From protecting Caretta Caretta sea turtles on the Antalya coast and growing oyster mushrooms from coffee waste in Carcassonne, to a multilateral diplomatic posting at the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva, an AI and air traffic management traineeship at EUROCONTROL, a global governance call from the Paris Peace Forum, and an ESC role inside the Senate Chancellery of Bremen โ this batch of 40 opportunities spans 22 countries, three continents and almost every track the EU funds. Twenty-eight ESC volunteering placements, seven Erasmus+ training courses and seminars, four EU traineeships and one global solutions call โ all open right now.
Every ESC placement is fully funded โ flight, accommodation, food, and monthly pocket money. Every Erasmus+ activity covers travel and stay. EU traineeships include monthly grants between โฌ400 and โฌ1,613. Several deadlines are marked ASAP.
๐ What's in this batch:
28 ESC Volunteering Placements ยท 7 Erasmus+ Training Courses & Seminars ยท 4 EU Traineeships ยท 1 Global Call
๐ผ EU Traineeships & International Calls
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka & Maldives โ Communications, Press & Public Diplomacy, EU Delegation, Monthly Grant ๐ช๐บ
๐ Deadline: 2 June 2026
Campaign execution, daily press reviews, social media, events โ a diplomatic posting covering both Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Open to Sri Lankan nationals and residents.
๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia โ Political, Press & Public Diplomacy, EU Delegation, Ulaanbaatar ๐ช๐บ
๐ Deadline: 28 May 2026
Strategic communication, press reviews, social media โ a diplomatic posting in one of Asia's most distinctive capitals. English and Mongolian language skills required.
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland โ Multilateral Diplomacy, Human Rights, Health & Disarmament, EU Delegation to the UN, Geneva ๐บ๐ณ
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Six sections, one of the world's most important multilateral hubs โ human rights, global health, labour, disarmament, economic affairs and crisis response, all under one EU Delegation roof in Geneva.
๐ New to EU traineeships and EU careers? Everything you need to know about applying for European opportunities โ how it works, who can apply, what costs are covered โ is all in one place. Read the complete guide โ
๐ง๐ช Belgium โ Air Traffic Management, Data Science & Machine Learning, EUROCONTROL, โฌ1,350โโฌ1,613/month โ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 26 May 2026
Real AI models, real aviation data, real impact on how Europe manages its skies โ EUROCONTROL's Skyline Traineeship is paid, mentored, and open to engineering, data science and AI graduates across four European sites.
๐ซ๐ท Paris Peace Forum 2026 โ Call for Solutions, Global Governance Projects ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 25 May 2026
Eight themes, one global stage โ heads of state, decision-makers and 600 projects from around the world. If your initiative is already making a difference but needs visibility and scale-up support, this is where it belongs.
๐ Erasmus+ Opportunities
Closing 26โ28 May
๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia โ Open Youth Work for an Open Society, Inclusive Tools & Methods, Training Course ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 26 May 2026
Study visits, interactive workshops, role-play, reflection sessions โ a training built around making youth spaces truly open and accessible for every young person, regardless of background.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Ride the Inclusion Wave, Surf as an Inclusive Tool in Youth Work, Seminar, Galicia ๐
๐ Deadline: 26 May 2026
Surf sessions, peer learning, co-creation, good practices exchange โ exploring how the water element opens new pathways for young people with disabilities and fewer opportunities. Alcohol and drugs free.
๐ญ๐บ Hungary โ Wellbeing Lab, Mental Health, Digital Detox & Creative Recycling, Training Course, Hollรณkล ๐ฟ
๐ Deadline: 28 May 2026
Gamification, design thinking, art therapy, outdoor sessions, mindfulness โ a training built for youth workers who give everything and need real tools to stay well while doing it.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Music as a Tool for Youth Growth, Body Percussion & Choral Sessions, Training Course, Viterbo ๐ต
๐ Deadline: 28 May 2026
Folk songs, body percussion, active listening, non-verbal communication, circular music โ practical musical tools for youth workers who want to break down barriers. Open to Netherlands and Italy only.
โ Want your application to actually get selected? 10 practical tips for writing a stronger Erasmus+ or ESC application โ based on what selection committees actually look for. Read the guide โ
Closing 31 May
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Film Inclusive & Sustainable Cities, Video Making & Urban Youth Work, Training Course, Rustavi ๐ฌ
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Filmmaking workshops, city tours, social reflection, short film production โ 20 youth workers and artists creating real change through the lens of a camera.
๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Bridges for Future 2, ESC Partnership Building Activity, Near Bremen ๐ค
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Thematic workshops, peer learning, networking sessions โ 25 representatives of ESC accredited organisations building real partnerships that will shape tomorrow's projects.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ ConnectYON Makers, Yourself, Others & Nature, Training Course, Ecological Folk School ๐ง
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Mindfulness, nonviolent communication, regenerative living, hands-on nature connection โ 32 youth workers and changemakers co-creating their own learning journey in a rural ecological setting.
