🇦🇱 ESC Volunteering in Albania ✊ Empowering Marginalized Groups for Democratic Participation 🗳️

Description

NCCS is an Albanian NGO based in Tirana, supporting vulnerable communities through employment assistance, social services, awareness campaigns and research. This mission aims to empower marginalized groups, particularly women, girls and young people, by strengthening their participation in community life and democratic processes.

The volunteer will be included in the following tasks:

- Help organize awareness campaigns on human rights, gender equality and social inclusion.

- Support workshops on civic participation, leadership and public speaking.

- Assist with community outreach activities involving vulnerable groups.

- Contribute to events promoting women's empowerment and anti-discrimination.

- Support communication and cooperation with local institutions and community partners.

- Engage with participants to encourage dialogue and active involvement.

All activities will be carried out alongside NCCS staff and local partners.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will be provided with shared accommodation in a central area of Tirana, close to the NCCS office. A monthly allowance will cover food expenses, while local transport required for project activities will be arranged by the hosting organisation.

Travel costs, visa-related expenses and medical checks are covered within the project's financial arrangements, according to applicable conditions.

NCCS will support the volunteer's arrival, integration into the local community and adaptation to the living and working environment.

Training during the activity

The volunteer will receive training and practical guidance throughout the mission, including:

Gender equality, human rights and anti-discrimination.

Civic engagement, democratic participation and leadership.

Community outreach and workshop facilitation.

Intercultural communication and humanitarian aid principles.

Women's empowerment and digital skills.

Project management through supervised field activities.

The volunteer may also attend local conferences, training sessions and awareness-raising events. Local language learning opportunities and Online Language Support (OLS) may be available.

Participant profile

Candidates must be aged 18–35, reside in an eligible country (EU Member States, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Türkiye), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and have no previous individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering experience. Their total participation in EU volunteering programmes, including this mission, must not exceed 12 months.

We are looking for motivated volunteers with:

A strong interest in human rights, gender equality and democratic participation.

Commitment to social inclusion and community empowerment.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to engage with vulnerable communities and local partners.

Interest in public speaking, workshop facilitation and awareness campaigns.

Openness to intercultural learning and adaptability.

Previous experience in youth work, civic engagement or social inclusion is an asset but not required.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 01/12/2026 to 30/10/2027

Location

Rr. Isa Boletini, Pall Planet X, Ap 1/1, TIRANA, Albania

Deadline

No application deadline

Project code

2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191889

Topics

Looking for participants from

37 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇦🇱 Albania.