Short-term Volunteering: Empowering Youth: Serving the Next Generation
STICHTING DON BOSCO YOUTHNET NEDERLAND
Hoog Soeren, Nizozemsko
Popis
This project offers a unique opportunity to not only have a great learning experience, but to make a difference in the lives of others. Our focus lies on inclusion (helping everyone feel part of the community) and sustainability (caring for the environment). You will be part of a team that consists of youthworkers, volunteers, and Salesians of Don Bosco. Together with one other short-term volunteer your main tasks will be supporting a local Youth Center with their activities. Aside from that, you will help with ecological maintenaince, clean accomodations, and assist with international Erasmus+ projects. Check out the infopack for more information: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bh631o2mk31qtlx6y8rcc/Infopack-Short-term-Volunteering-Empowering-Youth-Serving-the-Next-Generation.pdf?rlkey=9dtor1r5vffan69l8uom2ha8q&st=ncvjes3m&dl=0
Ubytování, stravování, doprava
You will be living on the Veluwe surrounded by green forests, fresh air, and natural beauty. Accomodation will be provided for you in Assel. You will share a room with another short-term volunteer. The bathroom, kitchen, and living room will be additionally shared with two other volunteers. Some lunches and dinners will be organized with the local community. For other meals volunteers are free to cook in their own kitchen. Several bicycles are available, as well as a car belonging to the association. Having a drivers licence is preferred as Assel is not easily accessible by public transport.
Odborná příprava během činnosti
During your stay you will work closely with youth workers and help them organize activities by and for young people. Furthermore, you will participate in, and help plan international youth exchanges, trainings, and cultural events. Here you will gain experience in working with young people from different backgrounds, especially those facing challenges. Additionally, you will also assist our hospitality manager with day-to-day operations of running a group accomodation.
Profil účastníka
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, open-minded, and motivated and who want to make a positive impact on society, learn new skills, and live in and experience a different country and culture. What qualities are we looking for? - Willing to learn and try new things - Interested in helping others and working with young people - Passionate about the environment and promoting green initiatives - Motivated to take initiative and propose new ideas - Comfortable with working in English - Ready to work in a multicultural team - Friendly, empathetic, and eager to connect with others
Období činnosti
od 15/04/2026 do 22/05/2026
Místo činnosti
Pomphulweg 106, Hoog Soeren, Nizozemsko
Typ činnosti
Individuální dobrovolnictví
Vyhledávání účastníků z
Belgie, Bulharsko, Chorvatsko, Czechia, Dánsko, Estonsko, Finsko, Francie, Irsko, Island, Itálie, Kypr, Lichtenštejnsko, Litva, Lotyšsko, Lucembursko, Malta, Maďarsko, Norsko, Německo, Polsko, Portugalsko, Rakousko, Rumunsko, Severní Makedonie, Slovensko, Slovinsko, Srbsko, Turecko, Řecko, Španělsko, Švédsko
Témata aktivity
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Lhůta podání přihlášky
podle lhůty přihlášek: 02/03/2026 00:00
Kód projektu
2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000346980