Call for Solidarity Corps volunteer in ERGO Network
ERGO Network is looking for an enthusiastic and active young Roma to join our office team in Brussels for 10 months in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps.
- When: 1 volunteer from September 2024 – June 2025 (10 months)
- Where: ERGO Network office in Brussels, Belgium
- Who: Young Roma professional between 18 and 30
Deadline for applications: 20th May 2024
During your time in ERGO Network, you will learn about international advocacy, help us organise international meetings and events and get actively involved in Roma activism and international Roma networks in Brussels. We are looking for a young person to stay with us until the end of June 2025
Your tasks will be defined together with you depending on your interests and skills, but can include:
- Communication and campaigning: Support the implementation of our campaign “Decade against antigypsyism;” contribute to the update of the ERGO Network and RomaReact websites and social media channels; develop creative approaches and publicity work to promote our activities and mission and a positive image of Roma.
- Youth participation and non-formal education: Representation of ERGO Network in Roma youth events, facilitation of workshops and seminars
- Advocacy and policy: Support ERGO staff in EU advocacy work on social policies and anti-discrimination policies; attend debates, hearings and meetings with other stakeholders to challenge stereotypes and racism, build partnership with Roma and non-Roma organizations from Belgium and other European countries.
- Meetings and events: Assist in the organisation of the International Roma Day 2025 in Brussels and the EU Roma Week 2025, and contribute to the organisation of meetings, events and international seminars of ERGO Network and its partners.
Your profile:
- Young Roma between 18 and 30 years
- Good English language skills, both oral and written (At least level B1)
- Computer literacy (experience with Microsoft Office package and social media)
- Highly motivated to learn more about Roma activism and advocacy work and to contribute to a small but very active European NGO
- Previous involvement in Roma or (pro) Roma NGOs will be considered an advantage
- Reliable, well-organised and with attention to detail
You will work 37.5 hours per week (including an online language course if desired). Working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 9:00 – 17:00. However, working hours can be adapted to your needs and the activities you will be involved in.
We aim to support young people who are enthusiastic about our cause and want to gain experiences that can be later transferred to national or local NGOs. We especially welcome applications from people motivated to challenge stereotypes, antigypsyism, and racism and who show an open attitude to a unique learning and life experience and a volunteer spirit of creativity, initiative, responsibility, and independence.
We offer:
- An allowance of 1200 Euro that includes money for accommodation, meals, local transport, language course and pocket money
- Travel costs to Brussels
- Health insurance for the whole year (offered through the ESC scheme, additional to the EHIC card of your country)
- On-arrival and mid-term training with other Solidarity Corps volunteers and lots of learning and development opportunities with ERGO Network and our partners
- Access to an online French course offered to European Solidarity Corps volunteers
- An exciting and unforgettable experience working for a multicultural international organisation in the capital of Europe!
How to apply:
Please email your motivation letter (1 page) and CV (max 2 pages) to m.horvathova@ergonetwork.org by 20 May 2024.
We will interview shortlisted candidates and will make our decision by 30 June at the latest. If the selected volunteer is from outside the EU, we will apply for a “volunteer work permit” and support you in the visa application process.
Before coming to Brussels, we will support you in finding accommodation and help you get ready for your time with us.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information at m.horvathova@ergonetwork.org.
Please also feel free to contact our current volunteer Siljana Hyseni (s.hyseni@ergonetwork.org) for any questions you would like to ask from future to current volunteer 😊.