Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoispaikkoja Euroopassa

Kenelle? Euroopan Solidaarisuusjoukot on ohjelma, joka sopii kaikille 18-30 -vuotiaille, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita oppimaan ja toimimaan vapaaehtoisena paikallisen yhteisön hyväksi toisessa Euroopan maassa. Vapaaehtoistyötehtäviin ei vaadita erityistaitoja tai koulutusta, mutta omia tietoja ja taitoja pääsee yleensä hyödyntämään. Euroopan Unionin tukema ohjelma on erinomainen mahdollisuus lähteä toiseen Euroopan maahan hankkimaan työkokemusta, kielitaitoa ja saamaan uusia kokemuksia. Ohjelmaan kuuluu majoitus, ruoka, matkatuki, taskuraha, vakuutus, kieliopetusta sekä valmennus ennen lähtöä ja jakson aikana. Ohjelman kesto on yleensä 2-12 kuukautta, suurin osa vapaaehtoispaikoista haluaa vapaaehtoisen 6-12 kuukauddeksi.

Euroopan Solidaarisuusjoukkojen lyhytkestoiset (alle 2 kuukautta) yksilöprojektit on tarkoitettu nuorille, joilla on erityistä tukea oikeuttavia haasteita kuten.terveysongelmat, oppimisvaikeudet, vähemmistöryhmään kuuluminen ja/tai taloudelliset, sosiaaliset tai maantieteelliset haasteet.  Yleensä noin kaksi viikkoa kestävät Euroopan solidaarisuusjoukkojen vapaaehtoistiimit ovat sen sijaan avoimia kaikille 18-30 -vuotiaille, myös aiemmin Euroopan solidaarisuujoukkoihin osallistuneille.   

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Näin löydät mielenkiintoisia vapaaehtoispaikkoja

List of open projects, click to read more!

• Mid/long-term volunteering opportunities in Finale Emilia, Italy

• Long-term volunteering opportunities in Vilnius, Lithuania

• Long-term volunteering opportunities in the Netherlands

• Long-term volunteering opportunities in Athens, Greece

• Long-term volunteering opportunities in Craiova, Romania

• Long or short-term volunteering in Kaprálův mlýn, Czech Republic

• Long-term volunteering in Hungary

• Long-term volunteering in Idrija, Slovenia

• Long-term volunteering in French-speaking Belgium

• Long-term volunteering in Poland

Volunteering opportunities in Finale Emilia, Italy

About the organisation: Manitese is a non-profit association based in a rural area of the Modena province in Italy. It supports international cooperation projects and combats poverty and social exclusion by promoting sustainable, local economic systems. The association offers new opportunities to people in need, works with schools through non-formal education about social and environmental issues, and encourages sustainable choices within the local community. They are currently looking for 2 volunteers for mid/long-term projects.

Tasks: The volunteers will support a variety of community-based projects, including:

• Community Projects & Events: Organizing public events, creative workshops, and awareness-raising activities for schools and the local community.

• Social Garden and Animal Care: Volunteers will help in the community garden and with animal care, learning agroecology techniques and creating social opportunities for disadvantaged people through outdoor activities.

Dates: 

• 7 months: Beginning of August 2026 – Beginning of March 2027

• 5 months: End of September 2026 – End of February 2027

Volunteer profile: The organisation is looking for motivated and open-minded young people aged 18–30 who are eager to engage with solidarity, sustainability, and community living. Ideal candidates are creative, sociable, and proactive, as well as interested in social inclusion, reuse, circular economy, and environmental issues. Interest in teamwork, intercultural dialogue, and non-formal education is a plus. Basic English or Italian language skills are required.

How to apply: Apply by filling this Google form.

Deadline: 28/07/2026

More information in the infopack. 

Long-term volunteering opportunities in Vilnius, Lithuania

About the organisation: 7 different organisations in Lithuania specialising in work with children and youth are looking for volunteers in different projects. A total of 8 volunteering places are availabe. 

1. Kindergarten "Patirčių slėnis" in Trakai: 1  volunteer, volunteering dates 1.9.2026 - 1.9.2027. More information and applications here.

