Creative Education Assistant at Youth Centres Destelheide Hanenbos 2027

Description

As a volunteer, you will join our enthusiastic, dynamic team: Dharts is the arts education service from our youth centres Destelheide & Hanenbos. We believe in the power of art, creativity and human rights education to bring people together and inspire change. 

Your Tasks:

• Content & Communication: Create social media content (photos, videos, interviews). Design promotional materials and help develop our communication strategy.
• Education: Develop workshops, educational packages, and interactive activities around art, human rights, and the environment. Guide groups and children.
• Project Support: Assist with the practical organization, logistics, and registrations for projects and events.
• Artists & Groups: Welcome guests and artists-in-residence at Destelheide and Hanenbos. Act as their contact person, facilitate reflection moments, and support showcases.
• Creative Input: Share your unique talents and bring a fresh perspective to our projects.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

• Accommodation: Private room provided in a suitable house shared exclusively with other ESC volunteers, next to the youth centre Destelheide.
• Food: Free meals at the restaurant when open. Rebursements for out-of-stock food items, plus a €95/month allowance for outside meals.
• Transport: Full coverage of visa costs and outward/return travel expenses. Local transport support of €35/month is provided.
• Pocket Money: Daily allowance paid monthly, fully compliant with the current ESC regulations for Belgium

Training during the activity

• attend Dutch lessons at a school;
• Develop skills in arts education, communication, human rights education and content creation;
• Gain experience in social media management, photography, video production and graphic design;
• Learn how international youth projects are developed and implemented;
• Build self-confidence and discover your strengths and interests;
• Learn to work independently while also becoming a strong team player;
• Meet people from different countries and cultures and expand your European network;

• Improve your intercultural competences and understanding of diversity;

   

Participant profile

We are looking for two young individuals (18-30 years old) who:

·         are interested in art, human rights and youthwork;

·         enjoy photography, video making and creative communication;

·         have experience with editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign or Illustrator (or are willing to learn);

·         are interested in social media and communication;

·         enjoy creative processes and artistic activities;

·         like working with children and young people;

·         are proactive, open-minded and willing to take initiative;

·         have good communication and social skills;

·         can work both independently and in a team;

·         have a flexible attitude and are occasionally willing to work during evenings or weekends when activities require it (with time off in compensation);

·         are motivated to learn Dutch;

·         are eager to become involved in different projects and teams within our youth centres.

Activity dates

From 11/01/2027 to 11/12/2027

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Activity location

Destelheidestraat 66, Dworp, Belgium

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 04/10/2026 23:59

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Project code

2026-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000401689