An exciting opportunity for 15 volunteers from ESC Programme countries to join the ESC Volunteering Teams project "30 Years Together" which will take place in Jönköping, Sweden for almost 18 days. The project aims to celebrate 30 years of Sweden’s membership in the European Union. The project is organised by The Youth Department of Jönköping Municipality and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
About the Volunteering
The Youth Department of Jönköping Municipality has been organising "Europe Week" since May 2022, with support from ESC volunteers. Each year, the event has focused on themes like solidarity, intercultural exchange, and voter engagement for the European Parliament elections. In 2025, the fourth edition, titled “30 YEARS TOGETHER,” will celebrate Sweden’s 30th anniversary as an EU member.
Fifteen European youth volunteers will join local and ESC volunteers to organise activities that promote EU cooperation, solidarity, democracy, and active citizenship. Participants will gain experience in event management, marketing, social media, and intercultural communication.
The event will take place in Jönköping, mainly in youth centres and partner locations, featuring activities such as intercultural nights, workshops, school presentations, and music events. Volunteers will also promote the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ programs.
Volunteering is a full-time unpaid activity. It means that the volunteers are expected to contribute with their effort and time for at least 30, and not more than 38 hours per week.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Being a young person between 18 and 30 years;
- Open-minded and tolerant towards differences in backgrounds and abilities;
- Willing to take initiative to plan, organize, implement, and/or evaluate local activities;
- Ready to work on their own, as well as in international teams;
- Willing to engage in learning opportunities offered during volunteering;
- Capable of understanding and expressing themselves in English.
Expenses and Benefits
- For the first 4.5 days, volunteers will stay at Brittebo Lägergård, a camp 35 km from Jönköping, where they will be provided with food, shared rooms, bed sheets, and towels.
On May 4, they will move to Huskvarna Hotell & Vandrarhem in Jönköping, where they will stay for the rest of the project. Volunteers will share rooms with 1-2 people and need to arrange their own meals, partially covered by a food allowance. A simple breakfast will be provided, and a small kitchen is available.
During the duration of the activities, the volunteers will be provided with:
- A public transport card (unlimited rides in Jönköping-Huskvarna zone);
- Complementary health insurance (in addition to a European Health Insurance Card);
- Food and pocket money;
- Reimbursement for travel costs (both ways) up to a limit depending on the distance;
- Youthpass certificate of participation.
- The travel costs will be reimbursed together with the food and pocket money allowance, once the participants have arrived in Jönköping. The bank transfer is expected to be done on 5 May 2025, and the money should reach the bank accounts during the same week.
Travel conditions
- It is possible to arrive to Sweden up to 2 days before the activity starts, and/or stay up to 2 days longer after the activity, if the travel costs are not more expensive than traveling on the original travel days.
- No bookings are allowed without the confirmation from the contact person from Ung Fritid.
- Participants are responsible for booking their own tickets, at the latest by 30 March 2025.
Timeline
Application deadline: 14 February – 1 March 2025
Interviews with the pre-selected: 3-13 March 2025
Selection results: 18 March 2025
Confirmation of Participation: 19 March 2025
Online meeting: 17 April 2025
Arrival to Jönköping: 30 April 2025 before (16:00)
Europe week activities: 5-18 May 2025
Departure from Jönköping: 18 May 2025
How to apply?
The application period is open during 14 February – 1 March 2025. The applications are accepted via this form
More Information
for more details about the project check the (info-pack) and if you still have questions feel free to feel free to contact organisers at: welcome@jonkoping.se Please keep in mind that organisers accept only the applications made through the application form above, so they will not proceed with your application if you send it by email.
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