REACT: Roma Equality through Advocacy, Civic Engagement and Transformation
Institute of Support and Studies on Entrepreneur hip, Social Development and Cohesion Cube Non-Profit Organisation
Thessaloniki, Greece
Description
REACT is a European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity dedicated to promoting Roma inclusion, combating discrimination and fostering human rights. Volunteers will contribute to research, awareness-raising campaigns, community outreach activities and the development of policy recommendations addressing the challenges faced by Roma communities across Europe. Working alongside civil society organizations, activists, and human rights supporters, participants will support the collection of good practices and engage in advocacy initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness of anti-Gypsyism and social exclusion, aiming to develop policy recommendations. The project encourages intercultural dialogue, active citizenship, and solidarity while empowering young people to become agents of social change. Through non-formal learning and practical experience, volunteers will strengthen their skills in human rights advocacy, research, communication and policy development.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is fully covered by the hosting organization for the volunteering period. Volunteers will receive food allowance and pocket money via bank transfer. The pocket money is provided according to the ESC regulations applicable in Greece (currently EUR 7 per day). Participants are responsible for purchasing their travel tickets to and from the project location before their arrival. Upon successful completion of the activity, travel costs will be reimbursed by the organization in accordance with the ESC funding rules, after the submission of all required travel documents.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in human rights, social inclusion, equality and active citizenship. The ideal participants are open-minded, proactive and willing to contribute to awareness-raising, advocacy and community-based activities related to Roma inclusion and the fight against discrimination. Previous experience in areas such as human rights, social work, youth work, research, communication, advocacy or work with marginalized communities is welcome but not required. We particularly encourage applications from young people who are engaged in civic initiatives, activism or community development and who are eager to learn in an intercultural environment. Participants should be willing to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate respect for diversity and share the values of solidarity, inclusion and equal opportunities.
Activity dates
From 22/06/2026 to 07/07/2026
Activity location
Georgiou Andreou 46, Thessaloniki, Greece
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 12/06/2026 16:00
Project code
2025-1-EL02-ESC51-VTJ-000347724