LEAP - Local Empowerment, Action & Purpose
Are you a self-starter eager to create real impact in a local European community while exploring social work, youth initiatives, and animal care? Join us in Drenthe, Netherlands, for a transformative 6-month European Solidarity Corps journey. Coordinated by Cherry International Foundation and hosted in partnership with Sedna, LEAP gives 4 proactive volunteers the freedom to shape their own volunteering week and bring their own creative ideas to life! What You Will Do Your working week (Monday to Friday, 30–38 hours) balances structured social engagement with freedom of choice: • 1 Day at Cherry Office (Dalen): Hands-on work caring for animals, supporting site welfare. • 1 Day at the VIP! School (Sedna): Co-create, prepare, and facilitate inspiring, skill-sharing workshops for local volunteers. • 1 Day at the Emmen Youth Centre: Run creative drop-in sessions, budget cooking, game nights, and youth activities. • 2 Days of Tailored Community Action: Choose your focus across Sedna’s branches!
Temática
retos sociales, empleo y emprendimiento, creatividad y cultura
A quién buscan
We are looking for 4 open-minded, proactive, and self-driven individuals (aged 18–30) who: • Take Initiative: You don’t wait for step-by-step instructions - you like to brainstorm, bring ideas to life, and take ownership of your tasks. • Are Creative & Flexible: You enjoy working with different target groups (youth, local residents, vulnerable groups) and adapting to dynamic daily schedules. • Love Local & Rural Life: You are enthusiastic about living in a semi-rural environment (Emmen, Drenthe) and making a direct, visible impact in a smaller community. • Have an Open Mind: You welcome new experiences, enjoy working in a team, and want to learn about social work, community building, and animal care. • No specific background required: Passion, motivation, initiative, and a willingness to explore matter most to us!
Países participantes
AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, EL, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE
Alojamiento y comidas
• Accommodation: Volunteers will live together in a shared house in Emmen with common areas and a private bedroom for each volunteer. • Financial Support: You will receive a monthly allowance covering living costs and pocket money (pocket money €217/month + food allowance €210/month) • Travel: Travel costs from your sending country to Emmen (and return) are reimbursed up to the official European Solidarity Corps distance band limit. • Local Transport: Train travel required for weekly tasks at the Cherry office in Dalen will be fully covered. • Insurance: Fully covered by the HENNER / ESC insurance scheme.