From a โฌ1,000/month paid summer at a boutique relais in Italy's wine country and a Montessori school in Wรผrzburg, to two Portuguese Red Cross long-term placements spanning food banks, elderly nursing homes, rehabilitation centres and permaculture farms, sustainable seaside living at NISI Glamping in Greece, the KA2NOW Stakeholder Conference shaping the next Erasmus+ programme, the AI Age Local Youth Councils training in Spain, architecture at Tengbom in Sweden, simple living and yoga at Land van Aine Ecovillage in Ter Apel, and paid product management at Creditinfo in Prague โ this batch of 16 opportunities spans 12 countries across Europe. Eight fully funded ESC volunteering placements, four paid or Erasmus+ funded internships and four Erasmus+ training courses and conferences.
Every ESC placement is fully funded โ flight, accommodation, food, monthly pocket money and insurance. Internships are paid or Erasmus+ funded. Erasmus+ trainings cover travel and stay. A large group of deadlines falls 20โ30 June.
What's in this batch:
8 ESC Volunteering Placements ยท 4 Paid or Erasmus+ Internships ยท 4 Erasmus+ Training Courses & Conferences ยท 12 Countries
๐ฑ ESC Volunteering Opportunities
๐ฉ๐ช Germany โ Montessori School in Wรผrzburg, Hands-on Learning with Kids 6-15 ๐
๐ Deadline: 16 June 2026
Support daily school life at a Montessori school built on Maria Montessori's pedagogy โ get involved in different activities and groups within the school and develop your own offers for kids matching your interests and skills โ open to new ideas and ways of teaching. Good German or English required.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Red Cross Long-Term, Food Bank, Elderly Care & Permaculture Farm โค๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 21 June 2026
Support the Red Cross across varied tasks: Food Bank logistics, elderly nursing home, rehabilitation centre for people recovering from addictions, primary school, permaculture farm, pilgrim shelter and local fundraising events โ a hands-on role for practical people who prefer staying active. Open exclusively to Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership residents.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Red Cross, Acting Local Changing Global with Vulnerable Communities ๐
๐ Deadline: 21 June 2026
Support the Red Cross with Food Bank logistics, elderly nursing home, rehabilitation centre for people recovering from addictions, primary school, permaculture farm, pilgrim shelter and local fundraising events โ a practical role for people who prefer staying active in the field. Basic English required.
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Green Maintenance in the Mountains, Lake Shores, Sports & Creative Workshops ๐๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 21 June 2026
Support a science-communication cooperative with green maintenance and cleaning lake shores in an Ecomuseum โ cook meals on shifts, promote ESC through photos and videos and take part in rafting, bike rides, flight approach tutorials, ceramic and craft, drum circle and yoga workshops โ โ ๏ธ Travel costs, visa and insurance not covered.
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
๐ฌ๐ท Greece โ From City to Countryside Living, Sustainable Skills by the Sea ๐
๐ Deadline: 29 June 2026
A team experience in a seaside village โ learn to build sustainable structures, grow your own food, make eco-friendly choices and explore countryside life through workshops, sports and culture โ designed for young people facing obstacles: long-term unemployed, financial or social difficulties, LGBTQIA. Accommodation at NISI Glamping.
๐ท๐ด Romania โ Permaculture in a Rural Community with Dupฤ Gard ๐ฟ
๐ Deadline: 30 June 2026
Join a permaculture and agroecology project in the Carpathian Mountains โ take part in sustainable agriculture and site maintenance, contribute to natural construction projects with earth and cob, and support local ecological initiatives โ camping accommodation with outdoor kitchen and showers. Open exclusively to French residents. โ ๏ธ Last-minute cancellation opportunity.
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands โ Simple Living, Yoga & Sharing Circles at Land van Aine Ecovillage in Ter Apel ๐พ
๐ Deadline: 30 August 2026
Six months in a Dutch ecovillage โ gardening, cooking, building maintenance, event management plus yoga, meditation and sharing circles โ live in a wagon or communal house, eat organic vegetarian and pedal through nature.
โ๏ธ Last-minute motivation letter? Here's how to write one that actually gets read โ and remembered. Read the guide โ
๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania โ Animation & Inclusion with Beyond Barriers, VR Workshops & Therapeutic Activities ๐ญ
๐ Deadline: 4 October 2026
Organise events, lead VR technology workshops, promote French culture and create social media content at KUB FRANCE โ teach French language and culture at TEN Youth Center, run sport, music and art therapy activities with people with intellectual disabilities, and support educational greenhouse, pottery centre and intercultural projects โ open exclusively to French residents.
