📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
G.F.C. Generation for Change CY (hereafter referred to as GFC) is a grassroots nonprofit striving for a diverse and inclusive society where everyone has equitable access to opportunities in Cyprus. GFC is committed to achieving positive social change through supporting vulnerable and marginalised communities – including but not limited to persons of low socioeconomic status, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and any persons facing discrimination. In correspondence with core EU values, GFC seeks to harness the power of diversity to advocate a fair and inclusive society. Since its founding in June 2020 and official registration in December 2021, the organisation has been working extensively, sustainably, and meaningfully with populations experiencing challenges and fewer opportunities. GFC has three pillars of action. 1. Humanitarian Aid 2. Empowerment and Integration 3. Advocacy and Interculturalism In their first pillar, more than 3000 households have benefited, receiving packages containing food, clothes, hygiene essentials, and other basic items. Within their second pillar, offering skills development and psychosocial services and activities, including language learning, employability and sports, at least 1500 participants have benefited. In its third pillar, it has engaged in numerous advocacy actions and organised 11 cultural and sports events bringing people from diverse backgrounds to interact, leading to a more just, accepting, and cohesive society.
💼 What the programme involves
Generation for Change CY is a grassroots, non-profit organization striving for a diverse and inclusive society in Cyprus. We support and empower vulnerable and marginalized communities, including refugees and people of low socioeconomic status, and advocate for social justice in migration, human rights, and interculturalism.
We are looking for motivated young individuals living in the EU, aged 18-30, who are ready to make a tangible impact through different volunteering roles. You will contribute to our mission, gain lifelong skills, and experience Cyprus’ diversity while supporting our three pillars: Humanitarian Aid, Empowerment and Integration, and Interculturalism and Advocacy.
Applicants are required to complete this application form: https://forms.gle/aQVtY9kUnD6E2cTV7
For more information about the program, please refer to our info kit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15s_aPwzL9_TyD-bFpSJHy4wQNjG9iEo3/view
🏠 Accommodation on site
A.1. Monthly stipend of 400 EUR for personal expenses and food.
B.1. Accommodation and related expenses fully covered, including utilities.
B.2. Note: Participants from Cyprus may opt to stay in their own accommodation and receive a monthly allowance of 100–150 EUR to cover car expenses and home utility bills.
C.1. Travel expenses to and from Cyprus fully covered.
D.1. Medical insurance coverage (if not already covered by the participant).
🎒 Leisure activities
Participants will receive tailored training and supervision according to their role, whether in language teaching, antiracism and gender equality work, psychosocial or employment activities, sports-based youth engagement, material support provision, or communications.
Each volunteer will work closely with a designated staff supervisor, who will provide ongoing guidance, role-specific training, feedback, and support throughout the volunteering period. All volunteers will also receive cross-cutting training on project management, safeguarding, and intercultural competence
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are seeking motivated young individuals aged 18-30 who are eager to make a meaningful and practical contribution to our education, integration, advocacy, and organizational support programs. Each volunteer will take on a specific role within the organization while also contributing to GFC’s core services, including the provision of material support and general administrative tasks.
Volunteer Positions Available:
1) Greek & English Language Teachers
Volunteers will support Greek- and English-language teaching activities for refugees, migrants, and other learners, including lesson preparation, classroom support, learner engagement, and participation in relevant EU-funded education and integration projects.
2) Advocacy and Civic Participation Assistant
The volunteer will support advocacy initiatives focused on civic participation, human rights, and social inclusion in Cyprus. Tasks may include research, report drafting, campaign support, advocacy actions, and contributing to awareness-raising activities.
3) Integration Assistant
The volunteer will support empowerment, psychosocial, and integration activities, including employment support, digital skills, community events, and informal skills-building workshops. Tasks may also include research, community outreach, workshop organization, and participant support.
4) Finance and Administration Assistant
The volunteer will support the organization’s financial and administrative coordination, including financial monitoring, project documentation, record keeping, filing, data entry, procurement support, and assistance with internal reporting and administrative procedures.
Deadline:
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.