Explore, Empower, Engage
INTERNATIONAL SCOUT CENTRE RUSTAVI
Rustavi, Georgia
Description
The International Scout Centre Rustavi is a youth and volunteer hub committed to promoting non-formal education, intercultural learning, inclusion, and active citizenship. Volunteers will support the planning and implementation of educational, creative, outdoor, and environmental activities for children and youth. Activities may include conversation clubs, arts and crafts workshops, environmental campaigns, hiking and nature-based learning, social media content creation, project writing, and inclusive programs with partner organizations working with persons with disabilities. Volunteers will gain practical experience, contribute to community development, and grow both personally and professionally. For more information about our work and past volunteers’ activities, please visit our social media pages: https://linktr.ee/iscr.ge Volunteering position is open from 6 to 12 months starting from September.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared rented apartment near the city center. Each volunteer will have a private bedroom and share the kitchen and common spaces with others. The apartment is within walking distance from the scout centre, so no daily transport is required. The project provides a monthly food allowance and pocket money as well as a local SIM card (data package should be purchased by the volunteer). Health insurance is also fully covered.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will take part in the mandatory on-arrival training and mid-term evaluation. In addition, the scout centre offers regular internal learning sessions, skills-based workshops, and mentoring support. Training may cover topics such as project development, environmental education, youth work methods, leadership, and intercultural communication, depending on volunteers’ interests and the needs of the centre. A Georgian language course and various cultural activities will also be provided during the project.
Participant profile
We are looking for highly motivated volunteers aged 18–30 who are eager to discover Georgian culture, contribute to local youth development, and take an active role in educational and creative initiatives. Volunteers must be adaptable, open-minded, and ready to engage with diverse group. No specific prior experience is required, but willingness to work in diverse teams and a proactive attitude are essential. !!! Please keep in mind that selected candidates must secure an accredited ESC sending/coordinating organization from their home country with a valid quality label to participate in the project.
Activity dates
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/10/2025 to 31/10/2026
Activity location
Balachivadze str 9, Rustavi, Georgia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Netherlands, Slovakia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
No application deadline