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ESC: Creative Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps

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About the project

ESC: Creative Volunteers of the European Solidarity Corps

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Udruzenje Svetlost was established in 2001 by young people and leaders concerned about the well-being of young people. Youth workers/leaders/educators/staff from Association support community-wide efforts and professional development opportunities for young people as well as ability to communicate across sectors and support advocacy efforts. By collecting and sharing data, we do our best to address key concerns of young people, tackle complex issues faced by them, and work together with them to create a better community. Svetlost is dedicated to building professional and social capacities of young people, including those with fewer opportunities and to encourage them to take active role in decision making process at the local, national and EU levels. We envision a community where all youth are reaching their full potential. We organize different activities with an objective to ensure a culture, vision and system that supports young people to exercise power by being skilled, critically aware and active in changing community with supportive behaviors. At the same time we work on professional development of our staff by increasing access to and participation in quality professional development training opportunities relevant to our needs. At the moment, Svetlos

💼 What the programme involves

The Creative Volunteers ESC activity gathers young people from Bosnia, Italy, and Serbia for a 14-day volunteering experience (excluding travel days) supporting the 2nd Moving Balkans Regional Contemporary Dance Platform Showcase in Novi Sad, held from 12–17 May 2026 across multiple cultural venues. Volunteers also join the Rhythm of Europe festival on 9 May. Coordinated by Udruženje Svetlost Šabac with SKCNS, the program runs from 7–22 May 2026 (14 days + 2 travel days). Participants aged 18–30 contribute 5–6 hours daily (25–30 weekly) in teams: Host (guest support), Technical (stage setup), and Media (social coverage). Open to motivated youth interested in arts and events, no prior experience required, with space for initiative and creativity.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteering takes place in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and cultural hub of Vojvodina, known for its arts, architecture, and relaxed vibe. Home to EXIT festival and European Capital of Culture 2022, it lies on the Danube beneath Petrovaradin Fortress. Activities happen in SKCNS venues and city spaces. Volunteers stay in hostel 15 minutes from the centre, in shared rooms. With Stari Grad, cafés, markets, and river views nearby, the city offers a rich and welcoming experience.

🎒 Leisure activities

During the opportunity, participants will take part in onboarding 2 days training prepared by Udruženje Svetlost. This training introduces them to the project goals, roles, and expectations of the volunteers and the hosting organisation.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project is open to young people aged 18 to 30, resident in Italy, Bosnia and Serbia, who have not yet reached the 12-month limit of ESC volunteering. We welcome applicants with any interest in arts, culture, events, and festival organisation — no specific background is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.
Deadline: 23/04/2026 12:00

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 ?
  • 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.

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📅 Available sessions

RS50692

08/05/2026 → 21/05/2026

Closed
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Deadline: 23/04/2026

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

Novi Sad, Serbia

Serbia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Serbia Dinar (RSD / Дин.)

Exchange rate

1 RSD = 0.008542 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:11 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Serbian Hungarian Bosnian