If you're passionate about equality, human rights, minority inclusion, and meaningful youth empowerment, this ESC volunteering opportunity in Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷 offers a powerful way to contribute to real social change.
Hosted by the Roma National Council, this project immerses volunteers in activities focused on Roma inclusion, human rights, democratic participation, and creative communication.
🌟 What You Will Do
• ✏️ Write articles in English for the Council’s media portal & podcast
• 🎙️ Support school workshops and awareness sessions
• 🚶♂️ Participate in street actions & anti-hate-speech activities
• 🖼️ Work on photo/video editing, graphic design, social media content
• 🤝 Join team projects and develop your own individual initiative
• 🧠 Promote awareness on ethnic diversity, equality & inclusion
• 📢 Support public information campaigns on Roma rights & identity
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Practical Support
• 🏡 Fully equipped volunteer residence with kitchen, heating & internet
• 💶 Monthly food allowance + pocket money
• 🚌 Covered local project mobility
• ✈️ Covered travel costs (ESC limits)
• 🛒 Grocery shops and food delivery options nearby
🎓 Training You Will Receive
• 🇭🇷 Croatian language basics
• 📚 History of Croatia & Southeast Europe
• 🎭 Roma history, culture & identity
• 📰 Media writing skills & civil society activism
• 🧑🏫 On-arrival & mid-term ESC trainings
• ✨ Additional workshops based on volunteer interests
👤 Who They Are Looking For
• 🌍 Open-minded, strongly motivated volunteers
• ✊ Passionate about Human Rights, Equality & Solidarity
• 💻 Good IT skills + strong English communication
• 🧩 Interested in NGO activism & social inclusion
• 🤝 Adaptable, willing to learn, comfortable working in a team
• 🌈 Welcoming of ALL backgrounds (ethnic, religious, gender, etc.)
📅 Project Duration
08 January 2026 – 30 September 2026
📍 Location
Ilica 215, Zagreb, Croatia
📅 Application Deadline
08 December 2025 – 18:00
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49129_en
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