Non-formal education and communication
Universitair Centrum voor Ontwikkelingssamenwerking vzw
Elsene, Belgique
Description
Are you fascinated by international solidarity, global citizenship, and how higher education can contribute to a more just world? Would you like to help shape training, communication, and dialogue around decolonisation, interculturality, and global justice? As a volunteer in UCOS's educational team, you'll help shape how Flemish higher education engages with global citizenship, decolonisation, and international solidarity. You'll support the team in developing tools, training sessions, and materials that help students, researchers, and lecturers think critically about global inequality, neo-colonial dynamics, and equal partnership. A central part of your placement is contributing to a project on decolonising research: helping write a resource guide and co-organising a colloquium that brings decolonisation debates to life.
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
UCOS will support the volunteer in finding safe and suitable accommodation in Brussels or nearby. The volunteer will have a private bedroom, access to shared kitchen and bathroom, heating, Wi-Fi and good public transport connections. UCOS provides a monthly food allowance, respecting dietary, allergy or cultural needs. Local public transport for volunteering activities will be fully covered. UCOS also supports arrival guidance, registration, insurance activation and access to healthcare services.
Formation pendant l’activité
During the opportunity, the volunteer receives support from three levels. The UCOS supervisor guides tasks, work planning, feedback, workload and learning goals. The mentor supports wellbeing, integration, reflection, conflict prevention and Youthpass. The programme provides an on-arrival briefing, UCOS workshops, team meetings, thematic learning tracks, JINT on-arrival and mid-term trainings, General Online Training, OLS and Dutch practice. UCOS may support Dutch lessons at CVO Semper if the volunteer successfully completes each module.
Profil du participant
Profile · Strong interest in and/or experience with decolonisation, global citizenship, and global justice. · You communicate well, work independently, and take initiative. · Good written and spoken English; Dutch is an asset · As this role is embedded in a European Solidarity Corps volunteering placement, you need to meet ESC eligibility criteria (age and residency requirements) We offer · An inspiring workplace within a small, dynamic team, with guidance from experienced staff. · The chance to contribute to projects on international solidarity, global justice, and critical global citizenship. · Room to develop your own ideas and gradually take on more responsibility. · Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work. · A designated mentor, regular check-ins, and a supportive, safe learning environment. · Skill-building across facilitation, intercultural communication, project coordination, digital/creative work, and reflective practice, recognised through Youthpass. · All costs related to your volunteering (accommodation, commuting, living expenses, etc.) are reimbursed according to European Solidarity Corps guidelines (maximum 1,500 euros per month, with the possibility of additional Dutch language lessons). Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to Fien Portier (fien.portier@ucos.be) with the subject: “ESC communication and education”. Deadline: 19 July 2026, 11.59 PM. Interviews will take place in the week of July 27. The volunteer will start between September 1 and October 1. UCOS is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages everyone to apply.
Dates de l’activité
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 01/10/2026
Lieu de l’activité
Pleinlaan 5, Elsene, Belgique
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Aruba, Curaçao, France, Irlande, Jordanie, Liban, Palestine, Pays-Bas
Thèmes de l’activité
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Délai de dépôt de candidature: 19/07/2026 23:59
Code du projet
2026-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000403875