🇧🇪 Cook & Create Memories in Belgium! 🌍✨ Join Koning Kevin’s ESC Summer Camp Adventure!

Ready to whip up delicious meals and support unforgettable summer camps for youth? 🚀🌟 Koning Kevin VZW invites one enthusiastic volunteer aged 18–30 for a 2-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) journey in Kessel-Lo, Belgium, from 4 July to 6 September 2025! 📚 Cook for groups of up to 36 kids, help with logistics, and explore Belgium while making a difference in a vibrant youth organization! 🤝🍽️

📝 What Will You Do?

• 🎯 Prepare tasty meals for campers during 1–2 weeks of holiday camps 🍳
• 🛠️ Organize, sort, & reset camp materials and play equipment 📦
• 🚚 Assist with loading trucks & picking up supplies across Belgium 🚐
• 🤗 Support the team to ensure smooth, fun-filled camp experiences 🌈
• 🌍 Explore Belgium during free weeks & extra days off 🏰
• 💡 Collaborate with local volunteers to immerse in Flemish youth work 📖

🏠 Where Will You Stay?

• 📍 Shared bedroom at Koning Kevin’s “Yellow Castle” in Kessel-Lo 🏰 (Map)
• 🍽️ €7/day food allowance when not cooking; eat with the team during camps 🥗
• 💸 €6/day pocket money + bike & bus subscription for local transport 🚲
• ✈️ Travel costs reimbursed per Erasmus+ distance calculator 🚌
• 🚿 Shared kitchen & bathroom with campers & educators 🚽
• 🌆 Live near Leuven, a lively city with easy access to explore Belgium 🎨

🧠 What Support Will You Get?

• 📚 Introduction to the organization & your role at the start 🎓
• 🧑‍🏫 Dedicated work coach for ongoing support & mid-project evaluation 🤝
• 🌟 Guidance from general staff & local volunteers to settle in 📖
• 🤗 Opportunities to learn about Flemish youth work & build teamwork skills 🌍
• 🎯 A chance to grow in cooking, logistics, & youth engagement 🚀

👤 Who Can Apply?

• 🙋 Aged 18–30 from listed countries, with a sending organization 🇪🇺
• 💬 Passionate about cooking, youth work, & physical tasks 🗣️
• 🌟 Positive, team-oriented, & comfortable sharing living spaces 🤗
• 🗡️ Cooking experience for large groups a plus but not required 🚀
• 📝 Apply via the official ESC portal with your motivation & CV! ✍️

📅 Project Dates: 4 July 2025 – 6 September 2025 (2 months)
📍 Location: Kessel-Lo, Belgium 🇧🇪
⏳ Application Deadline: 21 June 2025, 23:59
🔗 Apply via Official ESC Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/34171_en

🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, United Kingdom