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Currently, we do not have open job positions at the YFU Global Office. If you are looking for an Erasmus+ internship, read the information below. If you are looking for volunteering opportunities in YFU, please head over to the Volunteering page where current opportunities are posted.
Open call for Erasmus+ Internships
An opportunity for students and recent graduates at the YFU Global Office in Brussels, Belgium
Are you passionate about intercultural exchange, education, and youth empowerment? EEE-YFU (European Educational Exchanges - Youth for Understanding), the European umbrella organization for YFU, is pleased to announce opportunities for Erasmus+ internships within our international and dynamic team at the YFU Global Office in Brussels.
About Us
EEE-YFU works with a network of 26 YFU organizations across Europe to promote intercultural learning through exchange programs for young people. By joining our organization, you will contribute to the development of projects that foster global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a vibrant non-governmental organization (NGO).
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to our vibrant international community at EEE-YFU!
WHat to expecT
As an Erasmus+ intern at EEE-YFU, you will have the chance to support the work of our dedicated Global Office team in various areas, such as project management, educational activities, membership, programs, quality & compliance, administration, communications, advocacy, and youth engagement. The specific focus of your role will be tailored to your skills, interests and studies as well as our current needs. Through this internship, you will gain insight into the NGO sector and develop key skills for your future career.
These internships are supported through the Erasmus+ program, which provides a financial grant to cover living expenses during the internship period. The exact amount depends on the host country and the student’s sending institution.
WhAT WE OFFER:
- 2-12 month internships (depending on your scholarship) with a focus on a topic most relevant to you: educational activities, youth engagement, administration, communications, or advocacy.
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be enrolled as a student in a higher education institution in an Erasmus+ program country or have graduated within the last 12 months.
- Your institution must agree to recognize the internship within the Erasmus+ framework.You must be available for a minimum of 2 to 12 months, depending on the internship agreement. You must have an internship agreement provided by your university.
- A genuine interest in NGO work, youth mobility, and intercultural education is highly valued.
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of other European languages is an asset.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to fill in this form, which will entail also the following documents to be uploaded:
– CV
– Motivation letter explaining your interest in the internship and how you can contribute to EEE-YFU
– Confirmation of Erasmus+ eligibility from your university or – sending institution
