The aim of the project is to increase the participation of older people from the Silesian Province and its surroundings in participatory activities. The problem addressed by the project is the low activity of older people and senior citizens’ organisations, as well as the insufficient presence of senior citizens’ issues in local support programmes and development strategies. There is a lack of vision and development plans for such organisations as Rural Housewives’ and Senior Citizens’ Clubs. Too few financial resources are allocated to programmes of support for the elderly. Many municipalities have no such strategies or programmes, and support for seniors is provided only by social care centres. The project involves 60 people and several senior citizen groups (formal and informal). We conduct workshops on communication and participation for seniors, provide them with individual support and carry out an educational trip. Workshop topics include development strategies for organisations, as well as elaboration and implementation of local initiatives. The project will enable seniors to acquire and develop the skills to speak on behalf of their peers, lobby for their group’s needs, monitor local documents, initiate change and develop their organisations. The project will result in an increased sense of empowerment among older people and their knowledge and skills in participation and volunteering. Cooperation between senior citizens’ organisations and municipalities will be established or deepened, which will also contribute to long-term change in local senior citizens’ policy.