Join an international gathering of National Solidarity Projects and their teams from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. This event offers participants the opportunity to share experiences, exchange knowledge with other organisers of solidarity projects, and explore funding opportunities for young people in the EU for future initiatives. Eligibility: Young people (aged 18 […]
Volunteering – Digital Summer Camps – Romania
Are you ready for a summer of impact, culture, and teamwork? Care2travel is looking for 4 motivated volunteers to join their team in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, for an unforgettable 4-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) experience. About the project The main focus of this activity will be on the topic of “Digitalisation”. Duration: 4 months, from […]
Volunteering – Solidarity Projects
A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves over a period of 2 to 12 months. It offers a group of at least 5 young people the opportunity to express their solidarity by taking on responsibilities and committing themselves to bringing about positive change in their local […]
European Solidarity Corps to benefit from an increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026
Last Novmeber 14, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower […]
European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps
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 […]