12 New ESC Volunteering Opportunities β
Berlin to Senegal, Barcelona to Thessaloniki
Twelve new ESC volunteering placements just went live on Youth Works Hub. This batch covers a wide range of settings and roles β a year at a concert venue and cultural centre in Bremen, grant writing and project management in Barcelona, supporting unaccompanied minors through theatre and education in Thessaloniki, public health work with MΓ©dicos del Mundo in Dakar, digital storytelling in Berlin, rural youth work in Galicia, and art and ecology in KrakΓ³w.
Four deadlines fall within days β Spain (Lousame), Romania (farm festival), and Spain (Barcelona) all close 28 March, and Greece (Thessaloniki) closes 29 March. Apply to those immediately.
All placements are fully funded by the EU. Age 18β30, registered on the European Youth Portal.
New ESC Placements β 2026
Rural Youth & Social Development β Lousame, Galicia, Spain
Supporting youth activities and helping the elderly in a beautiful rural community in the heart of Galicia β one of Spain’s greenest and most culturally distinct regions. Real community work, far from the tourist trail.
MERRY GO T.I.U.N. β Festival & Sustainable Farm Life, Onesti, Romania
Organising the Merry Go Park festival and experiencing life at the Perma Halos farm as part of a team of 20 international volunteers. Festival logistics, sustainable farming, and community life all in one placement.
Project Management & Grant Writing β FundaciΓ³ Catalunya VoluntΓ ria, Barcelona, Spain
Developing professional skills in grant writing, project management, youth work, and social media in the centre of Barcelona β at one of Catalonia’s most respected volunteering foundations. A strong CV placement for anyone going into the nonprofit or European project sector.
Supporting Unaccompanied Minors through Arts & Education β ARSIS House, Thessaloniki, Greece
Leading theatre workshops, teaching English, and supporting unaccompanied minors in a safe and structured environment at the ARSIS House in Thessaloniki. One of the most impactful social work placements in this batch β for people who are ready for it.
Public Health & MEAL Management β MΓ©dicos del Mundo, Dakar, Senegal
Supporting public health work, data analysis, and reproductive rights programming with MΓ©dicos del Mundo in Dakar β frontline international cooperation in the Sahel. For candidates with a background in public health, data, or international development.
Project RISE β Community Development & Education, Osijek, Croatia
Sparking social change in Osijek as part of an 11-person international team β community development, education, and youth work in a short-term team volunteering project in one of Croatia’s most underrated cities.
Cultural Centre & Event Venue Volunteer β Schlachthof, Bremen, Germany
A full year of concerts, theatre, and media workshops at the Schlachthof β one of Bremen’s most beloved cultural venues. A placement for creative people who want to be embedded in a real, working cultural institution from the inside.
Lernlabor Youth Ambassador β Digital Storytelling & Youth Exchanges, Berlin, Germany
Leading digital storytelling projects or international youth exchanges at Lernlabor in Berlin β one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Choose your focus and make it yours in a placement built around real youth empowerment.
Broaden Our Horizons 2026/27 β Education, Culture & Digital Media, Poznan, Poland
Gaining experience in education, culture, or digital media in the vibrant city of Poznan at CIM Horyzonty β choose your area and build your skills over a long-term placement in one of Poland’s most energetic cities.
The European Ambassadors β Youth Work & Cultural Exchange, Poitiers, France
Becoming a European Ambassador in the historic city of Poitiers β supporting youth work and cultural exchange in the heart of France. A placement that puts your European identity front and centre.
Youth Empowerment & Sustainability β Eco-Projects & Social Media, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Leading eco-projects and social media campaigns at Active Bulgarian Society in Blagoevgrad β a city with a strong student and activist culture at the foot of the Rila Mountains. Fully covered, rolling application.
INTEGRART β Art, Creativity & Cultural Club, Krakow, Poland
Organising professional artistic and ecological events with an international team at the Cultural Club in Krakow β one of Europe’s most beautiful and culturally rich cities. Creative, community-centred, and open-ended.
Before You Apply
Every listing links to the full opportunity page on Youth Works Hub with complete eligibility requirements and application instructions. Always read the full listing before applying.
Register on the European Youth Portal (europa.eu/youth/solidarity) and get your ESC ID number first. It is free and takes about 10 minutes. You then apply directly to the host organisation.
New opportunities are added to youthworkshub.org every day.