๐ Erasmus+ Opportunities
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ The Change Journey, Resilience, Adaptation & Youth Participation, Training Course ๐ค๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 26 June 2026
A training course for youth workers, educators and trainers exploring how individuals experience change, develop resilience and find meaning during transitions โ strengthen self-awareness, learn coping strategies, communication during change, and discover practical approaches to engage young people as active contributors during times of transition.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Strengthening Local Youth Councils in the AI Age, Critical AI Literacy, Training Course ๐ค
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Empower members of Local Youth Councils with the skills and critical understanding needed to assess and improve consultative bodies โ apply the DYPALL Quality Charter, develop AI literacy and explore ethical, inclusive use of digital tools in youth engagement โ part of the 25th University on Youth and Development by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Connect & Create, KA220 Cooperation Partnership Lab, Training Course ๐งช
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Develop competences in designing Erasmus+ KA220 Cooperation Partnerships โ learn how to build and sustain equal partnerships among organisations, understand quality requirements, work on activities, outputs and budget, and bring your own project idea closer to a successful grant application โ for youth workers, project managers and leaders who have not yet implemented KA220. โ ๏ธ Participation fee varies by country.
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Skills, values, attitude โ what makes a strong profile. Read the guide โ
๐ช๐ช Estonia โ KA2NOW, Stakeholder Conference on Cooperation Partnerships ๐ค
๐ Deadline: 30 June 2026
A large-scale European conference exploring the impact, learning and future of KA2 cooperation partnerships in the youth field โ around 100-150 participants will share inspiring practices, host roundtables, build partnerships and shape recommendations for the next Erasmus+ programme starting in 2028 โ โ ๏ธ Participation fee varies by country.
๐ผ Internships & Traineeships
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Pool & Guest Service at a Boutique Hotel in Wine Country, โฌ1,000/month ๐
๐ Deadline: 20 June 2026
Picture your summer in the heart of Italy's wine country โ poolside at a boutique relais, paid โฌ1,000/month with meals, accommodation and travel covered โ arrive with a suitcase, leave with savings and real hospitality experience.
๐จ๐ฟ Czechia โ Product Management Trainee in Financial Services at Creditinfo, Paid ๐
๐ Deadline: 16 August 2026
Dreaming of a career in product management? Creditinfo wants you in Prague to work on real digital products in credit risk and financial services โ alongside experienced PMs, engineers and designers โ a paid role and a shot at a full-time offer.
๐ธ๐ช Sweden โ Architecture, Landscape & Interior Design at Tengbom Leading Practice ๐
๐ Deadline: 23 August 2026
Architecture student or recent graduate ready to shape what architecture could become? Tengbom, one of Scandinavia's leading practices, is hiring architecture interns in Sweden โ working alongside architects, engineers and designers across interiors, landscape, urban development and sustainability โ bring your curiosity, design skills and a strong portfolio.
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
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Italian / English Language Assistant at Institut Torre Vicens, Erasmus+ Grant ๐ฃ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 18 September 2026
Dreaming of a teaching career and a Spanish adventure? Institut Torre Vicens is welcoming Italian and/or English language assistants for an Erasmus+ traineeship โ no teaching experience needed, just enthusiasm and great language skills.
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
Sixteen opportunities across 12 countries in a single batch โ and this list mixes some of the most distinctive long-form roles with serious career-shaping internships. A โฌ1,000/month paid summer at a boutique relais in Italy's wine country, a Montessori school in Wรผrzburg, two Portuguese Red Cross long-term placements spanning food banks, elderly nursing homes, rehabilitation centres and permaculture farms, sustainable seaside living at NISI Glamping in Greece, the KA2NOW Stakeholder Conference shaping the next Erasmus+ programme, the AI Age Local Youth Councils training in Spain, architecture at Tengbom in Sweden, simple living and yoga at Land van Aine Ecovillage in Ter Apel, and paid product management at Creditinfo in Prague โ these are not opportunities you'll see grouped together again.
Portugal stands out with two complementary Red Cross long-term placements covering food banks, elderly care, rehabilitation centres and permaculture farms. Poland offers two Erasmus+ training courses โ The Change Journey on resilience and Connect & Create on KA220 Cooperation Partnerships. Spain has the AI Age Local Youth Councils training plus a paid Italian/English language assistant role. Germany Wรผrzburg closes 16 June. A large group closes 20โ30 June. Act now.
