Grow and give II
SPOLOCENSTVO EVANJELICKEJ MLADEZE
Košice, Slovakia
Description
Discover Slovakia, Empower Youth, Make a Difference!
Our project takes place in three vibrant regional centers across Slovakia — Púchov, Dolný Kubín, and Veľký Slavkov (just a stone’s throw from the breathtaking High Tatras).
This is more than just volunteering — it’s about investing in young people, building community, and sharing life-changing skills. As a volunteer, you’ll become part of a dynamic team organizing and leading various activities: youth clubs, camps, weekend events, workshops, international days, and even our own festival.
You’ll have the chance to bring your own ideas to life, collaborate with others, and make a real impact — all while growing in creativity, confidence, and leadership. Whether you’re helping plan a summer camp or sparking conversations at a local event, your voice matters here.
If you’re someone who enjoys meeting new people, trying new things, and can’t stand boredom — this is the project for you!
able hands-on experience in youth work, graphic design, and multimedia. They will also develop essential soft skills such as public speaking, teamwork, leadership, time management, and communicating in a foreign language.
Come ready to serve, grow — and have fun along the way! 😊
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will share a flat with another volunteer.
In Dolný Kubín, you’ll stay in a spacious 4-room apartment with a large, cozy living room — perfect for welcoming guests!
In Púchov, you will have also a nice flat where youth is used to visit you :-).
In Veľký Slavkov, accommodation is provided in a private section of the International Youth Centre.
Food:
You’ll receive a regular monthly food allowance.
During camps and events, meals are provided. In Veľký Slavkov, meals are partly covered by the International Centre.
Transport:
All necessary travel costs are covered,
Training during the activity
Upon arrival in Slovakia, the volunteer will have a short introduction to the organisation, the culture, the local community and our language.
A Slovak teacher will be available during the year.
Volunteers will also complete a health and safety course and a first aid course. Before and during each activity there will be a person / people who will lead accompany you
The National Agency in Slovakia provides two compulsory courses for volunteers, On Arrival and Mid term.
If the volunteer is interested, we can also provide other training programmes.
Participant profile
A volunteer in our project should be open-minded, friendly, and comfortable working with young people and children. While previous experience with youth work is a plus, it’s not a requirement.
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn Slovak and open to discovering new things. By the end of the project, the volunteer will gain valu
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Košice, Slovakia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-SK02-ESC51-VTJ-000402038