ESC: Dream, Dare, Do

Name: ESC: Dream, Dare, Do
Start: 2025-07-07
End: 2025-07-28
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba

Code: 4517167e584686fd49 Copied

Aruba Culture Education European Voluntary Service Social work Culture Education +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Popcorn Club Aruba is a dynamic and community-driven organization that started in 1989. Our organization fosters youth engagement, cultural enrichment, and personal development through various artistic expressions, primarily focusing on dance, acting, and educational initiatives. Popcorn Club, dedicated to personal and community development, conducts various workshops and events annually. Future ESC volunteers will actively organize, gain valuable experience and cultural insights, and strengthen their capacities. Two examples of our Major Activities are: Activity 1: Leadership through Personal Development Programs The club organizes workshops on self-awareness, social etiquette, motivation, teamwork, and more, fostering personal growth and effective communication. Activity 2: Dream, Dare, Do. This program empowers youth through collaborative learning, a unique initiative encouraging shared authority. Participants in the "Dream, Dare, Do" initiative learn leadership, communication skills, and group dynamics. Volunteers gain mentoring and leadership capabilities while inspiring positive change. For those involved in the "Dream, Dare, Do" initiative, volunteers will experience shared authority collaborations, fostering a culture of mutual learning. They will acquire group dynamics and shared leadership skills, empowering them to become catalysts for positive change.

💼 What the programme involves

Dream, Dare, Do (DDD) is a transformative project empowering young people through creativity, cultural exchange, and social impact. Hosted by Popcorn Club Aruba, DDD unites European volunteers with local youth to develop artistic talents, foster leadership, and create meaningful change. Through dance, music, theater, fashion, and visual arts, volunteers mentor young people, organize cultural events, and support social inclusion while experiencing Aruba’s vibrant culture. Engage in creative projects – lead workshops in dance, music, theater, fashion, and visual arts. During the project you will: -Support social-inclusion initiatives – mentor disadvantaged youth through artistic and personal development. -Organize community events – plan and participate in festivals, talent shows, and cultural activities. -Encourage youth empowerment – help young Arubans build leadership, teamwork, and confidence. -Immerse yourself in Aruba’s culture – collaborate with local artists and educators.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay in shared housing with access to all necessary amenities, including a kitchen, living space, and Wi-Fi. Rooms are shared (same gender), with an option for a private room based on availability. Transportation options include a shared van ensuring smooth mobility during the project and public transport for non project-related activities across the island.

🍲 Food

A food allowance is provided, allowing volunteers to buy groceries and cook meals.

🎒 Leisure activities

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We seek enthusiastic volunteers who: -Are passionate about arts, youth work, and social impact. -Enjoy teamwork and cultural exchange. -Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. -Are ready to take on challenges and step out of their comfort zone. -Have basic English communication skills. Info Session – 30th March 2025, 18h30 (CET) at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0RVjTwT0S96rZ_Hi-qNTZw#/registration
Deadline: 26/04/2025 00:45

ℹ️ Additional information

Volunteers will receive comprehensive training to support their roles. The program includes cultural orientation, leadership development, and hands-on artistic training in dance, theater, music, fashion, and visual arts. Workshops on youth mentorship, event planning, and social inclusion strategies will prepare volunteers to engage meaningfully with the local community. Continuous support, mentorship, and reflection sessions will be provided to ensure personal and professional growth throughout the experience.

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

AW45171

07/07/2025 at 00:00 → 28/07/2025 at 00:00

Closed

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Deadline: 26/04/2025

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

Tarabanaweg, Oranjestad, Aruba

Aruba

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Aruba Guilder (AWG / ƒ)

Exchange rate

1 AWG = 0.500253 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Atlantic Standard Time

Local time: 20:56 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

Dutch English Spanish