European Volunteering
Be Volunteer in Europe
The European Volunteering project is an action of the European Commission’s European Solidarity Corps -ESC program (before European Voluntary Service -EVS). Its goal is to promote the mobility and exchanges of young people between 18 and 30 years of age. It aims at offering them the opportunity of knowing new ways of living, new cultures, languages and training through non-formal learning in another non-profit organization in another country, generally in Europe.
The projects can last from a minimum of 2 weeks up to a maximum of 12 months.
There are a lot of projects regarding various subject areas: art, culture, environment, youth, elderly people, sports, leisure activities and communications, among many others.
Profile of the volunteer:
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Between 18 and 30 years of age
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Legally reside in a EU country
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Be interested in living an experience of social engagement and non-formal learning
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Be interested in your personal development, as well as others’
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Be ready to actively participate in the realization of the project
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Be collaborative, active and supportive
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Not having done another previous EVS