Benefits of working at IFOAM Organics Europe

VACANCIES

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VOLUNTEER VIA THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS (ESC) & ERASMUS+

Sorry, there are no open positions for ESC volunteers. We generally publish a new call for volunteers every year in spring. However, it happens that we have additional vacancies throughout the year. Stay tuned for future opportunities by following us on on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram.

Call for 4 ESC volunteers - APPLICATION CLOSED

Are you eager to delve into the world of organic food and farming? Do you aspire to gain insights into the decision-making processes of the European Union and the workings of a non-profit organization? Would you like to contribute your time in a Brussels-based NGO advocating for a greener Europe?  

The 4 European Solidarity Corps positions are open in the following units: 

  • Research & Innovation unit  
  • Projects & Partnership unit
  • Communication Unit 
  • Events & Membership unit 

***[More detailed information about your tasks and skills can be found in the Guide for candidates]***

To qualify, you need to be between 18 and 30 years old, legally reside in a European country other than Belgium, and have never been an ESC volunteer before.  

Financial support is provided to cover living costs, including:  

  • Accommodation in a shared apartment 
  • Brussels public transport monthly pass 
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses from/to your home country 
  • Full insurance coverage (mandatory European Health Insurance Card + Henner) 
  • Reimbursement for food and living expenses, up to 550 Euros/month. 

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training at the beginning and throughout their placement, gaining valuable experience working with our teams. As part of the practical experience, volunteers will have the unique opportunity to organise a stay on an organic farm of their choice in Belgium for one or two weeks.  

If you are eager to be one of our next volunteers, please complete the online application form by 19 November, 11:59 PM. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, ideally scheduled in the last week of November.  Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at the end of the recruitment process. 

Help us spread the word by sharing our posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram if you know someone who would be interested in these exciting opportunities. 

Call for Erasmus+ trainee - APPLICATION CLOSED

The Erasmus+ trainee position is open in the:   

  • Policy Team 

***[More detailed information about your tasks and skills can be found in the Guide for candidates, from page 7]*** 

This traineeship is open to students and recent graduates registered in a higher education institution that takes part in the Erasmus+ program. To be eligible for this traineeship you need to have successfully applied for a grant at your higher education Institution through the international or Erasmus+ office. More info about the program can be found on the Erasmus+ website.    

Financial support is provided to cover living costs, including: 

  • Accommodation in a shared apartment  
  • Brussels public transport monthly pass 
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses from/to your home country 
  • Full insurance coverage (mandatory European Health Insurance Card + Henner) 

If you are eager to be one of our next volunteers apply through the online application form by 19 November, 11:59 PM. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, ideally scheduled in the last week of November. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at the end of the recruitment process. 

Help us spread the word by sharing our posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram if you know someone who would be interested in these exciting opportunities. 

About the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) & Erasmus+ traineeship

IFOAM Organics Europe does not offer internships. As we do like to offer young people the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of the European organic movement, we recruit volunteers for up to 11 months. We usually issue a call for volunteers each spring.

Volunteering as part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) provides young people with the unique chance to express their personal commitment through a full-time volunteering activity in a foreign country for up to one year. Young volunteers can develop new skills and improve their personal, educational and professional development. More information about ESC is available on the European Solidarity Corps website.

Erasmus+ funds the ESC (previously European Voluntary Service, or EVS).

Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships, etc) abroad for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme countries at Bachelor and Master level as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.

By doing a traineeship abroad in Programme or Partner countries with Erasmus+, you can improve not only your communication, language and inter-cultural skills, but also soft skills highly valued by future employers, as well as become more entrepreneurial.

 

Contact & more information

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Testimonials from volunteers

“You’d like to do something practical, with a visible impact, and to get to know the heart of Europe, policy making and lobbying work, the organic movement, like-minded people, new languages and cultures, including the broad diversity of Belgian beer, and – not least – yourself better? Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe offers you all that – and much more. It’s a rich experience that allows you to participate in making food and farming in Europe more sustainable, and to gain practical experiences and skills in the European organic sector – from advocacy for organic research, innovation and practice to new communication tools and a hands-on farm stay. For me, it was the first time that I was living abroad for so long – a big step that my colleagues and EVS network made a lot easier. I can only encourage you to do it, and to make the most of it. It’s a unique opportunity to grow, gain new perspectives and friends and get to know yourself and your capabilities and interests better. Not only did I feel very welcome in the multicultural and multilingual EU capital where almost everyone comes from somewhere else, but I could also profit from the numerous events the vibrant city has to offer year-round. Ultimately, my EVS made me more political, active and empathetic – in other words, fit for the challenges of the future.”

Maria Gernert (DE)
Former volunteer in the Research&Innovation Unit
2018/2019

“Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe is a truly rewarding experience, both on a professional and personal level. Get to know this vibrant city of Brussels, meet inspiring people, drink beers (a lot!), learn more about organic agriculture and EU legislation and develop a wide range of skills! Knowledge and friendships are awaiting!”

Bérénice Cau (FR)
Former volunteer in the Projects & Fundraising Unit
2019/2020

“I did not know much about IFOAM Organics Europe when I saw the ESC vacancy, but I shared its values of protecting biodiversity, caring for nature and fairness in the food production processes. During my volunteering I learned a lot about the organic sector and, being based in Brussels, I gained a better understanding of European Union’s institutions and importance of advocacy work.”

Katarina Šeme (SI)
Former volunteer in the Communication Unit - 2019/2020
2019/2020

“Volunteering at IFOAM Organics Europe is an excellent opportunity to gain more in-depth understanding of the organic sector and the impact of EU legislation. Working in the communication team has taught me the importance and power of the messages we share to make Europe more organic. Beside the knowledge I gain, the vibrant city of Brussels is full of inspiring, smart and interesting people who enrich and refine my experience even more.”

Triin Viilvere
Former volunteer at IFOAM Organics Europe
2016/2017
 
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