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Deutchsprachige Evangelische Gemeinde Brüssel (DEGB)/Half-time in United Protestant Church in Belgium (EPUB) - Animation in DEGB and communications in the EPUB

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Deutchsprachige Evangelische Gemeinde Brüssel (DEGB)/Half-time in United Protestant Church in Belgium (EPUB) - Animation in DEGB and communications in the EPUB

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Full for 2026-2027

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Horizons Neufs                             Louvain-la-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 

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Horizons Neufs                             Louvain-la-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 

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Who ? Horizons Neufs is a residential institution for mentally disabled adults.

What ? The tasks are accompanying the residents in their daily lives, in their living quarters but also alonside them in their work in the different workshops.

Where ? Louvain-la-Neuve is a small university town about a half-hour train ride from Brussels. There are many activities available very close by the project (cinema, cafés, shops, sport clubs, theatres, ...).

The volunteer will have their own room in one of the living quarters of the institution.

When ? From September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ, seminars, visits...

Funding ? Non ESC. The volunteer will pay their insurance and international travel.

Two places available.

Full for 2025-2026

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Protestant Chruch, Botanique, Brussels and La Poudrière, Brussels.

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Protestant Chruch, Botanique, Brussels and La Poudrière, Brussels.

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Who ? The Botanique Protestant Church in Brussels is one of the largest protestant communities in the city. There are two pastors, a man and a woman.

The La Poudrière community is part of the Emmaus network and is a social project for people who would otherwise be homeless.

The volunteer will be half-time in each of the projects.

What ? The tasks involved in the church are varied : preparing and hosting youth and intergenerational groups, distributing meals to homeless people, helping with Sunday school...

The work in La Poudrière is to accompany the residents in their daily lives, in their work in the second-hand shop, recycling objects, cooking...

Where ? Both projects are situated in the centre of Brussels. The volunteer will lodge at La Poudrière.

When ? From September to June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ, seminars, visits...

Funding ? Non ESC, the volunteer pays insurance and international travel.

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Horizons Neufs                             Louvain-la-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 

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Horizons Neufs                             Louvain-la-Neuve, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 

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Who ? Horizons Neufs is a residential institution for mentally disabled adults.

What ? The tasks are accompanying the residents in their daily lives, in their living quarters but also alonside them in their work in the different workshops.

Where ? Louvain-la-Neuve is a small university town about a half-hour train ride from Brussels. There are many activities available very close by the project (cinema, cafés, shops, sport clubs, theatres, ...).

The volunteer will have their own room in one of the living quarters of the institution.

When ? From September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ, seminars, visits...

Funding ? Non ESC. The volunteer will pay their insurance and international travel.

Two places available.

Full for 2025-2026

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Who ? The Protestant church in Quaregnon is quite a small community but they make up for their size with lots of activities.

What ? The tasks of the volunteer will include helping with the following activities : Homework Workshop, Sunday School, Catechism for teenagers, Young People's Prayer. They can also help promote the church on Social Media.

One day per week, they will help out at a social "shop" where they will make up food parcels to be distributed.

Where ? The church is situated in a busy town, very close to the university city of Mons. The social project, ESOP, is in the nearby town of Cuesmes.

We are still looking for lodgings.

When ? From September to June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ, seminars, visits...

Funding ? The volunteer will pay for insurance and international travel.

Susepended

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Centre protestant d'Amougies, Rue Verte Voie, Mont-de-l'Enclus

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Centre protestant d'Amougies, Rue Verte Voie, Mont-de-l'Enclus

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Centre protestant d'Amougies, Rue Verte Voie, Mont-de-l'Enclus

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Who ? The Centre Protestant d'Amougies is a kind of field centre which hosts groups of children and adults with a desire to get back to nature.

What ?The work involves animating the groups (with the team) - workshops, nature walks, games - helping take care of the centre and the surrounding terrain, generally getting involved with the daily life of the Centre.

Where ? The CPA is in a beautiful region, but it is not really nearby a large town. The volunteer should ideally be independent and ready to use public transport (when it's available) or to use a bike or their own car.

The volunteer will lodge in a lovely studio flat on site and meals will be available whenever there is a group (most of the year). Otherwise, there is a small kitchenette in the studio.

Here's a link to a video : https://youtu.be/xkeqPy0a2yA

As the work is largely concerning animating activites for children, it's important for the volunteer to be able to hold a conversation in French.

