We are excited to announce that once again we are looking for 2 long term volunteers for our projects in Oostende and in Ganshoren (Brussels). Both projects will start in September, so we are looking for someone that can join us end of August beginning of September.
A little back ground:
Youth Centre De Takel: the project is to support a Don Bosco Youth Centre in Oostende for 12 months as a youth worker. They do activities about sports and crafts. But the main aim of the project is to be involved with the youth that visits the centre. The majority of the members of the youth centre have a migration background, or have arrived in the country as refugees and asylum seekers. That is why we ask for someone that is open and likes multicultural environments. As an extra, it they have experience in the youth sector would be nice, since they would be involved right away with the youngsters.
I will attach the info pack for more practical information, as well as the link to the European solidarity Corps website so they can apply. If you have someone that is very interested in join us and you feel like it is a good fit, you can directly send their CV and motivation letter to me directly!
Opportunity detail page | European Youth Portal
 
Boarding School Don Bosco Ganshoren: the project aims to support the Don Bosco Ganshoren Boarding school for 11 months. The volunteer will join the team in the boarding school as a responsible for the living group, this refers to the youth that lives in the accommodations during the week due to difficulties at home, or within the family. However, during the day they will join the children’s group, doing activities, helping them with homework etc. Now, since they will be joining the boarding school, they also have to oblige with the rules of the accommodations, for example a curfew at 22h. It is quite a shock for most that is why we want to give as much information as possible so they know in advance that during the week they cannot leave the facilities after this time. We are looking for anyone that is enthusiastic about education, that wants to experience working with different age groups and that is committed to the project. 
Once again, I will attach the info pack for more practical information, as well as the link to the European solidarity Corps website so they can apply. If you have someone that is very interested in join us and you feel like it is a good fit, you can directly send their CV and motivation letter to me directly!
Opportunity detail page | European Youth Portal
 If you know of someone that might be interested let us know! And if you have any further questions don’t hesitate and message me!
Celia Aller Irurzun [email protected] 
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​The Salesian Youth Center is open every day of the week, from 12.00 to 18.00. Programs are organized for children and young people in the playground, as well as activities in the club premises. We also organize various programs during the holidays (excursions, oratory…).

The work in the Salesian Youth Center of Celje follows the idea of ​​St. John Bosco, who in the 19th century started with a new educational method called the “preventive system”. This is based on four educational environments: home, yard, school and church, and on three attitudes of the educator: reason, faith and benevolence.

We include 1 or 2 international volunteers in the work of the youth center every year. Volunteers are involved in work programs with children and young people.

Volunteer:

• acquires new experience and competences in the field of youth work
• the program helps him in his personal development and independence
• learns how the Salesian charism is realized in another culture
• meet new friends in the local environment
• gets to know the culture of the country in which he/she is staying and learns the local language

 
Profile of the volunteer
Requirements:

• Interest in working with children and young people
• Flexibility in working in different fields, creativity
• At least basic communication skills in German are necessary

 
Practical arrangements

• The volunteer receives 2 days of holiday for each month. The concrete arrangements for this will be made during the team meetings. In this way the volunteer can be offered some flexibility in the choice of holidays
• The volunteer receives a monthly allowance according to the ESC frame of reference. The volunteer can use a bicycle as mean of local transport.
• The volunteer has a room in the youth center, a bathroom, kitchen and washing machine.
• The volunteer will meet the mentor on a regular basis, deciding together on the required frequency and nature of the meetings.
• At the end of the voluntary service the volunteer will get a “Youthpass” certificate.

The website of the youth centre: celje.donbosko.si
 
Contact 
If you are interested in joining our project, please send a CV, a pass photo and letter of motivation to:
Klementina Fidler
[email protected]

 
Deadline for Applications: 1st of July 2025

European Solidarity Corps in the youth center Kodeljevo (3 Volunteers)
01. 9. 2025 – 31. 7. 2026

​The Salesian Youth Kodeljevo is open every day of the week, from 11.00 to 18.00. Programs are organized for children and young people in the playground, as well as activities in the club premises. We also have activities regarding social circus and offer various workshops and School of circus for kids, adults and seniors. During holidays we organize various programs (excursions, oratory…).

The work in the Salesian Youth Center of Kodeljevo follows the idea of ​​St. John Bosco, who in the 19th century started with a new educational method called the “preventive system”. This is based on four educational environments: home, yard, school and church, and on three attitudes of the educator: reason, faith and benevolence.

We include 3 international volunteers in the work of the youth center every year. Volunteers are involved in work programs with children and young people.

Volunteer:

• acquires new experience and competences in the field of youth work
• the program helps him in his personal development and independence
• learns how the Salesian charism is realized in another culture
• meet new friends in the local environment
• gets to know the culture of the country in which he/she is staying and learns the local language

 
Profile of the volunteers
Requirements:

• Interest in working with children and young people
• Flexibility in working in different fields, creativity
• At least basic communication skills in German are necessary

 
Practical arrangements

• The volunteer receives 2 days of holiday for each month. The concrete arrangements for this will be made during the team meetings. In this way the volunteer can be offered some flexibility in the choice of holidays
• The volunteer receives a monthly allowance according to the ESC frame of reference. The volunteer can use a bicycle as mean of local transport.
• The volunteer has a room in the youth center, a bathroom, kitchen and washing machine.
• The volunteer will meet the mentor on a regular basis, deciding together on the required frequency and nature of the meetings.
• At the end of the voluntary service the volunteer will get a “Youth pass” certificate.

The website of the youth centre: skala.je
 
Contact 
If you are interested in joining our project, please send a CV, a pass photo and letter of motivation to:
Boštjan Jamnik SDB
[email protected]
​More info: skala.je/esc/
 
Deadline for Applications: 15th of July 2025