Local Campaigner & Communication
COMITE ACADEMICO TECNICO DE ASESORAMIENTO A PROBLEMAS AMBIENTALES VZW
Gent, Belgium
Description
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We only accept applications that follow the application guidelines mentioned in the document below (applications via the ESC portal will not be considered): https://catapa.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-Local-campaign-Commun… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CATAPA is a volunteer‑driven movement working for global social and environmental justice by challenging mining, overconsumption and planned obsolescence. We support communities in Latin America resisting extractivism and mobilise citizens in Belgium for sustainable electronics. We are looking for an ESC volunteer to strengthen our Ctrl Alt Delete – Stop#ExpresDefect campaign and our communications. You will help shape campaign strategy, create social media content, design visuals, support events, engage volunteers and contribute to awareness‑raising activities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
What do we offer?
A warm welcome in our horizontally organized movement with plenty of learning opportunities and new connections.
A dynamic & motivated team of employees and volunteers.
Monthly fee to cover cohousing accommodation (with a max. rent contribution of €550) and a monthly reimbursement (€580) to cover daily expenses.
A personal learning trajectory coached by one of CATAPA’s employees, one language course (Dutch, English or Spanish) and opportunities for personal development.
Work-related expenses are covered by CATAPA.
Training during the activity
Participant profile
We are looking for a highly motivated ESC volunteer who is eager to contribute to social and environmental justice. You enjoy working closely with volunteers, inspiring others, and taking initiative. You are curious about mining issues, planned obsolescence, e‑waste, and global justice movements, and you’re excited to learn by doing.
You communicate confidently, have strong social media skills, and have experience with creating visuals in Canva. You can work independently, adapt to changing needs, and enjoy being part of a diverse, volunteer‑driven movement. You are willing to travel within Flanders and Brussels and to occasionally join evening or weekend activities.
You speak English well, and bring a flexible, hands‑on, DIY attitude. Knowledge of Dutch, video editing, or experience with campaigning, organising events, advocacy, or movement building are welcome but not required.
Activity dates
From 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2027
Activity location
Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 5/401, Gent, Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azores, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (french part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/05/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000402240