Become part of a team creating opportunities for young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and across Europe!
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience, meet inspiring people, participate in international projects, and make a meaningful impact in your community?
If you want to learn through real-life experience, develop valuable skills, and become part of a team that creates opportunities for young people every day, BRAVO is the place for you.
We are opening applications for new volunteers who would like to join our team and contribute to local, national, and international activities implemented through programmes of the European Union, the Council of Europe, the United Nations, and numerous partner organisations from around the world.
What can you expect as a BRAVO volunteer?
Volunteering at BRAVO is much more than donating a few hours of your time. It is an opportunity to become part of a community of motivated young people who design projects, organise events, and represent Bosnia and Herzegovina across Europe.
Whether you already have volunteering experience or are taking your very first steps into youth work, BRAVO offers a supportive environment where experienced project managers, coordinators, and youth workers will mentor and guide you throughout your journey.
As a BRAVO volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Support the organisation of local workshops, training courses, conferences, seminars, public events, and awareness campaigns;
- Assist in organising international youth exchanges, training courses, study visits, and other Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps activities;
- Work alongside project coordinators and project managers on the implementation of European-funded projects;
- Support the day-to-day coordination of projects, communication with international partners, participants, and stakeholders;
- Contribute to the preparation of educational materials, toolkits, publications, reports, and presentations;
- Facilitate workshops, webinars, youth activities, and educational sessions after receiving appropriate training;
- Volunteer in our office in Sarajevo or contribute remotely if you live elsewhere;
- Develop your organisational, communication, leadership, and project management skills through hands-on experience.
What topics will you work on?
BRAVO implements projects covering a wide range of topics that contribute to the personal and professional development of young people and stronger communities.
Depending on your interests, you may become involved in projects focusing on:
- Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps;
- Youth participation and active citizenship;
- Democracy and civic engagement;
- Human rights;
- Social inclusion and equal opportunities;
- Mental health and well-being;
- Sports and healthy lifestyles;
- Environmental protection and sustainability;
- Climate action;
- Digital skills and media literacy;
- Entrepreneurship and employability;
- Volunteering and youth work;
- Intercultural learning;
- International cooperation and mobility;
- Education and lifelong learning.
Every project offers a new opportunity to develop knowledge, gain practical experience, and discover the field that suits you best.
Teams you can join
Project Management Team
Work closely with project managers and coordinators on the implementation of Erasmus+, ESC, CERV, Horizon Europe, and other international projects. Learn how projects are managed, how international partnerships function, and how large-scale activities are successfully organised.
Events and Logistics Team
Help organise workshops, conferences, youth exchanges, seminars, local initiatives, public events, meetings, and international activities throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Erasmus+ and International Mobility Team
Support participants before, during, and after their international mobility experience. Learn how Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps operate while helping organise both outgoing and incoming international activities.
Marketing and Communications Team
Create engaging content for social media, write articles for the BRAVO website, produce promotional materials, capture photos and videos from events, and contribute to communication campaigns that inspire young people to get involved.
Education and Facilitation Team
Receive training in non-formal education methodologies and develop facilitation skills by supporting workshops, webinars, youth activities, and educational programmes for diverse groups of participants.
Project Development and Proposal Writing Team
Interested in learning how European projects are created?
In this team, you will discover how project ideas are developed, partnerships are built, proposals are written, budgets are prepared, and applications are submitted for programmes such as Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, Horizon Europe, and many others.
Why join BRAVO?
At BRAVO, you will never be “just another volunteer.”
You will become part of a supportive team that trusts you with real responsibilities, encourages your ideas, and helps you grow both personally and professionally.
Through volunteering, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable practical experience recognised by employers and universities;
- Develop professional and transferable skills;
- Receive mentorship from experienced project managers and youth workers;
- Build an international network of friends, colleagues, and professionals;
- Participate in local and international projects;
- Receive priority consideration when applying for BRAVO international opportunities;
- Develop and implement your own initiatives with the support of our team;
- Become part of one of the leading youth organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who can become a BRAVO volunteer?
We are looking for young people who:
- Are between 15 and 35 years old;
- Are motivated to learn and grow;
- Are responsible and proactive;
- Enjoy working in teams;
- Are interested in meeting people from different cultures;
- Want to contribute to their local communities;
- Are willing to actively participate in projects and activities.
Previous experience is not required.
What matters most is your motivation, willingness to learn, and readiness to contribute.
Selection process
Step 1 – Submit your application.
Step 2 – Application review.
Step 3 – Individual online interview.
Step 4 – Introductory meeting for selected candidates.
Step 5 – Trial period and integration into one of the BRAVO teams.
Ready to make an impact?
If you want to become part of an organisation that creates opportunities for young people, implements international projects, collaborates with partners across the globe, and supports your personal and professional development, we encourage you to apply.
Join BRAVO and help us build a more active, inclusive, and empowered society— one project at a time.
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