🇸🇪 ESC Volunteering in Sweden 🎭 Youth Leader at a Participatory Youth Centre ⚽

Description

Kooperativet Fjället is an NGO located in Rannebergen, Gothenburg, Sweden, offering leisure activities for young people aged 10–20. Our youth work is based on participation and influence, giving young people a real voice in shaping the activities and environment at the youth centre. At the youth centre, we host two European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers who work together and actively contribute to the daily activities. Volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own projects and initiatives in collaboration with the young people. These can include sports, cultural activities, crafts, theatre, music, or other creative ideas depending on the volunteers’ interests and skills. Volunteers are always supported by experienced youth workers, who guide them in planning activities, developing their ideas, and help them feel confident in their role at the youth centre.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Living arrangements: Two volunteers will share an apartment about 25 minutes from the youth centre by bus. Each has a private bedroom, while kitchen, bathroom, and living room are shared. Volunteers should be comfortable with shared living and cooperating in daily responsibilities. Financial support: Each volunteer receives a monthly allowance of about 4,500 SEK for food and pocket money. They are also provided with a public transport card for the Gothenburg area, a SIM card for communication, and coverage of accommodation, international travel, insurance, and visa costs through the ESC.

Training during the activity

The volunteers attend the On-arrival training and Mid-term training, which are held in Stockholm by the Swedish National Agency. We encourage the volunteers to stay over the weekend in Stockholm at their own cost in conjunction with these training sessions. The volunteers will receive Swedish language classes which are part of the work hours. The volunteers are also invited to various training opportunities within the KEKS network when such opportunities are given. We always encourage and promote contact and networking with volunteers in Sweden.

Participant profile

We are looking for volunteers who are: Social, open-minded, and enjoy working with young people Able to build positive relationships with youth aged 10–20 Motivated to work as a youth leader, supporting and inspiring young people Proactive, responsible, and willing to take initiative Creative and interested in developing and trying new activities Flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic, team-based environment Comfortable working in an intercultural context Reflective and open-minded, with awareness of topics such as inclusion, gender equality, and discrimination Willing to learn and develop both personally and professionally VOLUNTEER TASK: Work as a youth leader, supporting and guiding young people in their daily activities at youth center Create and facilitate activities together with young people (e.g. sports, games, creative workshops, cultural activities) Support the development of a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment at the youth centre Encourage participation, interaction, and positive relationships among young people Take part in regular youth centre activities such as open evenings, excursions, camps, and events outside the centre Develop and implement own initiatives and projects in cooperation with young people Support the promotion of European Solidarity Corps Collaborate with the team of youth workers in planning and evaluating activities The schedule includes both day and evening shifts, with approximately 35–38 hours per week, including 3–4 evenings and the rest during daytime. More information can be found on our website www.fjallet.org, our volunteer blog www.fjallet.org/volontarbloggen, and on Instagram @kooperativetfjallet.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 4 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 31/08/2027

Location

Fjällblomman 2, Angered, Gothenburg, Sweden

Deadline

30/10/2026

Project code

2026-1-SE02-ESC51-VTJ-000401585

Topics

Looking for participants from

27 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇸🇪 Sweden.