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ESC: Volunteer coordinator

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About the project

ESC: Volunteer coordinator

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen is an NGO defending the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Belgium. The selected participant will contribute to the Startpunt project, which provides socio-legal information to applicants for international protection. The Volunteer Coordinator will manage a team of around 40 volunteers. Tasks include monitoring volunteer needs, recruiting, selecting, and onboarding new volunteers, ensuring their well-being, and coordinating weekly planning, trainings, and administration. The Coordinator organises teambuilding and learning activities to strengthen motivation and team cohesion, and actively participates in field activities at the registration centre, Immigration Office, and Legal Helpdesk. They provide legal information to asylum seekers, coordinate follow-ups, collect data, prepare situation reports, and stay informed about developments in asylum and migration law to translate this knowledge into practical trainings and updated tools.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will receive a monthly payment (€1095,00) for organisational support, covering accommodation and food expenses, and a monthly amount of €182,50 for individual expenses. The volunteer can choose their own accommodation; many choose to stay in Brussels. Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen will support the volunteer in finding appropriate accommodation by providing relevant sources (websites, social media groups…) where accommodation is published Home-to-office travel will be paid; the office is situated just a 5-minute subway ride away from the historical centre of Brussels.

🎒 Leisure activities

At the start, intercultural training will be part of the training organised by JINT. Intercultural encounters being essential in the project, it will remain a subject in feedback sessions and evaluations. Internal training is being periodically set up to keep staff and volunteers steady on track with these regulations. Every new staff member and volunteers receive an introduction training and folder with essential information on the organization (mission, vision, workplace rules...) More training can be provided and organised by Vluchtelingenwerk or external organisations during the year.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The ideal candidate: • Educational background in social sciences, law, international relations, migration studies or another relevant field are considered an advantage. Equivalent experience in volunteering, community engagement, or human rights work is also valued. • Demonstrates a genuine commitment to supporting people seeking international protection. • Has previous experience in direct work with vulnerable groups and volunteer coordination. • Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Understands the role of civil society in migration and asylum matters. • Has basic knowledge of asylum and migration issues in Europe, or a strong willingness to acquire it. • Is capable of working independently, taking initiative, and adapting to evolving situations. • Team player • Has excellent command of English (spoken and written); knowledge of other language is considered as asset. • Meets the eligibility criteria of the European Solidarity Corps programme.
Deadline: 2025-2-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000091902

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.

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📅 Available sessions

BE48829

12/01/2026 → 11/01/2027

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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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

Rue Botanique 75, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Belgium

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 20:53 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French