ESC: RED CROSS, ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT TEAM

Name: ESC: RED CROSS, ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT TEAM
Start: 2023-09-01
End: 2024-10-31
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

Code: 34097 Copied

Iceland European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Refugees +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will work as part of the Red Cross program Social Support for Asylum Seekers. The program consists of several targeted projects that carry out weekly social activities for people applying for international protection in Iceland. Activities currently take place in Árskógar Community Center, Vitatorg Community Center and in Reykjanesbaer, a 45 minute drive from Reykjavik. Social activities currently include a Women’s Group, Youth Club, Open House and Language Classes. The program aims to help reduce social isolation and give asylum seekers an opportunity to stay active during the application period, as well as offer a platform to meet, connect, socialize,and learn about Icelandic society and culture. The Red Cross organizes various activities andevents with project emphasis based on needs at any given time. !! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/esk-dein-europaeischer-freiwilligendienst !!

🏠 Accommodation on site

- Transportation to and from the project - Accommodation - Monthly allowance for food - Pocket money every month - Insurance for your stay

🎒 Leisure activities

Icelandic language courses

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Be 24 years old minimum, social and interested in getting to know peopl, organized, able to perform well under pressure, able to work independently and take initiativ, able to work well in a team, have good communication skills. be open-minded and willing to listen and show empathy, be able to take initiative, have excellent English language skills. Other languages, especially Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian or Russian are a strong advantage, have basic computer skills, have a strong interest in the field of migration, having previous experience working with volunteers is an advantage.
Deadline: Application deadline: 07/04/2023

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.

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

📅 Available sessions

IS34097

01/09/2023 → 31/10/2024

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Deadline: 07/04/2023

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

Reykjavík, Iceland

Iceland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Iceland Krona (ISK / kr)

Exchange rate

1 ISK = 0.007321 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 20:58 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Icelandic German Danish Swedish Norwegian