ProMo is looking for 1 volunteer to help support and develop their work at their office based in the lovely Cardiff Bay working in the Communications and Multi-Media team on different projects, including TheSprout, MEIC and Ebbw Vale Institute.
Project Description: The ESC project will in part be developed according to the interests and abilities of the volunteer but will broadly cover the following areas: * To develop an exchange of experiences and ideas between the volunteer and the young people involved with ProMo-Cymru. * Assist in the core office of ProMo with tasks related to HR, PR and general admin work. * To support development of ProMo-Cymru’s activities, it’s contact with the local communities and its nationwide profile. * To help bring a European dimension to ProMo-Cymru’s activities. * To provide multi-media support in web, video, photography and content production. * To assist with marketing and social media * To assist with workshops (i.e.: video, radio and photography). * To assist with exhibiting at events * General duties.
Valleys Kids is looking for 1 EVS volunteer from European Programme Countries of the E+ programme to help support and develop their work at the Youth Centres and projects. The volunteer should have a genuine interest in youth work and working with children and young people.
Project Description: UNA Exchange is looking for 2 ESC volunteers. The placements will be based in our offices in Cardiff together with staff members and local volunteers. The two ESC volunteers will work very closely together on this placement and tasks will be divided according to their interest and motivation. The volunteers will focus on communication (online and offline), creating/ maintaining our Alumni Network and help us to tell the story of UNA Exchange, to highlight our impact and increase transparency.
Project Description: Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales is looking for 2 ESC volunteers. The placements will be based in our office in Cardiff together with staff members. The main tasks for this project are promoting opportunities offered by Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales and their wider network, supporting the staff team on events, activities and projects and participating in our volunteering training events.
Project Description: ASH Wales is looking for a volunteer who is interested in working with an established communications team to develop their graphic design skills. The main tasks will be the creation of artworks and promotional material in both print and digital form to support the charitable activities of the organisation. The volunteer will also be involved with web design and marketing.
Project Description: Stackpole is looking for 1 volunteer to help support their Education team. The volunteer helps assist the Education officer to run the education programmes for school visits. These are structured around the conservation framework of the John Muir Award that all visitor take part in while at Stackpole. Working with and supporting the Stackpole Outdoor Learning team using innovative and inspirational outdoor and environmental learning ensures a lasting experience for visitors for years to come. Tasks will include the assisting in the delivery of environmental education conservation, and related studies on a wide-ranging programme including outdoor adventure activities, developing teaching materials and helping to improve the school programme by sharing ideas and experience.
EVS stands for European Voluntary Service. This is a scheme funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission to give young people in Europe the chance to volunteer abroad. It enables young people aged 17 to 30 years to live up to 12 months in another country while working in a non-profit organisation. EVS aims to improve young people’s skills whilst encountering different cultures, meeting people from across the world and learning a new language.
UNA Exchange is an approved coordinating organisation for European Voluntary Service (EVS) in Wales and the swider UK. We work in partnership with third sector organisations in Wales to enable young volunteers from the EU and participating partner countries to have an incredible experience, living and working in Wales for up to 12 months.
Demand for places on our projects is very high and placements are often organised well in advance. To stand the best chance of finding a place you should keep an eye on our Facebook page, this web page and the Erasmus+ EVS Database.
If you are interested in a project then be sure to make your application the best ever, address all the points in detail using real examples from your own work, study, leisure and volunteering activities.
If you see a project you are interested in then please contact a coordinating organisation in your home country who will support you in submitting your application. Do not apply to us directly as we will not be able to respond due to the volume of applications.
We look forward to welcoming you in Wales!