ESC: Be the Change: Support and inspire young minds in Antwerp, Belgium. (Start date from September or later in autumn: 6 months to 1 year)
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Belgium
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Education
European Voluntary Service
Social work
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About the project
ESC: Be the Change: Support and inspire young minds in Antwerp, Belgium. (Start date from September or later in autumn: 6 months to 1 year)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Wingerdbloei vzw is a Non Governmental Organisation, located in Antwerp (Flanders - Belgium), for minor girls (from 3 till 21 years old) and boys (from 16 up till 21) whose families face a broader range of difficulties. We have about 90 residential places for children and youngsters who can't be living in their homes because of this challenges. Next to the residential care, we also help many families withing the family context. Several youngsters of our targetgroup are under the supervision of a Belgian juvenile judge who takes the decisions over the minors. The problems and situations our youngsters face cover a wide area from behavioural problems, agression, emotional difficulties, lack of personal hygiene, family violence, abuse or neglect, traumatic experiences, broken familiy ties, ,... Some of them committed criminal offences.
Wingerdbloei is always open to progressive ideas or experimenting new projects. Since 2016 we also have two groups with minor refugees that live in two different houses.
💼 What the programme involves
Are you ready for a meaningful adventure abroad? Would you like to make a difference to young people in Belgium? Join Wingerdbloei, a dynamic youth care organization in Antwerp, Belgium!
We support children and teens (ages 3–21) facing tough challenges - family issues, trauma, behavioral struggles, or refugee backgrounds - helping them grow into strong, independent individuals.
As a volunteer, you’ll be a trusted companion and role model, bringing fresh energy and perspective as a motivated, open-hearted young person from abroad. Your presence can truly inspire our youngsters and be impactful!
You’ll help by:
Organizing fun activities: games, crafts, sports, cooking, cultural nights, …
Accompanying youth on outings, appointments, or camps.
Assisting with daily tasks: meals, shopping, setting up events.
Launching your own creative ideas: we love new initiatives that enrich the lives of our young people.
For more concrete information: www.wingerdbloei.be/volunteering
🏠 Accommodation on site
2 Volunteers are hosted together in a cosy apartment with all necessary accommodation and a good internet connection. Volunteers eat with the youth during activities and receive monthly 280 euro additional as a food allowance. You'll get 6 euro a day as pocket money. We provide traveling by public transport or by bicycle.
🎒 Leisure activities
This is more than volunteering. It’s a life-changing experience. You will gain hands-on experience in youth care and the non-profit sector. You'll grow in independence, adaptability, and intercultural understanding. You'll immerse yourself in Belgian and Flemish culture. Your language skills will improve (Dutch, English, or maybe French!)
You’ll not only support others. You’ll grow as a young European citizen and can become inspiring for other young people.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: Are you committed and do you have a big heart for young people? Are you at least 20 years old? Do you dream of helping vulnerable young people build a brighter future? We’re looking for loving, open-minded volunteers who are enthusiastic, empathetic and eager to learn. If you're someone who brings positive energy, enjoys connecting with others, and is curious about new cultures and ideas, then you might be the perfect fit for our team at Wingerdbloei. Together, we can create meaningful moments and lasting change.
Interested?
Fill in the application forms: https://forms.office.com/e/J6P3suiw8A?origin=lprLink
Only people that completely fill in the form will be considererd. When you fill in the form you will always get a response.
Deadline: No application deadline
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
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BE47329
01/09/2025 → 30/11/2026
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Waterbaan 153, 2100 Antwerpen, Belgium
Belgium
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 22:20 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French