Programmes

Voluntary Cooperation Service

The Voluntary Cooperation Service (VCS) allows any young person residing in Luxembourg, aged between 18 and 30, to commit for a period of 6 to 12 months in a developing country, through an accredited non-governmental development organisation (NGDO). This programme is aimed at motivated young people who are ready to invest their time and energy in projects related to development cooperation, international solidarity, and cultural exchange. Volunteers receive pocket money, a subsistence allowance, and are affiliated with social security. Residents who have lived continuously in Luxembourg for at least one year at the time of departure are also entitled to a monthly financial allowance paid by the Luxembourg State. To guide you through your first steps, the Cercle de coopération des ONGD du Luxembourg offers an orientation interview to discuss your project and discover the NGDOs that host volunteers within the VCS framework. Before this interview, it is recommended to: attend the “Voluntary Service” info session and the “Ech ?! Fräiwellëg ?!” training offered by the National Youth Service (SNJ), consult the mission offers and the list of participating NGDOs on the Cercle de coopération website (www.cercle.lu). To schedule your interview, contact the Cercle at: svc@cercle.lu Contact at the SNJ: griska.lutgen@snj.lu

More information and organisations active in this field

National Youth Information Agency (ANIJ)

The National Youth Information Agency (ANIJ) is a coordinating, promoting, and development body for Youth Information in Luxembourg. Its mission is to develop the concept of Youth Information, coordinate and animate the network of multipliers, and produce and disseminate information adapted to young people. ANIJ is a non-profit organisation, fully subsidised by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, and complies with the Youth Information Charter.

National Youth Service (SNJ)

The National Youth Service is a key player in the implementation of Luxembourg’s national youth policy. It acts as a contact, information, advisory, and support body for young people and youth work actors.

Cercle de coopération de ONGD du Luxemborug

The Cercle is the platform for Luxembourg NGOs active in international solidarity.

Interesting links

Eurodesk Luxembourg

Getting involved as a volunteer means taking part in a meaningful project while living a rich human and intercultural experience. You can choose to get involved individually, by joining an association or a project that matches your values and interests. It is also possible to go outside Europe, to contribute to solidarity and development projects in different countries around the world. Or you can take part in a European programme, to join social, cultural, or environmental initiatives while discovering another European country.