2. Day center "Šviesa": 1 volunteer, volunteering dates 1.9.2026 - 1.9.2027. More information and applications here. 

3. Vilnius special kindergarten "Čiauškutis": 1 volunteer, volunteering dates 18.9.2026 - 18.9.2027. More information and applications here.

4. Open Youth Center of "Vilnius Youth Policy Center": 1 volunteer, volunteering dates 26.8.2026 - 26.8.2027. More information and applications here. 

5. Antakalnis Open Youth Center: 2 volunteers, volunteering dates 2.9.2026 - 2.9.2027. More information here. Note that there is a separate questionary to fill up for this organisation: https://forms.gle/gEjDxpHQyWwGthu36 

6. Kindergarten "Mažųjų akademija": 1 volunteer, volunteering dates 1.9.2026 - 1.9.2027. More information and applications here.

7. Volunteering in the organisation "Sustainable development projects": 1 volunteer, volunteering dates 9.10.2026 - 9.10.2027. More information and applications here.

Long-term volunteering opportunities in the Netherlands

About the organisation: SIW is a non-profit organisation that coordinates different mobility programs. They want to help people to grow and discover, while engaging in making the world a better place. They are currently looking for volunteers in two different projects:

Hamstermieden Educational Farm – Drogeham, Netherlands

Tasks: The volunteer will work on an eco-farm that hosts a small group of children who do not fit in the regular school system because of behavioral and adaptation challenges. The tasks include supporting the children's development and reintegration by working together on the farm with tasks such as taking care of animals, working in the organic garden, harvesting fruit and vegetables, and helping with general farm maintenance. The volunteer also helps create simple educational and social activities with the children.

Dates: A period of minimum 6 months and maximum 1 year between 1.9.2026 - 1.9.2027

Volunteer profile: The organisation is looking for an independent and proactive volunteer who is interested in working with children and animals. The volunteer should be willing to do physical work on the farm and live in a rural area. Able to communicate in English.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal here. Please note that the organisation will host an online info session for applicants on the 29th of July. This is a mandatory step in the recruitment process. 

Deadline: 19.7.2026

Volunteer for volunteers! – SIW office in Utrecht, Netherlands

Tasks: The volunteer will work in the SIW office marketing team and participate in administrative tasks, marketing and communications (social media, campaigns, performance analysis, promotion of SIW online and in events), customer relations, trainings, and hands-on activities like cultural activity planning for volunteers. 

Dates: 1.9.2026 - 31.8.2027

Volunteer profile: The organisation is looking for a volunteer who is social, independent, proactive, and ready to work in a fast-pace environment and discover new cultures, alongside the Dutch one. Previous experience in marketing and analysing marketing data is a plus. 

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal here. Please note that the organisation will host an online info session for selected participants on the 15th of July. Participation in this meeting is mandatory for continuation of the selection process.

Deadline: 5.7.2026

Long-term volunteering opportunities in Athens, Greece

About the organisation: Hellenic Youth Participation (HYP) is an organisation that promotes solidarity, intercultural dialogue, non-formal learning, and personal and professional development. Their range of activities include, for instance, coordinating international mobility programs, seminars, group activities, and educational programs. They are currently looking for two volunteers to join their team. 

Tasks: The volunteers will:

• Organise events, such as workshops, debates, and clean-ups  for the local community and about themes related to human rights, active citizenship, art, and culture.

• Participate in communications by managing social media platforms, creating online awareness campaigns, and recording podcast episodes

• Get involved with various local NGOs and promote solidarity (e.g. cooking & distributing food, working in a multicultural library/a second-hand shop, supporting refugees, etc.), according to their interests and skills

• Promote ESC and Erasmus projects in the local community

• Support the organisation's other projects and activities

• Organise a personal project, if they wish

Dates: 08/09/2026-14/03/2027

Other info: In addition to the two mandatory ESC training seminars, the voluneers get to participate in trainings about team building, emotional intelligence, crisis and time management, and possible other topics according to the needs of the team. 

Volunteer profile: The organisation is looking for proactive, responsible, creative, and open-minded volunteers who are willing to learn, take initiatives, and work with people from different backgrounds. The volunteers should share the organisation's ethos and be willing to engage to their activities. Able to communicate in English. 

