Volunteering

Volunteering is the heartbeat of our youth center. Whether you want to explore the world through international projects or support our local community in Klina, we offer the platform to make it happen. Discover our opportunities below:

Sending Volunteers – ESC

We support young people from Kosovo in joining international volunteering projects through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). Participants gain valuable experience abroad, develop new skills, and engage in intercultural learning.

Individual Volunteering: Since 2011, we have been sending young individuals on life-changing, long-term projects across Europe (6 to 12 months), including countries like Italy and the Netherlands.

Volunteering Teams: Since 2012, we have sent teams totaling over 55 young people abroad for short-term community projects (2 weeks to 2 months) in countries such as Sweden, Germany, Italy, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Hosting Volunteers – ESC

Welcoming the world to Klina! We host international volunteers through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and the Peace Corps for periods of 8 to 12 months. Volunteers are fully integrated into our local team and play a vital role in bringing fresh ideas to our community.

Typical Volunteer Tasks & Responsibilities:

Language & Education: Providing English, French, or German lessons to local youth and volunteers.

Workshops & Events: Planning and designing your own creative workshops with children and youth, supporting daily educational activities.

Community Work: Working directly with local youth groups to increase the center’s capacity and impact.

Promotion & Outreach: Advertising youth center activities and promoting international voluntary work to foster solidarity and active citizenship.

Own Initiatives: Bringing in your own ideas to plan, design, and run community events.

Our Hosting History (Since 2011):
We have a long-standing tradition of hosting international volunteers who have left a lasting impact on Klina. Our past volunteers include:

2011: Gaetano & Chiara Busseto (Italy) – 6 months

2012: Melanie Wise (Germany) – 6 months

2013: Helene Ravail (France) – 6 months

2014: Alberto Piva (Italy) – 5 months & Noemi DM (Spain) – 6 months

2015: Ieva Nariunë (Lithuania) – 6 months

2015–2016: Cairit Eit (Estonia) – 6 months

2017: Cathy (Belgium) & Rutha (Lithuania) – 6 months

2018: Dora Šuminaitė (Lithuania) – 5 months

Hosting Volunteers – Peace Corps

Since 2016, we havey partnered with the Peace Corps. Volunteers commit to a long-term period of 24 months, working closely with our community on locally prioritized projects in education and community economic development to foster tolerance and youth leadership.

Youth Exchanges

Our youth exchanges bring together young people from different countries to learn, collaborate, and share experiences. These projects promote cultural understanding, teamwork, and active citizenship.

Trainings

We organize and participate in training courses focused on youth work, leadership, and personal development. These opportunities help young people build competencies and expand their perspectives.

Ready to start your journey?

Whether you want to volunteer locally or go abroad, we are here to guide you through the application process.

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