The European Solidarity Corps is open to the world bringing together volunteers and organisations from different countries, and offering cross-border volunteering activities in support of humanitarian aid operations in third countries. Who can participate European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities are open to 18-35 year old people who legally reside in a EU Member State […]
Quality Label accreditation
The Quality Label is a process that certifies that an organisation is able and willing to carry out high quality solidarity activities in compliance with the principles, objectives and quality standards of the European Solidarity Corps. Obtaining a Quality Label is a precondition for participation in Volunteering activities. Types There are two main types of […]
European Solidarity Corps: over €142 million to give a helping hand to those most in need
Today, the Commission launched the call for proposals under the European Solidarity Corps for 2023. The European Solidarity Corps is an EU programme for young people who wish to engage in solidarity activities in various areas ranging from helping disadvantaged people to contributing to health and environmental action, across the EU and beyond. Building on the European Year […]
European Year of Youth 2022 to empower young people
Parliament confirmed on Tuesday the decision to organise youth-focused and youth-centric activities and initiatives across all member states in 2022: Focus on including youth in European and national policymaking Young people will co-create year’s programme MEPs ensured budgetary top-ups for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps to finance accompanying initiatives The 2022 European Year of Youth […]
European Solidarity Corps
What is the European Solidarity Corps? The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative offering young people opportunities to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad while supporting communities and people around Europe. It was announced by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, during his annual State of […]
EUSolidarityCorps Photo Contest “My magic European Solidarity Corps moment”
EUSolidarityCorps Photo Contest “My magic European Solidarity Corps moment” The European Commission is inviting ESC volunteers to share their magic moment explored and experienced during their European Solidarity Corps activity and have a chance to win a European Solidarity Corps promotion kit and a voucher of 100 €. Who can apply – Young people between 18 and 31 years old, registered in […]
ESC Volunteering Teams in high priority areas
European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Teams in high priority areas are large-scale projects supporting volunteering teams activities with the aim to carry out short-term high-impact interventions that address societal challenges in policy areas defined at EU level. ESC aims The European Solidarity Corps aims to promote solidarity as a value, mainly through volunteering, to enhance the engagement […]
European Solidarity Corps – Quality Label
The European Solidarity Corps – Quality Label Is a compulsory accreditation for organisations interested to participate in the European Solidarity Corps volunteering, traineeships and job activities. It ensures consistently high standards in Solidarity Corps’ activities and help organisations find partners. What it is Depending on the type of solidarity activity an organisation wants to be involved […]
ESC Volunteering Teams in high priority areas
European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Teams in high priority areas are large-scale projects supporting volunteering teams activities with the aim to carry out short-term high-impact interventions that address societal challenges in policy areas defined at EU level. The European Solidarity Corps aims to promote solidarity as a value, mainly through volunteering, to enhance the engagement of young […]