How to apply: Apply through two mandatory steps. Please note that for your application to be considered, you should go through both of the steps. Do not send your application, CV, or cover letter by mail - only applications made through these steps will be considered.

1. Send your application in the European Youth portal here.

2. Fill in the application form here.

Deadline: 8.7.2026

Find more information in the call on European Youth Portal and in the infopack. 

Long-term volunteering opportunities in Craiova, Romania

About the organisation: ACT is an NGO  that promotes the role of young people in solving social problems. They seek to empower the youth to contribute to society, while developing skills and tools for the rest of their lives. They are looking for 7 motivated volunteers to join their activities. 

Tasks: The volunteers will help provide personal and professional opportunities for 300 students in Craiova by implementing non-formal development programmes and workshops centered around 3 interweaving topics: solidarity and social inclusion, active citizenship and eco-friendly behaviours.

Dates: 1.9.2026 - 1.7.2027

Volunteer profile: The organisation is looking for proactive, open-minded, innovative, and responsible volunteers who are interested in working with youth and willing to see the project as a learning experience. Able to communicate in English, but no need to super fluent.

How to apply: Send your CV (Europass format) and motivation letter by email to officengo.act@gmail.com 

Deadline: 1.8.2026 

You can find more information behind these links:

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/36217_en

https://gamma.app/docs/ACT-for-Community-Open-Call-for-ESC-Volunteers-yjfcklsl1oqgj5q?mode=doc

Volunteering opportunities in Kaprálův mlýn, Czech Republic

About the organisation: Kaprálův mlýn is a scout education centre with a focus on sustainability and internationality. 

Tasks: The volunteers will participate in both outdoor and practical work, support for educational and environmental programmes, help with the daily operation of the centre and community life in a rural setting close to nature.

Dates: The organisation is looking for volunteers who can start as soon as possible. They are very flexible regarding the length of the stay, and volunteers can agree individually with the organisation on the lenght of their project, depending on their own availability. A special emphasis is put on volunteers who are able to arrive in the coming weeks and stay during the summer. 

Volunteer profile: The centre is looking for volunteers from different backgrounds, and it is not necessary to be a Scout to apply.

How to apply: You can apply either via a Google application form, or via email at volunteer@kapraluvmlyn.cz

Deadline: Apply ASAP. 

You can find more information about the centre, volunteering activities, practical conditions, and life in Czech Republic in the infopack below. 

Long-term volunteering in Hungary

About the organisation: Seeds of Solidarity is a long-term ESC volunteering project in Szécsény, Hungary. During this journey, you will become part of an international team of 6 volunteers, working together in the rural region of Nógrád county, in the north of Hungary.  Throughout the project, you will be active in multiple locations — including local schools, youth centers, and the Egyesek Youth and Community Center — gaining diverse experiences while building meaningful connections with local communities.

Tasks: As a volunteer, you will play an active role in creating meaningful learning experiences and supporting young people in their everyday lives. You will:

• Design and deliver creative workshops and non-formal learning sessions in local schools and youth centers.

• Be part of the daily life of the Egyesek Youth Center by providing youth work activities for young people.

• Support youth workers in building and maintaining local partnerships and engaging in community life.

• Teach English — and optionally German — in schools using interactive, non-formal methods that make learning enjoyable and engaging.

• Take part in the implementation of international activities such as trainings, workcamps, and youth exchanges at our Creative Space Youth Center in Hollókő, as well as support local camps and visiting groups in Szécsény.

• Bring your own ideas to life by developing and implementing a personal project

Dates: 01/09/2026 – 30/06/2027

Volunteer profile: You can apply if you are between 18 and 30 years old, are interested in non-formal education and grassroots youth work; enjoy working with children and young people, and would like to design and deliver creative activities; are ready to spend 10 months living and working in an international team while contributing to a local community;  have not participated in ESC volunteering projects for more than a total of 2 months.

How to apply: Fill in the application form.

Deadline: Apply ASAP

Check the detailed information in the infopack here.

Long-term volunteering in Idrija, Slovenia

About the organisation: The project will take place Youth centre Idrija, a non-governmental organization that works for the benefit of young people. The center organizes different events and activities for youth alonside a youth hostel. 

