ESC: Creative and leisure activities for young people 2024/2025 - Long Term
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About the project
ESC: Creative and leisure activities for young people 2024/2025 - Long Term
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our Hungarian partner focuses on promoting culture and youth. Their goal is to provide cultural and educational programs to young people and the local community. The organization aims to encourage youth participation in various artistic, educational, and social activities to foster their personal development and civic engagement. They regularly organize cultural events, workshops, exhibitions, and recreational activities to enrich the region's cultural life and promote intercultural dialogue. Working in partnership with educational institutions, government agencies, and other civic organizations, our partner aims to achieve its goals collaboratively and inclusively.
💼 What the programme involves
Our partner intends to host a volunteer for INDIVIDUAL long term project: for 10/12 months from September in 2024, who DOESN'T need VISA to enter to Hungary.
Organise and deliver activities for young people aged 12 to 18 years old, Participating in everyday group activities with children, Organizing and running handcraft activities with the children and young people, Theatre club for children, Personal development program for children through different activities like singing, music activities, group games, educational stories, handcraft, relaxing time, Helping in organizing different events such as Museums' night, Summer and Winter festivals, Children's day where the volunteers will prepare the materials, organizing group games for children, go with the youngsters on every workshop, making cards, relaxing room, leisure clubs, etc.
Working hours: minimum 30, maximum 38 hours per a week. Saturdays and Sundays are free.
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
For breakfast, dinner and dinner the volunteers will receive 50.000 HUF in cash.
📍 About the location
Kecskemét, a city located in the heart of the Great Hungarian Plain, boasts a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Founded in the 14th century, it flourished due to its strategic location on trade routes connecting Western and Eastern Europe. The city is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, particularly the Great Church and the Palace of Arts, which are testament to its prosperous past.
Geographically, Kecskemét is surrounded by vast fertile plains conducive to agriculture and animal husbandry. The city is also known for its vineyards and orchards, which contribute to its local economy.
The associative sector in Kecskemét is dynamic, with numerous organizations working in areas such as culture, education, youth, and community development. Local initiatives promote civic participation, social inclusion, and the preservation of the region's cultural heritage. Associations regularly organize cultural events, educational programs, and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. In summary, Kecskemét harmoniously blends its historical past, fertile geography, and active associative fabric to create a vibrant and culturally rich city.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Kecskemét, volunteers will have the opportunity to discover a variety of enriching activities. They can explore the city's unique architecture, including its Art Nouveau buildings such as the Great Church and the Palace of Arts. Volunteers interested in history can visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Photography, which offer fascinating insights into the region's past. For an authentic cultural experience, volunteers can attend shows at the Kecskemét National Theater or participate in local festivals like the International Folklore Festival.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the city's vast green spaces, such as Kossuth Square Garden and Szabadság Park, perfect for leisurely strolls or outdoor picnics. The surrounding vineyards also offer opportunities for tasting local wines and experiencing the region's winemaking traditions.
Finally, volunteers can explore the city's bustling markets, such as the Kecskemét Central Market, where they'll find a variety of local products, traditional crafts, and culinary specialties. In summary, volunteers in Kecskemét will have the chance to experience a rewarding mix of cultural heritage, lush nature, and the vibrant atmosphere of the city.
⚠️ Requirements
The participant profile: our partner is looking for a motivated volunteer who is legally residing in any countries and DOESN'T NEED VISA; interested in culture events. Volunteers will work with youth workers and may work with other international volunteers, who will do different activities in the organization. Late twenties, moderate (B1) English AND social media skills, good communication skills. Able to get on with others who have different cultures.
Advantages:
- flexibility;
- culture lover;
- altruist background;
- musician;
- experience with small scale event organization;
- film making, photography, videography or visual art.
Application deadline: 19/05/2024.
ℹ️ Additional information
Our partner will cover 1 international return travel. They will provide 6 EUR/day for pocket money.
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 ?
- 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.
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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📅 Available sessions
HU39776
01/09/2024 → 31/08/2025
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
Kecskemét, Deák Ferenc tér 1, 6000 Hungary
Hungary
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Hungary Forint (HUF / Ft)
Exchange rate
1 HUF = 0.002768 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:47 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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