An exciting opportunity for young people from all European Union countries aged between 18-30 to apply for and attend the short-term ESC Team volunteering project "Dream, Dare, Do" which takes place in Oranjestad, Aruba from 7th to 28th of July 2025. This project is hosted by Popcorn Club Aruba and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.
About the Volunteering Project
Dream, Dare, Do (DDD) is a transformative project to empower youth through creativity, cultural exchange, and social impact. Hosted by Popcorn Club Aruba, DDD brings European volunteers together with local youth to develop artistic talent, foster leadership, and create meaningful change. Through dance, music, theater, fashion, and visual arts, volunteers mentor youth, organize cultural events, and support social inclusion while experiencing Aruba's vibrant culture. Engage in creative projects, leading workshops in dance, music, theater, fashion, and visual arts. During the project, you will:
- Support social inclusion initiatives,
- Mentor disadvantaged youth through artistic and personal development,
- Organize community events,
- Planning and participating in festivals, talent shows, and cultural activities. Encouraging youth empowerment,
- helping Aruban youth build leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence,
- Immersing in Aruban culture,
- Collaborating with local artists and educators.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Applications are open for Volunteers aged between 18-30 years old by the start day of the project;
- Volunteers must be a resident in one of the following countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Hungary, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
- Passionate about arts, youth work, and social impact.
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ready to take on challenges and step out of their comfort zone.
-Have basic English communication skills.
Expenses and Benefits
- Volunteers will stay in shared housing with access to all necessary amenities, including a kitchen, living space, and Wi-Fi.
- Rooms will be shared (same gender), with an option for a private room based on availability
- Volunteers will receive a food allowance for buying groceries and preparing their own meals.
- Transportation options include a shared van ensuring smooth mobility during the project, and public transport for non-project-related activities across the island.
- Volunteers will receive training in all aspects of the activity, along with obtaining a YOUTH PASS certificate by the end of the project, and support in creating it.
- The host organisation will cover economy flights according to the rules of the European Solidarity Corps Programme.
- IMPORTANT: Keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
- IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition via e-mail to the organizers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!
- If you’re interested in joining (Dream, Dare, Do - Volunteering Project), follow these steps to apply.
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