Cyprus Red Cross Society
The Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) is the largest humanitarian non-governmental organisation in Cyprus, working to prevent and alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity without discrimination. Guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, CRCS combines strong local presence with international credibility. With nationwide headquarters and local branches, the CRCS mobilises over 1,500 trained volunteers, supported by specialised staff and robust governance structures ensuring accountability and transparency. As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, it serves as an auxiliary to public authorities while remaining independent. The CRCS operates across emergency response, health and social care, psychosocial support, First Aid, youth engagement, and social inclusion. Its flagship Stella Soulioti Children’s Therapy Centre provides multidisciplinary care for children with severe disabilities. CRCS also supports migrants, asylum seekers, and vulnerable communities, while contributing to international humanitarian…
Associação de Jovens Ecos Urbanos
Social Volunteering focused on helping people in socially vulnerable situations Social Volunteering focused on helping people in socially vulnerable situations. There are diverse ways to contribute and grow through our focused volunteer tracks: Social Volunteering – Focused on assisting people in socially vulnerable situations: Supporting the Social Canteen. Cultural Volunteering – Dedicated to supporting activities related to culture, heritage, and the arts: Volunteering at festivals and events. Environmental Volunteering – Focused on preserving and protecting the environment: Organizing solidarity campaigns in support of animal causes. Sports Volunteering – Involves supporting sports activities or events: Volunteering to support the Adapted Futsal Tournament. Educational Volunteering – Focused on education and training: The educational support project for school-age children and young people accompanied by the Local Social Support and Assistance Service. Providing support for health services or the promotion of well-being: Offering voluntary support in hospitals. Volunteers gain essential, transferable skills that are fundamental for personal and professional development:…
Reykjavík Pride
Reykjavík Pride has been an annual event in Reykjavík since 1999, with the first official Reykjavík Pride taking place in August 2000. Its history, however, goes back to 1993, when Icelandic gays and lesbiands first gathered in the city center of Reykjavík to demand freedom and human rights. This protest was repeated in 1994. Reykjavík Pride has been an annual event in Reykjavík since 1999, with the first official Reykjavík Pride taking place in August 2000. Its history, however, goes back to 1993, when Icelandic gays and lesbiands first gathered in the city center of Reykjavík to demand freedom and human rights. This protest was repeated in 1994. Our cozy little Pride, originally attended by some fifteen hundred onlookers, has blossomed into an almost week-long, colorful celebration that now attracts over 100,000 guests from all over the world. Reykjavík Pride is the largest annual event in Iceland and has sometimes…
Violant
Description of the organisation: Violant is an organisation based in Olot (Catalonia, Spain) dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and employability within the framework of feminist economics. Its work focuses on raising awareness of economic violence and providing tools to prevent and overcome it. It also promotes technological innovation from an inclusive perspective. Founded in 2017 under the name Athena, the organisation rebranded in 2024, renewing its identity and expanding its reach nationwide. Violant provides virtual support to entrepreneurs and job seekers, focusing on economic violence and the digital divide as key issues. Its virtual community, TERRAPOLI, is a learning and innovation ecosystem that promotes the reduction of the digital divide, addresses structural inequalities and encourages entrepreneurial projects with economic and social impact in both rural and urban areas. Job title: Volunteering to support entrepreneurs on TERRAPOLI Volunteers support entrepreneurs participating in the TERRAPOLI platform, a virtual community that offers training and…
Grup Esplai Blanquerna
Organisation description: Blanquerna Scout Group is a non-profit association founded in Tortosa, Catalonia (Spain) in the 1980s with the aim of offering summer activities to a group of children and young people from the city. The project began with holiday camps, overnight camps, outings and other leisure activities, primarily aimed at those with fewer opportunities to access them. The organisation, which was born out of volunteering, has since grown and incorporated projects through professionalisation. It has been recognised as a Public Utility organisation since 2016. It is an organisation rooted in the local area (Terres de l’Ebre) that is dedicated to the promotion, facilitation, management and monitoring of projects aimed at improving equality of opportunity for the people of the area. The mission of the Blanquerna Playgroup is to promote an integrated and inclusive society, based on community personalism within the framework of Christian humanism, with special attention to people…
Iceland Conservation Volunteers (ICV)
Group A: 31st May (Sunday) – 8th August 2026 (Saturday)Group B: 14th June (Sunday) – 22nd August 2026 (Saturday) The ICV Trail Team programme is organised by the Nature Conservation Agency of Iceland (Náttúruverndarstofnun). Trail Teams take care of a wide variety of nature protection tasks and natural trail maintenance projects throughout the country’s national parks and nature reserves, often staying in camps within these areas. Volunteers are divided in small teams and travel between sites to complete a series of practical projects. The programme runs for 10 weeks and the teams usually spend one or two weeks in each location. No previous experience in this field is necessary as all training will be provided; however, enthusiasm and team spirit are essential. Due to the strenuous natural environment, participants must be physically fit. Applicants should have some experience of outdoor practical activities, camping in a tent and hiking. The remoteness…
Icelandic Red Cross (Rauði Krossinn á Íslandi)
Organization Description The Icelandic Red Cross is a leading organization in humanitarian aid in Iceland and builds all projects on voluntary service. The Icelandic community relies and trusts the Red Cross during crises and disasters. The Red Cross mobilizes people to make a positive change in their environment. The Icelandic Red Cross was founded on December 10th in 1924. Ever since, the organization has been a leading force in healthcare, social care and humanitarian aid in Iceland. The Icelandic Red Cross is also an auxiliary to the Icelandic government, f.ex. in the field of disaster and emergency services and refugee services. Volunteer Position Title: Social support for refugees and asylum seekers: work with people with or seeking international protection. The aim of social support for applicants for international protection is to serve the clients and provide them with social activities, engagement, and connection to the local community, but equally…
