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
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 […]
EU Solidarity Corps – Occupational Strand photo & video contest
Young people are invited to share photos and videos of what they are carrying out or have experienced during their European Solidarity Corps professional activity and get the chance to win a ticket for two people flying to a European city! Who can apply Young participants who are carrying out or have just completed their […]
European Solidarity Corps: New priorities for the period 2021-2027
The new 2021-2027 programme will include volunteering for humanitarian aid outside EU and offer more opportunities for disadvantaged young people. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted the new European Solidarity Corps programme for the 2021-2027 period, the single entry point for solidarity-related activities across and beyond Europe. Traineeships, jobs and network activities in areas related to […]