Be the Change: Support and inspire young minds in Antwerp, Belgium. (Start date from Februari or later in the spring: 6 months to 1 year)
Vereniging tot Jeugdbescherming 'Wingerdbloei'
DEURNE (ANTWERPEN), Belgium
Description
Are you ready for a meaningful adventure abroad? Would you like to make a difference to young people in Belgium? Join Wingerdbloei, a dynamic youth care organization in Antwerp, Belgium! We support children and teens (ages 3–21) facing tough challenges - family issues, trauma, behavioral struggles, or refugee backgrounds - helping them grow into strong, independent individuals. As a volunteer, you’ll be a trusted companion and role model, bringing fresh energy and perspective as a motivated, open-hearted young person from abroad. Your presence can truly inspire our youngsters and be impactful! You’ll help by: Organizing fun activities: games, crafts, sports, cooking, cultural nights, … Accompanying youth on outings, appointments, or camps. Assisting with daily tasks: meals, shopping, setting up events. Launching your own creative ideas: we love new initiatives that enrich the lives of our young people. For more concrete information: www.wingerdbloei.be/volunteering
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
2 Volunteers are hosted together in a cosy apartment with all necessary accommodation and a good internet connection. Volunteers eat with the youth during activities and receive monthly 280 euro additional as a food allowance. You'll get 6 euro a day as pocket money. We provide traveling by public transport or by bicycle.
Training during the activity
This is more than volunteering. It’s a life-changing experience. You will gain hands-on experience in youth care and the non-profit sector. You'll grow in independence, adaptability, and intercultural understanding. You'll immerse yourself in Belgian and Flemish culture. Your language skills will improve (Dutch, English, or maybe French!) You’ll not only support others. You’ll grow as a young European citizen and can become inspiring for other young people.
Participant profile
Are you committed and do you have a big heart for young people? Are you at least 20 years old? Do you dream of helping vulnerable young people build a brighter future? We’re looking for loving, open-minded volunteers who are enthusiastic, empathetic and eager to learn. If you're someone who brings positive energy, enjoys connecting with others, and is curious about new cultures and ideas, then you might be the perfect fit for our team at Wingerdbloei. Together, we can create meaningful moments and lasting change. Interested? Fill in the application forms: https://forms.office.com/e/J6P3suiw8A?origin=lprLink Only people that completely fill in the form will be considered.
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/02/2026 to 30/04/2027
Activity location
153 Waterbaan, DEURNE (ANTWERPEN), Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000346416