Intercultural Educator @ AFS Low Lands
AFS interculturele programma's VZW
Mechelen, Belgium
Description
AFS Low Lands is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization offering intercultural learning opportunities to foster a more just and peaceful world. The volunteer contributes by promoting intercultural understanding and global competences through courses and workshops. The project consists of three components: 1.Intercultural educator for schools and organizations: organizing and co-designing workshops to help schools and groups see diversity as a strength. 2. Educator for AFS exchange programs: training as a Qualified Facilitator to guide participants in earning the Global Competence Certificate. 3. Administration & promotion: assisting AFS teams with applications, profiles, and school or event promotion. Average 37.5h/week, flexible hours, occasional weekends. Full job description in this link.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Pocket money: The volunteer will receive pocket money every month at the beginning of the month. The amount of pocket money is defined by the ESC guidelines. It will likely be €6/day.
Accommodation: The volunteer will find their own accommodation. The budget for food and accommodation will be +/- €1080 per month. This will be paid at the beginning of the month.
Local transportation: The volunteer will receive a bus/train card to cover the distance to the office from your home.
Training during the activity
You will receive training as a Global Up Facilitator. You will also get a mentor and supervisor. Aside from this, you will be able to follow Dutch language classes.
Participant profile
- Strong level of English and/or Dutch
- Strong motivation to learn Dutch - we expect you to integrate in our culture and speak Dutch at the office. Your colleagues will help you!
- Affinity with the target groups: high school students and young adults
- Interested in intercultural learning and global competences
- Pedagogical and didactical skills
- Experience with giving workshops is a major pluspoint
- Ability to speak in front of groups
- Hands-on mentality, being able to work independently
- Social, enthusiastic and friendly
Activity dates
A total of 20 week(s) during the period 11/01/2027 to 31/05/2027
Activity location
Hendrik Consciencestraat 52, Mechelen, Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divide
Preventing racism and discrimination
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 24/11/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000346129