ESC projects
what are the possibilities within YFU
what does it mean to enroll in an ESC project at YFU?
An ESC project is a full-time commitment, meaning you'll dedicate significant time to your project during weekdays, and sometimes evenings or weekends, engaging with our local volunteers or participants. Flexibility is essential as our various projects may require adjusting schedules for workshops with partners. However, you'll also have the freedom to take personal time during quieter periods, without strict clocking of hours, as long as your work is accomplished.
Both of our projects focus on organizing and facilitating workshops for youth in Flanders. This entails frequent travel to different locations for workshops and meticulous planning behind the scenes, including coordinating with partners and preparation tasks.
In addition to your daily tasks, you'll have the opportunity to work on a personal project that you believe will add value to our organization. Past projects have included podcast recordings, promotional videos, and courses on media use and psychology.
Once the project commences, we'll assess your workload, strengths, and weaknesses weekly to tailor your tasks to your expectations. Despite offering two individual volunteering projects, collaboration is encouraged for activities, and supporting each other and other colleagues is essential.
Lastly, you'll have the chance to participate in all activities YFU organizes for our exchange students during your project, connecting not only with our Flemish volunteers but also with our international exchange students.
Two projects side by side
Cultural games:
play-based learning experiences for children
- facilitate workshops for children
- develop new games
- recruit and train jobstudents to facilitate workshops
- build an engaging network
- promote our packages both online and offline
Coloured Glasses:
intercultural workshops for young people
- facilitate workshops for young people
- reach out to organisations to schedule workshops
- train volunteers to facilitate workshops
- build an engaging network
Extra task packages
- communication and social media of YFU
- counseling of exchange students
- facilitating and organising YFU activities (such as orientations, city trips and sporting events)
- own personal project
- office upkeep and decoration
If you want to learn more about the ESC and the options the Corps provides for both young people and organizations such as YFU, take a look at their yearly guidelines. Here you can find everything ranging from ensurances to travel costs. If long reads are not your cup of tea, you can always reach out the the national agency in your country. They can probably provide you with answers to all your questions.
ESC GUIDELINES 2024