The Little Berlin cultural center has been open since March 2018 and organizes a wide range of cultural events for the widest possible visitor base. These are mainly concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, discussions and lectures on various current topics as well as language club meetings and other leisure activities. Last year, we have expanded with a gallery in which we give space to young curators, students or recent graduates. The cultural centre is a project of the civic association Publikum.sk, which has so far been accredited for EVS and later for ESC. The association grew from a group of volunteers to a professional institution with a nationwide reach. Thanks to this development, we also have a strong relationship with volunteering and we try to develop it in the centre through activities or events. Today, Publikum.sk is mainly engaged in a separate one-off project and publishing activities, the Little Berlin cultural center, which is an independent legal entity - a civic association, operates all year round. In addition to our own program, we often provide space for the public for their meetings or local theaters for rehearsals and presentations (the center is, for example, the home stage for the DEMOscéna team), or for art schools and their students as a space where they present their student performances. Little Berlin is also a meeting place for the civic public and local interest groups at their events such as meetings of Trnava ornithologists, meetings and activities of various ecological groups, meetings of Slovaks with foreigners during a language cafe, meetings of Trnava embroideries and many others. We strive to offer a varied program of independent culture throughout the year, but civic activities of national significance are not foreign to us either: topic of the far right (screening of the film Branci with a subsequent discussion for its deeper understanding), we helped with the organization of protests Za slušné Slovensko (loosely translated as For Decent Slovakia) and we have also organised a participatory project Urban Interventions for Trnava, in which we, together with professionals and public, sought ideas for improving public space. Every year, together with other cultural organizations from the city, we participate in the preparation of a memorial program of the Velvet Revolution or a reverential act in memory of the Ukrainian Famine. In the future, we want to focus on deepening and expanding our program on democracy, new minorities and housing from a social, urban and architectural point of view. In every activity, we place a strong emphasis on ecology and minimizing our carbon footprint. Through our activities we try to build a pleasant and stimulating environment, we generally try to bring exceptional artistic and cultural events to the city and introduce them to the widest possible audience – this is how we would probably summarize our main goal in the centre: to bring quality content and mutual understanding to the widest possible audience. Therefore, it can be said that a large part of our promotional activities pursue educational rather than financial goals. Through a diverse program, we aim to attract all ages, fans of quality artistic and cultural content. The target group consists of the inhabitants of Trnava and its surroundings areals, we try to prepare a program for every age group, while we remain affordable even for the socially disadvantaged. The program is designed for high school and university students, retirees, families with children and, of course, adults. After years of operation, we already have a community of closer collaborators in our area, who bring their own topics from their field of activity (art, architecture, political science, science, ecology…), so together we create a diverse program that is current and has the potential to positively affect the development of the city, region or country. In the city, we try to act as an active member of society, to clearly communicate our values and attitudes, which overlap with the values of the European Union and the ESC program. Thanks to the ESC, we want to develop and strengthen our profile of an organization with an international character, which is ready for new challenges thanks to cooperation with foreign volunteers who broaden our horizons.

This volunteering project offers young people an opportunity to gain practical experience in cultural management, event production, communication and international cooperation within an independent cultural organisation in Trnava, Slovakia. The volunteer will become actively involved in the daily activities of a cultural centre, exhibition space and residency programme, supporting cultural and educational events, promotion and community activities. Tasks may include assisting with event preparation, venue setup, working with visitors, event photography and distributing promotional materials. The volunteer will also contribute to international projects, cooperate with local and international artists and engage with the local Ukrainian community. The project is based on a learning-by-doing approach and encourages creativity, initiative and active participation in an open and multicultural environment, including the possibility to develop a personal project.

The volunteer will be accommodated directly in the premises of the cultural centre Malý Berlín, located in the city centre of Trnava. The accommodation is provided in a separate apartment with a private entrance, ensuring both comfort and independence. The apartment is fully equipped and includes a kitchen, bathroom and two separate bedrooms. The volunteer will have their own furnished private room. The space offers a safe, quiet and comfortable environment suitable for both rest and daily living. The volunteer will receive a monthly food allowance.

The volunteer’s learning process will be based on a “learning by doing” approach through active involvement in organising cultural and community events. They will gain practical experience in event production, communication and visual content creation through daily collaboration with the team, participation in internal meetings and continuous feedback. The volunteer will also have the opportunity to develop their own initiative and gradually take on more responsibility.

The Participant profile: We are looking for a motivated and open-minded young person interested in culture, arts and community work. The ideal volunteer should be willing to actively engage in the daily activities of a cultural centre and be interested in learning through practice. We welcome applicants with an interest or basic experience in areas such as event organisation, photography, visual communication, social media or cultural projects, but prior experience is not required. Curiosity, initiative and a proactive attitude are more important than formal qualifications. The volunteer should be comfortable working in a team, communicating with different audiences and participating in a multicultural environment. Interest in working with diverse communities is an asset. We are especially looking for someone who is eager to develop their own ideas and contribute creatively to the programme of the organisation.
Deadline: 07/06/2026 23:59

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.