Georgia: ESC: Supporting Inclusive Community Spaces and Youth Work in Tbilisi, Georgia

About the local hosting organization

Act for Transformation, established in 2007, is a dynamic non-profit dedicated to civil conflict transformation, peace education & global learning. Our mission is to foster positive change, particularly among youth, refugees, teachers, students, and marginalized groups Key Activities: -We collaborate with partner schools, youth clubs and advancing global learning, inclusion, and democracy education. -Actively participating in different volunteer programs, we annually send and host volunteers, supporting projects in Georgia, Armenia, Uganda, Sudan, and Georgia. -Conducting courses like "fairtogether" and "Demokratie Berater," we train multipliers, with a special focus on marginalized youth. Since 2020, 100 youth have been trained in the fairtogether methodology. -Engaging in projects since 2016, we focus on capacity building among marginalized youth in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, including training courses and organizing intercultural exchanges. -Coordinating the "Ukrainian support network" in Aalen, we provide inclusion activities and psycho-social support to Ukrainian refugees. -In 2022, we have hosted a Civil Peace Service Worker from Sudan, contributing to peacebuilding efforts and fostering collaboration between communities. Target groups: - Empowering youth and pedagogues through capacity-building, exchange and volunteering. - Support for refugees through training and inclusion initiatives. - Collaborating with CSOs in conflict regions for conflict transformation act for transformation, gegründet im Jahr 2007, ist eine gemeinnützige Genossenschaft, die sich der zivilen Konflikttransformation, Friedensbildung und Globalem Lernen widmet. Unsere Mission ist es, positive Veränderungen zu fördern, insbesondere unter Jugendlichen, Geflüchteten, Pädagog:innen, Schüler:innen und von Marginalisierung betroffenen Gruppen. Hauptaktivitäten: * Wir arbeiten mit Partnerschulen, Jugendclubs und fördern Globales Lernen, Inklusion und Demokratiebildung. * Durch die aktive Teilnahme an verschiedenen Freiwilligenprogrammen senden und empfangen wir jährlich Freiwillige, die Projekte in Georgien, Armenien, Uganda, Sudan und Georgien unterstützen. * Durchführung von Kursen wie "fairtogether" und "Demokratieberatung", schulen wir Multiplikator:innen, mit einem besonderen Fokus auf von Marginalisierung betroffenen Jugendliche. Seit 2020 wurden 100 Jugendliche in der interaktiven sozialpädagogischen Methodik „fairtogether“ geschult. * Seit 2016 engagieren wir uns in Projekten, die sich auf den Kapazitätsaufbau bei von Mariginalisierung betroffenen Jugendlichen in Georgien, Aserbaidschan und Armenien konzentrieren, einschließlich Schulungen und Organisation interkultureller Jugendbegegnungen. * Als Koordinationsstelle des "Ukrainian support network" in Aalen bieten wir Inklusionsaktivitäten und psychosoziale Unterstützung für ukrainische Geflüchtete an. * Im Jahr 2022 haben wir eine Friedensfachkraft im ZFD Programm aus dem Sudan aufgenommen, die zu Friedensbaumaßnahmen beigetragen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Gemeinschaften in Deutschland und Sudan gefördert hat. Zielgruppen: * Stärkung von Jugendlichen und Pädagog:innen durch Kapazitätsaufbau, Austausch und Freiwilligenarbeit. * Unterstützung von Geflüchteten durch Schulungen und Inklusionsinitiativen. * Zusammenarbeit mit zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisationen in Konfliktregionen für Konflikttransformation.

Presentation of the programme

Join Act for Transformation’s Caucasus Office in the heart of Tbilisi and become part of community-based peace education and intercultural work in Georgia. As a volunteer, you will support activities focused on peacebuilding, nonviolent conflict transformation, intercultural exchanges, and youth participation through our “Fairtogether” methodology. You will work together with local communities, young people, refugees, and international partners in an intercultural environment. Your activities may include: Supporting workshops and trainings on peacebuilding, nonviolent communication, etc. Supporting youth and refugee community activities Assisting in or leading English or German language activities Supporting communication, creative activities, and community initiatives Developing your own small-scale project or initiative

About the accomodation

Accommodation, food allowance, insurance, travel costs, and monthly pocket money are covered through the European Solidarity Corps.

About the leisure activities

Volunteers receive: Pre-departure preparation On-arrival and mid-term ESC trainings Regular mentoring and reflection meetings Ongoing support from the project team throughout the experience Volunteers also take part in regular online exchange meetings organised by the sending organisation, together with other international volunteers, for reflection, support, and the sharing of experiences.

Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are: Open-minded, responsible, and curious about other cultures Interested in peacebuilding, democracy, youth work, intercultural learning, or community engagement Motivated to learn, contribute, and work with diverse communities A working knowledge of English is important for communication and activities. Knowledge of German, Georgian, or any other languages is an advantage, but not required. Previous experience is welcome, but not necessary. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and those with fewer opportunities. This volunteering experience is ideal for young people interested in peace education, intercultural learning, community engagement and international cooperation.Deadline: 30/06/2026 23:59