ESC: Working with young people at Fjället Youth Centre (with competence in social media and digital communication)

Name: ESC: Working with young people at Fjället Youth Centre (with competence in social media and digital communication)
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2027-08-31
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Code: 5101069d7dabc6a99c Copied

Sweden Culture European Voluntary Service Social work Culture European Voluntary Service +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Kooperativet Fjället is an NGO located in Angered that is a suburb of Gothenburg. Our goal is to create a meaningful leisure time together with yoths. During the evenings we have activities, and all the activities are based on the youths own wills and needs. Our main target is youths aged 13 up to 20 years. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday between 17-22. Kooperartivet Fjället was founded in 1992 and our main target has always been youths, but now more we try in various ways to work with the entire area and we want to involve all residents in the local area so that we, together with them can contribute to a better area. Our international work is also very important to us and we put a lot of focus on it. We are four employees, three working full time and one part time.

💼 What the programme involves

Kooperativet Fjället is a youth-focused NGO in Rannebergen, Gothenburg, Sweden, offering leisure activities for young people aged 10–20. The youth work is based on participation and influence, giving young people a real voice in shaping activities and the environment. The centre hosts two European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers who actively contribute to daily activities. Volunteers mainly work as youth workers, supporting and engaging with young people, while also developing their own projects such as sports, cultural activities, crafts, theatre, or music, based on their interests. They are supported by experienced youth workers who guide them in planning and personal development. Additionally, one volunteer with skills in social media and digital communication supports promoting the organisation and its activities online.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Two volunteers share an apartment about 25 minutes from the youth centre by bus. Each has a private bedroom, while kitchen, bathroom, and living room are shared. Volunteers should be comfortable with shared living and daily responsibilities. They receive around 4,500 SEK monthly for food and personal expenses. A public transport card and SIM card are provided. Accommodation, travel, insurance, and visa costs are covered by the ESC programme.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteers attend the On-arrival training and Mid-term training, which are held in Stockholm by the Swedish National Agency. We encourage the volunteers to stay over the weekend in Stockholm at their own cost in conjunction with these training sessions. The volunteers will receive Swedish language classes which are part of the work hours. The volunteers are also invited to various training opportunities within the KEKS network when such opportunities are given. We always encourage and promote contact and networking with volunteers in Sweden.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers who are: Social, open-minded, and motivated to work with young people Able to build positive relationships with youth aged 10–20 Confident in working as a youth worker, supporting and inspiring young people Proactive, responsible, and able to take initiative Creative and interested in developing and trying new activities Flexible and comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment Open to working in an intercultural context Reflective and aware of topics such as inclusion, gender equality, and discrimination Willing to learn and develop both personally and professionally Interested in social media, digital communication, and storytelling Able to create and manage content for social media platforms and support the promotion of the organisation... VOLUNTEER TASK: Work as a youth worker, supporting and guiding young people in their daily activities at the youth centre Plan, create, and facilitate activities together with young people (e.g. sports, games, creative workshops, cultural activities) Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young people feel welcome and involved Encourage participation, interaction, and positive relationships among young people Take part in regular youth centre activities such as open evenings, excursions, camps, and external activities Develop and implement own initiatives and projects in cooperation with young people Promote the European Solidarity Corps and share information about EU opportunities Support and manage the youth centre’s social media channels (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, photos, videos, and posts) Create digital content and contribute to the promotion and visibility of the organisation and its activities Collaborate with the team of youth workers in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities The schedule includes both day and evening shifts, with approximately 35–38 hours per week, including 3–4 evenings and the rest during daytime. More information can be found on our website www.fjallet.org, our volunteer blog www.fjallet.org/volontarbloggen, and on Instagram @kooperativetfjallet.
Deadline: 24/05/2026 23:59

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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