๐ฑ ESC Volunteering Opportunities
Urgent & ASAP
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania โ Social Media, Reels & Content for a Volunteering Centre, Kaunas ๐ฑ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, reels, photography, campaigns, content calendars โ and an international volunteer apartment in Kaunas. A creative ESC role for someone who tells stories through screens.
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania โ Disability Support, Daily Assistance & Inclusive Activities, Korys, Kaunas โฟ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Walks, outdoor activities, social skills, independence building, daily companionship โ a meaningful ESC role for someone patient, empathetic and genuinely committed to inclusion.
๐ฒ๐ท Mauritania โ Gender Justice, Women's Rights & Rural Development, ActionAid, Nouakchott ๐ช
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Rural livelihoods, agro-ecological transition, gender-based violence prevention, feminist leadership โ a hands-on ESC role on the frontlines of gender and climate justice. French required.
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania โ Children with Disabilities, Sports, Arts & Life Skills, Social Service Centre, Kaunas ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Daily activities, sports, creative arts, music, games, life skills โ and a weekly group activity you lead yourself. For someone who believes every child deserves to discover their unique strengths.
๐ค What is a supporting organisation and why does it matter for you? Most people know about sending and hosting organisations, but the supporting organisation is far less understood โ and far more important than it appears. Read the guide โ
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Urban Walks, Collective Creativity & Socio-Environmental Justice, Bologna ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Urban exploration, creative methods, socio-environmental activism, shared cooking โ a short but meaningful ESC project for those who care about justice, creativity and being present with others.
๐ซ๐ท France โ UNESCO Club, Solidarity, Ecology & Intercultural Dialogue, Metz ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Arts workshops, gardening, ecology awareness, SDGs, Erasmus+ and CERV projects, your own solidarity initiative โ a UNESCO-affiliated organisation where citizenship is lived every day.
Closing 17โ22 May
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ At-Risk Boys & Children Support, Housing Community, Coast of Sicily ๐
๐ Deadline: 17 May 2026
Homework support, cooking, theatre, music, language exchange, daily community life โ a shelter where your presence directly shapes the rehabilitation journey of young people aged 0โ18.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Animal Sanctuary, Rescued Farm Animals & Chronically Ill Dogs, Magnago ๐พ
๐ Deadline: 19 May 2026
Sanctuary for rescued farm animals, dog shelter for chronically ill dogs, daily care, outdoor work, vegetarian living โ a remote, hands-on ESC role for those who believe every animal deserves a second chance.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Cultural Exchange, Photography & Multicultural Concert, Matera (Mediterranean Capital of Culture 2026) ๐ญ
๐ Deadline: 20 May 2026
City visits, cultural discussions, photo and video documentation, exhibition creation, multicultural concert โ 2 Spanish volunteers joining an Italian-Moroccan team in one of Europe's most unique cities.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Solidarity, Youth Work & Individual Projects, Braga (Open to Tรผrkiye) ๐ค
๐ Deadline: 22 May 2026
Community activities, individual project implementation, youth and elderly work, entrepreneurship spirit โ a short-term ESC experience especially designed for young people with fewer opportunities from Tรผrkiye.
โ๏ธ Ready to apply? A motivation letter is the most important part of your ESC application. Here's how to write one that actually gets read โ and remembered. Read the guide โ
๐ฒ๐ฐ North Macedonia โ Social Activities for People with Severe Disabilities, Skopje (Open to Tรผrkiye) ๐ค
๏ฟฝadline: 22 May 2026
Community activities, disability support, active social involvement โ a short-term ESC role for motivated volunteers from Tรผrkiye who are open-minded, flexible and ready to make a real contribution.
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria โ ESC & Erasmus+ Promotion Through Web Content & Campaigns, Sofia (Open to Tรผrkiye) ๐ฑ
๐ Deadline: 22 May 2026
Web blog, Facebook, video and photo editing, city visits, ESC awareness campaign โ a content-focused ESC role for 2 male and 2 female volunteers from Tรผrkiye.
๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia & Herzegovina โ Food Aid, Children's Workshops & Environmental Work Near the Bosnian Pyramid (Open to Tรผrkiye) ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 22 May 2026
Kitchen workshop distributing food to families in need, children's activities, excavations and environmental work at a historical site โ a diverse, hands-on ESC role in the heart of Bosnia.
Closing 30 May โ 7 June
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Children & Teens Support Through Education, Sport & Summer Camps, Genova Historic Centre โฝ
๐ Deadline: 30 May 2026
After-school support, Italian language, football, volleyball, summer camps, shared canteen โ daily work with young people aged 6โ18 from Ecuador, Peru and China. Age 20โ30 only.
๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye โ Caretta Caretta Sea Turtle Protection, Nesting & Hatching Season, Antalya Coast ๐ข
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Early morning beach patrols at 4am, nest marking, coastline monitoring, beach cleaning, hatchling protection โ a unique ESC conservation role for Italian volunteers ready for sun, sea and real wildlife work.
๐ท๐ธ Serbia โ Humanitarian Logistics & Community Support for Vulnerable People, ADRA, Belgrade ๐
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Inventory database, fact-sheet creation, donor outreach, field distributions, Roma and homeless community support โ a learning-by-doing role inside a real humanitarian operation in Belgrade.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Alternative Education & Special Needs Support, Small Social School, Gdynia ๐ซ
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Integration games, workshops, language teaching, charity events, small group work with children with autism and sight impairment โ a school where education is an everyday experience built on fun and being together.
