Jobs

Volunteer Positions at the European Youth Parliament (European Solidarity Corps)

Volunteer Positions Available:

• 2 positions starting on 1 August or 1 September 2025
• 2 positions starting on 1 February 2026

Duration: 12 months

Location: Berlin, Germany

The European Youth Parliament (EYP) is one of Europe’s largest youth platforms for civic education, intercultural encounters, and the exchange of ideas – run by young people, for young people. Our mission is to inspire and empower a young generation of informed, open-minded, responsible, and active citizens that shape society and drive impact. Under ‘About us‘ you can find more information.

The EYP is a part of the Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa, based in Berlin, which offers young Europeans opportunities for exchanges, personal development and active participation in civil society.
We are currently seeking 4 full-time volunteers to join our teams as part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), formerly known as the European Voluntary Service. For more information about the ESC program, please visit here.

Ideal candidates should have strong English language skills, good communication abilities, and a positive team spirit. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and genuinely interested in the goals of our organization and its programs. A strong desire to learn and grow through involvement in our activities is also important.

To learn about your tasks and responsibilities, as well as what we and the ESC offer, check out the full call document here or download it using the button on the right.

Application:
Please submit your application online, using the following portal: https://polls.schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/226397?lang=en.

In the online application form, please attach your CV in English. Additionally, you may either:

• Attach a letter of motivation, OR
• Share a short video explaining why this position appeals to you and what you would bring to the team. (If submitting a video, please upload it to a platform of your choice and share the link in the application form.)

Only applicants from ESC-approved countries can be considered.

Application deadline: Sunday, 2 March 2025, at 23:59 CET.

We look forward to receiving applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages (within the eligibility range), and people with disabilities.

Currently, our office spaces in Berlin are not completely barrier-free. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can enhance accessibility in our office. If you live with a disability, illness, or neurodiversity, please let us know how we can support you during the application process and in a potential role with us. For example, we can offer different interview formats or provide additional time for tasks. Your feedback is also important for us to enhance and adapt our office environment and work processes.

Contact for further questions:
HR Team at Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa
applications@schwarzkopf-stiftung.de

Interns

We invite students seeking internships as part of their school or university curriculum to reach out to explore opportunities with the EYP Team.

Requirements:

• Someone who is interested in the work of the European Youth Parliament, wants to learn more about youth empowerment, and wishes to contribute to the work of a Europe-wide, vibrant network of young people,
• The internship must be a part of a school or a university curriculum,
  • Please note that we are currently unable to accommodate internships outside of this scope.
• Ideally a minimum arrangement of four months.
  • We are open to considering shorter arrangements.
• While not mandatory, being based in Berlin is considered a plus.

Responsibilities as an intern may include:

• Providing general support to the work of the EYP International Office.
• Assisting with practical preparations for events, including governance and training events such as the EYP Board of National Committees Meeting, or the Training Academy.
• Supporting the coordination of trainings and webinars.
• Assisting in coordinating participant management for events involving young people from across Europe.
• Supporting communications tasks and activities.
• Facilitating knowledge exchange among EYP’s national committees.
• Preparing and updating databases.
• Assisting with the creation of reports and funding applications.
• Preparing and administering evaluations and surveys.
• Performing other tasks depending on your talents, interests, and the current projects and events.

What we offer:

• A chance to work in a vibrant, dynamic, and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on civic education and youth empowerment in Europe.
• A 36-hour work week with ten days of vacation in a four-month long internship.
• Monthly remuneration of 600 EUR.

Application:

Please get in touch with the Executive Director, Anya Suprunenko at a.suprunenko@eyp.org with the following information:

• Your CV.
• A few sentences on why you wish to join the EYP Team as an intern.
• Your preferred timeframe of the internship.

Internship placements depend on demand, with applications being reviewed on a rolling basis.