LAST MINUTE: Open calls for ESC projects in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Due to some changes and interruptions in our current volunteering projects, we are reopening our call for European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteers.

Are you 18–30 years old and interested in gaining new skills, meeting people from different cultures and contributing to a local community?

We are looking for 4 motivated volunteers to join different organisations in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

1 VOLUNTEER – ZAVOD VOLUNTARIAT

At Zavod Voluntariat, you will join a small NGO working in international volunteering, youth work, global education, social justice, sustainable development and solidarity.

Depending on your interests, you may support international volunteering projects, events and workshops, communication and social media, administration and other activities of our organisation.

You will have the opportunity to learn how an NGO works, develop your own skills and contribute your ideas to our activities.

2 VOLUNTEERS – YOUTH WORK AT MLADI ZMAJI

Mladi zmaji (Young Dragons) is a network of youth and community centres in Ljubljana, creating spaces where young people can socialise, learn, develop ideas and actively shape their communities.

As a volunteer, you will work together with youth workers and support activities at Ljuba & Drago (mobile youth centre), Borc (community centre), BAZA and other Young Dragons projects and events.

Your tasks can include:

• helping organise cultural, sports, artistic and wellbeing activities;
• supporting weekly and weekend programmes;
• preparing youth initiatives and projects;
• talking and spending time with young people;
• sharing your own culture, traditions and language;
• creating promotional and social media content;
• supporting events and other projects.

You will also have space to develop and carry out your own ideas and activities with young people.

We are looking for open-minded, communicative and proactive people who are interested in youth work, non-formal education and intercultural learning. Experience or interest in wellbeing activities such as yoga, breathing techniques or somatic practices is a bonus.