Service Volontaire International

About the local hosting organizationServe the City started in 2005 in Brussels as a movement of volunteers supporting local charities and people in need through simple social activities such as food and clothes distribution to the homeless. Serve the City Belgium is now the Belgian branch of the international volunteering network Serve the City International. Serve the City Belgium currently manages and operates 17 volunteering projects in the city of Brussels, some of them in collaboration with other non-gouvermental organisations such as the Red Cross and the Samusocial. These projects are aimed at providing social services to various vulnerable groups such as the homeless, the elderly, persons with disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers, children in need, and victims of abuse. Concretely, our projects involve several activities that range from food distribution to the homeless, to study support for orphan children, to cultural exchange activities for refugees and asylum seekers. The mission of Serve the City Belgium is to promote volunteering and to raise awareness about the impact of volunteering in local communities. Our ambition is everyone volunteering, and by drawing on our values, our ultimate goal is to promote social cohesion. We encourage people to "cross the line" between the rich and the poor, between the included and excluded, and to get involved in a transformational, meaninful experience whilst supporting the most vulnerable in our society.

Presentation of the programmeJoin Serve the City Belgium (STC) as a Volunteer Ambassador and support our Youth Engagement and Social Programmes! STC is a global volunteering movement creating opportunities for people to connect, contribute, and strengthen their communities. As a Volunteer Ambassador, you will support our Youth Engagement Programme, promoting active citizenship among young people aged 14–25. You will help create content about volunteering, youth participation, and community initiatives, while also supporting projects and events on-site, accompanying teams of volunteers, and helping create positive volunteering experiences. You will also contribute to activities that fight loneliness and promote social cohesion by helping organise and participate in community events and volunteering projects that bring people together. This role is ideal for someone interested in youth work, communication, community engagement, and social impact.

Local accommodationSTC will support the volunteer in finding an accomodation in Brussels, and tranferred monthly the budget for lodging to the volunteer. Volunteers will manage their food with the money allocated in the programme. STC will cover the costs of transport. Volunteers will receive a MOBIB card loaded with a public transport tickets for the duration of their stay. The card can be used for both volunteering and private private travel.

RequirementsThe Participant profile: We are looking for a highly motivated young person that would like to learn how we can make a difference in our local communities through volunteering. Ideally, this person will be values-driven, solution-oriented, open-minded, autonomous and with a good level of English and French. We would love to have the support of someone that enjoys leadership as much as teamwork, and that defines themselves as a hands-on person, wishing to learn about the situation on the ground. Although not a compulsory requirement, it will be convenient if the participant has a driving license valid in Belgium.
Deadline: 31/05/2026 12:00

Extra info about the projectThe 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.

Price descriptionProjects from the european commission are free for volunteers

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