ESC volunteer for The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism - Length 12 months - start Sept. 2026
ALTHJODLEG UNGMENNASKIPTI-AUS
HASKOLI ISLANDS
REYKJAVIK, Iceland
Description
The Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre based at the University of Iceland. It promotes multilingualism and highlights the importance of language as a key part of cultural heritage. The Centre supports translation and translation studies, language preservation, and research and education in languages and cultures. A current priority is indigenous and lesser-spoken languages, aligned with the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022–2032. Its work focuses on West Nordic languages, Romani language and literature, and multilingualism. The Centre provides a multicultural environment for research and hosts events for teachers, students, researchers, and the general public. The volunteer will be involved in tasks supporting different departments of the Centre which involve Social media and website maintenance and content creation. Support and manage events and assisting research projects.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation, food and transport costs are covered by AUS ICYE Iceland. The volunteer will live in a house with 7 other ESC volunteers near central Reykjavík and close to the project, with a private bedroom and shared kitchen, bathroom and living room. A public transport card for the whole year will be provided. In order to apply to this vacancy you need to fill the Google form below and send us your CV to aus@aus.is Keep in mind that generic applications will not be considered. ONLY applicants who fill in this form will be taken into account: https://forms.gle/ZDFfk8Gp8bFQE6ZA6
Training during the activity
AUS ICYE Iceland will organise an introduction training at the arrival. On arrival and mid-term training organised by Iceland’s National Agency are compulsory. The University of Iceland will provide training during the activity as seen relevant. Application process We will be receiving applications until the 10 May 2026, the applicants need to fill the form below and send a CV: https://forms.gle/ZDFfk8Gp8bFQE6ZA6 Only applications with CV and who have filled in the form above will be considered! Veröld website: https://www.hi.is/verold_hus_vigdisar
Participant profile
Interested in the field of languages and multilingualism. Skills and experience in social media publishing and outreach. Driving license, category B. Independent, Organised, Proactive, Motivated, Flexible, Open minded, Communicative, Teamworker TASKS: The volunteers will be involved in various tasks supporting different departments in the Centre under the supervision of the Centre’s director. The tasks depend on the volunteers interests and skills, but involve Social media and website maintenance and content creation. Support for and management of events, such as lectures of international guests. Assisting research projects and the Centre’s programmes with desktop research tasks and project administration. The volunteers are encouraged to propose their own initiative in the framework of the Centre's work. Project website: https://www.hi.is/verold_hus_vigdisarㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ Please apply with a CV and by filling in the following form: https://forms.gle/ZDFfk8Gp8bFQE6ZA6 ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH CV AND FILLED IN FORM ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED! Send CV to aus@aus.is
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
SAEMUNDARGOTU 2, REYKJAVIK, Iceland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/05/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-IS01-ESC51-VTJ-000347892