On December 1st, 2024, Romania will hold its parliamentary elections, and Agora Election Observation is seeking young applicants residing in Romania who are knowledgeable about the country and interested in youth engagement in elections and election observation. These individuals are invited to join the mission as Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment.
For this position, we need individuals residing in Romania who are familiar with the country or a specific region. Volunteers/Interpreters will support the mission in the following ways:
- Interpretation: Assisting with English and Romanian translation to help observers communicate on Election Day.
- Logistical support (optional): Helping with travel arrangements within the country, sharing input on the local context, or offering or suggesting accommodation solutions.
Agora Election Observation’s mission will consist of 24 young international observers and 3 Coordinators from across Europe, all deployed to different regions in Romania. Volunteers/Interpreters will work during the election weekend itself and, usually, in the city of their residence. The day before Election Day, they will meet their assigned international observers in their designated region or city. Observers are deployed in gender-balanced pairs and will work with a designated Volunteer/Interpreter.
All interpreters will receive a certificate of participation recognizing their valuable contribution to the mission.
Requirements
To become a Volunteer/Interpreter for the Agora Election Observation Mission, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Have a good command of both English and Romanian
- Have a solid understanding of the country and especially of the region or town in which they are based
This profile is suited for Romanian citizens, but international volunteers residing in Romania who meet the criteria are also welcome to apply.
Application Procedure Please fill in this application form. The application deadline is 10th November at 23:59 CET.
In case of questions, please contact Mansiya Samambet (m.samambet@agoraelectionobservation.org) or Tom Breese (t.breese@agoraelectionobservation.org), Mission Managers at Agora Election Observation.
We look forward to your application!
Our missions are entirely voluntary and do not involve remuneration or reimbursement for travel or accommodation expenses. Participants are also responsible for ensuring they have adequate health insurance coverage for the Election Observation Mission (EOM), which applies to Coordinators as well as other members of the Agora Election Observation team.