ESC: Short-term Volunteering: Empowering Youth: Serving the Next Generation
Code: 49831 Copied
Netherlands
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Short-term Volunteering: Empowering Youth: Serving the Next Generation
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Assel Don Bosco Center offers space for reflection, education and relaxation to young people and adults who are committed to youth and young people. Youth work has been going on here for more than 50 years carried out for children and young people with fewer opportunities. Don Bosco Youthnet Netherlands (DBYn-NL) was located in Rijswijk 10 years ago and had been active there for more than 10 years with international programs within EVS/ESC, in close collaboration with Don Bosco Rijswijk. DBYn-NL has been less active for several years (including due to the corona), but with the arrival of an old and new staff member, we hope to design and develop a number of very nice projects for young people with fewer opportunities in collaboration with Assel Don Bosco Center in 2024 to be carried out. We have many short and experienced long-term projects up close and guided several hundred young people in our work. Our employees all have experience in working with European youth and the responsible people within the organization attended various Nji training courses and meetings.
💼 What the programme involves
This project offers a unique opportunity to not only have a great learning experience, but to make a difference in the lives of others. Our focus lies on inclusion (helping everyone feel part of the community) and sustainability (caring for the environment). You will be part of a team that consists of youthworkers, volunteers, and Salesians of Don Bosco. Together with one other short-term volunteer your main tasks will be supporting a local Youth Center with their activities. Aside from that, you will help with ecological maintenaince, clean accomodations, and assist with international Erasmus+ projects. Check out the infopack for more information: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bh631o2mk31qtlx6y8rcc/Infopack-Short-term-Volunteering-Empowering-Youth-Serving-the-Next-Generation.pdf?rlkey=9dtor1r5vffan69l8uom2ha8q&st=ncvjes3m&dl=0
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be living on the Veluwe surrounded by green forests, fresh air, and natural beauty. Accomodation will be provided for you in Assel. You will share a room with another short-term volunteer. The bathroom, kitchen, and living room will be additionally shared with two other volunteers. Some lunches and dinners will be organized with the local community. For other meals volunteers are free to cook in their own kitchen. Several bicycles are available, as well as a car belonging to the association. Having a drivers licence is preferred as Assel is not easily accessible by public transport.
🎒 Leisure activities
During your stay you will work closely with youth workers and help them organize activities by and for young people. Furthermore, you will participate in, and help plan international youth exchanges, trainings, and cultural events. Here you will gain experience in working with young people from different backgrounds, especially those facing challenges. Additionally, you will also assist our hospitality manager with day-to-day operations of running a group accomodation.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, open-minded, and motivated and who want to make a positive impact on society, learn new skills, and live in and experience a different country and culture. What qualities are we looking for? - Willing to learn and try new things - Interested in helping others and working with young people - Passionate about the environment and promoting green initiatives - Motivated to take initiative and propose new ideas - Comfortable with working in English - Ready to work in a multicultural team - Friendly, empathetic, and eager to connect with others
Deadline: 02/03/2026 00:00
Deadline: 02/03/2026 00:00
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 ?
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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15/04/2026 → 22/05/2026
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Deadline: 02/03/2026
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
Hoog Soeren, Netherlands
Netherlands
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:24 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Dutch