Volunteering at Piast Institute

Piast Institute exists as a result of the financial gifts and personal generosity from the public in particular of the Polish American community. This generosity comes in many forms, and one of the most beneficial to the Institute, the contributors themselves and the community as a whole is the donation of time and energy. Piast Institute welcomes volunteers of all ages who are interested in helping Piast Institute further its mission of serving the Polish and Polish American communities. Past volunteers have included high school, college and graduate school students, as well as those long graduated, and activities have ranged from organizing fundraising events, to preparing exhibits to conducting important research.

Piast Institute Scholars Program

In early 2006, Piast Institute formed the Piast Institute Young Scholars Program, designed to provide students the opportunity to work in a research setting under the tutelage of Dr. Radzilowski. Participants in the program aid Dr. Radzilowski, other Piast Institute staff and the Institute's international network of fellows with important projects, research and the organization of major events.

Despite its recent founding, the Scholars Program has already provided students with invaluable experiences and the opportunity to form important relationships with the politicians, professors, authors, researchers, academics, and other professionals close to Piast Institute. As a result, participants not only gain functional experience but build lasting relationships that culminate with professional referrals and letters of recommendation. Some have been able to get academic or internship credit from their universities for their work in this program.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Piast Institute or becoming a Piast Institute Young Scholar, please contact us.