Volunteer Position (European Solidarity Corps)

Volunteer Positions Available: 

• 2 positions starting on 1 August 2026
• Min. 2 positions starting on 1 February 2027 (a third position may be available, subject to operational needs and budgetary considerations)

Duration: 12 months
Location: Berlin, Germany

The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is one of Europe’s largest youth platforms for civic education, intercultural encounters, and the exchange of ideas – run by young people, for young people. Our mission is to inspire and empower a young generation of informed, open-minded, responsible, and active citizens who shape society and drive impact. For more information, please visit the EYP website. The team at the EYP International Office also supports the coordination and administration of Understanding Europe, a transnational educational network focused on democratic citizenship education.

The EYP is a part of the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa, based in Berlin, which offers young Europeans opportunities for exchange, personal development and active participation in civil society. 

We are currently seeking 4-5 full-time volunteers to join our teams as part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), formerly known as the European Voluntary Service. For more information about the ESC program, please visit the ESC website. 

Tasks & Responsibilities
As a volunteer, you will assist with various operational tasks at the EYP’s International Office in Berlin. Specific responsibilities will be determined during the interview process based on your skills and experience. Your tasks may include:

• Providing general support to the work of the EYP International Office
• Assisting with practical preparations for events and trainings, including International Sessions, Governance events such as the EYP Board of National Committees Meeting and capacity-building events like the Training Academy
• Supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of Understanding Europe activities, including educational events and related materials
• Assisting in coordinating participant management for events involving young people from across Europe
• Supporting communications tasks and activities
• Facilitating knowledge exchange among EYP’s National Committees and the Understanding Europe network
• Preparing and updating databases
• Assisting with the creation of reports and funding applications
• Preparing and administering evaluations and surveys
• Performing other tasks depending on your talents, interests as well as the current projects and events

Our work with volunteers and young people who are often in classes during standard work hours means that some activities occur in the evenings or on weekends. When this happens, you can take time off right after the event to balance out the extra hours, in accordance with organisational policy. 

Ideal candidates should have strong English language skills, good communication abilities, and a positive team spirit. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and genuinely interested in the goals of our organisation and its programmes. A strong desire to learn and grow through involvement in our activities is also important.

• Hands-on experience in the operations of an international NGO
• A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Financial contribution to your travel to and from Berlin
• € 800 per month as pocket money and food allowance, including reimbursement for the cost of a monthly public transportation ticket, allowing travel across Germany on local and regional public transport
• Free accommodation in Berlin (either in a shared flat or a private space, depending on availability)
• Reimbursement of up to € 330 for an in-person language course
• Free health insurance, third-party liability insurance, and general accident insurance
• On-Arrival Training and a Midterm Meeting organised by the national agency for ESC volunteers in Germany
• A 36-hour work week with 30 days of vacation plus free days on 24 and 31 December
• Free time to maintain and foster mental and physical health during working hours (‘Wellbeing Hour’)

Application

Please submit your application using our online portal by clicking “Apply for this job” below.

In the online application form, please attach your CV in English. Additionally, you may either:

• Attach a letter of motivation, OR
• A short creative submission (max. 3 minutes) – such as a video, audio recording, slide presentation, or visual illustration – explaining why this role interests you and what you would bring to the team. (If the file is too large to attach, feel free to include a clearly visible link in your CV instead.)

Be aware that only applicants from ESC-approved countries can be considered. Make sure to check your eligibility before applying. Please note that due to programme regulations, we can only consider applicants who do not require a visa for the volunteering positions starting on 1 August 2026. Applicants requiring a visa are warmly encouraged to apply for a start date of 1 February 2027 instead.

Application deadline: Monday, 2^nd March 2026, at 23:59 CET.

We look forward to receiving applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages (within the eligibility range), and people with disabilities. 

Currently, our office spaces in Berlin are not completely barrier-free. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can enhance accessibility in our office. If you live with a disability, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please let us know how we can support you during the application process and in a potential role with us. For example, we can offer different interview formats or provide additional time for tasks. Your feedback is also important for us to enhance and adapt our office environment and work processes.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to jobs@schwarzkopf-stiftung.de.