Since 1991, the Robert Schuman Institute (RSI) has been a leading European training center for politicians and parties within the European People’s Party (EPP). It equips future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and network to strengthen democracy, foster European unity, and drive political success.
Through seminars, training programs, and international collaborations, RSI connects pro-European, center-right politicians across borders—supporting democratic transformation and civil society development. Backed by the EPP and RSF Luxembourg, RSI remains committed to shaping the next generation of political leadership.
Long-term individual volunteering
Place: Budapest, Hungary
Starting date: 01.04.2025
Deadline: 01.04.2025, flexible
Duration: 365 days
Looking for: 1 participant
Roles: Communication/photographer volunteer, project coordinator volunteer, project manager volunteer
Who can participate?
- Ages 18-30
- Energetic and open-minded
Keen on building new connections - Open to personal growth
- Enthusiastic about learning new languages and cultures
- At least intermediate proficiency in English
- Excellent communication abilities
- Driven to engage with the local community
- Capable of supporting both remote and office tasks
- Collaborative team member with a positive outlook
- Flexible and adaptable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Passionate about volunteering and assisting others
- Eager to join training sessions and workshops
- Dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion
Volunteer’s tasks?
Join us as a volunteer and be part of our daily activities! We welcome your personal initiatives and will support your ideas. As a volunteer, you can:
- Closely following the preparation and coordination phases of activities connected to partner countries,
- Supporting data management for educational events (advanced MS Excel skills required),
- Assisting communication with local and international partners, organizing meetings, and creating questionnaires,
- Organizing at least one cultural event related to their country’s culture and language, in cooperation with other volunteers,
- Promoting the ESC program locally and back in their home country upon return,
- Collaborating with RSI staff and other volunteers to successfully carry out and improve activities,
- Supporting the organization of events with logistical and administrative tasks,
- Performing any additional tasks supporting the project teams in delivering educational activities.
Volunteer's conditions:
Accommodation
The accommodation costs are covered. Volunteers will live in modern, Downtown apartments, but shared flat and shared rooms.
Allowance
Each month volunteer’s receive a total of 120 000 Ft for pocket, travel and food money.
International transport
The transportation from home to Hungary and back will be covered according to the distance calculator of Erasmus+ program.
Insurance
The volunteer will have Henner Health insurance
Language support
The volunteer will have access to the Online Language Support to learn Hungarian.
Volunteer’s training cycle
The volunteer will have on-arrival and mid-term training provided by the Hungarian National Agency.
General support
Support before, during, after the activities
Evaluation meetings
Mentor and supervisors’ support
Extra certificates if they participate in specific activities (which will report the specific learning outcomes) or recommendation letters if they need one
TO APPLY:
The selection process is based not mainly on your experiences but your motivation and your personality.
