Introduction
Spend up to a year in Slovakia working directly with young people while gaining real experience in youth work, creativity, and community life ๐ This ESC opportunity is ideal if you want to be part of a meaningful environment, contribute to youth development, and build skills in communication, content creation, and social engagement.
๐ก Did You Know? ๐ Trstenรก is located in northern Slovakia near the Polish border, surrounded by mountains and close to Orava Lake, offering a peaceful and nature-rich environment for long-term volunteering.
Activity Dates
๐๏ธ 01 June 2026 โ 31 May 2027
Application Deadline
๐ 06 May 2026 (23:59)
Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐พ Cyprus, ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ฌ๐ท Greece, ๐ฌ๐ฑ Greenland, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia, ๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg, ๐ฒ๐น Malta, ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐ธ๐ช Sweden, ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
Activities & Methodology
๐ฅ Work with teenagers and young people in daily youth activities
๐จ Support creative tasks like poster design, video production, and communication
๐ Assist in organizing educational and cultural activities
๐ค Contribute to community-based youth development initiatives
๐ Share your culture and experiences with local youth
๐ก Did You Know? ๐ ESC long-term volunteering allows you to stay up to 12 months and gain deep personal and professional development through continuous involvement in community-based projects.
Objectives
๐ Support youth development and active participation
๐จ Enhance creativity and cultural exchange
๐ค Strengthen community engagement and social inclusion
๐ Develop communication and youth work skills
Accommodation & Food
๐ Accommodation in a flat in Trstenรก or Tvrdoลกรญn
๐ฝ๏ธ Food allowance provided + option for meals within the organisation
Financial Conditions
๐ถ Pocket money + food allowance provided under ESC programme
Travel
โ๏ธ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance rules
Certification
๐ Youthpass certificate provided
Participant Profile
๐ค Aged 18โ30
โ๏ธ Positive attitude towards Christian values is preferred
๐ Open-minded and willing to work with young people
๐ฃ๏ธ Basic English required
๐ฌ Skills in video, design, or social media are an advantage
Working Language
๐ฃ๏ธ English
Application Method
๐ฉ Apply only via ESC portal (email applications not accepted)
๐ Review full details before applying
Application Link
https://volunteering.ozviac.sk
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50783_en
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