ESC Volunteer – Socially Engaged Arts & Community Projects, Nicosia
Visual Voices
Nicosia, Cyprus
Description
Join Visual Voices, an NPO based in Nicosia working at the intersection of arts, culture and peacebuilding. As an ESC volunteer you'll support one or more of: research and M&E, non-formal education/curriculum development, project development (including contribution to new project proposals), or project management (logistics, communications, design, event/exhibition support). The exact focus is shaped around your interests and skills. You'll contribute to programs promoting social inclusion, intercommunal dialogue in Cyprus, including supporting artists from marginalised backgrounds. You'll be mentored by our team throughout, with structured learning goals and Youthpass validation.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Visual Voices staff will assist with finding safe, convenient accommodation near our workspace in the old town Nicosia. A monthly food allowance and pocket money are provided in line with ESC rates. We help you set up before arrival and provide a local handbook covering transport, safety and emergency contacts in Nicosia.
Training during the activity
On-arrival induction covering safety, tasks and expectations. Ongoing one-to-one mentoring, regular check-ins, and access to a local mentor.
Participant profile
Open to youth interested in arts and culture, social inclusion, peacebuilding, community development. No prior experience required, as the role adapts to your background. We're looking for someone committed and detail-oriented, happy to support with admin and team tasks, sensitive to the context we work in, open to learning from the team, and a genuine team player. We especially welcome applicants facing fewer opportunities (discrimination, cultural, social, geographical barriers) with reinforced mentoring available.
Activity dates
A total of 12 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 04/02/2028
Activity location
Aischylou 83, Nicosia, Cyprus
Activity type
Individual volunteering
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
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2026-1-CY01-ESC51-VTJ-000400610