Tasks: The volunteer will, according to their skills and interests, help with the preparation and implementation of different youth programmes, organize workshops, manage social media channels, and take care of the organization spaces.

Dates: The project will start late July 2026 and go until November/December 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed later.

How to apply: Apply by sending us your CV by mail hakemukset@alli.fi asap.

Long-term volunteering in French-speaking Belgium

About the organisation: The association des Compagnons Bâtisseurs, aka CBB, is located in Marche-en-Famenne. CBB is a non-profit, non-political, youth organisation recognized and financially supported by the Wallonia-Brussels’ Federation. The organisation proposes different volunteering activities using non-formal education principles: local and international workcamps, short and long term volunteering services (including ESC), leisure time activities for and with disabled people, campleaders’ trainings, etc. CBB is active within the different European programmes of volunteering and non-formal education since 1997 and also hosts ESC volunteers each year.

They have several open long-term ESC volunteering placements, here a few examples:

1. Promoting culture with Le Monty – Genappe

   Dates: 01 September 2026 - 31 August 2027

   Location: Genappe, France

   Tasks: Le Monty asbl was created in 2017 in order to manage a new place open to everyone to enhance creativity, citizen’s initiatives, share competences and create synergies among citizens. Additionally, the Monty is managing quite a big space with a concert hall and convivial spaces. It can host various cultural, private, associative or citizen activities. In particular, the Monty is focusing on arts, and is hosting permanently the TOF theatre asbl, a puppet show company.  The volunteers will be active in the following activities: helping to welcome guests during events, entertainment and bar keeping, supporting the management and animation of the bar, helping at the restaurant during events, taking pictures and shooting videos, technical support when there is a concert or a projection, cleaning and arranging material and interior before and after the activities, managing the free library, being present in Le Monty during opening hours, supporting the implementation of the festival “Genappe perd la boule”.

2. Supporting people with disability at L'Essentiel – Lasne

   Dates: 01 October 2026 - 31 August 2027

   Location: Lasne, Belgium

   Tasks: Volunteers get involved in the daily life of Essentiel. The aim of Essentiel’s activities is to help people with disabilities have a diversified daily life and to integrate them more into the society. The place is buzzing with various activities and involve a larger audience than only the people living on site. The volunteer's tasks:  participation in the activities of your choice (twice a day the residents can choose among 7 to 10 activities - such as hippotherapy, gardening, snoezelen, sewing, etc. - proposed by the staff), individual support (take some time alone with a beneficiary in order to help them do something they want to or something you offer them), contribution to collective life (preparing meals, being at the table with the residents to share a convivial moment and possibly offer help, demonstrating positivity and optimism).

3. Youth Center – Ciney

   Dates: 01 September 2026 - 31 August 2027

   Location: Ciney, Belgium

   Tasks: Your main role as a volunteer will be to assist the non-profit association La Maison des Jeunes de Ciney (Youth House of Ciney). Along with the team, the volunteer will have the chance to put themself in the shoes of a youth worker and supervise young people aged between 12 and 26.
   La Maison des Jeunes, aka MJ Ciney, gives youngsters from 12 to 26 opportunities to engage in social, cultural and artistic activities. They encourage youngsters to become responsible citizens and to actively participate in society. As a volunteer, you will support the team in preparing and implementing these community projects. In the summer, you mainly help organise camps (theatre workshops, sport activities). After summer, you get to join and observe a wide range of regular activities. You then choose to support the ones you find more interesting: welcome space, weekly workshops, school activities, excursions, office work, themed evenings.

4. Kindergarten and primary school at Ecole des petits chemins

   Dates: 14 August 2026-12 August 2027

   Location: Lessive, Belgium

   Tasks: Le Collectif des petits chemins is a non-profit association and school. It promotes new pedagogies based on outdoor activities, cooperation and education to peace, considering the children’s unique personalities and using their natural environment. Children range from 2 to 12 years old and are divided into two sections: the kindergarten and the primary school. In the kindergarten, tasks are: welcoming the children at the school in the morning, creating learning and teaching support material, participating in art workshops, supervising the children during breaks, participating in outdoor activities, accompanying students during schools excursions and events. In the primary school, tasks are: making a pedagogical plan and setting up learning goals, participating in art workshops, participating in outdoor activities, implementing a personal initiative with the kids. 

