8 New Opportunities: ESC Volunteering,
UN & Paid Internships
Eight new opportunities just went live on Youth Works Hub. This batch mixes five ESC volunteering placements โ Belgium, France, Cyprus, Slovakia, and Italy โ with a UN internship at the Department of Peace Operations in New York and two paid internships at CSIS in Washington D.C. covering Asia-Pacific security and U.S.-Japan relations.
Two ESC placements close this week โ France (Arques) and Italy (Torrecuso) both close 20 March. Cyprus closes 5 April. The UN New York internship closes 26 March. The two Washington D.C. positions are rolling.
New Listings โ March 2026
Digital Inclusion & Intercultural Youth Volunteer โ Seniors, Education & Community, Arques, France
Helping senior citizens gain digital independence and inspiring children with intercultural activities in northern France. French speakers preferred. Private accommodation, meals, and pocket money covered.
Rural Sustainability & Community Volunteer โ Agriculture, Youth Work & Social Innovation, Torrecuso, Campania
Olive groves, grape harvests, children’s summer camps, and community storytelling in a hilltop village in southern Italy. A rare, deeply human experience in the Campania countryside that will change how you see rural life and sustainability.
UN Internship โ Knowledge Management, Security Sector Reform, Department of Peace Operations, New York
Contributing directly to security sector reform work at the heart of the United Nations in New York โ supporting knowledge management, peacekeeping analysis, and institutional documentation. Hybrid or remote, full or part-time. A rare opportunity at UN Headquarters.
Outdoor Sports & Social Inclusion Volunteer โ Sport, Youth & Disability Inclusion, Larnaka, Cyprus
Using outdoor adventure and sport as a force for social inclusion in Cyprus โ working with young people and people with disabilities under the Mediterranean sun. Rock climbing, outdoor activities, and real community impact in Larnaka.
Cultural Centre Animation Volunteer โ Culture, Social Inclusion & Community Arts, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium
Bringing culture to life for everyone in the Belgian Ardennes โ arts, community programming, social inclusion, and library work at a warm cultural centre in Marche-en-Famenne. Almost a full year, fully covered by the EU.
Castle Ruins Excavation & Renovation โ Archaeology, Heritage & Community, Kysak, Slovakia
Uncovering a medieval castle buried beneath a Slovak forest โ working alongside an international team, learning hands-on archaeology and heritage conservation, and leaving your mark on a centuries-old site. An adventure unlike any standard volunteering placement.
Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Summer Intern โ Maritime Security & Asia-Pacific Policy, CSIS, Washington D.C.
Real policy research on Asia-Pacific security and maritime disputes at one of the world’s most respected foreign policy think tanks in Washington D.C. For students and graduates with a serious interest in Indo-Pacific affairs, South China Sea policy, and maritime law.
Japan Chair Summer Intern โ U.S.-Japan Relations & Indo-Pacific Policy, CSIS, Washington D.C.
Policy research on U.S.-Japan relations and Indo-Pacific security at CSIS โ one of Washington’s most influential think tanks. For students and graduates with a background in Japanese studies, East Asian politics, or international security.
Before You Apply
Every listing links to the full opportunity page on Youth Works Hub where you can read complete eligibility requirements and application instructions. Always read the full listing before applying.
For ESC placements, register on the European Youth Portal (europa.eu/youth/solidarity) first. For the UN New York internship, apply through UN Inspira. For the CSIS Washington D.C. positions, apply directly via the CSIS careers portal.
New opportunities are added to youthworkshub.org every day.





