Short Term ESC volunteering in Youth Centre De Takel combined with Youths4Youth.
Jeugdhulp Don Bosco Vlaanderen vzw
Oostende, Belgien
Beskrivelse
Do you want to enjoy a summer in the Belgian coast working with youth and exploring Belgium with other volunteers? Then this is your chance. This 2026 we are launching once again our Youth 4 Youths program in combination with a short term experience in Jeugdhuis De Takel. The project consists of 2 1/2 months of volunteering in the Flemish Don Bosco Youth Center De Takel, in Oostende. The aim of the youth centre is to create an enjoyable and safe space for youth in the city. You will be part of the team which means creating activities, going on daily trips and also supporting the youth when needed. The youth centre is a plce for youth from 12-25 and it is a multicultural exchange place! Furthermore, you will also take part in Youth 4 Youths, which means that for three weekends in July you will join other volunteers in a special program tailored to make your time in Belgium educational but also fun. You will be exploring different parts on Belgium with the help of our instructors.
Logi, mad og transport
Accommodation is provided by the organisations, you will join other volunteers in a spacious house walking distance from the youth centre. Besides a private room, all basic needs are provided: kitchen, bathroom, tv, internet… The rent is included in the ESC grant. Cooking will be done by the volunteers, so you will receive a weekly budget (to cover food and household costs) and pocket money. A bike will be provided for transportation around the city. Travel costs will be covered until a max. of 309€ all depending on distance and means of transport used.
Oplæring under aktiviteten
During the weekends, all the international volunteers will take part in a joint program which is organized and carried out by Bosco Base. This program will offer trainings, evaluation, intercultural activities and cultural sightseeing. Moreover, the activities are aim to help with youth work and animation, but also share their experiences and cultures among each other. If possible, the volunteers will also be welcomed to join other international trainings and workshops carried out by Bosco Base and their partner networks, like DBYN.
Deltagerens profil
We are looking for active and resourceful people that want to collaborate with the organisation during the summer. - It is important, but not mandatory, that you have experience in youth work. - Knowledge of English. - Open to other cultures, team work and interested in working in an international setting. - Preferably older than 20 years old since the youth centre welcomes youngsters from 12-25, but it is not mandatory.
Datoer for aktiviteter
A total of 10 week(s) during the period 15/06/2026 to 31/08/2026
Steder for aktiviteter
Elisabethlaan 221, Oostende, Belgien
Aktivitetstype
Individuelt frivilligt arbejde
Leder efter deltagere fra
Albanien, Bulgarien, Danmark, Estland, Finland, Frankrig, Grækenland, Irland, Island, Italien, Kroatien, Litauen, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Nederlandene, Nordmakedonien, Norge, Polen, Portugal, Rumænien, Serbien, Slovakiet, Slovenien, Spanien, Sverige, Tjekkiet, Tyskland, Ukraine, Ungarn, Østrig
Emner for aktiviteten
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Ansøgningsfrist
Ansøgningsfrist: 26/04/2026 00:00
Projektkode
2025-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000347237