European Solidarity Corps

Are you between 18 and 30 years old and looking for an opportunity to help the wider community in Europe and beyond? You can do so with the funding and support of the European Solidarity Corps, which helps young people participate in projects that benefit communities, both abroad and in their own country.

These projects offer a stimulating and empowering experience, as well as the opportunity to make changes while developing your skills and competencies. European Solidarity Corps participants bring with them ideas, beliefs and expectations. Participating organizations are required to ensure a respectful and trusting welcome environment.

What Can You Do with the European Solidarity Corps?

Most of the opportunities offered by the European Solidarity Corps are cross-border volunteering activities. These projects allow you to help where needed; learn new skills; spend time abroad and perhaps learn a new language; create unforgettable memories. The volunteering activities cover a wide range of issues such as environment, health, inclusion, digital technologies, culture and sports. You can choose between individual volunteering (lasts from 2 to 12 months usually in a country different from your own) and team volunteering (lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months in which volunteers from at least 2 different countries work together).

These projects address local, regional, or national challenges and reflect European values such as inclusion, climate change, democratic engagement, citizenship, or gender equality. The project can last from 2 to 12 months.

Volunteering for Humanitarian Aid

1. Protect women and children
2. Support refugees and migrants
3. Mitigate the effects of climate change
4. Improve food security

Since 2022, the European Solidarity Corps has opened up to the world, offering new cross-border volunteering activities in support of humanitarian aid operations in third countries. You can choose between individual volunteering and team volunteering.

Areas of interest

Activities of the European Solidarity Corps can cover:

• Education and training

• Humanitarian Aid

• Citizenship and democratic participation

• Environment and natural protection

How to Participate

To participate in the activities of the European Solidarity Corps, young people must register on the dedicated portal. The portal provides a space for activities and meetings with other organizations. The European Solidarity Corps is managed by the European Commission and implemented on the ground by: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA); National Agencies in participating countries; SALTO; European Solidarity Corps Resource Center.

“For six whole months, I stepped far beyond the boundaries of my comfort zone. It was here, amidst unfamiliar surroundings and amidst the company of remarkable individuals, that I truly to discover myself” – Ouiam

If you want to participate in the programs, contact us for more information!