BE THE CHANGE
JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE EUROPE
Brussels, Belgium
Description
The JRS volunteer service will enable young people to contribute to more inclusive EU societies, being engaged with and supporting vulnerable people, and constructively respond to a major challenge that the EU is facing in this moment, which is the rising of populism, nationalism and anti-immigration sentiments. The JRS Volunteer service aims to promote solidarity by enabling young people to volunteer in this cross-border European JRS project that increases cooperation in a field of interest for Youth, and allows them to become active citizens, promote cohesion and social inclusion by showing solidarity with refugees and vulnerable migrants. The JRS Volunteers will participate in high quality solidarity activities in the areas of JRS Europe Programs/Fundraising, Communication and Advocacy Unit respectively. Each activity will be related to a specific learning dimension and thus contributing to the personal development of the volunteer, by enhancing their competences.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
JRS Europe ESC program will support for Travel arrangements (including briefing on visa, vaccinations, insurance, local transport upon arrival in Brussels). At date of arrival, welcome and reception by Volunteer Coordinator and Mentor at Brussels office. Accommodation to be find before departure, either provided by JRS communities, or individually found with the support of JRS Europe. Volunteers hosted by JRS Europe will sign a contract, clarification of bank account for stipend, metro ticket for monthly local transport. The volunteers will receive regular pay out of stipend e.g. pocket money.
Training during the activity
Please, mention in your application your preferred volunteering opportunity in: • Programs / Fundraising Unit : learning how to research a fundamental topic and roll out a program, the steps from concept to implementation, monitoring of a project and participate writing Grant Funding Applications or identifying new donors and approach them. • Communication : learning to use communication as a tool to advocate for the rights of refugees and migrants in a European network. • Advocacy : experience the different areas of advocacy in a European network based in Brussels.
Participant profile
Between 18 and 29 years old (signing the volunteer agreement before your 30th birthday). From an eligible country of the ESC program. Interest in working with refugees and people from diverse cultures. Ability to speak and write in English (working language is English); other European languages are welcome. While experience or studies in the refugee field or in project administration and management is an asset, it is not a requirement. Developed organizational skills with a sense of initiative. Flexibility and ability to participate in a multicultural team. Ability to manage Microsoft Office suite is an asset.
Activity dates
A total of 24 week(s) during the period 01/06/2024 to 30/06/2027
Activity location
Chau. de Wavre 205, Brussels, Belgium
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Italy, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Luxembourg
Activity topics
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Deadline for applications
No application deadline