended – wearing a few garments
on top of each other will help you get accustomed to
weather changes;
3. The average temperature range for July is about 20 - 30˚C;
however, nights can be chilly, with temperatures reaching
about 10˚C
4. Take comfortable clothes and shoes – which will cover you
during rain, light and breathable when it is hot
51
44
WHAT TO PACK
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
C
DON’T FORGET ABOUT HEALTH - BE SURE TO TAKE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
D
Any medicines that you have to take;
Shower shoes or flip flops;
Antibacterial wipes / gel hand wash;
Sunscreen with UV filter;
Mosquito repellent;
Cosmetics;
Contact lens solution;
Towel.
YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING THINGS:
1. Waterproof jacket or raincoat – transparent, if possible, to
keep your volunteer T-shirt visible;
2. Cap or hat, to protect your head from sun;
3. WYD 2016 International Volunteer Guide;
4. Flashlight;
5. Sleeping pad;
6. Sleeping bag;
7. A smile
E
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
IN THE VOLUNTEER KIT YOU WILL FIND:
1.
2.
3.
4.
T-shirt,
Backpack,
Cap,
Materials helpful for your formation as
a volunteer.
52
45
On July 18-24, 2016 there will be training for Volunteers
of WYD Krakow 2016.
The training will be divided into two parts:
1 GENERAL TRAINING:
The first part is the so called General Training related to the
program of WYD, safety rules, first aid and communication.
2 SPECIFIC TRAINING:
The second more extensive training will involve preparing the
volunteer to perform the work assigned to them. The Specific
Training will be led by the individual Departments.
For the most part, the training will be in the places of accommodation. Maps with the places of accommodation and training will be
prepared and sent.
On Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00pm there
will be a Mass welcoming Volunteers in
the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki
celebrated by Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz.
46
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT!
„Life is not only for living it for oneself,
we must see other people, try to be
helpful for those who surround us”.
We are glad to welcome you to the volunteer community which
works for such a great event – World Youth Day in Krakow!
It was St. John Paul II – a saint who was so close to this city - to
have a dream about a big gathering of young people. Now it is
our turn to make a move. Will you accept the invitation of Pope
Francis?
BEFORE LEAVING
Before you come to Krakow to be a volunteer of WYD,
prepare yourself well for your departure.
1
Prepare yourself spiritually for World Youth Day. We
advise you to go to confession before leaving.
2
Remember to bring important travel documents for
WYD as well as copies of these documents in case
you lose them.
Are You ready to say YES?
PASSPORT for those travelling outside of
countries belonging to the European Union
OFFICIAL WYD STORE
IDENTITY CARD for those coming from
countries in the EU
Where can we find it?
Of course, on our official website:
VISA, if it’s required.
3
Before leaving for Poland check where the nearest
Embassy of your country is found.
4
Make note of important phone numbers (for
ex. emergency, credit card and ICE (In Case of
Emergency) – contact for someone in your family in
case of incident).
http://shopkrakow2016.com/
54
47
55
48
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
DURING VOLUNTEERING
5
Remember to pack: a foam mattress, a sleeping bag,
a bathing suit (for under the shower), an adapter (in
Poland there might be other electrical outlets than in
your country).
6
The Volunteer Package includes health insurance, civil
liability insurance and accident insurance that last for
the time of stay during WYD in Krakow (two weeks),
that’s why it worth also buying other insurance
(European Health Insurance Card, EURO 26 or other
tourist insurance).
7
Download the application for WYD Volunteers and
read the guide.
8
You can also bring some small gift from your country
and exchange it during WYD as a souvenir.
56
49
You have arrived. You find yourself in a completely foreign
culture in a far country.
1
Don’t forget to let your parents and other people
close to you in your country know that you are in
Krakow. Pray, give thanks for a peaceful journey and
ask for the successful course of your volunteering
service.
2
Get to know the surroundings, find yourself in a
new situation, in a foreign culture and new people.
Remember you are not the only one who can feel
uncomfortable. Try to go outside of your comfort
zone.
3
Take part in the training for volunteers, which will
prepare you for responsible service.
4
Don’t avoid your service and don’t leave the
place of your work when you perform duties of
being a volunteer. You belong to a group of WYD
organizers, together with the volunteers of WYD
you are a strong pillar of the organized event –
make use of this opportunity!
5
Cooperate with people in your group, ask your
team leader to give you news about the course
of the work, in case of any doubts contact the
people responsible for help and report to the
Volunteering Center (we will give you the address
in an email)
57
50
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
“POST-WYD Syndrome”,
6
Be flexible – WYD is a project at a global scale,
not everything always goes according to what we
expect, that’s why you shouldn’t get discouraged in
case problems come up, only try to adapt yourself
to a changing reality.
7
Take care of yourself. Dress appropriately for the
weather, and wear comfortable shoes. In case you
use medication, don’t forget to take it.
8
Make a record of your activity as a volunteer –
take pictures, record films, collect signatures on
shirts and flags, write contact information for
people you meet, share gifts that you’ve brought
from your country.
58
51
or advice on how to improve your mood after WYD!
The last hours of volunteering for WYD, packing your bags,
saying goodbye and exchanging contacts with the people you
met, the last photos, thinking about your return, an atmosphere of joy and at the same time sadness, lots of emotions and
feelings. You have thought: what will you do after the end of
your adventure at WYD?
1
You have come back home. Sit down comfortably
and thank God in prayer for the amazing gift and
unrepeatable adventure that you’ve experienced.
2
Try to keep regular contact with the people you met
during WYD. You have gone your own ways, but it’s
not the end of the world. If God wishes – you will
meet at the next WYD, and maybe even earlier.
3
Make note of the changes that took place in you after
the end of volunteering – you have gained a unique
experience and an amazing life lesson, you have
looked at the world from a different perspective, you
discovered common values that you and many other
people around the world believe in.
4
Make use of the opportunity that you’ve received.
Don’t lose motivation, be active, realize your
passions, encourage yourself to discover your talents
and deepen the faith of other people, develop your
spiritual potential and form beautiful relationships
with God and the people close to you.
59
52
SUMMARY
Volunteer Guide WYD Krakow 2016
5
Don’t be afraid of feelings that are in you. Give
yourself a moment and accept the emotions that you
feel. If you want to share them, talk with people close
to you and find a community, some ministry, where
you can talk about your experiences.
6
Take a card and a pen and write down all the
skills and abilities that you have gained thanks to
volunteering at WYD. Put this list above your desk
and don’t tire in developing these qualifications.
7
May works of mercy become part of your everyday
life - like ordered prayer, a ritual - like having a coffee
and a joy - like going out with your friends.
We ask you to pray for WYD, the Holy Father and the
young people, who will come to Krakow in July!
SEE YOU THERE!
53
61