Introduction
Spend your summer in Slovakia working with young people, organizing camps, and becoming part of a close-knit community 🤍 This ESC project is all about real interaction, youth engagement, and creating meaningful activities that impact everyday lives.
💡 Did You Know? 🌍 Trstená is located near the Polish border and surrounded by mountains and lakes, offering a peaceful and nature-rich environment for volunteering.
Activity Dates
🗓️ 01 June 2026 – 31 July 2026
Application Deadline
📅 06 May 2026 (23:59)
Eligible Countries
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇱 Greenland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Activities & Methodology
🏫 Support activities in youth centres and community spaces
🎯 Help organize and run youth camps
🎨 Prepare and lead activities for young people
🤝 Engage with local community and youth groups
🧠 Participate in non-formal education and group activities
💡 Did You Know? 🎓 ESC short-term volunteering projects are often intensive and dynamic, giving volunteers quick but meaningful experience in youth work and community engagement.
Objectives
🤝 Support youth development and community life
🎯 Promote active participation and engagement
🌍 Encourage intercultural exchange
🧠 Develop communication and facilitation skills
Accommodation & Food
🏠 Accommodation in youth centre or shared flat
🍽️ Food allowance provided + option for meals in organisation
Financial Conditions
💶 Pocket money + food allowance provided under ESC
Travel
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to ESC rules
Certification
📜 Youthpass certificate provided
Participant Profile
👤 Age 18–30
✝️ Positive attitude towards Christian values is preferred
🌍 Open-minded and willing to work with youth
🗣️ Basic English required
🤝 Experience in youth work or social activities is a plus
Working Language
🗣️ English
Application Method
📩 Apply via ESC portal
🌐 More info: https://volunteering.ozviac.sk
Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50782_en
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