Youth Peace Group Danube
Vukovar, Croatia
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Individual volunteering in Vukovar
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
We are looking 1 volunteer from Croatia for project activities in community Vukovar. Volunteers will become part of our team under the ESC programme. Starting from 23.06.2026. - 18.08.2026. Project include implementation activities:organizing thematic workshops; coordinating social and cultural events; conducting local research and exhibitions; providing information to young people;implementing community actions and intercultural evenings; encouraging volunteering at the community level; and carrying out dissemination and promotional activities through social media, online campaigns, interviews,articles and video..The project aims to contribute to the empowerment and social inclusion of the local community by engaging volunteers in activities for children and young people in Vukovar.Through these actions, the project seeks to address unmet social needs and to foster the personal, educational, social, civic and professional development of both volunteers and local participants.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
FOOD The volunteers will receive monthly allowance for food in amount of 250,00 euro and be responsible for own cooking and preparation of meals. POCKET MONEY - Each month, the volunteer will receive pocket money in amount set by ESC programme - 10 euros per day - 300 - 310 euros per month.
Training during the activity
People will be selected as support to the volunteer: a) Mentor, who will give personal support to the volunteer, work on learning outcomes and additional support b) Supervisors of the activities in charge of keeping all things related to the tasks of the volunteer during the project c) Project manager - coordinator, responsible for administrative issues and overall project performance. Participate in at least 1 training session - onarrival and additional mentorship.
Participant profile
We generally look for volunteers who are dynamic, creative, sociable, patient, responsible and who supports our activities, related to integration. Volunteer need to bi volunteer with fewer opportunities (Social obstacles, educational difficulties, cultural differences, geographical obstacles, economic obstacles, health obstacles)
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 23/06/2026 to 18/08/2026
Activity location
Voฤarska 17, Vukovar, Croatia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Croatia
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 19/06/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000347675
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52650_en
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3๏ธโฃ Content May Change
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