Other info: You can find an overview of all vacancies, as well as more information about the projects and the application process on the Compagnons Bâtisseurs asbl website.

How to apply: Fill in the questionnaire for the opportunity you're interested in. 

Long-term volunteering in Poland, starting September 2026

Dates: starting September 2026, till mid-August 2027

About the organisation: Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu (SPW) is an NGO organising International workcamps, coordinating mid- and long-term voluntary projects in Poland and sending Polish young people to participate in projects abroad. 

They currently have 5 open positions:

1. Volunteering in a Kindergarten in Pułtusk - 4 volunteers

   Tasks: The four volunteers of SPW in Pułtusk (two per each kindergarten) help in organizing everyday activities and assist teachers but are also invited to take the initiative and promote the development of workshops, presentations and other activities designed to introduce their culture and language to the group. The kindergarten is open from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, but the main activities take place from 9 AM to 3 PM, which are volunteers' working hours. During this time, they will be taking part in all kinds of activities, including excursions, outdoor activities and language classes. The volunteers teach foreign languages (mostly English) in an informal way through games, exercises, etc.

   Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries For this project, SPW asks volunteers to be patient, willing to work with children, creative, diligent and reliable. Having a "certificate of no criminal record" is required in order to work with children.  

2. Volunteering in a Public library in Przasnysz - 2 volunteers

   Tasks: Here the volunteers support the staff in the preparation and running the activities and manage the library’s social media channels (such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube). They are also invited to develop their own initiatives, especially if they add some intercultural dimension to the library program.  Examples of tasks: Supporting events such as excursions, workshops, and concerts - Organizing educational activities such as language cafes and meetings at high schools, handicraft, and STEM workshops - Promoting reading and organizing meetings with children.

   Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. Interest in Polish culture and literature is an important aspect.

3. Volunteering in a Public library in Pomiechówek - 1 volunteer

   Tasks: The volunteer is invited to collaborate on tasks such as arranging books and the online promotion of the library. The volunteer is also encouraged to organize meetings and events for the local community, as well as to visit kindergartens and schools to promote reading and intercultural education.

   Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. This volunteer should be interested in literature, history and culture in order to make the most of the experience.

4. Volunteering in a Rehabilitation Center in Helenów (Warsaw) - 4 volunteers (2 for hippotherapy, 1 for vocational school, 1 for boarding school)

   Tasks: Helenów focuses its efforts on providing education, treatment and welfare for people with disabilities. The volunteers for hippotherapy are responsible for leading horses during the hippotherapy sessions that the Centre has been organizing for more than 20 years. They are also in charge of supporting the therapists and cleaning the animals. The volunteer in the vocational school collaborates by guiding the residents of the Centre in workshops related with topics such as art and cooking. The volunteer for the boarding school takes care of supporting kids in creative activities that take place after school time,  supervising kids during lunch and dinner and helping them with their homework.

   Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. 

5. Volunteering in a Culture Center in Pomiechówek - 1 volunteer

   Tasks: The volunteer acts as a part of the team by supporting regular classes (that may include painting and handicraft classes, theater workshops, language courses, yoga sessions), events run by the Centre and intercultural and artistic activities proposed by the volunteer themselves.

   Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. This person must be motivated to work with people of all ages (from small children to seniors) and able to work independently. Being interested in activities such as art, music, dance and theater is also important.

How to apply: Send your CV and motivation letter to esc@spw.ngo 

You can find detailed description of the projects in the infopack here. 

Deadline: no deadline, apply anytime :)

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Kerro hakemuksessa, miksi haluat vapaaehtoiseksi juuri hakemaasi projektiin. Paikat täytetään sopivan vapaaehtoisen löydyttyä, joten kannattaa hakea mahdollisimman nopeasti. Paikkoihin haetaan yleensä Euroopan nuorisoportaalin kautta. 

Voit halutessasi hakea useampaan paikkaan samalla kertaa. Nämä paikat ovat erinomaisia mahdollisuuksia päästä nopeasti tekemään mielekästä vapaaehtoistyötä esimerkiksi välivuoden ajaksi! 

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