Lava Legato Foundation
Zelhem, Netherlands
⭐️ Activity Title
NOTE! Last minute call for only EU residents! Working for different organisations in the social field starting 1st of September 2026
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
READ THIS FIRST: WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED TO HOST NON EU CANDIDATES!!! We offer a volunteer project starting on 01-09-2026. Participants commit to an initial 4-month term. Following a positive evaluation by the volunteer, professionals, and our organization, the project may be extended for another 4 months. This project allows participants to explore various aspects of social work, with a focus on supporting individuals with different types of limitations. We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about working in the social sector. Applicants with an educational background in social work are especially encouraged to apply. An interest in gardening and sports activities is highly valued. Since effective communication is crucial in the social field, a willingness to learn Dutch is a significant advantage. For detailed information about the project, please check our info kit available on website: www.lava-group.com. Simply scroll down to the "International Volunteer Work".
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers stay in two locations: a big shared house in Zoetermeer that can host up to eight people, and a smaller apartment in Rotterdam for four people. The hosting organisation takes care of the placements, so volunteers don’t need to worry about choosing where they’ll stay. Everyone has their own private bedroom, while the kitchen and bathroom are shared with housemates. A bicycle is provided for getting around day to day, and volunteers receive €400 per month to cover food and pocket money.
Training during the activity
During the project, volunteers have many opportunities to learn and grow. A Dutch language course is offered throughout the project period, and motivated, engaged volunteers are especially encouraged to take part. Before departure, volunteers are prepared for the different groups of people they will work with by discussing real-life cases and learning how to approach various situations. In addition, the Dutch NA provides all participating volunteers with on-arrival and mid-term training sessions, offering further opportunities to connect, share experiences, and develop new skills.
Participant profile
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE! For this project we can only host EU citizens!!! We look for volunteers who have a proven interest in the social sector, who are interested in working with people with limitations. An educational background in the social field, could be an advantage but is not a requirement. The willingness to learn the Dutch language, before arrival is a big bonus, since communication is important in the social sector. All communication will take place in English, so it is important to understand English and/or have a strong motivation to learn English in a rapid speed, prior to arrival. The volunteer will work for different organisations/locations: flexibility to work for different organisations is therefore a necessity.
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/09/2026 to 30/04/2027
Activity location
Postbus 240, Zelhem, Netherlands
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
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/07/2026 23:00
Project code
2026-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000401473
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/53462_en
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