🇧🇪♿🌍 Promoting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through European Solidarity Corps Volunteering in Brussels, Belgium – Advocating for Independent Living and Inclusion at European Level 🇧🇪

🌍 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering opportunity takes place in Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪, within a European-level advocacy environment focused on disability rights, independent living, and social inclusion. Volunteers will actively contribute to policy advocacy, awareness-raising, and communication work supporting the rights of persons with disabilities across Europe, while gaining hands-on experience in EU-level civic engagement.

🎯 Main Activities & Responsibilities
♿ Supporting advocacy work on disability rights and independent living
📄 Contributing to policy-related activities, publications, and position papers
📰 Writing articles and content for newsletters, websites, and communication materials
🌍 Engaging in European-level awareness and inclusion initiatives
🤝 Working in a small, international team environment
🗣️ Learning about EU decision-making processes related to social inclusion and human rights

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport
🏡 Accommodation fully covered by the European Solidarity Corps
🚍 Local transport and travel costs covered
💶 Monthly pocket money provided (food and transport covered separately)
♿ Additional support provided for accessibility needs, including personal assistance where required
🤝 Practical support offered to ensure inclusive and accessible living arrangements

🎓 Training & Support During the Activity
📚 Introductory training covering all areas of work within the first two weeks
🧭 Ongoing mentoring and task adaptation based on interests and skills
✍️ Opportunities to specialise in writing, communication, policy work, or advocacy
🌍 Continuous learning in disability rights, EU advocacy, and inclusive practices

👤 Participant Profile
♿ Young person identifying as a disabled person
🌍 Strong interest in disability rights and human rights activism
💻 Basic computer and digital skills
🗣️ Good working knowledge of English
🤝 Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset
🇪🇺 Citizen of a European Union country
📍 Willingness to relocate to Brussels, Belgium for the full volunteering period

📅 Activity Dates
🗓️ Between April 2026 and November 2026 (exact start and end dates flexible and to be agreed)

📍 Location
Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪

🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria 🇦🇹, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Malta 🇲🇹, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪

📅 Application Deadline
📌 31 January 2026 – 23:59

🔗 Application Link
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49375_en

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