INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGNER & PARTNERWORK

COMITE ACADEMICO TECNICO DE ASESORAMIENTO A PROBLEMAS AMBIENTALES VZW

Gent, Belgium

DESCRIPTION

CATAPA is a volunteer‑driven movement striving for global social and environmental justice by challenging destructive mining practices and the overconsumption of electronics. We work with grassroots partners in Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia, and mobilise citizens in Belgium to demand systemic change. We are looking for an ESC volunteer to support our Right to Say No campaign and collaborate with partners in Latin America. Tasks may include partner follow‑up, supporting advocacy and networking, contributing to funding and reporting, organising campaign activities and the 2026 RTSN Tour, engaging volunteers, and assisting with communication and movement events. You work 30h/week in a flexible schedule within a diverse team. We seek a proactive team player with strong communication skills, good English and Spanish, motivation to work with volunteers, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

What do we offer? A warm welcome in our horizontally organized movement with plenty of learning opportunities and new connections. A dynamic & motivated team of employees and volunteers. Monthly fee to cover cohousing accommodation (with a max. rent contribution of €550/month) and a monthly reimbursement (€580) to cover daily expenses. A personal learning trajectory coached by one of CATAPA’s employees, one language course (Dutch, English or Spanish) and opportunities for personal development. Work-related expenses are covered by CATAPA.

TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY

IMPORTANT! We only accept applications that follow the application guidelines mentioned in the document below (applications via the ESC portal will not be considered): https://catapa.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-International-campaign-Partners-CATAPA-ESC-volunteer-opportunity.pdf

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

You are a motivated young person committed to social and environmental justice and eager to support communities resisting destructive mining. You enjoy working closely with volunteers, collaborating in a diverse movement, and contributing to positive change. You are proactive, independent, and comfortable adapting to a flexible schedule that may include occasional evening or weekend activities. You have strong communication skills, a good command of English and Spanish (B2), and an interest in global justice, human rights, extractivism, and Latin America. You feel confident engaging with partners, networks and volunteers, and you’re willing to learn about campaign work, advocacy, fundraising, and project coordination. You bring a hands‑on, team‑oriented attitude, basic Canva and social media skills, and curiosity to develop new ideas.

ACTIVITY DATES

From 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2027

ACTIVITY LOCATION

Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 5 bus 401, Gent, Belgium

ACTIVITY TYPE

Individual volunteering

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

ACTIVITY TOPICS

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Environment and natural protection

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Application deadline: 20/05/2026 23:59

PROJECT CODE

2026-1-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000402240

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51487_en

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