Youth Changemaker - Long-term volunteering in BG - Project coordinator

Activity description

Podobri Foundation is a youth-focused organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of young minds through innovative programs and opportunities for personal & professional growth. We are looking for a volunteer to support projects aimed at youth development. The volunteering program will take place in Shumen (BG), starting from Jan. As a volunteer your work will be related to the project management, as well as technical support at various events, e.g. sustainability focused initiatives. The participant will support the implementation of projects focused on improving the opportunities of the youth community in Shumen. This includes campaigning in the field of youth participation and activism with the possibility of personal projects and initiatives. As a volunteer, you will be expected to communicate with international and local partners, promote Eurodesk Network and International opportunities for youngsters, and work for and with local youth people.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation is provided with overhead costs included. Accommodation details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Travel expenses are covered with a certain limit. The volunteer's monthly allowance includes food, pocket money and local transport. More info you could find here - https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzX-N3to4/-SJgHLF6WHjaIDc7JH0Qhw/edit

Training during the activity

Volunteers will receive on - arrival training organised by Bulgarian National Agency as well as orientation and a detailed explanation about "Podobri" goals, vision, mission, long-term projects, our way of working, safety and digital technologies training, how to use our website, eurodesk email and materials etc. In addition, there will be constant support, daily meetings, brainstorming, supporting groups, etc. Volinteers will receive a library and access to platforms and websites for digital resourses.

Participant profile

Participates in the implementation of youth events and their coverage, in international trainings and training courses, in meetings with young people and discussing issues at local level. Supports the implementation of youth projects, the organisation of events and initiatives for the local community. Seeks, creates and disseminates youth information through the organization's channels. Communicates with partner organizations and institutions. Popularize the Eurodesk initiative, promote Youth mobilities, looking for and communicate with international partners.

Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024

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Activity location

Suedinenie 105 Str., 9700 Shumen Bulgaria

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Poland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 28/12/2023

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