ESC stands for European Solidarity Corps (former European Voluntary Service – EVS) and is an international volunteer experience funded by the European Commission.
It’s an initiative that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.

It allows young people (18 to 30 years old) resident in Europe and neighbour countries to have a full-time international and intercultural volunteer experience in an organisation for a period of time between 2 and 14 months. It provides the travel expenses, full board (food and accommodation) and an amount of pocket money per month (it varies depending on the country).

It is based on non-formal education so this is a unique opportunity to meet people from other cultures and nationalities while acquiring new skills and abilities for personal and professional growth.

It aims to:

• increase skills through the practical
• experience of volunteering abroad;
• encourage the learning of another language;
• interact with persons from different nationalities and culture;
• develop solidarity, mutual understanding and tolerance among Europe;
• promote active citizenship;
• support the development of local communities.

Find out more about the European Solidarity Corps here.

How do I become an ESC volunteer?