When ? September till June, July or August

Support ? SPJ - seminars, visits.

Funding ? Non ESC, the volunteer will pay insurance and international travel. Also available for Service Civique.

Closed for 2026-2027

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Entreville (Children's Home) Lobbes - ESC

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Entreville (Children's Home) Lobbes - ESC

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Who ? Entreville is a home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities.   These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, crafts, homework, excursions ... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits... )

Funding ? ESC.

Lobbes is a very small town near the university town of Charleroi and also very near the border with France. The railway station is about a 20 minute walk from the institution and there is an international station in Charleroi. It's a 50 minute journey from there to Brussels.

The volunteer will have their own room in the home and will share a bathroom.

Full for 2026-2027

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German-speaking community in Brussels and Notre Dame de Stockel, care home.  (Non ESC)

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German-speaking community in Brussels and Notre Dame de Stockel, care home.  (Non ESC)

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Who ? German-speaking church community in Brussels, half-time with work in the care home, Notre Dame de Stockel.

What ? Animation of different groups within the church community, confirmation activities, retreats...

Also, occupational therapy with the elderly people, cooking, bingo, exercise...

When ? September till June (or July or August).

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits, ...)

Funding ? IJFD or personal contribution.

The volunteer will live in a shared appartment.

Full for 2025-2026

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 La Pommeraie (Residential Institution for mentally disabled adults - Ellignies-Saint-Anne, Beloeil  (ESC)

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 La Pommeraie (Residential Institution for mentally disabled adults - Ellignies-Saint-Anne, Beloeil  (ESC)

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Who ? La Pommeraie, a residential institution for mentally disabled adults near the picturesque town of Beloeil.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the service users, in their homes (helping to get dressed, meal preparation, leisure activities...) and at their work in the different workshops (metalwork, mosaic, pastry cooking, soap-making...).

When ? From September until June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ : seminars, visits, ...

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer will share a flat in the village of Ellignies-Sainte-Anne, very close to the institution.

Ellignies-Sainte-Anne is a very small but picturesque village near the small town of Beloeil. Leuze railway station is situated about nine kms from the institution, a half-hour bike ride. It's also possible to ask to be dropped off or picked up by someone from La Pommeraie. Leuze is a lovely village in the region off Tournai, a very historical town near the border with France.

Full for 2026-2027

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Les Faons (Children's home) - Banneux, Sprimont (ESC)

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Les Faons (Children's home) - Banneux, Sprimont (ESC)

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Who ? A home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities. These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, crafts, homework, company for outside visits ... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September until June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits, ...)

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer has a room in the home and may have to share a bathroom.  Les Faons is in the village of Banneux, a pilgrimage site in the région of Liège.

Free for 2026-2027

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Home Saint-François (Children's home) - Baelen  (ESC)

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Home Saint-François (Children's home) - Baelen  (ESC)

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Who ? Le Home Saint François, a home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities. These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, crafts, homework, excursions ... as part of the team of educators.

When ? From September to June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits, ... )

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer has a small studio flat on the grounds of the institution.   Baelen is very near the lovely German border town of Eupen.

Full for 2026-2027

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La Marjolaine (Children's home) - Olne (ESC)

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La Marjolaine (Children's home) - Olne (ESC)

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What ? La Marjolaine is a home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities. These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children, leisure, sports, crafts, homework, excursions ... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits... )

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer has a room in a quieter part of the home and may have to share a bathroom.  La Marjolaine is in the small village of Olne, but a short train journey from the university town of Liège. There are several other volunteers in the region.

Full for 2026-2027

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Le Cartel (Children's home) - Comblain-au-Pont  (ESC)

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Le Cartel (Children's home) - Comblain-au-Pont  (ESC)

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Who ? Le Cartel is a home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities.   These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, crafts, homework, excursions ... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits... )

Funding ? ESC.

Comblain-au-Pont is a lovely village which is a short bus journey from the university city of Liège and also other surrounding villages like Aywaille. There are several other volunteers in the region.

The volunteer has a small studio flat in the home.

Full for 2026-2027

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La Poudrière (Living Community) - Péruwelz (Non ESC)

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La Poudrière (Living Community) - Péruwelz (Non ESC)

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Who ? La Poudrière is a living community for people who would otherwise be homeless.

