Associació per la mobilitat internacional i emprenedoria YOUTH BCN
barcelona, Spain
⭐️ Activity Title
Youth Sparks 2026-2027
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
We won't consider applications that don't follow these steps. Youth Sparks is a volunteering project organized by Youth BCN and funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union. The project includes a long-term volunteering stay in Barcelona from 10 to 12 months. Starting from September 2026 or January 2027. Youth Sparks in a nutshell:
- Be part of a dynamic, multicultural team of 7 people.
- Contribute to meaningful community-based initiatives.
- Explore your entrepreneurial spirit
- Gain real-world experience in project management, youth work, and EU funding
- Live in one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Youth BCN acts as the hosting and lead organisation of the Youth Sparks project. This means that we will administer the budget for this project and will give a flat-rate amount per month to the volunteer. This amount is to be discussed in the selection process. It will cover food, accommodation, and pocket money. Youth BCN will NOT provide accommodation for the volunteer; instead, it will actively support the volunteer in finding a suitable room nearby its office, in the Sant Martí district. Providing guidance and knowledge on how to do it as easily and safely as possible.
Training during the activity
For more information, please check the infopack and visit our website and social media to learn more about our organization: Website: https://youthbcn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthbcn_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthbcn
Participant profile
We are seeking volunteers eager to discover how a youth work organisation operates from the inside while learning about international mobility and EU-funded opportunities, such as youth exchanges and training courses. You will join an experienced team of trainers and youth workers, with staff members who have more than 12 years of experience in the field. You will gradually take part in designing, preparing, and facilitating local and international activities using non-formal education methods, both online and offline. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with young people and are motivated to help us grow our local and international community. At Youth BCN, we believe entrepreneurship means “putting ideas into action,” so your ideas and initiatives will be welcomed, discussed, and supported. We have three places available for volunteers from Spain or abroad who are: -Eager to learn new things and develop new competences -Interested in youth work, social entrepreneurship, and non-formal education. Proactive and motivated to take initiative, propose new ideas and bring them into action.
-Comfortable working in an international environment, mainly in English and Spanish.
-Interested in developing skills in social media, communication and digital content creation.
-Interested in learning how to design and facilitate non-formal education activities.
-Enthusiastic about growing and fostering a vibrant international community of young people.
Bonus:
-Experience in social media, video editing, community organizing, or facilitation.
-Spanish language knowledge.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 31/01/2028
Activity location
selva de mar 249 bajos 2º, barcelona , barcelona, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/07/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000346031
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52557_en
MANDATORY TO APPLY: READ THE INFOPACK AND FILL OUT OUR FORM Infopack: https://tr.ee/INFOESCYouthSparks2026-27
Register here: https://tr.ee/APPLYESCYouthSparks2026
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⚠️ Important Notice
1️⃣ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2️⃣ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3️⃣ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4️⃣ Funding
All funding, travel reimbursements, and allowances are determined and provided by the project coordinator or National Agency. YouthWorks Hub is not responsible for any payments or financial matters.
5️⃣ External Links
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💡 Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
