Local campaign & Communication - European Solidarity Corps volunteer
Omschrijving van de vacature
We are looking for an ESC (European Solidarity Corps) volunteer to join our office team (5 part-time staff + 2 ESC volunteers + variable number of interns) from 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2027 . You will support our Ctrl Alt Delete - Stop#ExpresDefect campaign and work on executive communications and social media. As CATAPA is a volunteer-driven movement, you will collaborate closely with volunteers who bring diverse and wide-ranging experience.
Possible tasks
Tasks are flexible depending on your learning goals and the needs of the organisation, and can include:
● Helping to shape and implement the campaign strategy, communication and tools for the Ctrl Alt Del - Stop#ExpresDefect campaign
● Co-coordinating the Ctrl Alt Del - Stop#ExpresDefect campaign
● Actively participating in and supporting the Stop#ExpresDefect working group
● Supporting our executive communication through content creation and the management of our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp…)
● Designing posters, flyers and social media visuals in Canva
● Organising movement activities such as the movement weekend or movement days
● Following-up on volunteer engagement
● Contributing to the organisation of the RTSN Tour in autumn 2026, where two environmental defenders from Colombia are coming to Belgium
● Engaging with networks working on social and ecological justice in Belgium
● Helping set up awareness-raising and training activities for diverse audiences (documentary screenings, workshops, infostands, public actions, …)
● Supporting day-to-day office tasks and gaining insight into how a non-profit organisation is managed
● Writing, revising and proofreading articles, blogs, informative tools and reports
● Developing and implementing your own ideas and projects.
You will work 30 hours per week (4 days/week) within a flexible schedule, which occasionally includes evenings or weekends, as many events and meetings take place during the free time of participants and volunteers.
Gewenst profiel
Essential requirements :
● Motivated to work closely with volunteers
● Motivated to inspire and energise others
● Willing to contribute to positive change in the world we live in
● Interested in learning about social and environmental movements, planned obsolescence, e-waste and mining issues
● Good command of English (B2 level)
● Ability to work independently and proactively
● Strong executive communication skills and confident using social media
● Knowledge of Canva (for creating posters, flyers, and social media content)
● A team player with a flexible, hands-on attitude
● Willing to travel through Flanders and to Brussels
● Age below 31 years (programme requirement)
● Comfortable with a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, as events and meetings may take place during participants’ free time
● Ability to learn on the job and DIY spirit.
Nice to have:
● Knowledge, experience or interest in learning about:
○ Implementing and coordinating campaigns
○ Developing campaign strategies
○ Organising educational or training events and tools
○ Project writing and project management
○ Volunteer engagement ○ Advocacy and networking
○ Activist and movement organising
○ Circular and degrowth economy, environmental and/or social movements
○ Video editing skills
● Knowledge of Dutch and/or Spanish
Ons aanbod
● A warm welcome in our horizontally organized movement with plenty of learning opportunities and new connections.
● A dynamic & motivated team of employees and volunteers.
● Monthly fee to cover cohousing accommodation (with a max. rent contribution of €550) and a monthly reimbursement to cover daily expenses of €580.
● A personal learning trajectory coached by one of CATAPA’s employees, one language course (Dutch, English or Spanish) and opportunities for personal development.
● Work-related expenses are covered by CATAPA.
CATAPA is committed to diversity, inclusiveness and equal opportunity.
Selectieprocedure
See the selection procedure here : https://catapa.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2026-Local-campaign-Communication-CATAPA-ESC-volunteer-opportunity.pdf
Meer informatie
! Important: This call is part of the European Solidarity Corps, a European Union initiative that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer in projects abroad. This position is open to people who currently reside in one of the countries in this list. Please, be aware that If you require a visa and do not yet possess one, the visa application process can be lengthy, and there is a possibility you might not obtain it before the project's starting date.
These vacancies are also open to non-Belgian living in Belgium.