🇷🇴 ESC Volunteering in Romania 🌾 Rural Development and European Project Management at a Local Action Group 📋

Description

Have you ever wondered how European projects are created, how local communities develop, or what happens behind the scenes of an organisation managing rural development programmes?

As a volunteer with LAG Banat-Vest, you will have the opportunity to discover how a Local Action Group works and become part of our everyday activities. You will work alongside our team, learn about European funding programmes, community development and project management, and gain practical experience in the non-profit sector.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Financial support POCKET MONEY 4€/day, FOOD ALLOWANCE 5€/day - minimum of 150€/month;

Accommodation We provide accommodation in Jimbolia with free WiFi included. The volunteers will be hosted in a rented apartment, with double bedrooms. In the apartment there are all the necessary conditions for a good life. Rent and utilities (water, gas, electricity, internet).

Transport costs will be reimbursed after the arrival and up to the limit, depending on the distance. It will be discussed before arrival.

Training during the activity

The training will be provided by the Romanian National Agency. The OnArrival Training Online, and MidTerm Training face to face in Bucharest

Participant profile

We are looking for a curious, motivated and responsible volunteer who is interested in learning how a local development organisation works. You don't need previous experience in European projects or project writing – we are ready to teach you!

The ideal volunteer:

Is interested in European programmes, project management, rural development and community initiatives;

Is curious about how NGOs and Local Action Groups work;

Is willing to learn how to write and implement European projects;

Has basic computer skills and is comfortable working with documents, spreadsheets and online tools;

Has good organisational skills and pays attention to details;

Is responsible, proactive and willing to take initiative;

Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team;

Is open to participating in local events and interacting with different members of the community;

Has good English communication skills;

Is willing to learn new things, accept challenges and get involved in different types of activities.

Previous experience in volunteering, administration, project management or communication is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We value motivation, curiosity and the willingness to learn more than previous professional experience.

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

A total of 22 week(s) during the period 18/01/2027 to 17/06/2027

Location

Tudor Vladimirescu, no 88, room 01 and room 02, Jimbolia, Romania

Deadline

No application deadline

Project code

2026-1-RO01-ESC51-VTJ-000401543

Topics

Looking for participants from

25 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇷🇴 Romania.