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Skills, values, attitude โ this article explains what makes a strong volunteer profile. Essential reading before you apply. Read the guide โ
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Hands-On Community Work with the Portuguese Red Cross, Rural Northern Village ๐ฅ
๐ Deadline: 31 May 2026
Food bank logistics, elderly care, rehabilitation centre, permaculture farm, disability support, pilgrim shelter โ varied, practical daily work for those who prefer doing over sitting. Open to Western Balkans and Ukraine.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Mountain Film Festival & Rural Village Regeneration, Italian Alps ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 1 June 2026
Festival logistics, ticket desk, local NGO support, gardening, guiding tourists โ and mountain life where silence, nature and community culture are the whole point. Simple living, real impact.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Youth Office, Social Media, ESC Promotion & Intercultural Events, Forlรฌ ๐ฑ
๐ Deadline: 1 June 2026
Facebook, Instagram, blog, ESC promotion, event organisation, volunteer communication, Italian language course โ and a bicycle to explore the city freely.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Oyster Mushrooms from Coffee Waste, Circular Economy, Carcassonne ๐
๐ Deadline: 4 June 2026
Cargo bike coffee collection, mycelium cultivation, harvest, earthworm farm, local market โ a fully circular project where waste becomes food becomes soil. Fresh mushrooms every day included.
๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia โ Events, Art & Community Work, Independent Cultural Centre, Trnava ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 7 June 2026
Event production, venue setup, photography, social media, artist collaboration, Ukrainian community engagement โ and your own apartment inside the cultural centre. A creative ESC role for someone with initiative and curiosity.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Science, Events & Interactive Workshops, Modern Science Centre, Gdynia ๐ฌ
๐ Deadline: 7 June 2026
Science shows, Researcher's Night, Open'er Festival, children's workshops, social media science content โ a science centre where learning through fun is the whole point.
๐ซ Still hesitating? "I need to speak another language." "I'm too old." "I'll have to pay for everything myself." All myths. Read the facts โ
Closing 14โ19 June
๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Department for European Affairs, Senate Chancellery, Bremen ๐ช๐บ
๐ Deadline: 14 June 2026
Erasmus coordination, EU information centre, European Weeks events, workshops, exhibitions โ a role inside the Senate Chancellery of a German federal city. A unique ESC opportunity for someone passionate about European democracy.
๐ท๐ด Romania โ Non-Formal Education, Creativity & Entrepreneurship with Kids, Timiศoara (European Cultural Capital) ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 19 June 2026
Interactive workshops, games, language activities, entrepreneurial education โ Timiศoara, a city with real cultural energy, as your backdrop. Especially open to volunteers with fewer opportunities.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Regenerate Odemira, Art, Ecology & Responsible Tourism, Rural Southwest ๐ฟ
๐ Deadline: 19 June 2026
Two paths: art and community ecology, or responsible tourism on the Rota Vicentina โ 4 volunteers, rural village life, bikes, nature, and a project that takes regeneration seriously. Priority for those with fewer opportunities.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Project Earth, Art, Ecology & Community, Rural Southwest ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 19 June 2026
Art projects, ecological initiatives, community engagement, rural village life, bikes โ a project that puts regeneration at the centre of everything. Priority for those with fewer opportunities from rural or isolated backgrounds.
๐บ๏ธ Not sure if your country is eligible? The full list of ESC and Erasmus+ programme and partner countries โ including many outside the EU. Check eligibility โ
Closing 1 July
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Project Management, Entrepreneurship & Community Promotion, Foundation in Silesia ๐
๐ Deadline: 1 July 2026
EU project support, grant writing, PR, video making, Instagram, workshops โ and the chance to learn how to actually write and apply for a European project. A practical ESC role for independent and initiative-driven volunteers.
Forty fully funded opportunities across 22 countries in a single batch โ and almost every track the EU funds is represented. Caretta Caretta sea turtle protection on the Antalya coast, oyster mushroom cultivation from coffee waste in Carcassonne, multilateral diplomacy at the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva, AI and air traffic management at EUROCONTROL, a global solutions call from the Paris Peace Forum, mountain film festival logistics in the Italian Alps, an ESC role inside the Senate Chancellery of Bremen, and a rescue animal sanctuary outside Milan โ these are not opportunities that usually appear on the same list.
For ESC volunteers, this batch is a reminder of how wide the programme actually is โ 28 placements ranging from disability support in Kaunas to gender justice in Nouakchott, from humanitarian logistics in Belgrade to circular economy in Carcassonne. Six placements are specifically open to volunteers from Tรผrkiye. For aspiring EU professionals, four traineeships span South Asia, Central Asia, the UN system in Geneva and the European aviation industry โ most with monthly grants. For changemakers with established projects, the Paris Peace Forum offers global visibility and scale-up support. Several ESC roles are marked ASAP. Italy and Tรผrkiye placements close 17โ22 May. Act now.
