ESC Volunteering 

Are you ready for a life-changing adventure? Do you want to make a real impact on local communities, experience a new culture, and gain skills that will supercharge your CV?

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The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a European Union initiative that funds young people to volunteer in projects at home or abroad. It is a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, experiment with new ideas, and step out of your comfort zone. Keep in mind: You don’t need prior work experience or specific qualifications to apply.

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TYPES OF VOLUNTEERING PROJECTS
Whether you want to dive in for a full year or just try it out for a few weeks, there is an option made exactly for you:

• Individual Short-Term Volunteering: Lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months.

• Individual Long-Term Volunteering: Lasts from 2 to 12 months.

• Team Volunteering (Group Service): Lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months. You will join a diverse international team of at least 5 volunteers.

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AGE, COSTS & ELIGIBILITY

• Age limit: 18-30 years old.

• Residency: Open to EU citizens and legal residents. If you live in Estonia, you can go abroad with Ethos as your sending organisation!

• What does it cost? Practically nothing. Because the program is funded by the European Union.

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WHAT EXPENSES ARE COVERED?
Accommodation, food money, pocket money, travel costs, health insurance, and language learning.
 

HOW TO BECOME AN ESC VOLUNTEER IN 5 STEPS

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• Step 1: Choose Ethos as your support

Reach out to us! We keep our volunteer circles personalized so we can support you through your entire journey.

• Step 2: Register on the ESC portal

Head over to the official European Youth Portal (youth.europa.eu) to create your volunteer profile.

• Step 3: Find your project

Browse through thousands of open calls on the portal or check out our website’s open calls section.

• Step 4: Submit your application

Don't worry, we are here to help you with your application.

• Step 5: Pack your bags!