VLUCHTELINGENWERK VLAANDEREN
SINT-JOOST-TEN-NODE, Belgium
⭐️ Activity Title
Volunteer Coordinator
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen is an NGO that defends the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Belgium. The selected participant will contribute to the implementation of the Startpunt project. Startpunt, provides socio-legal information to applicants for international protection. The team is present daily at the registration centre and Immigration Office. At the Legal Helpdesk, we provide legal information and facilitate access to legal aid, in collaboration with the Brussels Bar Association.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating a team of 40+ volunteers; the weekly schedule & activities, trainings and administration
- Recruiting & onboarding new volunteers
- Providing accurate legal information to asylum seekers and coordinating follow-ups of people in the asylum procedure
- Monitoring the situation on the ground during outreach activities, collecting data, and preparing reports
- Staying updated on developments in refugee law, subsidiary protection, and Belgian asylum law
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteer will receive a monthly payment (€1095,00) for organizational support, covering accommodation and food expenses, and a monthly amount of €182,50 for individual expenses. The volunteer can choose their own accommodation; many choose to stay in Brussels. Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen will support the volunteer in finding appropriate accommodation by providing relevant sources and advice.
Home-to-office travel will be paid; the office is situated just a 5-minute metro ride away from the historical centre of Brussels.
Training during the activity
At the start, an intercultural training will be organized by JINT. Since intercultural encounters are an essential part of the project, it will remain a subject in feedback sessions and evaluations. Internal training is being set up periodically to keep staff and volunteers on track with these regulations. Every new staff member and volunteers receive an introduction training and folder with essential information on the organization (mission, vision, workplace rules...). More training can be provided and organized by Vluchtelingenwerk or external organizations during the year.
Participant profile
The ideal candidate:
- Educational background in social sciences, law, international relations, migration studies or another relevant field are considered an advantage. Equivalent experience in volunteering, community engagement, or human rights work is also valued.
- Demonstrates a genuine commitment in supporting people seeking international protection.
- Has previous experience in direct work with vulnerable groups and volunteer coordination.
- Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Understands the role of civil society in migration and asylum matters.
- Has basic knowledge of asylum and migration issues in Europe, or a strong willingness to acquire it.
- Is capable of working independently, taking initiative, and adapting to evolving situations.
- Is a team player.
- Has excellent command of English (spoken and written); knowledge of other language is considered as asset.
- Meets the eligibility criteria of the European Solidarity Corps programme
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 30/09/2027
Activity location
KRUIDTUINSTRAAT 75, SINT-JOOST-TEN-NODE, Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 09/09/2026 23:59
Project code
2025-2-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000377928
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54110_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
