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Call for Applications – Volunteer Position with the European Solidarity Corps at Understanding Europe

 

Welcome to the Schwarzkopf Foundation's Volunteer Application Form!

Project: Understanding Europe (UE)
Start Date: From 1 February 2026
Duration: 12 months
Location: Berlin, Germany

Understanding Europe is a peer-to-peer education programme coordinated by young people for young people. We empower youth across Europe to explore democratic citizenship, engage critically with current issues, and contribute to a more just and open society. Through non-formal educational formats and local project work, we create spaces for dialogue, learning, and collective action.

Understanding Europe is part of the Schwarzkopf Foundation Young Europe, based in Berlin, which supports young Europeans through education, exchange, and civic participation.

We are currently looking for one full-time volunteer to join our team in Berlin as part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), formerly known as the European Voluntary Service. The position will begin on 1 February 2026. To learn more about the ESC programme, please click here.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, open-minded, and motivated to support our mission. Ideal candidates will have strong English skills, previous volunteer experience, curiosity about project and social media management, and enjoy working collaboratively. An interest in non-formal education, youth participation, and European civic engagement is essential.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in international volunteering spaces.

To apply, please complete the application form below. All responses should be in English. Your information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of this application process.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Daniela from the Understanding Europe team at d.cappuccio@schwarzkopf.stiftung.de.

There are 14 questions in this survey.
Schwarzkopf Foundation's Volunteer Application Form (ESC)
Basic Information

Please enter your full legal name, date of birth, and a valid email address that you check regularly. Additionally, let us know your pronouns (e.g., he/him, she/her, they/them).

To participate in volunteering activities, you must be a legal resident of one of the following locations:

  • EU Member States
  • North Macedonia and Turkey
  • Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway
  • Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia
  • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
  • Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
  • Russian Federation

Is your country of residence eligible?

What is your country of residence?

What is your primary nationality/citizenship?

If you have any secondary nationalities/citizenships, feel free to mention them here, separated by commas.
Will you require a visa?

Are you available to start the volunteering position on 1 February 2026, and able to relocate to Berlin by that date?

If you selected "I’m not sure" or "No" please briefly explain your situation or any possible constraints regarding your availability or relocation timeline in the comment space.

Do you have previous experience with any of the Schwarzkopf Foundation’s programs? If so, please describe your role and the nature of your involvement.

What motivates you to apply for this volunteering position with Understanding Europe, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission of promoting non-formal education and youth engagement across Europe?

What do you hope to learn or gain from this volunteering experience?
Please attach your CV (in PDF format).
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Optional: We'd love to get to know you better!

If you'd like, you can share a short introduction to help us learn more about who you are and why you're interested in volunteering with Understanding Europe. You’re welcome to choose the format that suits you best — this could be, for example a short video (max. 3 minutes), an audio recording (e.g. voice memo or podcast-style intro, a simple slide presentation, a visual illustration or a creative written piece (max. 1 page).

You can upload your file or share a link to a platform of your choice (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, etc.).
If you choose to submit this, you do not need to submit a separate motivation letter.

We encourage you to be yourself — there’s no need for perfect editing or fancy visuals. We’re simply excited to hear your story, in your own voice.

Optional: Please attach your motivation letter (in PDF format) if you prefer not to submit another format in the previous question. Both options are equally acceptable, so please choose the one that best suits you.
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Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
 
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