Launched by the United Nations the Young Leaders for the SDGs initiative selects 17 exceptional young individuals every two years who are leading efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Who can apply Young people from 15 to 35 years old, from around the world, leading positive change towards a sustainable future. How […]
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, […]
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); […]
Volunteering – Humanitarian Aid – Several Countries
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? The European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities are open to persons aged between 18 and 35 years who are legally resident in […]
Volunteering – ONU – Several Countries
Become a volunteer from wherever you are with whatever you have. The United Nations Online Volunteering initiative gives you the chance to team up to address sustainable development challenges anywhere in the world, from any device. Volunteering online is fast, easy and most of all, effective. From writing to editing, art and design, translation, research, […]
Volunteering – Solidarity projects – Various countries
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 responsibility and committing themselves to bring about positive change in their local community, […]
Volunteering – IAESTE Programme – Several countries
IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) offers former or current IAESTE trainees or undergraduate students from universities based in an IAESTE Local Committee opportunities to volunteer and develop new skills (organisational, managerial, financial, social) and make new friends. Who can apply To be able to apply, one of these two criteria has to be […]
Work-exchanges in organic farms
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community. How it works Usually, volunteers live with your host and are expected to join in with the day to day activities. In most […]