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ESC: Understanding and supporting the work of community-based organisations

Code: 31493 Copied

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

About the project

ESC: Understanding and supporting the work of community-based organisations

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

End FGM EU is looking for 1 volunteer to join the Communication department of the Network to highlight and promote the work of community members in ending FGM and supporting survivors. Mapping communities against FGM: • Supporting the organisation of interviews of community activists • Online promotion of the work of community-based organisations against FGM based in Europe. • Developing online content promoting the work of community-based organisations. Online presence of the Network: •Support the production and publication of content for the Network’s social media accounts • Assist with the communication side of the Youth Ambassadors and Ambassadors programmes. • Support the creation and dissemination of the quarterly Newsletter Network's communication strategy: • Preparing specific communications actions for events and campaigns • Support the sending of updates and information to Members and Ambassadors through our international communications channel

🏠 Accommodation on site

• A monthly allowance (food, housing) • Travel costs to Brussels (a lump sum depending on the distance to Brussels) • Monthly pocket money • Local transportation in Brussels

🎒 Leisure activities

• On-arrival training with other Solidarity Corps volunteers, and lots of learning and development opportunities with our members • Internal FGM training done by the End FGM EU

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: • Young volunteer between 18 and 30 living in Europe and coming from an FGM-affected community • Good English language skills, both oral and written, French is an asset • Knowledge of or interest in gender equality and gender-based violence issues • Willingness to engage in productive and challenging work • Ability to focus well under deadlines • Understanding of debates on female genital mutilation (FGM), violence against women and gender issues
Deadline: Application deadline: 05/09/2022

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.

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📅 Available sessions

BE31493

01/07/2022 → 30/11/2023

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 05/09/2022

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

Rue d'Edimbourg 26, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium

Belgium

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:18 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch French