From a phone-free week of permaculture, solarpunk imagination and bioconstruction at an off-grid Spanish project to heritage masonry restoration on an old wall in France with twelve European participants, multimedia work alongside professionals who create content for Eurovision and MasterChef in Slovenia, รCU independent film festival HR work in Paris, two YOU COMPOSE rural composting placements in Greek villages, a Steiner-Waldorf primary school in rural Ireland, the Mairie des Arts Foundation Art Residency in Czech Republic, and the Cha Ching Champions financial literacy training in Poland โ this batch of 30 opportunities spans 17 countries across Europe and Africa. Twenty-four fully funded ESC volunteering placements, two paid or Erasmus+ funded internships and four Erasmus+ training courses.
Every ESC placement is fully funded โ flight, accommodation, food, monthly pocket money and insurance. Erasmus+ trainings cover travel and stay. Internships are paid or Erasmus+ funded. A large group of deadlines falls 28 June โ 7 July.
What's in this batch:
24 ESC Volunteering Placements ยท 2 Paid or Erasmus+ Internships ยท 4 Erasmus+ Training Courses ยท 17 Countries
๐ฑ ESC Volunteering Opportunities
๐ท๐ด Romania โ Year 6 Long-Term Mission with Creative Workshops and Digital Content ๐
๐ Deadline: ASAP
The sixth year of a long-term volunteering mission โ run creative workshops for youth, manage blog and digital content, explore nature, support local NGOs and connect with inspiring people โ develop skills needed by young people in interculturality, digitalisation and environmental protection alongside other young changemakers.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ Regenerate Odemira Rota Vicentina with Responsible Tourism ๐ฅพ
๐ Deadline: 19 June 2026
A volunteering experience in a rural and natural context, combining youth work in a rural territory with the protection of natural and cultural resources โ contribute to responsible tourism work, develop competences on regeneration and join a team of four volunteers from different backgrounds โ โ ๏ธ Open to ages 18-30; priority to applicants with fewer opportunities.
๐ง๐ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina โ Solidarity, Active Citizenship and Intercultural Dialogue ๐
๐ Deadline: 20 June 2026
A project promoting solidarity, active citizenship, intercultural dialogue and community engagement โ support activities related to youth work, social inclusion, non-formal education, cultural initiatives and local community development โ open to applicants aged 18-30 with priority to Sinop University students and graduates.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Individual Volunteering with Youth Work, Social Inclusion and Intercultural Activities ๐
๐ Deadline: 20 June 2026
A short-term ESC project providing an opportunity to engage in youth work, social inclusion initiatives, intercultural activities and community-based projects โ support local activities, develop personal and professional competences, improve intercultural communication skills and contribute to the local community โ priority to Sinop University students and graduates.
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
๐ฎ๐น Italy โ Housing Community for At-Risk Boys and Children ๐
๐ Deadline: 21 June 2026
Support educators in a shelter for boys aged 13-18 and children aged 0-10 on a path towards rehabilitation and social inclusion โ run after-school activities, create cooking, theatre, music and language workshops, manage daily community life, prepare shared meals and accompany the youngsters on trips โ โ ๏ธ Studies or experience in social work or psychology required.
๐ฌ๐ท Greece โ YOU COMPOSE Rural Inclusion with Composting, Environmental Action and Youth Events ๐ฟ
๐ Deadline: 25 June 2026
A team project in the villages of a rural municipality promoting inclusion for youth facing obstacles โ organise educational and leisure activities for children and youth, co-run digital storytelling workshops, hold beach cleanings and green-value campaigns, create compost points for the local community and lead a youth event on International Youth Day.
๐ฌ๐ท Greece โ YOU COMPOSE Rural Inclusion, Second Group of Volunteers โป๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 25 June 2026
A second group of volunteers for the YOU COMPOSE team project in rural Greek villages โ organise educational and leisure activities for children and youth, co-run digital storytelling workshops, hold beach cleanings and green-value campaigns, create compost points and lead a youth event on International Youth Day.
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Youth Support and Empowerment Volunteer with At-Risk Children and Young Adults ๐
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Lead dynamic youth programmes engaging children and young adults aged 8 to 25 โ provide vital support to at-risk youth, raise awareness about domestic violence, facilitate impactful workshops and discussions, develop clubs and social education initiatives, mentor and coordinate local volunteers and contribute to monitoring and evaluation โ โ ๏ธ Recognised youth worker qualification + 2 years' experience required.
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana โ Digital and Financial Gender Equality Volunteer for Women's Empowerment ๐ฒ
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Empower women's groups by enhancing their digital skills and financial literacy โ identify practical digital tools, train women to use them effectively, open doors to financial services, support adoption of digital platforms for group operations and data-driven decisions, help build financial records to access credit and advocate for the inclusion of marginalised groups.
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana โ Vocational Skills and Employability Volunteer with Career Guidance and Entrepreneurship ๐ ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Plan, coordinate and implement vocational skills development projects to enhance employability and entrepreneurship of target beneficiaries โ engage with trainees, trainers, master crafts, parents, technical and vocational training institutions and community organisations, provide career guidance, monitor programme effectiveness and support the continuous improvement of training initiatives.
โ๏ธ Last-minute motivation letter? Here's how to write one that actually gets read โ and remembered. Read the guide โ
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ Environment and Digital Skills Volunteer with Sustainable Agriculture ๐พ
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Work in resource centres, model farms and directly with small-scale farmers to support sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation and income diversification โ help with soil conservation, soil regeneration, vertical vegetable gardening and reduced pesticide use, strengthen farmers' digital skills through record-keeping and mobile advisory tools and support tree planting, nursery management and seedling distribution โ โ ๏ธ Compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training required.
๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ Environmental Expert with Climate-Smart Agriculture and Tree Planting ๐ฑ
๐ Deadline: 28 June 2026
Work with community members to raise awareness on climate change adaptation, promote climate-smart agricultural practices, lead tree planting campaigns, restore degraded land and improve agricultural productivity โ organise community workshops and school outreach programmes on sustainable land use, soil and water conservation.
๐ฑ๐ป Latvia โ Bambuss Youth Centre with Social Media, Workshops and Cultural Events ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 29 June 2026
A youth centre where young people develop social, artistic and professional skills โ manage social media, design and run your own initiatives, events, workshops and information campaigns, get involved in charity activities and meet youth organisations across the country โ topics range from sport and art to books and European values.
๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia โ Point and Shoot with Local Youth, Multimedia, Photography and Video Production ๐ธ
๐ Deadline: 5 July 2026
A four-stage multimedia project โ learn how to use photo and video equipment, edit content and produce high-quality media products with local experts who create professional content (Eurovision, MasterChef and more) โ collaborate with local organisations and individuals, run workshops for kids in primary schools and complete a personal multimedia project โ โ ๏ธ Open to ages 18-29; priority to applicants with fewer opportunities.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Interculturality at a Community Centre with Franco-German Workshops ๐ค
๐ Deadline: 5 July 2026
A community centre run by a popular education association offering educational, social and cultural activities for local residents โ welcome and support the public, share your mobility experience to inspire young people to discover German culture, co-create and lead creative workshops, develop actions inspired by Franco-German culture and assist with the charity shop activities.
๐ก What do organisations actually look for in an ESC volunteer? Skills, values, attitude โ what makes a strong profile. Read the guide โ
๐ซ๐ท France โ Cooking Connects Europe with a Community Canteen and Sustainable Food ๐ฒ
๐ Deadline: 5 July 2026
A community canteen fostering social inclusion and solidarity through communal cooking and shared meals using organic, locally sourced ingredients โ organise community meals with diverse groups, support food waste reduction and composting in line with the SDGs, take part in workshops on sustainable food and contribute to local events promoting inclusion and environmental awareness.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Youth Sparks with Project Management, Youth Work and EU Funding Experience โจ
๐ Deadline: 10 July 2026
A 10-12 month volunteering stay as part of a dynamic, multicultural team of seven people โ contribute to meaningful community-based initiatives, explore your entrepreneurial spirit, gain real-world experience in project management, youth work and EU funding, and gradually take part in designing, preparing and facilitating local and international activities using non-formal education methods.
๐ญ๐บ Hungary โ Village Guards with Environmental Protection and Rural Community Engagement ๐ณ
๐ Deadline: 20 July 2026
A short-term team project supporting environmental protection and nature conservation โ help with the maintenance and improvement of community spaces, contribute to local sustainability initiatives including recycling, waste reduction and awareness campaigns, organise educational workshops for children, young people and residents and promote biodiversity and environmentally responsible lifestyles.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Tools for Connection, Heritage Restoration Workcamp & Masonry ๐ฐ
๐ Deadline: 26 July 2026
A team of 12 European participants in a heritage restoration workcamp โ work on restoring historic buildings, focusing on masonry on an old wall, guided by a professional technical leader โ promote ecological transition through sustainable practices and explore the region in your free time โ โ ๏ธ Sleeping in individual tents + physical outdoor work.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Activities for Children with Fundacja CAT, French Culture Workshops ๐ญ
๐ Deadline: 27 July 2026
Run educational workshops introducing French culture, theatre plays on themes like recycling, geography quizzes for children aged 5-14, sports activities with teenagers and promotion stands at city events โ basic English required. Open exclusively to French residents.
๐ท๐ธ Serbia โ Community Engagement Coordinator at Philanthropy Ruma ๐ป
๐ Deadline: 31 July 2026
Nine months supporting home care for older adults, daily humanitarian aid distribution, IT classes for seniors and creative village workshops โ bike lanes, lakeside walks, Fruลกka Gora National Park nearby and Novi Sad just 35 km away.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Ambassador of Europe at a Mayenne High School ๐ช๐บ
๐ Deadline: 31 July 2026
Promote Europe and international mobility to teenagers in rural Mayenne โ coordinate Erasmus+ projects, organise Erasmus Days, run cultural exchanges and contribute to the "Tomorrow the Earth" ecological initiative โ basic French required.
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
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland โ Classroom Assistant at a Steiner-Waldorf Primary School ๐ฑ
๐ Deadline: 31 July 2026
Work as a classroom assistant supporting a child with special needs or helping across various classes for children aged 4-12 โ mentored by class teachers in a rural Steiner-Waldorf school community โ accommodation with host family or in independent housing, food and transport arranged.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Alternative Education at Ecole Agile in Perpignan ๐
๐ Deadline: 31 July 2026
Join Ecole Agile in Perpignan for alternative education, child-led learning, permaculture gardening and democratic school life โ shared apartment, โฌ9/day food, โฌ8/day pocket money, transport card included. A year of alternative French learning.
๐ Erasmus+ Opportunities
๐ฑ๐ป Latvia โ Behind the Wheel with Mindfulness, Embodiment and Coaching for Youth Wellbeing, Training Course ๐ง
๐ Deadline: 3 July 2026
A training course for youth workers exploring how to create safe, supportive and motivating environments for young people by first developing a deeper understanding of themselves โ combine embodiment, mindfulness, coaching approaches and reflective practices to improve personal and professional skills and discover practical wellbeing-oriented methods that can be applied in daily youth work.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ Solar Futures with Permaculture, Solarpunk Imagination and Bioconstruction, Training Course โ๏ธ
๐ Deadline: 4 July 2026
An immersive training course at a natural off-grid permaculture project โ get your hands dirty with soil, plants and natural materials, explore practical ecological design and bioconstruction, talk honestly about living through an ecological crisis and practise seeing the future as something hopeful through storytelling, movement and narrative โ โ ๏ธ Phone-free week with physical work.
๐ท๐ด Romania โ Plural Perspectives Promoting Diversity Awareness with Raise Awareness Campaigns, Training Course ๐
๐ Deadline: 5 July 2026
A training course for youth workers promoting tolerance, equal rights and non-discriminatory values by learning how to create efficient awareness campaigns โ develop competences in organising successful campaigns through media literacy and critical thinking, build capacity to act against hate speech and discrimination both online and locally and connect with a network of youth workers exchanging good practices and tools.
๐ต๐ฑ Poland โ Cha Ching Champions with Financial Literacy and Non-Formal Education, Training Course ๐ฐ
๐ Deadline: 7 July 2026
A training course for youth workers focused on financial literacy, non-formal education methods, practical tools for working with young people and international cooperation โ gain skills as a youth worker, learn how to teach financial literacy in an engaging way and build partnerships for future projects โ โ ๏ธ Motivation video required as part of the application.
๐ผ Internships & Traineeships
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic โ Assistant to the Director at Mairie des Arts Foundation Art Residency ๐จ
๐ Deadline: 15 July 2026
The Mairie des Arts Foundation is offering a 2-month internship assisting the director at an art residency in the Czech Republic, helping with exhibitions, artist communication, social media graphics and the residency's small bar โ room and board included. โ ๏ธ Advertised for female applicants.
๐ซ๐ท France โ Human Resources Intern at รCU Independent Film Festival Paris ๐ฌ
๐ Deadline: 30 September 2026
Into HR and independent cinema? รCU, one of Europe's largest independent film festivals, is offering an HR internship in Paris โ leading intern recruitment, onboarding and outreach within an international team.
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
Thirty opportunities across 17 countries in a single batch โ and this is one of the most distinctive long-form ESC, training course and creative internship drops of the season. A phone-free week of permaculture, solarpunk imagination and bioconstruction at an off-grid Spanish project, heritage masonry restoration on an old wall in France with twelve European participants, multimedia work alongside professionals who create content for Eurovision and MasterChef in Slovenia, รCU independent film festival HR work in Paris, two YOU COMPOSE rural composting placements in Greek villages, a Steiner-Waldorf primary school in rural Ireland, the Mairie des Arts Foundation Art Residency in Czech Republic, and the Cha Ching Champions financial literacy training in Poland โ these are not opportunities you'll see grouped together again.
France stands out this batch with six placements spanning the Franco-German Community Centre, Cooking Connects sustainable canteen, the Tools for Connection heritage masonry workcamp, Fundacja CAT children's workshops (open to French residents only), Mayenne Ambassador of Europe, the Ecole Agile alternative education school, plus the Paris รCU film festival HR internship. Ghana and Kenya each offer two complementary placements covering women's digital empowerment, vocational skills, environmental work and climate-smart agriculture. Portugal Rota Vicentina closes 19 June. Bosnia and Spain Sinop University priority placements close 20 June. A large group closes 28 June โ 7 July. Choose yours.
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