SVI-ADJ Mons
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About the project
SVI-ADJ Mons
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The association is affiliated to Hosteling International, the founding movement of the Youth Hostels. As such, it offers accommodation to young people in particular (but not exclusively) who travel individually, with friends or in groups. It offers basic hotel services: catering (canteen with sustainable label), meeting rooms, a bar with local and craft beers. The association is also recognized by the Youth Service of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation as a meeting and accommodation center and organizes activities with young people aimed at developing their reflection on the world around them and taking an active part in it.
💼 What the programme involves
Being an alternative hostel, the work carried out will mainly be hotel work.
- creation and implementation of activities with the public (exhibitions, debates, visits, karaoke, etc.);
- helping with the association’s sustainability initiatives (reducing food waste, permaculture, etc.);
- helping with the smooth running of the service (occasional help with washing up and cleaning the rooms);
- helping to welcome users and running the bar.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Single room - shower/toilet shared with the second volunteer.
Services: access to the kitchen of the users.
Wifi.
Access to the laundry (washer-dryer).
🍲 Food
Morning: breakfast (majority of organic products).
Noon: complete balanced meal.
Evening: complete balanced meal.
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
In Mons, Belgium, a French-speaking city and the capital of Hainaut, visitors can indulge in a diverse range of activities. They can explore the beautiful Belfry of the city and take leisurely strolls around the charming Grand-Place, bustling with activity. Local museums such as BAM and the Doudou Museum offer fascinating cultural experiences. Nature enthusiasts can unwind in parks like Waux-Hall Park. Nearby, the Pairi Daiza animal park also draws in visitors. Cultural events and festivals regularly liven up the city, providing unique opportunities to experience the local arts scene. Lastly, the local cuisine, featuring Belgian specialties like fries and craft beers, delights visitors' palates.
⚠️ Requirements
- English (fluent);
- French (this is a plus!);
- Be at least 18.
🤝 Meeting point
21, Boucle des Métiers, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Arrival days are from Monday to Friday between 11am and 4pm. Outside these hours, we recommend you to take a hotel room on your own.
To get to the meeting point you can take the train from the airport: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en.
ℹ️ Additional information
Price for the first month: 224€.
Project duration: 1 to 6 months.
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📅 Available sessions
Auberge de jeunesse MonsAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
02/01/2026 at 00:00 → 02/01/2027 at 00:00
SVI-ADJ Ms
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2024
SVI-BAUTO-EXT
01/01/2023 at 00:00 → 09/02/2023 at 00:00
Auberge de jeunesse Mons
01/01/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2024 at 00:00
SVI-B
13/01/2022 → 31/12/2022
Auberge de jeunesse MonsAUTO-EXT
01/01/2025 at 00:00 → 01/01/2026 at 00:00
Auberge de jeunesse MonsAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
03/01/2027 at 00:00 → 03/01/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–35 years old
Solidarity donation
224.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Mons, Belgium
Belgium
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:03 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken