The European Youth Goals Awards recognise young changemakers across Europe whose projects contribute to achieving the European Youth Goals. The awards are organised by the Cities of Learning Network, which fosters accessible, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences for young people. Eligibility criteria Teams of at least four young people aged 13 to 30, independent or supported […]
Volunteering – Service Civique – EU countries
The “Service Civique”, the French National Civil Service, offers projects lasting between 6 and 12 months worldwide. The weekly commitment is between 24 and 35 hours and makes the Civil Service compatible with study or part time work. The projects take place in public and private non-profit bodies working on solidarity, health, culture and leisure, […]
Interships – European Union Intellectual Property Office – Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain
The OHIM organises traineeships for young university gradueates and professionals to provide them with first-hand experience of the work of the European Union (EU) and the chance to participate in intellectual property administration. The duration of the traineeship is of 12 months and 2 weeks, starting between 1 September and 15 October each year. Trainees […]
Internships – European Economic and Social Committee – Belgium
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an advisory body that gives Europe’s economic and social partners (i.e. employers, trade unions, representatives of small businesses, farmers’ associations, consumers, etc.) the chance to issue their formal opinion on EU policies. Twice a year the EESC organises in-service training periods of long (five months) and short […]
Learning – EIB Artists Development Programme – Several Countries
The European Investment Bank Institute offers residencies and mentorships for visual artists under 35, providing opportunities to develop their practice, create art projects under renowned mentorship, and potentially exhibit at EIB premises. In 2025, the residency will take place between the Cité Internationale des arts in Paris for two months (September-October), and neimënster in Luxembourg […]
Participation – European Disability Forum Photo Competition – All countries
The European Disability Forum is inviting photographers, both amateur and professional, to join the competition focusing on accessibility and the daily challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Who can participate The competition is open to EU/EEA citizens or residents of all ages. How to apply Participants must submit: One original single high-resolution photo with a […]
Volunteering – Live it Lisbon! Programme – Portugal
Live it Lisbon! is a non-profit & low-cost summer experience, which aims at promoting intercultural dialogue and social justice. It is meant to be a responsible alternative to mainstream tourism and a meaningful way to spend one’s summer break, as over half of the time of the programme is spent on intercultural activities in Lisbon, Portugal. […]
Volunteering – EU Careers Student Ambassadors – Several Countries
The European Personnel Selection Office, responsible for selecting staff to work for the institutions and agencies of the European Union, is inviting students keen to promote EU careers on their university campuses to apply and become EU Career Student Ambassadors. Who can apply EU citizens; enrolled and present at the university for the duration of the Ambassador’s post (October 2025 – September 2026); […]
Internships – EC Translation Traineeships – Belgium, Luxembourg
The Commission organises twice a year in-service training periods lasting 5 months for university graduates from the EU who wish to gain in-house professional translation experience. Eligibility The traineeship programme is open to all EU citizens, regardless of age (a limited number of places are also allocated to non-EU nationals) who: have completed a standard 3-year higher […]