🇭🇺 ESC Volunteering in Hungary 🎨 Colours Without Borders: Street Art, Activism and Community Mural 🖌️

A wall. A group of young people from across Europe. And 16 days to turn ideas about social change into something that will stay on that wall long after everyone goes home. Colours Without Borders is a team ESC volunteering project hosted by EgyüttHató and MOPKA in Hungary — combining street art, activism, intercultural exchange, and genuine community building into one of the most visually tangible volunteering experiences out there.

🏘️ About the Project

Colours Without Borders is a 16-day international group volunteering project bringing together young people from across Europe to explore social issues through art and activism. The project is hosted by two Hungarian youth organisations working with local communities and young people from diverse backgrounds. Activities take place partly in Budapest and partly in Veresegyház. No previous art experience is needed — just motivation, openness, and curiosity.

🎯 The Role

Volunteers will work together as a group — learning, discussing, creating, and ultimately designing and painting a mural on the wall of a community space. The mural is a real, lasting artwork that will remain in the community after the project ends.

📋 What You’ll Do

🎨 Participate in workshops on street art, activism, and social issues

🏛️ Join study visits to meet activists and organisations working in local communities

💬 Take part in group discussions and reflection sessions on social challenges and community change

🖌️ Design and paint a mural together on the wall of a community space

🌍 Engage in intercultural exchange and outdoor activities

🏙️ Explore Budapest and the surrounding area as part of the programme

📜 Reflect on learning outcomes and receive a Youthpass certificate at the end

🎁 What the Project Provides

🏠 Accommodation in shared apartments in Budapest — rooms shared with other volunteers. Bed linen provided, bring your own towel

💶 €14 per day for food and pocket money

🚌 Local transport in Budapest arranged by the hosting organisations

✈️ International travel costs reimbursed according to ESC distance bands after the activity

👤 Who Should Apply

Colours Without Borders welcomes young people aged 18–30 who are:

🌍 Open, curious, and motivated to take part in a group experience

🎨 Ready to engage — no prior art experience required

🏘️ From diverse backgrounds, especially those with fewer opportunities

🤝 Willing to learn, share, and actively contribute to group life and community work

For full project information: 📎 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JF1QVpcUXA0Y5pCVBWT4Qr5YdNsOLrJj/view?usp=sharing

🔎 New to ESC volunteering? Everything you need to know about how the programme works is right here: https://youthworkshub.org/15101/

🌍 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

📅 Activity Dates

🗓️ 5 — 21 June 2026

📍 Veresegyház and Budapest, Hungary

⏰ Deadline

30 April 2026

🔗 Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51113_en

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