Volunteer Opportunity – Child Friendly Space

SOS Children’s Villages Belgium is looking for a dedicated and sensitive volunteer to support our Child Friendly Space (CFS) project during the summer at the Fedasil reception center Klein Kasteeltje in Brussels.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment for young refugee children from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role:

You will work together with the main play facilitator to support children from 3 to 7 years in small group settings through free play. Each group includes a maximum of 5 children, with sessions lasting 1 hour. There are three groups per day.

Your role is to help create and maintain a calm, emotionally safe space where children can explore and express themselves freely, at their own pace, through play.

Who we’re looking for:

• Individuals with experience working with young children (ages 3–7)
• Students or professionals in psychology, social work, early childhood education, pedagogical sciences, or related fields
• Emotionally sensitive, patient, and comfortable following the child’s lead in play
• Able to support children from diverse refugee backgrounds with empathy and care
• English is required; French and any other language are a plus

Schedule:

09:00 – 15:00, on the following days:

• 07.07.2026
• 14.07.2026
• 22.07.2026
• 04.08.2026
• 05.08.2026
• 07.08.2026
• 11.08.2026
• 16.09.2026

Location:

Fedasil Klein Kasteeltje

Negende Linielaan 27, 1000 Brussels

We offer:

• Reimbursement and coverage of transport costs within Brussels
• A valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a therapeutic, child-centered environment
• Supervision and support from an experienced play facilitator
• Participation in group supervisions with the project coordinator and other play facilitators

Application deadline: 01.07.2026