ESC: We are the Future 2.0
Code: 48221 Copied
Sweden
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: We are the Future 2.0
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Kultur & Fritidsavdelningen (Culture & Leisure department) is located at the Municipality of
Örnsköldsvik, in the beautiful northern part of Sweden. We welcome volunteers of various
backgrounds to come and take part in our international projects which all have the aim to promote
solidarity and a stronger sense of European identity amongst our local youth. Enjoy the long,
bright summer nights and stay warm during the cold, dark winter months... if lucky, you will see
the Northern lights. It will be an adventure for sure.
We operate in the field of culture and leisure with activities in the area of sports, outdoor life and
culture and we also support various initiatives coming from civil society networks and NGO’s. We
organise youth activities outside school hours and activities that aims to promote young people’s
participation in buliding a democratic and sustainable society. Our inclusion mission makes us
always put special focus on including citizens with fewer opportunities. The department is also the
main coordinator for the civil society’s social activities for new immigrants and refugees and for
people with physical and mental disabilities.
We are running activities both in H1Sliperiet, a culture house, and in youth centres which are
located both in the city centre and in rural areas. Here the volunteer can work in various projects
in various themes together with local youth aged between 10 and 25, depending on the location.
We will always take in consideration the interests and needs of the volunteers and support them
to use their creativity to develop their own ideas within the project framework.
We also have opportunities in the field of social and ecological sustainability located in the public
library and in Fritidsbanken; a place where you can borrow sports and leisure equipment for free.
This activity promotes solidarity and equality in the local community and is helping many of our
target groups to a healthier lifestyle.
Our organisation have several years experience of projects within the Solidarity corps and youth
exchange/ Erasmus. We believe in the empowerment of young individuals using the tool of
international projects.
💼 What the programme involves
We are looking for a volunteer to work at youth centres run by Örnsköldsvik municipality, the culture and leisure department. The volunteer will help in everyday operations, with various tasks such as leading or assisting in various activities for teenagers and young adults.
The aim is to create something meaningful to do after school and to learn more about Europe. There is a wide range of possibilities for a volunteer to develop their own ideas and create their own projects, perhaps in the area of arts and crafts, music, sports or outdoor life. The theme depends on the volunteer’s own skills and interests. Our aim is to give our volunteers maximum opportunity for personal growth and we encourage them to bring their own ideas into the project. The volunteer will be working together with, and get support from our youth leaders.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will be accommodated in a fully equipped studio apartment located in the centre of town. The apartment has its own private bathroom and a small kitchen area. There is a big, shared kitchen and laundry room that you share with other volunteers and students. You will be given a monthly allowance for food and private expenses. Most things are within walking distance but you need to have a driving license to be able to go to the youth centres which are located in a rural areas. If needed, we provide training in how-to drive-in winter climate and how to stay safe on icy roads.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will be given opportunity to learn Swedish language through online training and in physical classes at a language school. The volunteers are expected to participate in the on-arrival and midterm seminar arranged by the Swedish NA.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for a volunteer who is ready to come to Sweden as soon as possible. You need to have some experience in working with kids or teenagers, for example as an activity leader. A good level of spoken English is essential. The volunteer needs to have an outgoing personality and a good ability to create solid relationships with teenagers. The volunteer needs to be responsible, helpful and curious. The schedule will include working evenings and possibly also some weekends.
Since we are located in the North of Sweden, the applicants must be aware that we have 4 seasons, including a few months of cold and dark climate in winter. We are looking for a volunteer who enjoys spending time in nature doing outdoor activities, even in winter.
Deadline: 21/09/2025 23:00
Deadline: 21/09/2025 23:00
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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Deadline: 21/09/2025
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
Järnvägsgatan 6, 891 31 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Sweden
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Sweden Krona (SEK / kr)
Exchange rate
1 SEK = 0.091120 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:06 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Swedish