Polish 
EnglishBike tour
Mrs Anna Pearson organised a cycling tour for the 'Crown of Warsaw' charity event.
We provide support during the first days at NCBJ in dealing with all administrative matters. We will provide you with assistance in organizing the workplace, equipping the workplace, gaining access to work tools and filling in the documents.
We will present how to efficiently move around the resort and its surroundings. We will introduce you to the safety rules. We support the translation of employee documentation and verification of its correctness.
We provide Occupational Medicine - this is specialist care in the center provided by the employer. Unusual specialized research is provided for you.
You can take advantage of additional life insurance coverage, available in the group employee insurance.
Buddy Programme
Buddy Program
The Buddy Program is part of Welcome Point HR’s initiatives, aimed at integrating international researchers and students of the Doctoral School into professional, academic, and social life in Poland. Participation in the program is voluntary and provides an opportunity to develop interpersonal and intercultural skills while networking internationally.
Join the Buddy Program at NCBJ!
Would you like to help new colleagues adapt to life at NCBJ and expand your international connections? Become a BUDDY and contribute to creating an open and supportive work environment. This initiative supports the integration of new employees and PhD students at NCBJ. As a Buddy, you will assist with networking, understanding administrative procedures, and navigating daily life in Warsaw. We aim for Polish and international participants to feel welcome and comfortable.
The program allows you to establish meaningful connections, gain new skills, and develop personally in a perse, multicultural setting.
As a Buddy, you will support new participants in:
- Adapting to work at NCBJ (organization, administrative procedures, work culture)
- Building professional and social connections
- Getting familiar with the new environment (city information, local customs)
- Learning basic Polish for everyday communication
You are the perfect candidate if you:
- Are open-minded and eager to help others
- Understand how NCBJ operates and are familiar with basic administrative procedures
- Are willing to stay in regular contact with the participant
HR / WELCOME POINT Coordination & Support
The program coordinator, Project Coordinator Monika Madigan, will:
- Provide support and answer any questions
- Monitor the program’s progress
Buddy "Kick-off" Meeting – Networking Over Coffee
April 8 (Tuesday) 13:00 PM – 15:00 PM in NCBJ Conference Room
Lecture (60 min): "Effective Networking & How Cultural Environment Influences Building Connections?"
Regular Meetings for Buddy Program Participants:
- *One to one meetings between Buddies as needed (online or in person)
- *Quarterly "Coffee Meetings" in small groups (for example: in museums, cafés, cultural institutions)
- *Biannual workshops on language, culture, and other topics for all program participants
Meetings will occur at the Science and Technology Park in Świerk and the Conference Room on Pasteura Street.
Sign up today and be part of this great initiative!
Join the Buddy Program 😊
Fill out the registration form: https://webmaster.ncbj.gov.pl/form/buddy-programme
Cultural Volunteer
INVITATION
CULTURAL VOLUNTEER
We invite you to join our cultural volunteering programme,
conducted in the Welcome Point project.
Cultural Volunteering is:
- about sharing knowledge and passions to build closer relations, get to know each other better, and get to know the Institute, Poland, Warsaw, Otwock and the surrounding area
- a place where you will use your skills and have the opportunity to talk in English
For us cultural volunteering is just a teamwork and building a common good based on co-creating the Institute's international community.
If you have ideas, like helping and meeting new people - please get in touch!
You are welcome to apply by e-mail: welcome.point@ncbj.gov.pl or via the form.
View rules of participation.
Previous events:
Picnic on the Świder River
NCBJ staff organised a science and sports picnic. Volunteers developed a programme of activities for employees, their children and friends. There was a sports competition, a science workshop with experiments and a barbecue for all participants.
Movie night
Two movie nights were organised on the initiative of the staff. The participants (NCBJ employees and doctoral students) watched Polish cult films with English subtitles. After the screenings, they had the opportunity to talk and share their impressions over refreshments.
,,Mini guide”
Mr William Pearson created a mini guide targeted at foreigners newly arrived in Poland. In it, he highlighted the most important issues concerning everyday life, shared practical information and tips.
Book exchange (library)
An idea has arisen to collect books in English covering topics related to Polish culture in the broadest sense, so that NCBJ staff and doctoral students can share interesting items and learn about Polish art, customs and interesting places in Poland. The library is also open to other publications in English.
