Europe through games / L'Europe en jeux
CENTRE EUROPEEN ROBERT SCHUMAN,ASSOCIATION
Centre européen Robert Schuman (CERS)
Scy-Chazelles, France
Description
L’Europe en jeux – Europe through Games is an exciting volunteering project centered around youth empowerment, non-formal education, solidarity, and the core values of the European idea.
Based at the Robert Schuman House Museum in Scy-Chazelles (Northeastern France), this initiative empowers young people to actively strengthen democracy, citizenship, and social cohesion across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
As a long-term volunteer with the CERS educational team, you will get hands-on experience in the following areas:
- Promote europe through play: Design and lead fun, interactive educational activities for approximately 5,000 young visitors each school year.
- Innovate & create: Bring fresh ideas to update and develop new engaging educational tools and resources.
- Support european projects: Assist in running major international initiatives (including E+, CERV, OFAJ, etc.).
- Act as an ESC ambassador: Inspire young people to take part in mobility opportunities through the ESC.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will be accommodated in a residence/dorm in Metz (about 200,000 inhabitants), at around 10km from the office of the CERS. The volunteer will have his/her own fully-equipped small apartment with a kitchenette and a bathroom and will regularly meet people. It is highly important that the volunteer keeps it clean and in a good general state. The volunteer will receive a monthly allowance for food and pocket money. A monthly bus travel card and a train travel card will be provided to the volunteer.
Training during the activity
To ensure project quality and support your growth, this long-term experience includes four key training steps:
- Pre-Departure Training: Covers intercultural skills, crisis management, and goal-setting before you leave.
- On-Arrival Training: A 2-week onboarding session to help you settle in and meet the team.
- Mid-Term Training: A mid-way check-in to review progress, tackle challenges, and adjust goals.
- Final Evaluation Week: A concluding review to celebrate achievements and plan your next steps.
Participant profile
This long-term volunteering project is open to any resident aged 18 to 30 from EU member states. We are seeking a motivated, open-minded, and sociable individual who is passionate about European affairs, political education, and civic engagement.
Key Requirements & Assets:
- Proactive & Creative: Ability to take initiative, contribute fresh ideas, and adapt to changing daily activities.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Enthusiastic about meeting new people, facilitating team activities, and communicating effectively.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in French and/or German is a strong asset, given our regional context and international audience.
- Long-Term Commitment: Fully dedicated to completing the entire duration of the volunteering period.
Activity dates
A total of 0 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/07/2027
Activity location
2 rue Robert Schuman, Scy-Chazelles, France
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000401734