Volunteer

Join our JRS Europe volunteer program in Brussels!

Where young people are empowered to support vulnerable individuals and contribute to building a more inclusive EU society.

Make a real difference by promoting solidarity with refugees and migrants while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit and advocacy work!

This experience not only fosters personal growth and skill development but also allows volunteers to counter rising populism, nationalism, and anti-immigration sentiments by actively promoting cohesion and social inclusion.

Volunteers receive:

• Support with travel arrangements and local transport in Brussels
• A monthly stipend
• Reimboursement of accommodation
• Insurance with Henna through the ESC programme

Training and Development:

Our ESC volunteers gain valuable, hands-on experience within one of three JRS Europe units:

• Programs/Fundraising Unit: Learn program development from research to implementation, grant writing, and project monitoring. Work on identifying new funding opportunities and developing donor relationships.
• Communication Unit: Utilize communication tools to advocate for refugees and migrants’ rights and raise awareness across a European network.
• Advocacy Unit: Develop practical advocacy skills by engaging in EU-based advocacy work, supporting refugee and migrant rights through effective strategies and collaboration.
• Each role is designed to enhance specific competencies and further the volunteer’s professional and personal growth.

Participant Profile:

• Age 18-29 (must sign the volunteer agreement before turning 30) from an eligible ESC country.
• Strong interest in working with refugees and diverse communities.
• Fluent in English (additional European languages are beneficial).
• Organized, proactive, and flexible, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment and familiar with basic Microsoft Office tools are an asset.