DESCRIPTION
If you too believe that a better world is possible, join us! WeWorld works especially for girls, boys, women and young people, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. It helps people to overcome emergencies and guarantee a life worth living, by offering opportunities and a better future through programmes of human and economic development. We are looking for 2 volunteers, who have not yet taken part in ESC Individual Humanitarian aid Volunteering, who will join WeWorld in Cambodia within the framework of the VOLACT project! You will learn how to support the project team in implementing and monitoring activities focusing on improving the protection of vulnerable children and access to inclusive and quality education. You will acquire knowledge on child protection and education and how to collaborate with local communities.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The Host Organization will cover the accommodation costs and utility bills and you will be provided with free Wi-fi, a local sim card and a laptop. The project will cover your travel costs from your place of origin to the venue of the activity and return, food and local travel costs in the host country. You will receive a pocket money for your personal expenses throughout the duration of the activity. Insurance (Henner) will be activated for the whole duration of your deployment.
TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
You will attend an online pre-departure training on WeWorld’s work and policies, technical and thematic aspects of humanitarian aid, Safety&Security, mentoring, and practical arrangements (visa, insurance, etc). Once in the country, you will participate in an on-arrival training on the Host organization and your role during the deployment. We encourage you to participate in training opportunities during your deployment, online or organized by our national and international partners; you will have a small budget for external courses and you will have access to WeWorld e-learning platform.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
We look for motivated people, ready to socialize and experience a different culture, able to adapt and work in a team for a period of 6 months. Are you interested in project management, education and international cooperation? You will be supported by a line manager and a field mentor that will follow up on your volunteering experience. Please note that the total amount of time spent by a young person in European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities must not exceed 12 months. Activities carried out under Erasmus+ volunteering/European Voluntary Service count towards the total of 12 months allowed. Equality and inclusiveness are part of the core values of EU and WeWorld. The European Solidarity Corps initiative provides opportunities that are accessible for all. However, some people cannot benefit equally from these opportunities because they face various barriers. Inclusion of people facing access barriers or having fewer opportunities is a key objective of European Solidarity Corps Program, aiming at establishing a dedicated framework for inclusion measures. In the process of collecting and selecting your application for ESC Program, WeWorld includes Inclusion and Diversity criteria in its selection process.
ACTIVITY DATES
A total of 2 week(s) during the period 07/09/2026 to 06/03/2027
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
ACTIVITY TOPICS
Education and training
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: 17/05/2026 23:59
PROJECT CODE
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101250898
Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51519_en
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