🌍 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Opportunity
This ESC volunteering opportunity takes place in Porto, Portugal, where volunteers will support the organization and coordination of national events within the Erasmus Student Network community.
The role of Events Assistant focuses on helping ensure the successful planning and execution of national activities while contributing to the operational development of the ESN network.
Volunteers will gain valuable experience in event management, coordination, logistics and project follow-up, while working within an international youth organization environment.
🎯 Volunteer Responsibilities
📅 Supporting the organization of national events and activities
📍 Assisting with logistics management including venues, transport and scheduling
📞 Liaising with local ESN sections to coordinate event requirements
📊 Preparing follow-up reports and documentation
📝 Analyzing participant feedback after events
📩 Managing event registrations and internal communication flows
📁 Supporting administrative processes related to development projects
This role offers practical experience in project coordination and large-scale youth event organization.
📅 Activity Dates
4 April 2026 – 31 August 2026
📍 Activity Location
Praça Gomes Teixeira
Edifício Central da Reitoria – Sala 500
Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Financial Support
🏡 Accommodation provided in a shared volunteer house
🛏 Each volunteer has an individual bedroom
💰 Monthly stipend to cover meals and local transportation
💶 Additional pocket money for personal expenses
✈️ Travel costs for arrival in Portugal and return home are fully covered.
📚 Training and Mentorship
Volunteers will receive structured support and supervision.
👩💼 Official onboarding by the Director (Head of Secretariat)
🤝 Direct supervision by the Vice President for Development and the ESN Portugal board
This mentorship ensures volunteers gain professional skills in project coordination and international youth networks.
👤 Participant Profile
The project is looking for volunteers who are:
🗣 Fluent in written and spoken English
💻 Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace
📊 Organized and detail-oriented
🧠 Reliable and capable of managing tasks independently
🤝 Strong team players with proactive problem-solving skills
Previous experience within the Erasmus Student Network is considered a significant advantage, but it is not mandatory.
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden
🎯 Project Topics
🗳 Citizenship and democratic participation
🎨 Creativity and culture
📅 Application Deadline
15 March 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50394_en
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