We are searching for new ESC volunteer that will join our daily work day from january 2027 on. Are you searching for new experiences? Read on!

Join the European Solidarity Corps project Beyond the Feed in Idrija, Slovenia, where two international volunteers will become part of a dynamic youth organisation and contribute to its everyday youth work.

As a volunteer, you will be fully included in this environment and encouraged to explore different areas of youth work based on

your interests, skills, and ideas. The project offers a flexible and supportive space to learn, try new things, and co-create activities with our team. You may also help share MC Idrija’s activities with the wider community through creative social media storytelling

(such as videos, photos, reels, or posts), giving visibility to the work we do with young people. This is one of several ways you can contribute, alongside many other opportunities within youth work.

MAIN TOPICS YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

Youth Work & Community

• Youth work and non-formal learning
• Workshops, events & community activities
• Working with young people and local initiatives
• Promoting international opportunities for young people
• Raising awareness about the importance of the European Union, solidarity, and active participation
• International exchange and intercultural experiences

Creativity & Digital Storytelling

• Sharing stories and experiences from youth work
• Exploring creative ideas and digital communication
• Making youth work more visible, fun and engaging

Personal Growth & Team Experience

• Teamwork, communication, and collaboration
• Learning by doing in a supportive environment
• Exploring your interests, skills, and passions
• Gaining new experiences, confidence and connections

We are offering you a unique opportunity to explore yourself and develop your skills during your time here.You might even discover a passion project that allows you to leave a part of yourself at MCI.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for creative, proactive, innovative, open-minded, motivated and responsible candidates who like to work in teams, but are also independent at work.

A good understanding of English

The volunteers must be between 18 and 30 years old. We gladly welcome people with all social, geographical, economic, cultural, educational, and other backgrounds.

YOU WILL ENJOY THE PROJECT IF:

• are interested in youth work and working with young people
• enjoy teamwork and sharing ideas
• are creative and willing to try new things
• are interested in social media, storytelling, or creating photo/video content
• would like to contribute your own ideas, interests, and skills to the community

PROJECT DETAILS

Project duration: around 185 days (+ 2 travel days). The project will take place between January/February and July/August 2027

*The exact dates are flexible and will be defined in a later stage.

PROJECT INFOPACK

APPLY THROUGH EUROPEAN YOUTH PORTAL: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52356_en
Last day to apply is 15. 8.

ABOUT YOUTH CENTER IDRIJA – YOUR HOME FOR 26 WEEKS

MC Idrija is a youth centre working locally and internationally through projects, school collaborations, youth exchanges, mobile youth work, workshops, events, and daily support for young people.

• Community space and youth node.
• Meeting place for young people (but the whole community of Idrija is coming here).
• It was formed as an umbrella organisation by 3 local NGOs (Scouts’ Association Rod srebrnih krtov Idrija, Idrija 2020 Association and Students’ Association Idrija).
• Youth volunteers renovated the spaces and furnished it with second-hand and DIY furniture, donated by inhabitants and businesses of Idrija.
• in 2018 we also established Youth Hostel within our Center.

ABOUT IDRIJA

Idrija is a town of some 6.000 inhabitants, and is located in Western Slovenia, halfway between Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, and the Italian border. It is a seat of municipality and functions as a centre of a broader Idrija-Cerkno region.​

Idrija is a town of rich cultural and natural heritage. It boasts the title of “the oldest Slovenian mining town” as the first miners began to search for mercury here already in 1490. Later, 2nd largest mercury mine developed and Idrija became one of the most important mining centres in Central Europe. The broader town area is since 2012 inscribed to UNESCO World Heritage List with its heritage of mercury.

You can read more about other volunteer’s experiences in Idrija in our blog: https://mcidrija.si/en/living-in-idrija/

MCI ALUMNI

After the volunteering, all our volunteers become a part of special elit club called MCI ALUMNI. The club is run by current volunteers working in the MCI and also prevous volunteers. We try to create physical gathering of all former volunteers at least once every 3 years. More about the club: https://mcidrija.si/en/alumni/

Aktivnost je financirala Evropska unija. Vendar izražena stališča in mnenja avtorja (-ev) ne odražajo nujno stališč in mnenj Evropske unije ali Nacionalne agencije. Zanje ne moreta biti odgovorna niti Evropska unija niti Nacionalna agencija.