Social Program Assistant
ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
MUSLIM HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION MERHAMET - SANDZAK
NOVI PAZAR, Serbien
Beschreibung
Merhamet Sandžak is a Muslim humanitarian organization based in Novi Pazar, Serbia, providing social and humanitarian support to vulnerable individuals and families in the Sandžak region. The Social Program Assistant will support the planning and implementation of social inclusion initiatives for vulnerable individuals and families. The role combines direct program support, community outreach, and educational activities to strengthen the organization's social interventions and promote long-term empowerment. // RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in project planning, proposal writing, and partnership building within the Social Program department; Plan and facilitate educational activities for at-risk youth and families; Conduct outreach to identify vulnerable groups and encourage participation in available services; Represent the organization at trainings, seminars, and workshops; Provide humanitarian and administrative support.
Beitrag zu Unterbringung, Verpflegung und Reisekosten
All the costs associated with volunteering will be covered by the grant. The volunteer will be provided a round flight ticket and a lockable and safe apartment, with a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in the city center near the office premises. In addition, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance of 500 EUR to cover other daily expenses such as meals and communication.
Fortbildung im Rahmen der Tätigkeit
The volunteer will attend a pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as an on-arrival training which will introduce the participants to the host country. Along with Code of Conduct orientation and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, Merhamet can provide training on the Project Cycle Management to enable better understanding of programming and conducting activities. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Merhamet’s capacity-building activities.
Teilnehmerprofil
THIS IS 9-MONTH LONG DEPLOYMENT. POSITION NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS ESC/EVS/EU VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE EXCEEDING 3 MONTHS. We are looking for a motivated and socially conscious individual with a background or strong interest in social work, community development, humanitarian action, or a related field. The ideal candidate is empathetic, proactive, and committed to promoting inclusion and well-being for vulnerable groups such as at-risk youth and families. Experience in project planning, proposal writing, or community outreach is an advantage. The volunteer should be comfortable facilitating educational activities, engaging with diverse community members, and contributing to both programmatic and administrative tasks in a cross-cultural environment.
Wann
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 01/12/2026 to 01/07/2028
Wo
KRAGUJEVACKA STREET 12, NOVI PAZAR, Serbien
Art der Tätigkeit
Individuelle Freiwilligentätigkeit
Gesucht werden Teilnehmer/innen aus
Azoren, Belgien, Bulgarien, Deutschland, Dänemark, Estland, Finnland, Frankreich, Französisch-Guayana, Griechenland, Guadeloupe, Irland, Island, Italien, Kanarische Inseln, Kroatien, Lettland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Luxemburg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Niederlande, Nordmazedonien, Polen, Portugal, Rumänien, Réunion, Saint-Martin (französischer Teil), Schweden, Slowakei, Slowenien, Spanien, Tschechien, Türkei, Ungarn, Zypern, Österreich
Themen der Aktivität
Active ageing
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Awareness about the European Union
Basic skills and key competences
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divide
Community development
Creativity, arts and culture
Cultural heritage
Democracy and inclusive democratic participation
Development of disadvantaged rural and urban areas
Digital literacy skills and competences
Digital safety and data protection
Digital youth work
Disabilities
Disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery
Education and training
Employability
Employment and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial learning - entrepreneurship education
Environment and climate change
Equal access and transition to labour market
European identity, citizenship and values
Green skills
Green transport and mobility
Human rights and rule of law
Inclusion of marginalised young people
Inter-regional cooperation
International relations and development cooperation
Media literacy and tackling disinformation
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Physical and mental health, well-being
Preventing early school leaving and failure in education
Preventing racism and discrimination
Preventing radicalisation
Prevention of bullying
Prevention of conflicts, post-conflict rehabilitation
Promoting LGBT+ equality
Promoting gender equality
Promotion of alternative forms of participation
Quality and innovation of youth work
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Recognition, transparency, certification
Research and innovation
Roma and/or other minorities
Shelter
Social assistance and welfare
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprises
Tackling Geographical remoteness and involving rural areas
WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene)
Youth employability
Youth policy development
Bewerbungsfrist
Bewerbungsfrist: 18/11/2026 23:59
Projektcode
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101252203