ESC volunteer Refugee Walk 2023
For the upcoming Refugee Walk of 2023, which will take place in Antwerp on Sunday the 8th of October, we are recruiting a European Solidarity Corps volunteer. They will help with the general organization (logistics, planning, communication, networking, …).
Introduction
Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen (VWV) is a platform of Belgian NGOs and volunteer groups (Flanders and Brussels based) defending the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Belgium. The Refugee Walk is a yearly fundraising event, where people walk 20 or 40 km in support of asylum seekers and refugees. The event is an annual highlight for everyone involved:
- The event reaches 1.600 participants and around 100 volunteers.
- It raises a substantial amount of money for Vluchtelingenwerk and helps fund our work.
- We work together with a bunch of local and national organisations and initiatives in the development of the event.
The Refugee Walk is a way for participants and donors to show their support, engage their network and create a welcoming, positive environment. It is a sign of solidarity for everyone on the run.
Refugee Walk ‘23
For the upcoming Refugee Walk of 2023, which will take place in Antwerp on Sunday the 8th of October, we are recruiting a European Solidarity Corps volunteer. They will help with the general organization (logistics, planning, communication, networking, …). In addition, more specific tasks will include:
- Contacting asylum centres, community associations and clubs with a focus on diversity and involving them within the Refugee Walk.
- Reaching out to the expat community in Brussels, and more specifically the EU community, to join the event.
- Work on the English communication and promotion of the Refugee Walk.
What is the European Solidarity Corps?
The European Solidarity Corps aims to promote solidarity by enhancing the local or international engagement of young people to strengthen cohesion, solidarity, democracy, and citizenship in Europe. It focuses on the promotion of social inclusion.
Find more information: European Solidarity Corps website of the European Commission and click here to apply.
Participant profile
For this opening, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- Have the refugee status/subsidiary protection in Belgium.
- Having a keen understanding of the role and added value of civil society.
- Experience in community based social work and participatory projects.
- Having an open and social attitude, easily making new connections and networks.
- Being fluent in English. Knowledge and understanding of Dutch is an added value.
- Being flexible and a team player.
Openness and non-discrimination are essential principles in the Vluchtelingenwerk approach, and we expect candidates to share the Vluchtelingenwerk values and working principles.
Duration of the contract: 24th of April 2023 – 20th of October 2023.
For more information, contact Cara Allonsius, Refugee Walk organizer: @email.
Deadline for the submission through the ESC portal: 1st of March 2023.