What ? Tasks include working alongside the people in the community in their work at the (very large !) second-hand shop.  Sometimes, the volunteer can participate in the team for the collection of second-hand goods from houses. There is time spent sorting and upcycling different articles. It is important to realise that the volunteer actually lives and works alongside the residents, shares meals with them and participates in leisure activities as well. La Poudrière is part of the Emmaus network and is very involved in ecological issues too.

Where ? La Poudrière is situated near the French border and within walking distance of the town of Péruwelz.   A short train ride brings you to the university town of Mons.

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits...)

Funding ? Personal contribution or IJFD.

The volunteer has their own room.

Free for 2026-2027.

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Centre Reine Fabiola (ESC) -Institution for mentally disabled adults - Neufvilles, by Soignies. 

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Centre Reine Fabiola (ESC) -Institution for mentally disabled adults - Neufvilles, by Soignies. 

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Who ? Centre Reine Fabiola is large residential institution for mentally disabled adults.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the service users, in their homes (helping to get dressed, meal preparation, leisure activities...) and at their work in the different workshops (metalwork, mosaic, gardening, chocolaterie, candles ...).

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits...)

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer will share a flat on the grounds of the institution. The centre is situated a few kilometres away from the historic town of Soignies and a short train journey away from the university town of Mons.

Full for 2025-2026 (two places available)

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La Châtaigneraie (Children's Home) - Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve  (ESC)

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La Châtaigneraie (Children's Home) - Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve  (ESC)

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Who ? La Châtaigneraie is a home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities. These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, crafts... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September till June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits...).

Funding ? ESC.

The volunteer has a room in the institution and will share a bathroom.

La Châtaigneraie is 20 minutes' walk from the university town of Louvain-La-Neuve. There are two railway stations within easy reach from where it is easy to travel to Brussels and everywhere else.

Full for 2026-2027

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La Châtaigneraie est une association sans but lucratif dont la mission est d’être un Service Résidentiel pour jeunes en difficultés.

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Foyer Le Relais (Children's Home) - Neuville-en-Condroz, Neupré  (ESC)

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Foyer Le Relais (Children's Home) - Neuville-en-Condroz, Neupré  (ESC)

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Who ? Le Relais is a residential home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities. These kids have been damaged by life and do not always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, games, excursions, crafts... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September until June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits...).

Funding ? ESC.

Le Relais is situated in the village of Neupré-en-Condroz. There is a bus connection to the unversity town of Liège. There are several more volunteers in the region.

The volunteer will have their own room in the institution and will share a bathroom.

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La Tramontane (Children's Home)- Florzé, Sprimont  (ESC)

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La Tramontane (Children's Home)- Florzé, Sprimont  (ESC)

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What ? La Tramontane is a residential home for around 15 children placed in care by the authorities.  These kids have been damaged by life and don't always behave like "typical" children.

What ? Tasks include everyday supervision of the children and leisure, sports, games, excursions, crafts... as part of the team of educators.

When ? September until June, July or August.

Support ? SPJ (seminars, visits... ).

Funding ? ESC.

La Tramontane is situated within walking distance of the lovely tourist town of Aywaille. There are buses and trains in Aywaille and it is a short journey to the university town of Liège. There are also several other volunteers in the region.

The volunteer has a room in the institution and will share a bathroom.

Full for 2026-2027.

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Home Saint Joseph (residential care for elderly people) and Church District - Charleroi  (Non ESC)

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Home Saint Joseph (residential care for elderly people) and Church District - Charleroi  (Non ESC)

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Who ? Home Saint Joseph (half-time) is a residence for elderly people.  The other half-time is work in youth activities with the Hainaut Oriental Namur Luxembourg (HONL) Church District.

What ? In the home, the work is with the occupational therapy and animation teams, making sure the people have enough exercise and activities and don't get lonely or bored. Also the possibility of individual contact with people who don't receive many visits from friends and family, delivering mail, reading the newspaper...

In the HONL district, work in animation with the young people (theatre, confirmation classes, excursions, bowling, etc. ). Occasional participation in church services and/or Sunday school.

When ? September until June, July or August.

Support ? Seminars, visits...

Funding ? Personal contribution or IJFD.

Within this project, it is also possible for the volunteer to participate in activities organised by SPJ (animations, excursions, first-aid training, Taizé activities, games week-ends, holiday camps ... ) and other church-based events during the year.

Closed for the immediate future.