Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego, in cooperation with United Societies of Balkans, is looking for participant for a Teams volunteering project in Thessaloniki, Greece. The activities take place in a “Balkan Hotspot Youth Media Lab” (ESC hosting project of USB that has been running continuously since 2009) between 28th May – 21st July 2025 (Events, workshops and online material enforcing youth skills and media
literacy, linked to World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2025).
Ready to apply? 📝 Please send your CV and motivation letter to khatuna.zabakhidze@frsp.eu. Please use the subject line: „Teams Project in Balkan Hotspot Application.”
Deadline: ⏳ March 29th
BALKAN HOTSPOT
“Balkan Hotspot Youth Media Lab”, the ESC hosting project of USB that has been running continuously since 2009. As part of the activities, volunteers will get accustomed to the use of media tools through the already existing structures of the project. Their personal skills, especially related to digital skills and digital content creation, will be boosted through workshops and learning activities.
General tasks of the volunteers of each team include:
- Digital content production for social topics (articles, videos, photo galleries, social media campaigns, radio shows and podcasts)
- Contribute to the creation of “Balkan Beats” volunteer magazine
- Co-organise a series of open media workshops, to boost digital competences and media literacy among target groups. Open to the public with focus on involving youth with fewer opportunities.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
- Food (catering service)
- Pocket money
- Accommodation
- Round-trip travel reimbursement
- Henner insurance
- Lifelong memories <3
VOLUNTEER’S PROFILE
Volunteers will have to be 18-30 years old and be genuinely interest in the project. The selection of the participants is mostly based on their motivation and personal interest in the topics of the project.
Our ideal volunteer candidate is an open minded person willing to learn, to improve her/himself and to help other people. It is important to be ready to work in a team and to share the daily life with people from different backgrounds.
It is not necessary to have a previous technical knowledge of media. Although it is not required to have a high level of English, the volunteers need to have at least a basic knowledge of the language for their everyday communication with international and local
people but also for their safety.
Regarding the inclusion of people with fewer opportunities, USB will guarantee safety and support for the participation for youngsters facing obstacles, thanks to its long experience of working with people from socially vulnerable groups.
Working program will be 4-6 hours per day, from Monday to Friday. In some cases, volunteers may be asked to work in weekends for some events, for example for the implementation of some event or workshop. If this happens, they will receive extra free days to use later on. Applicants should know that participation throughout the whole 55 days activity period (of the team they will join) is mandatory.
