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Youth exchanges
Youth Exchanges are awesome opportunities for young people to come together from different countries, hang out, and collaborate on cool projects for a short time.
You won’t be stuck in a classroom during a Youth Exchange – it’s all about getting hands-on! You’ll do things like workshops, games, discussions, acting, outdoor adventures, and lots more exciting stuff.
The cool thing is, your learning experience will be recognized with a Youthpass!
Duration
Youth Exchanges typically last from 5 to 21 days, and that doesn’t include travel time.
Who Can Join?
If you’re between 13 and 30, you’re in! If you want to be a group leader, you’ve got to be at least 18.
Who's in Charge?
Youth Exchanges are run by youth organisations, groups of young people, or other cool organizations.
What about the money?
The programme is free of charge, you only have to pay if the travel cost is over the amount that is counted based on distance. So, you can focus on having a blast!
Short-term volunteering
If you’re aged 18 to 30 and itching to make a difference while having an unforgettable adventure, then Volunteering with the European Solidarity Corps is your go-to place!
What's In It For You?
- Cross-border volunteering projects: These aren’t just ordinary gigs; they’re opportunities to lend a hand, pick up new skills, explore new places, and maybe even master a new language.
- Diverse Projects: Whether you’re into the environment, health, inclusion, digital tech, culture, or sports, there’s a project that’s perfect for you.
What's Covered?
- Stay worry-free with insurance coverage.
- Access helpful services like language support and training.
- Your basic costs are sorted (travel to and from the project, accommodation, and food).
- Get a little extra for personal expenses (€3-6 a day, depending on where you’re headed).
- If you have specific needs, like a disability, we’ve got you covered too.
Important Note: If you’re selected through the Corps portal by an organization funded through the 8 funding programs of the first phase of the European Solidarity Corps, different rules may apply. Be sure to check out the FAQs for details on additional funding programs.
How to Get Started?
Ready to dive in? Here’s what you need to do:
- Register now
- When you register for the first time, you’ll create an account with EU Login, the European Commission’s user authentication service. Once that’s done, you can set up your profile.
- Your profile is your gateway to a world of opportunities. From there, you can apply for projects, access training, join contests, collect certificates, and much more.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started on your volunteering journey with the European Solidarity Corps! 🌍🤝✨