Support Youth Empowerment in Aruba – Join Us as a Long-Term Volunteer!
Stichting Popcorn
Oranjestad, Aruba
Description
Popcorn Club Aruba is a non-profit youth organisation empowering young people through arts, culture, and community engagement since 1989.
Through this ESC project, volunteers join a dynamic and creative environment, contributing to youth development, cultural exchange, and social inclusion. Volunteers actively support workshops, performances, events, and community initiatives while collaborating with local youth, artists, and international participants.
This is a hands-on experience where volunteers are encouraged to take initiative, share ideas, and co-create meaningful activities.
Main Activities
Volunteers may:
Support and participate in arts workshops (dance, music, theatre, fashion, visual arts)
Assist in organising cultural events and performances
Work with local youth, including those with fewer opportunities
Contribute to project planning, implementation, and evaluation
Support daily organisational tasks
Initiate activities based on their own skills and interests
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will live in a shared house together with other international participants, creating a multicultural and collaborative environment. Long-term ESC volunteers will be accommodated either in a private room or in a shared room with one other participant.
Each volunteer will receive a monthly food allowance to cover groceries and basic household necessities. In addition, a shared car and bicycles will be available for volunteers to use, making it easier to commute and explore the local area.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will gain:
Experience in youth work and community projects
Skills in teamwork, leadership, and communication
Artistic, creative, and organisational skills
Intercultural experience in a Caribbean context
Personal growth, confidence, and independence
Learning is supported through mentoring, reflection, and Youthpass.
Volunteers receive:
A mentor (personal support)
A supervisor (daily guidance)
Continuous feedback and evaluation
A safe and inclusive working environment
Participant profile
We are looking for volunteers who:
Are 18–30 years old
Are motivated, proactive, and responsible
Enjoy working with young people and in teams
Are open-minded, flexible, and eager to learn
Have basic English communication skills
Have an interest in arts, culture, or community work
Experience is a plus, but motivation and commitment are essential.
Useful Skills (Optional)
Artistic & Creative • Dance experience and/or ability to teach, choreograph or assist dance workshops • Costume design, sewing, upcycling, decorating, and creative reuse of materials Media, Communication & Events • Event coordination and production • Photography and videography • Digital design and creative content creation • Website support, social media, and communication Administrative & Technical • Basic accounting or financial skills • Support with bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and funding applications Previous experience is an advantage, but motivation, commitment, and willingness to learn are essential. This project is ideal for young people who:
Believe in arts as a tool for social change
Want an active, meaningful volunteering experience
Are ready to grow personally and professionally
Enjoy working in a multicultural environment
If you’re ready to dream big and do something meaningful, APPLY NOW at www.popcornclub-aruba.com/apply
NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview stage.
There is no need to contact us separately.
You can also check our Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/popcornclubaruba/
And our website: www.popcornclub-aruba.com
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/06/2026 to 30/01/2027
Activity location
Oranjestad, Aruba
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 26/04/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000347401