Wolontariusz
Józefa Piłsudskiego 105
Wolontariusz stands at Wroclaw Glowny railway station as a lasting tribute to the volunteers who helped Ukrainian refugees at this very spot in 2022, installed together with the Uchodzcyni dwarf.
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Story
Wolontariusz appeared at Wroclaw's main railway station in 2023, when memories of the extraordinary human response to the war in Ukraine were still vivid. He stands as a permanent reminder of the thousands of ordinary people who streamed to this very station in spring 2022, arms full of food, warm clothes, and an unshakeable desire to help those who arrived with nothing. He does not wear a cape — but he is a hero nonetheless.
History & Significance
The Wolontariusz dwarf was placed in front of the main entrance to Wroclaw Glowny railway station in 2023, together with the Uchodzcyni (Refugee Woman) dwarf. Together they commemorate the wave of volunteering that took place at the station during the early weeks of the war in Ukraine in 2022, when Wroclaw became one of the main entry points for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
Inspiration
The extraordinary volunteer response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis at Wroclaw's main station directly inspired both dwarfs. Thousands of volunteers came to the station to provide aid, food, shelter information, and emotional support to arriving Ukrainians — an event that defined Wroclaw's international character in 2022.
Fun Facts
- Wolontariusz and Uchodzcyni were unveiled together at Wroclaw Glowny station in 2023.
- At the peak of the refugee crisis in early 2022, thousands of volunteers coordinated aid at this very railway station.
- Wroclaw became one of Poland's most important transit cities for Ukrainian refugees, and the volunteer effort here drew international attention.
- The pairing of a volunteer dwarf with a refugee dwarf is unique in Wroclaw's dwarf tradition — a joint memorial to both givers and receivers of help.
- The station forecourt where the dwarfs stand sees millions of travellers every year, giving the message of solidarity a very wide audience.
How to Find This Dwarf
Wolontariusz stands near the main entrance of Wroclaw Glowny railway station on ul. Pilsudskiego 105. The station is the city's central transport hub and is served by most tram and bus lines. The dwarfs are visible on the forecourt outside the main entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Wolontariusz dwarf in Wroclaw?
Wolontariusz stands near the main entrance of Wroclaw Glowny railway station on ul. Pilsudskiego 105, alongside the companion dwarf Uchodzcyni.
What does Wolontariusz commemorate?
He commemorates the thousands of volunteers who came to Wroclaw Glowny station in 2022 to assist Ukrainian refugees arriving in the city during the early weeks of the war in Ukraine.
Who is the Uchodzcyni dwarf?
Uchodzcyni (Refugee Woman) is the companion dwarf placed alongside Wolontariusz at the station, representing the Ukrainian refugees who arrived seeking safety. Both were installed in 2023.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on the flat, paved forecourt outside Wroclaw Glowny station. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The station area is one of the most accessible public spaces in the city.
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