ESC: LOOKING FOR A YOUTH WORKER HELP
Code: 42053 Copied
Romania
European Voluntary Service
Education
European Voluntary Service
Education
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: LOOKING FOR A YOUTH WORKER HELP
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Romanian Angel Appeal Foundation (RAA) is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young individuals facing challenges, including those dealing with chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS or Tuberculosis. Our mission goes beyond conventional support – we provide comprehensive medical, psychological, social, and material assistance. Moreover, we go a step further by building networks, conducting training courses, engaging in research, running campaigns, and advocating for change.
Internationally, our commitment extends to EU-funded projects focusing on critical areas such as autism, translational research infrastructure, prevention research, and the prevention of tuberculosis and HIV among vulnerable groups. RAA stands out for its emphasis on environmental sustainability in its organizational development strategy.
In response to the refugee crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine, RAA has proactively expanded its services, particularly in youth work and non-formal education, creating a safe space for youth, a space where everybody is welcomed, no matter of religion, nationality, sexual orientation or the country of provenience, a space where the newcomers are feeling integrate and where the youth is growing exploring their interests and passions. This space is our Youth Hub, a vibrant space where we curate and implement daily activities for youth, including projects supported by international donors and the Erasmus+ program.
💼 What the programme involves
Our story began over 30 years ago, inspired by Olivia Harrison, who rallied global support for children in Romanian orphanages. For 33 years, we’ve empowered children, youth, and adults to live independently despite social or medical challenges. Our foundation rests on three pillars: education, health, and social activities, both in the community and for youth.
RAA has grown alongside democratic Romania. From strengthening the health system in the 1990s to training thousands of professionals in the 2000s, we've reached 2024 with strong projects and partnerships across Europe.
In the last years our projects resulted in a youth centre in Bucharest, where we engage in non-formal learning activities, organize youth exchanges and host networking events. RAA Youth Team is dedicated to helping young people shape and realize their dreams while learning and travelling.
We are looking for a volunteer in Bucharest to join the youth workers team. More about us: https://raa.ro/en/
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in a 2-room apartment (2 volunteers/apartment) located in an area easily accessible by public transport. During their stay volunteers will receive 200 euro/month for food and 120 euro/month pocket money, if needed, a RAA employee will join them for weekly shopping for food and consumables. Common supplies (toilet paper, cleaning supplies, various household items, etc.) will be provided by RAA. Transportation from the hometown to Bucharest and back at the end of the volunteering placement will be paid by RAA, local public transportation is also provided by RAA.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will receive specialised training from the RAA Youth Team in order to improve their facilitation skills and communication with young people in order to be able to create nonformal activities and workshops. Each volunteer will be assigned a mentor who will provide support throughout their stay in Romania; the mentor will facilitate cultural integration and help them get to know the city. Additionally, the volunteers will have a volunteer coordinator from RAA who will assist them in integrating into the team and support them in completing their tasks.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer passionate about working with young people and eager to make a difference in their lives. We are a youth center based in Bucharest, Romania, with a dynamic and diverse team. We work with both local and international youth through the Erasmus+ program and various activities and events are hosted at our center, so we are looking for a volunteer who can help our youth workers in their daily activities and bring energy and fresh ideas to our interactions with young people. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our team, learn from their experience, and contribute to the personal and social development of the youth. As our team is diverse and enthusiastic we are looking for someone willing to be a team player and contribute to the team work while having fun and enjoying learning and volunteering.
Our team will support and guide the volunteer every step of the way.
Part of your task will include: 1. Participate in non-formal education activities and events organized at the youth center; 2. Assist in organizing and coordinating youth activities; 3. Help create a welcoming and engaging environment for all participants; 4. Attend training sessions conducted by our team to develop your skills; 5. Prepare a weekly report on your activity and learning progress. Let’s have fun and make a positive impact in the lives of young people together!
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.
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01/11/2024 → 01/05/2025
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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
Strada Rodiei 52, București, Romania
Romania
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Romania New Leu (RON / lei)
Exchange rate
1 RON = 0.187953 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 20:55 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Romanian