Icelandic Red Cross - Social Support for Refugees_12 months_Start June 2026
ALTHJODLEG UNGMENNASKIPTI-AUS
RAUDI KROSSINN A ISLANDI
Reykjavík, Islande
Apraksts
The volunteer will work within the Red Cross program Social Support for Refugees, which offers weekly social activities in Reykjavík and Reykjanesbær, including a Women’s Group, Youth Club, Open House, and language training. The program aims to reduce social isolation and create opportunities to meet, connect, and learn about Icelandic society. A key element is volunteer-led Wellbeing Groups, designed to improve mental wellbeing through activities such as yoga, meditation, art therapy, drama, and dance. Activities vary based on volunteers’ skills. The ESC volunteer will support and liaise with local volunteers, assist with registrations, and help build a sense of community. They will also contribute to designing flyers and social media content and preparing monthly schedules. Experience with Canva or similar tools is an advantage. Please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/MV5yf6jPzuyS5uMAA Important: send your CV to aus@aus.is and fill in Google form above.
Dzīvošana, ēdināšana un transports
The volunteer will live in a house near the centre of Reykjavik with up to 7 other volunteers. Each volunteer has a private bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom is shared. A food allowance will be given as well as a bus pass for the whole year and Icelandic courses. In order to apply to this vacancy you need to fill the 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/MV5yf6jPzuyS5uMAA
Mācības pasākuma laikā
The volunteer is obliged to attend on-arrival training and midterm evaluation in Iceland and get informed on end-of-term evaluation meetings in the sending country. The volunteer will receive some language training whilst in Iceland. Ongoing support and training will be provided by the Icelandic Red Cross and personal support will be given by the volunteer’s mentor as well as the coordinating organisation AUS.
Dalībnieka profils
Be 24 yrs old min. Social, interested in getting to know people, organized, able to perform well under pressure, able to work independently and take initiative. Good team worker. Good communication skills, open-minded and willing to listen and show empathy. Able to take initiative. Ready to commit to the fundamental principles and code of conduct of the IFRC. Have excellent English language skills. Other languages, especially Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian or Russian are a strong advantage. Have basic computer skills. Have proficiency in use of Canva or other design skills. Have a strong interest in the field of migration and previous experience working with volunteers. In order to apply to this vacancy you need to fill the 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/MV5yf6jPzuyS5uMAA
Pasākuma datums
No 15/06/2026 līdz 15/06/2027
Pasākuma vieta
Efstaleiti 9, Reykjavík, Islande
Darbības veids
Individuāls brīvprātīgais darbs
Meklējam dalībniekus no šīm valstīm
Austrija, Beļģija, Bulgārija, Dānija, Francija, Grieķija, Horvātija, Igaunija, Itālija, Kipra, Latvija, Lietuva, Lihtenšteina, Luksemburga, Malta, Norvēģija, Nīderlande, Polija, Portugāle, Rumānija, Slovākija, Slovēnija, Somija, Spānija, Ungārija, Vācija, Zviedrija, Čehija, Īrija
Pasākuma temati
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Pieteikumu iesniegšanas termiņš
Pieteikuma iesniegšanas termiņš: 05/05/2026 23:59
Projekta kods
2025-1-IS01-ESC51-VTJ-000347892