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Culture Goes Europe: Open Position in an international NGO

CULTURE GOES EUROPE (CGE)- SOZIOKULTURELLE INITIATIVE ERFURT EV

CGE Erfurt e.V.

Erfurt, Germany

Description

CGE Erfurt e.V. is a non-profit NGO running many large-scale international projects, across Europe and the globe. Our projects work with local activists, migrant communities, NGOs and informal initiatives. Our office is located in the north of Erfurt, in a revived socio-cultural hub where other artists and initiatives found affordable space. We look forward to welcoming young professionals, eager to engage with intercultural environment, put their knowledge to practice and create innovative solutions for better impact. Details of our projects: https://www.cge-erfurt.org/. Example project on migrant social entrepreneurship hub: www.socialimpulse.de

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

All volunteers in CGE are be accommodated in a comfortable, fully equipped shared flat, located 5 min away from the city center. The food allowance is given to the volunteers every month, based on the Erasmus+ regulations. A volunteer is provided with a bike to travel around the city and/or a local transportation ticket. Mentor support is provided by former ESC volunteers, as well as ex-colleagues.

Training during the activity

Learning-by-doing is core principle of CGE work culture. High emphasis is put on team work and co-creation during the conceptualisation and implementation of activities. Though the year, the volunteers will be able to attend various local and national trainings to boost their skills and competences.

Participant profile

We are looking for 1 volunteer to join the team with a background in social sciences and experience in non-formal education, event management or community building. The volunteer is expected to support the team in conceptualising, preparing and implementing local actions, networking with stakeholders, and working with target groups (youth, migrant and rural communtiies). This is an opportunity to collect professional and personal experiences, by supporting project managers, and building solidarity at the local, EU and global level.


Activity dates

From 15/08/2024 to 14/08/2025


Activity location

Salinenstr. 34, Erfurt, Germany


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye


Activity topics

Social challenges

Reception and integration of refugees and migrants

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 09/06/2024 23:59