From off-grid animal care and renovation at the BioArt Village hidden in a forest near Eindhoven and a sustainable coffee farm deep in the Costa Rican mountains, to a media and humanitarian hub in Gaziantep, a digital detox youth exchange in the mountains of Lika, UX/UI design at a web agency in Poznaล, an animal sanctuary for rescued farm animals in northern Italy, support for vulnerable young people in Antwerp, and a plastic waste youth exchange in รvoraโ this batch of 17 opportunities spans 12 countries across Europe and Latin America. Eleven fully funded ESC volunteering placements, three Erasmus+ youth exchanges and webinars, and three paid or Erasmus+ funded internships.
Every ESC placement is fully funded โ flight, accommodation, food, monthly pocket money and insurance. Erasmus+ youth exchanges cover travel, accommodation and meals. Internships are paid or Erasmus+ funded. Several deadlines close within the next week.
๐ What's in this batch:
11 ESC Volunteering Placements ยท 3 Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges & Webinars ยท 3 Internships ยท 12 Countries
๐ฑ ESC Volunteering Opportunities
Urgent & ASAP
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands โ Off-Grid Animal Care, Renovation & Sustainable Living at BioArt Village, Eindhoven ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Cows, horses, pigs, chickens, muddy boots, physical work, permaculture gardening and a no-waste mindset โ an off-grid village hidden in a forest. If you're a go-getter who'd rather be outdoors than anywhere else, this raw, real project is your kind of challenge.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Ecology, Citizenship & Youth Work at an Adapted Education School, Rural Deux-Sรจvres ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Working with young people aged 11 to 18 who've been dealt a tougher hand โ disadvantaged backgrounds, learning difficulties, disabilities โ through ecology projects, European citizenship, games and boarding-school evenings, you become the steady presence they need.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Sustainable Development & European Citizenship in the Green Heart of Corrรจze ๐ณ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Forests, lakes and a small school of 350 pupils deeply rooted in European projects โ co-leading workshops, sharing your culture, organising Erasmus Days โ if a rural, nature-wrapped school year in the heart of France calls to you, รgletons is waiting.
๐จ๐ท Costa Rica โ Team Volunteering on a Sustainable Coffee Farm in the Mountains โ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Coffee fields, ecological gardens and living sustainability for real โ eight weeks of honest outdoor work, shared meals, and the kind of nature most people only see in documentaries.
๐ New to ESC volunteering? Everything you need to know โ how it works, who can apply, what costs are covered โ is in one place. Read the complete guide โ
๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye โ Media, Arts, Sport & Humanitarian Solidarity, Gaziantep ๐ฌ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
A TV studio, radio stations, music lessons, a swimming pool, and a chance to stand alongside refugees and earthquake survivors when it matters most โ eight weeks where your creativity, energy and compassion all find a home.
Closing 25โ27 May
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Care for Rescued Farm Animals & Dogs at an Animal Sanctuary, Northern Italy ๐พ
๐ Deadline: 25 May 2026
Some animals never got a fair start โ and this sanctuary exists to change that โ caring for rescued farm animals and dogs with chronic conditions, early mornings, muddy hands and a whole lot of love โ if you believe every creature deserves a second chance, Porcikomodi is the place to prove it.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Youth Work, Disability Inclusion & Digital Marketing, Rural Mรกlaga ๐
๐ Deadline: 27 May 2026
Andalusian sun, four volunteers, and a year split between youth activities, inclusion work and creative digital projects in a rural corner of Mรกlaga โ if you've got energy, ideas and a love for working with people of all abilities, IMAGINA wants you to bring your best self south.
โ๏ธ Last-minute motivation letter? Here's how to write one that actually gets read โ and remembered. Read the guide โ
Closing 30 May
๐ท๐ด Romania โ Painting Schools, Building Greenhouses & Fighting Discrimination, Resita ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 30 May 2026
Twenty volunteers, paintbrushes in hand, transforming schools for disadvantaged kids, setting up greenhouses and running greening campaigns across the city โ a summer of street art, civic engagement and standing against prejudice. If you want your work to literally leave its mark, Resita is ready for you.
