European Solidarity Corps Abroad
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a European Union programme that offers young people aged 18 to 30 the opportunity to volunteer abroad for projects that benefit local communities.
Participants can take part in short-term projects (less than 60 days) and long-term projects (more than 60 days), with a maximum total duration of 12 months.
ESC projects cover round-trip travel costs from the volunteer’s home country (budget based on distance), as well as accommodation, activity-related costs, and mentoring; health insurance (Henner) is provided. Volunteers also receive a monthly financial support, which includes pocket money and a food allowance, varying according to the host country.
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Deadline | Course Topic | Information | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | As soon as possible | Art and creativity, Social inclusion, Sustainability, Non-formal education, Working with young people, Active citizenship, Community life, Interculturalism. | Option 1: Two short-term volunteers (<59 days) Option 2: One volunteer for 4 months | More Info | ||
| Serbia | 01.03.2026 | 31.08.2026 | As soon as possible | - Support career workshops in schools. - Organize youth events and the KONEKT Conference. - Take part in international activities such as Youth Exchanges and Training Courses. - Manage social media and communication. - Sharing your experience and promoting opportunities for youth. | More Info | |
| Poland | 01.09.2026 | 31.05.2027 | 31.12.2026 | 1 – Ecology, climate action, environmental education and sustainability 2 – Digital skills, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and media literacy 3 – Inclusion, diversity, migration and community integration 4 – Human rights, tolerance, diversity and youth participation | These are separate projects | N/A |
| Portugal | 01.09.2026 | Depends on the project | As soon as possible | 1.Communication, event organisation, international youth projects, sustainability and rural development; 2.Natural building, agroforestry, organic farming, gardening and environmental sustainability; 3.Childcare, non-formal education, artistic activities, creativity and alternative education. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| France | 01.09.2026 | 30.05.2027 | As soon as possible | Informing Youth about European and International Mobility | 9 months | More Info |
| Romania | 01.09.2026 | 31.08.2027 | As soon as possible | 1.Education, non-formal education, working with children, extracurricular activities; 2.Youth work, workshops, youth participation, community activities; 3.Media, photography, video, interviews, journalism, podcasts. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Poland | 01.09.2026 | 31.07.2027 | As soon as possible | 1. Early childhood education, Non-formal education, Creativity, Intercultural learning, Working with children; 2. Youth work, International events, Social inclusion, Communication, Social media, Project management. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| France | 01.10.2026 | 01.07.2027 | 01.07.2026 | Working with students and youth. Interculturalism, international mobility, culture & diversity | 9-10 months | More Info |
| Bulgaria | 01.10.2026 | 30.06.2027 | As soon as possible | Social inclusion, Disability support, Youth work, Non-formal education, Community engagement, Intercultural learning | 9 months | More Info |
| Bulgaria | 07.07.2026 | 07.09.2026 | 06.07.2026 | Environmental sustainability, Green education, Rural development, Citizenship and democratic | 2 months | More Info |
| Romania | 15.09.2026 | 31.05.2027 | As soon as possible | 1.Activities for children in foster care homes; 2.Teaching and care in after-school clubs; 3.Community inclusion. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Poland | 15.09.2026 | 14.09.2027 | 21.08.2026 | 1.Social media, communication, cultural activities, community work, non-formal education; 2.Early childhood education, non-formal education, creativity, intercultural learning, working with children. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Catalonia | 15.09.2026 | 15.08.2027 | 15.06.2026 | 1. International Mobility Projects, Youth Work and NFE; 2. Cultural dynamization, Radio and Youth work; 3. Visual communication and Youth work. | These are separate projects. Each 11 months | More Info |
| Romania | 15.09.2026 | 31.05.2027 | As soon as possible | 1. Foster care, non-formal education, creativity, child development, social inclusion; 2. After-school education, English language, non-formal education, community engagement, youth work; 3. Community inclusion, intercultural exchange, language clubs, digital awareness, event organisation. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Belgium | 18.01.2027 | 17.12.2027 | 06.09.2026 | 1.Youth work, non-formal education, outdoor education, nature activities, workshops; 2.Communication, social media, photography, graphic design, content creation; 3.Reception, guest support, administration, customer service, hospitality. | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Germany | As soon as possible | 01.07.2027 | As soon as possible | Elderly Care, Community Support, Social Inclusion, Active Citizenship | These are separate projects | More Info |
| Belgium | ASAP | 2027 | As soon as possible | 1-Youth care, social inclusion, technical support, community living 2-Non-formal education, creativity, social inclusion, youth participation 3-Youth support, mentoring, daily life assistance, social work 4-Childcare, daily routines, social inclusion, community support | 12 Months | More Info |
| Czechia | ASAP | 01.04.2027 | As soon as possible | Environmental education, outdoor work, community living, sustainability, nature conservation | 6-12 Months | More Info |
| Finland | August-September 2026 | June-November 2027 | As soon as possible | Non-formal education, inclusion, community life, disability support, youth work, intercultural learning, communication and coordination | 10-12 Months | More Info |
| Poland | June 2026 | August 2026 | As soon as possible | Social inclusion, Non-formal education, Youth work, Interculturalism, Art, Creativity, Digital Communication and Community work. | More Info | |
| Romania | Ongoing | 2027 | As soon as possible | Community development, Non-formal education, Intercultural learning, Support for young people. | The project will run until 2027. | More Info |