ESC: To dream, to dare, to do, to share

Name: ESC: To dream, to dare, to do, to share
Start: 2025-09-01
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Ostend, Belgium

Code: 44475 Copied

Belgium European Voluntary Service Social work Education European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Ithaka vzw, an organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities, and/or autism is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to join our team in Oostende for one year. As a volunteer at Ithaka vzw, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Tasks during the project: Assisting with various activities and events organized by Ithaka vzw, supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily activities, contributing to an inclusive and supportive environment for all participants, opportunity to take initiative and develop projects within our organization. Together we take steps and provide support where necessary. We share our beautiful but also our difficult moments. The journey is what matters, not just the destination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTIlVIuzN9o

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: The volunteer will have a private room in a house shared with other ESC volunteers. Transport : Oostende is a middle big place in Flanders, Belgium. The volunteer will have an own bicycle to travel around . Food: The volunteer will receive a food allowance monthly, but will also have the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal during working hours. The volunteer will also receive pocketmoney. Language: the volunteer will get a language course In Ithaka, there is a seperate locker where the volunteer can store personal belongings. There is an option to use a laptop.

🎒 Leisure activities

The sending organisation takes care for: - pre-departure training where the volunteer will gain all the information about the guidelines and the organisation of his/her stay. Besides that, the volunteer takes part in the on-arrival and mid-term training provided by the National Agency of Belgium - Flanders. In the first weeks, we provide an "Ithakabad". The volunteer is introduces to the different aspects of the organisation. A volunteer is never alone. Everything happens in tandem with a colleague who works as a coach with the target group.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Ithaka is looking for a volunteer who is willing to work with adults with intellectual disabilities or autism. We believe it is important that the volunteer approaches the job with an inclusive mindset: how to connect people with the rest of society? Having experience with the target group is not a must, but it is an added value. We expect an open attitude with a deep respect for differences. The person has willingness to learn Dutch and we promote even before the start of the project. The first contacts with clients often provide the bridge to acceptance.
Deadline: 15/04/2025 12:00

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 ?

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

BE44475

01/09/2025 → 31/08/2026

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Deadline: 15/04/2025

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

Ostend, Belgium

Belgium

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:42 (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 Dutch French