Youth Support and Empowerment Volunteer
NGO MONDO
MERKURI
ZUGDIDI, Géorgie
Description
Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in their lives? Join Association Merkuri in Zugdidi, Georgia, to lead dynamic youth programs that actively engage children and young adults aged 8 to 25. In this role, you will provide vital support to at-risk youth, raise awareness about domestic violence, and facilitate impactful workshops and discussions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with young people and local stakeholders to develop clubs, social education initiatives, and creative projects that foster personal growth and community involvement. As a mentor and coordinator of local volunteers, you will promote informed decision-making, contribute to monitoring and evaluation, and share best practices to continuously improve the program’s reach and effectiveness.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
Volunteers will be warmly welcomed into a host family’s private home in Zugdidi, offering a safe and authentic cultural experience. You will have your own locked room and access to shared facilities including the kitchen, bathroom, and washing machine. A monthly subsistence allowance will be provided to cover food and personal expenses, alongside a transportation reimbursement for local travel. Visa fees, insurance, and international travel (round-trip ticket) will be covered by the sending organization, ensuring your focus remains on the meaningful work ahead.
Formation pendant l’activité
As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.
Profil du participant
We are looking for a dedicated Youth Worker with a recognized qualification and at least two years’ experience managing youth programs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, allowing you to build trust and connect with young people, community members, and stakeholders alike. English proficiency (B2-C1) will enable effective collaboration in a multicultural setting. Ideal candidates are proactive, adaptable, and deeply committed to youth empowerment, skilled at facilitating discussions, organizing activities, and offering meaningful support. Working in a politically and socially complex environment, you must demonstrate resilience and maintain a compassionate, supportive approach at all times.
Dates de l’activité
A total of 24 week(s) during the period 25/05/2026 to 06/11/2027
Lieu de l’activité
ENGELSI STR 106, ZUGDIDI, Géorgie
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Bulgarie, Chypre, Croatie, Danemark, Espagne, Estonie, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Islande, Italie, Lettonie, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Macédoine du Nord, Malte, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Portugal, Roumanie, Slovaquie, Slovénie, Suède, Tchéquie, Turquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 14/05/2026 23:59
Code du projet
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191889