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Skills, values, attitude โ what makes a strong profile. Read the guide โ
No fixed deadline yet โ apply early
๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia โ Build, Share & Grow with a Volunteer Crew Near the Adriatic Coast ๐ ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Renovation work, helping farmers, supporting elderly care, working with kids โ all alongside up to 16 volunteers in a village 10 minutes from the sea โ vegetarian meals cooked together, slackline in the garden, climbing spots nearby. This SALTO-nominated project knows how to mix purpose with joy.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Summer Team Volunteering, Trail Cleaning & Community Work in a Mountain Village ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Eleven volunteers, two weeks, and a charming village house with a football court, bonfire and bikes โ cleaning paths, repainting facilities, supporting local projects and creating content along the way โ if you want a short, sweet summer chapter with a warm international crew, EFM has your spot.
๐ง๐ช Belgium โ Support & Inspire Vulnerable Young People, Antwerp ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
Games, crafts, cooking, outings, and being that one steady, trusted presence for kids and teens who've faced trauma, family struggles or refugee journeys โ at Wingerdbloei, your warmth becomes someone's turning point. If you've got a big heart and patience to match, Antwerp is waiting for you.
๐ Erasmus+ Opportunities
๐ญ๐ท Croatia โ Digital Detox & Nature Skills, Youth Exchange, Lika Mountains ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: ASAP
A week of digital detox, outdoor learning and cultural exchange in the mountains of Lika with 25 young people from 5 countries โ food, accommodation and travel covered. Reconnect with nature.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ ReShape Plastic Waste, Youth Exchange, รvora (Open to Tรผrkiye) ๐
๐ Deadline: 25 May 2026
Tackle plastic waste through workshops, recycling and digital tools with young people from 6 countries โ travel covered, accommodation and meals provided. For a greener future.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Civic Participation, Youth Engagement & EU Opportunities, Online Webinar ๐
๐ Deadline: 26 May 2026
One hour, one screen, and a real conversation about how young people can actually make their voices heard โ civic participation, the role of youth workers, and a spotlight on ESC volunteering. Free and open to anyone. First of a three-part series.
๐ซ "I'm not qualified enough." "I don't speak the language." Four common ESC myths โ and the facts that prove them wrong. Read the facts โ
๐ผ Internships & Traineeships
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands โ HR & Talent Acquisition at OFoundation, Utrecht ๐ผ
๐ Deadline: 24 May 2026
Recruitment, interviewing and onboarding in a dynamic startup โ โฌ600 completion gift, certificate and CEO recommendation included. Perfect for HR and business students.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ UX/UI Design Experience at Crafton, Poznaล ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 25 May 2026
Wireframing, prototyping and UX research on real projects at a web design agency โ hybrid work and a CEO recommendation letter included. Portfolio required. Perfect for UX/UI design students.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Digital Marketing & Sales at Bikubo, Cรณrdoba ๐ป
๐ Deadline: 26 May 2026
SEO, CRM, content and growth strategies in a 100% remote tech startup โ a paid Digital Opportunities Traineeship. Perfect for marketing and business students.
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
Seventeen opportunities across 12 countries in a single batch โ mixing fully funded volunteering, Erasmus+ youth exchanges and paid internships across two continents. Off-grid animal care at a forest BioArt Village near Eindhoven, a sustainable coffee farm deep in the Costa Rican mountains, a media and humanitarian hub in Gaziantep, an animal sanctuary for rescued farm animals in northern Italy, a digital detox youth exchange in the Lika mountains, UX/UI design at a web agency in Poznaล, support for vulnerable young people in Antwerp, and a plastic waste youth exchange in รvora โ these are not opportunities you'll see grouped together again.
For ESC volunteers, eleven placements span animal care, disability inclusion, school-based ecology work and mountain community projects across the Netherlands, France, Costa Rica, Tรผrkiye, Italy, Spain, Romania, Slovenia, Poland and Belgium. For young people seeking shorter experiences, three Erasmus+ youth exchanges and webinars cover digital detox, plastic waste and civic participation. For students, three paid or Erasmus+ funded internships in HR, UX/UI design and digital marketing โ two with CEO recommendation letters. Netherlands HR closes 24 May. Italy animal sanctuary, Poland UX/UI and Portugal youth exchange all close 25 May. Act now.
