Creative Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps
UDRUZENJE SVETLOST
Associazione Basilicata Link APS
Novi Sad, Serbia
Description
The Creative Volunteers ESC activity gathers young people from Bosnia, Italy, and Serbia for a 14-day volunteering experience (excluding travel days) supporting the 2nd Moving Balkans Regional Contemporary Dance Platform Showcase in Novi Sad, held from 12–17 May 2026 across multiple cultural venues. Volunteers also join the Rhythm of Europe festival on 9 May. Coordinated by Udruženje Svetlost Šabac with SKCNS, the program runs from 7–22 May 2026 (14 days + 2 travel days). Participants aged 18–30 contribute 5–6 hours daily (25–30 weekly) in teams: Host (guest support), Technical (stage setup), and Media (social coverage). Open to motivated youth interested in arts and events, no prior experience required, with space for initiative and creativity.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteering takes place in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and cultural hub of Vojvodina, known for its arts, architecture, and relaxed vibe. Home to EXIT festival and European Capital of Culture 2022, it lies on the Danube beneath Petrovaradin Fortress. Activities happen in SKCNS venues and city spaces. Volunteers stay in hostel 15 minutes from the centre, in shared rooms. With Stari Grad, cafés, markets, and river views nearby, the city offers a rich and welcoming experience.
Training during the activity
During the opportunity, participants will take part in onboarding 2 days training prepared by Udruženje Svetlost. This training introduces them to the project goals, roles, and expectations of the volunteers and the hosting organisation.
Participant profile
The project is open to young people aged 18 to 30, resident in Italy, Bosnia and Serbia, who have not yet reached the 12-month limit of ESC volunteering. We welcome applicants with any interest in arts, culture, events, and festival organisation — no specific background is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. To apply please get in touch with the organizations involved in this activity: For Italian volunteers: Basilicata Link: basilicata.link@gmail.com For Serbian Volunteers: Udruženje Svetlost: nvo.svetlost@gmail.com; SKCNS: volunteers@movingbalkans.eu For volunteers from the Bosnia and Herzegovina Association “Humanitarian Organisation International Forum of Solidarity – Emmaus” (IFS-EMMAUS): sabahudin.mujkic@mfs-emmaus.ba
Activity dates
From 08/05/2026 to 21/05/2026
Activity location
Bulevar despota Stefana 5, Novi Sad, Serbia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 23/04/2026 12:00
Project code
2024-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000216213