“Pleasant engagement”, that’s what Bosco Base vzw wants to be. By challenging young people to volunteering, formation initiatives and other ways of free time spending/occupation, a contribution is made towards their complete development.
More info about Bosco Base: www.boscobase.be

Currently we have 2 long term volunteering opportunities! One in a residential youth centre close to Brussels and one in a multicultural youth centre at the seaside! 
​Please write to internationaal@donbosco.be if you are interested in these opportunities.

Long term volunteering at the seaside in Oostend 

Volunteer work from 12/09/2022 to 12/09/2023

Activity description

The project is developed for international volunteers who want to experience youth work in a different context and country. The service consists of 12 months of volunteering in the Flemish Don Bosco youth center, De Takel in Oostende at the seaside. We invite two volunteers. The aim of youth center is to create an enjoyable time for the youngsters coming to the youth center. De Takel is a youth care center for young people between 12 and 25 years. It is a place where they can come together for all kinds of activities and socializing. The target group for De Takel consists mainly of: young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods of Oostende, refugees, minors… . This creates a very multicultural audience and a large number of vulnerable young people. The volunteer is expected to accompany them in the activities and their visit to the youth center and take part in the daily activities of the Youth Center.

Practical information

During the service, the volunteers will have their personal rooms in a spacious volunteers house walking distance from the youth centre. All basic needs are provided: kitchen, bathroom, tv, internet…. The rent is included in the Erasmus+ grant and will be paid by Bosco Base. Cooking will be done by the volunteers. The volunteers will receive a weekly budget, to cover food and household costs, and a monthly pocket allowance. A bike will be provided for the length of the program and you will receive 2 times a 10-ride train card for trips in Belgium.

Participant profile

The project is open for two volunteers.
Some requirements for the ESC-volunteer are
- strong English communication skills
- strong youth work skills/experience - able to live/work as an independent person
- strong intercultural skills
- open towards other cultures/to have an intercultural experience
- willing to work in an multicultural environment
​A bonus: - interested in sports (football) - interested in gaming and other PC games. - can speak another language: Arabic, Pashto, Russian

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Long term volunteering in Brussels, Ganshoren

Volunteer work from 12/09/2022 to 30/07/2023

Activity description

We are looking for two European volunteers ! 
The project which will take place in DB Ganshoren, a residential educational youth centre close to Brussels. Next to residential care, the place offers possibilities for oratory (playground), youth work, holiday camps, homework support and different projects supporting the development of young people. The project will have a specific focus on integral ecology approach and education. We want to propose a new experiment aiming to act in the field of integral ecology education.
The tasks of the volunteers will consist of:
- To build up a relationship with the youngsters living at DB Ganshoren
- Organize cultural, sportive and educational activities/workshops for children, young people of DB Ganshoren
- Support the oratory and youth center during their activities
- Organize awareness campaigns, workshops and educational activities for young people living in

Practical information

Volunteers will be staying at DB Ganshoren in a separate wing of the building. Every volunteer will have the availability over a personal room with a bed, sink, wardrobe and internet connection. The volunteers will share a kitchen, salon, toilet and bathroom. The accommodation is close to public transport and has good connections with Brussels. During working time, meals will be provided by center’s kitchen. During weekends, volunteers will be responsible for their own meals. There will be a bike available for the projects’ volunteers. and everyone receives a train card for 10 rides.
Volunteers receive a weekly household budget and monthly pocket money.

Participant profile

Some requirements for the ESC-volunteers are:
- 18+
- able to communicate in English (and French - optional)
- have some experience in working with young people
- being an independent person
- open towards other cultures and interested to have an intercultural experience
- motivated and eager to learn
- interested in ecological and environmental project development

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