Communication and campaign for peace
THE ASSOCIATION OF SERVICE CIVIL INTERNATIONAL IVZW
ANTWERPEN, Belgium
Description
SCI’s mission is to promote a culture of peace by organising international volunteering projects with local and global impact. The volunteer work will support this mission. The volunteer will be working on communication and awareness-raising activities. The placements requires creativity, a keen interest in the topic and the ability (or interest in developing as a skill) to multitask. The Communication and Volunteer Coordinator will act as the direct supervisor and many of the projects will be done in collaboration, with strong support for self-initiative and innovative ideas. The participant will be supporting the communication activities and campaigns of the International Secretariat, in collaboration with the rest of the Movement. Work includes creating online content, managing social media accounts, coordinating and creating a monthly newsletter, updating and maintaining the website, video-making, etc. The volunteer will also participate in an international volunteering project.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The participant will work in total 30 hours a week and will receive 1.5 free days per month during the voluntary service. We offer: - A 12 months volunteer agreement with Service Civil International’s International Secretariat; - A personal mentor who will support you during you time in Belgium; - A bike sharing card to explore the beautiful city of Antwerp; - A furnished room in a house with shared facilities (kitchen, bathroom); - A monthly 480EUR allowance; - Travel reimbursement for your travel between Antwerp and your place of residence (up to 309 EUR); - Complementary Health insurance.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have the opportunity to participate in an international training of their choice or agreed with the supervisor, a camp coordinator training and an international volunteer camp.
Participant profile
A candidate aged between 18-30 who is interested in: - the topics of solidarity, volunteering and intercultural dialogue and who is eager to contribute to SCI´s mission of promoting a culture of peace; - the practical side of communication and promotion in an international NGO; - using social media tools; - video creation and editing; - increasing graphic design skills e.g. in Canva and website content management with Wordpress; - work in a busy international office and can multitask. Has good English language skills (spoken and written).
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 21/07/2025 to 20/07/2026
Activity location
BELGIELEI 37, ANTWERPEN, Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 18/05/2025 23:59