๐ Introduction
This is not a typical volunteering role. You will work directly with elderly people facing loneliness and social isolation and become part of their daily lives.
If youโve been searching how to join ESC social impact projects or how to gain real experience in community support and inclusion, this is exactly that kind of opportunity where human connection is at the center.
๐ Activity Dates
๐๏ธ 21 September 2026 โ 20 September 2027
โฐ Application Deadline
๐ 30 June 2026
๐ Eligible Countries
๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ฌ๐ท Greece, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg, ๐ฒ๐น Malta, ๐ณ๐ด Norway, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐ค Activities & Methodology
๐ต Visiting elderly people and building friendships
๐ Organising social events and activities
๐ฌ Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
๐ถ Reaching out to elderly in rural areas
๐ค Working with local volunteers and teams
๐ก Did You Know?
Many people searching โESC volunteering with elderly Europeโ donโt realise that these projects are based on long-term relationships and emotional support, not just activities.
๐ฏ Objectives
๐ค Reduce social isolation among elderly
๐ฌ Strengthen human connection and solidarity
๐ Promote social inclusion and community engagement
๐ง Develop empathy and interpersonal skills
๐ Accommodation & Food
๐ก Private bedroom in youth residence
๐ฝ๏ธ Food allowance provided
๐ถ Internet and local transport covered
๐ฐ Financial Conditions
๐ถ 8โฌ per day pocket money
๐ฝ๏ธ Food allowance provided
๐ Accommodation fully covered
โ๏ธ Travel
โ๏ธ Travel covered according to ESC rules
๐ Certification
๐ Youthpass certificate provided
๐ก Did You Know?
When people search โESC social volunteering Europeโ, they often expect fast-paced projects. In reality, projects like this focus on patience, trust, and long-term human connection.
๐ค Participant Profile
๐ง Open-minded and empathetic
๐ค Interested in working with elderly people
๐ฌ Basic French or willingness to learn
๐ Motivated to contribute to social impact
๐ Driving licence is a plus
๐ฃ๏ธ Working Language
๐ซ๐ท French
๐ฌ๐ง English
๐ Application Method
๐ Apply through the official ESC platform
๐ Application Link
๐ https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51028_en
โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
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3๏ธโฃ Right to Modify or Withdraw
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4๏ธโฃ Disclaimer of Liability
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๐ก Final Note:
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