YOUTHreach’s goal is to help the young people across Europe during a time when mental health problems in the 12-25 age group are skyrocketing. For this project, researchers designed a suite of youth-centred tools and interventions. Over a period of five years, the project evaluates the cost-effectiveness, safety and scalability of three pre-existing mental health solutions:

–          Walk-in centres offering anonymous and personalised mental health support without reservations.

–          App‑based training, a guided self-help mobile intervention designed to enhance psychological well-being.

–          Online platforms blending professional and peer support in a secure, interactive environment.

As the organisation that is mainly in charge of the communications efforts for the project, we hope to help young people better understand what YOUTHreach is and provide them with new tools to support their mental health.

The Study Session, entitled Regenerate (YOU)th: Cultivating Circular Economy Solutions in Youth Work,  aimed to foster the quality development of youth work by enhancing youth workers’ competencies in circular economy and project management in order to create a sustainable project management model framework for youth organisations.

The Study Session provided the space to accomplish the following objectives:

• Increase 25 youth workers’ understanding of circular economy principles and their application within youth work, using non-formal education methods;
• Enhance 25 youth workers’ project management skills with an emphasis on sustainability;
• Equip 25 youth workers with a practical methodology rooted in design thinking that supports the conceptualization, planning and implementation of innovative youth projects that directly respond to societal needs;
• Develop a sustainable project management framework tailored to the needs and challenges of youth work, integrating circular economy principles and using a design thinking concept.

Girls Go Circular aims at empowering girls and young women aged 14 to 19 to develop digital and entrepreneurial skills through an innovative online learning programme focused on the circular economy. The project aims to close the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by giving participants the tools and knowledge to be in the digital and green transitions.

The goal of this project is for students to engage with an interactive e-learning platform (the Circular Learning Space) where they complete challenges and collaborate on practical solutions.

The project has already reached over 80,000 students in more than 30 countries and continues to grow across Europe.

AEGEE-Europe is honoured to be a partner organisation and to work collaboratively with the Consortium to accomplish the project’s goal, namely supporting international students in host countries. Many foreign students encounter difficulties with administrative procedures as well as challenges regarding the social integration in the local communities. Therefore, this project seeks to smoothen the arrival process and make a positive impact on the overall international experience of students.

The project has the following target groups: international students on mobility, local students, and higher education institutions.

The project aims to:

• Improve the welcoming of international students by supporting them with administrative formalities;
• Connect local and international students;

Create a long-lasting welcoming culture for international students.

AEGEE / European Students’ Forum is one of the biggest youth organisations in all Europe, present in over 100 cities in 35 countries. AEGEE empowers students and young people in Europe to take an active role in society. The organisation aims to create a space for dialogue and learning opportunities as well as acts as their representative towards decision-makers.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a full-time (38 hours/week) Projects & Fundraising Trainee to work together with us in our head office in Brussels in the implementation of grant-based projects in the fields of active citizenship, civic education, intersectionality, (digital) activism and sustainability. Additionally, the Communications Trainee will assist with general administrative tasks, including the communication and social media outreach of the organisation.

Main tasks:

• Research on grant opportunities, assisting the board and the Project Officer with project drafting and implementation (grant writing, logistics and content);
• Seeking new relevant funding opportunities, potential donors and corporate partnerships;
• Assisting in the general project management (overview, communication, narrative reporting, etc.);
• Assisting in the supervision and organisation of events such as international meetings, international conferences, etc. (logistics, content);
• Organise and create dissemination events and activities in our network;
• Communication and cooperation with partners and stakeholders (other NGOs, European institutions).

Essential qualifications and qualities:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Experience in European Project Management including grant writing, implementation and reporting;
• Knowledge and/or experience working with the funding schemes from the European Commission (e.g. Erasmus+ programme), the European Parliament and the Council of Europe’s European Youth Foundation;
• Excellent command of English (C1);
• Intermediate office IT skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), online collaborative tools (GSuite), and videoconference tools (Google Meet);
• Knowledge of youth policy in Europe;
• Team player and comfortable working in an international environment;
• Openness to work in a fast-paced and flexible international NGO environment;
• Proactivity, ability to work independently and learning mindset;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an asset.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of French;
• Experience with non-formal education;
• Prior engagement in youth NGOs or other NGOs at national/European level is highly valued. 

What do we offer?

• An international, young and friendly working atmosphere
• A 6 month to one year contract contract under Belgian Law (CIP, paid internship);
• Full-time, 38 hours/week;
• Monthly salary of €1050 for the first six months.

Application procedure:

• Send your CV along with a motivation letter or video to secretary@aegee.eu and write as subject “AEGEE Projects & Fundraising Trainee” [Your name & surname(s)]”.;
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Belgium;
• Successful candidates will be invited for either face-to-face or online interviews between the 7th and the 13th of July;
• The selected candidate would ideally start working in mid-July or August;
• For all questions, please contact secretary@aegee.eu.

Deadline to apply: 4th of July 2025 at 23:59 CEST

AEGEE / European Students’ Forum is one of the biggest youth organisations in all Europe, present in over 100 cities in 35 countries. AEGEE empowers students and young people in Europe to take an active role in society. The organisation aims to create a space for dialogue and learning opportunities as well as acts as their representative towards decision-makers.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a full-time (38 hours/week) Communications Trainee to work together with us in our head office in Brussels in the implementation of grant-based projects in the fields of active citizenship, civic education, intersectionality, (digital) activism and sustainability. Additionally, the Communications Trainee will assist with general administrative tasks, including the communication and social media outreach of the organisation.

Main tasks:

• Implementation of the Horizon Europe project YOUTHreach;
• Creation of social media outreach and impact measurement strategies;
• Creation of content for social media and written publications;
• Supporting in the organisation and creation of dissemination events and activities in our network;
• Communication and cooperation with partners and stakeholders (other NGOs, European institutions).

Essential qualifications and qualities:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Excellent visual and design skills to create content for various social media platforms and written publications;
• Knowledge and/or experience working with the funding schemes from the European Commission (e.g. Erasmus+ programme), the European Parliament and the Council of Europe’s European Youth Foundation;
• Excellent command of English (C1);
• Intermediate office IT skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), online collaborative tools (GSuite), and videoconference tools (Google Meet);
• Knowledge of youth policy in Europe;
• Team player and comfortable working in an international environment;
• Openness to work in a fast-paced and flexible international NGO environment;
• Proactivity, ability to work independently and learning mindset;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an asset.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of French;
• Experience with non-formal education;
• Prior engagement in youth NGOs or other NGOs at national/European level is highly valued. 

What do we offer?

• An international, young and friendly working atmosphere
• A 6 month to one year contract contract under Belgian Law (CIP, paid internship);
• Full-time, 38 hours/week;
• Monthly salary of €1050 for the first six months.

Application procedure:

• Send your CV along with a motivation letter or video to secretary@aegee.eu and write as subject “AEGEE Communications Trainee” [Your name & surname(s)]”.;
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Belgium;
• Successful candidates will be invited for either face-to-face or online interviews between the 7th and the 13th of July;
• The selected candidate would ideally start working in mid-July or August;
• For all questions, please contact secretary@aegee.eu.

Deadline to apply: 4th of July 2025 at 23:59 CEST

A full magazin can be found under this link!