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European Solidarity Corps gives an opportunity for youth to volunteer travel and learn in another country for a specified period, (2 weeks to 12 months). The volunteering activities can be, for example, in the field of environment, arts and culture, activities with children, young people or the elderly, heritage or sports and leisure activities.

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Who can participate?

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• Age Limit: 18-30

• Ability to communicate and work in a foreign language (In most cases English)

• Interest and motivation to work on the topic of the volunteering placement.

• Committed to volunteer full time for a selected period of time

 

Costs?

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• All travel costs to and from the country of volunteering are covered under European Solidarity Corps up to a certain amount depending on the travel distance. In order to get a reimbursement, you must keep all of the original travel tickets and boarding passes.

• Each volunteer receives monthly pocket money (depending on the country of departure)

• Hosting organization provides food or allowance for food.

• Accommodation and utilities are fully covered by the project organizers.

• Volunteers are insured by private health insurance throughout their whole volunteering period.