📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The ESC experience at IFOAM Organics Europe offers a wide array of opportunities such as learning more about EU institutions, advocacy work, the activities and missions of other like-minded NGOs, organic farming practices and the impact of environmental and climate policies, but also about Belgian/Brussels culture. The learning experience will be enriched by various trainings described below but also by a common project (among the volunteers), regular exchanges with other young people from like-minded Brussels NGOs, public events. The 2 volunteers will be selected to join the following units: 1 will join the Research and Innovation & Projects
and Partnerships units; 1 will join Communications & Events and Membership units. Opportunity to stay at organic farms in Belgium for 1-2 weeks. Volunteers are expected to commit 35hours per week (Monday to Friday) to the ESC project at IFOAM Organics Europe. More info and apply: https://www.organicseurope.bio/get-involved/work-with-us
🏠 Accommodation on site
Each volunteer will receive 550 EUR per month to cover the cost of food and other living expenses. Travel costs to Brussels from the country of origin and the return after the project end are covered by the lump sums calculated by the grant and based on distance. In Brussels, they will receive a public transport pass with access to all buses, trams and the metro in the city. Volunteers will be granted accommodation in shared apartments located 20-30min walk from the office. They will live with other volunteers and young professionals, where they will have their own room and all the facilities.
🎒 Leisure activities
Trainings will be given on content and practical skills by IFOAM's staff on various topics such as GMOs, the organic regulation, project development and management, advocacy, EU institutions, communication, career development, writing, climate change, organic seeds, etc. Practical farming training will be provided through farm stays on organic farms in Belgium, as each volunteer has the possibility to visit up to 2 organic farms in Belgium for 1-2 weeks. On-arrival/midterm trainings provided by the National Agency and pre-departure/post-project trainings given by sending organisations.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Aged between 18 and 30 and be legally residents of an EU country. Relevant experience is not needed but applicants should have a substantial interest in learning about organic agriculture. IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds regardless of gender, cultural, ethnic background or religion. We open our doors to open-minded and strongly motivated young individuals. As an umbrella organisation, we enjoy welcoming diverse volunteers as it helps to enrich our community and understanding of the challenges and opportunities for organic on a wider scale.
Deadline: Application deadline: 03/07/2022
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.