Discover your impact abroad - Volunteer for volunteers - May 25-April 26
STICHTING INTERNATIONALE WERKKAMPEN
UTRECHT, Netherlands
Description
SIW International Volunteer Projects is seeking a creative and motivated volunteer to join our marketing and communications team for a one-year European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and volunteer placements while supporting meaningful global projects. SIW is an exchange organization mostly run by volunteers, offering international volunteer placements locally and worldwide. As an ESC volunteer, you will be involved in our marketing efforts, including creating visual content, implementing our new housestyle, developing campaigns, analyzing social media performance, and promoting SIW’s global initiatives online or in outreach events. You’ll also contribute to office tasks, customer relations, trainings, and hands-on activities like cultural activity planning for volunteers. In addition, you'll have time for personal development
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Our office is in the heart of Utrecht, a vibrant historic university city in the centre of the Netherlands. Your apartment with a private bedroom and shared kitchen/living area is above the office. The trainstation and restaurants, bars and shops are all within walking distance. We also have a bicycle for you so you can move around like a real Dutchie. Of course you will receive monthly pocket money and food money. Travel costs are reimbursed for the trip from home to the project and back, based on distance. We encourage you to travel green and come by train or bus.
Training during the activity
Half a working day a week is dedicated to your self-development. To reflect on your progress, tasks and personal goals you will have meetings with your mentor and the ESC coordinator. You will attend the on-arrival and mid-term training organised by the National Agency and meet volunteers of other ESC projects within the Netherlands. SIW will offer you different assignments and training opportunities and you will be able to learn Dutch. We will assign you a buddy who can help with practical questions, finding fun activities, or even doing them together.
Participant profile
We're looking for: - a passionate, social person who loves connecting with others and exploring new cultures - with a background in or a knack for marketing (think proven experience in Canva or InDesign), you’re all about strong communication and teamwork - you're independent but flexible, always ready to take on new challenges and learn on the go. - it is important that you are independent on a personal level as well as in your work and that you are not afraid to go and create a social life for yourself outside of the office - you’re curious about the Dutch language and culture (bonus if you already know a bit of Dutch!) and don’t mind diving into a fast-paced, ever-changing environment like an NGO. ! Selected participants will be invited to join an infomeeting on Thursday 20 March, so you can determine if it's the right project for you. Participation in this meeting is mandatory for continuation of the selection process.
Activity dates
From 01/05/2025 to 30/04/2026
Activity location
WILLEMSTRAAT 7, UTRECHT, Netherlands
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 19/03/2025 12:00