📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The In Flanders Fields Museum presents the story of the First World War in the West Flanders front region. Our permanent exhibition tells the story of the invasion of Belgium and the first months of the mobilisation, the four years trench war in the Westhoek , the end of the war and the permanent remembrance ever since. We currently also offer educational activities for students from both Belgium and abroad, as well as a cultural and artistic programme. In the research centre of the museum, visitors can delve deeper into that dramatic period of the history of the world. Here you can research the big, global background story as well as personal and local history.Tasks of the volunteer include helping with research on personal stories, assist in organising exhibitions, helping with different projects led by an international artist.
🏠 Accommodation on site
- accommodation in host family - meals provided by host family - international travel to & from Belgium - local public transport between host family and workplace and for activities related to work
🎒 Leisure activities
- Global Competence Certificate - Dutch Language Support - Task-related training at the workplace by professional staff
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: ● Strong level of English and/or French
● Strong motivation to learn Dutch
● Interested in the First World War
● Active listener
● Social, enthusiastic and friendly
● Ability to work indepently and in team
Deadline: No application deadline
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.