Åmåls kommun
Åmål, Sweden
⭐️ Activity Title
Seeds of Solidarity - National Volunteer
🌍 What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18–30 (up to 35 for humanitarian aid) to volunteer on solidarity projects across Europe, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance and monthly pocket money covered. This overview explains who can join, the project types, durations and how to apply. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc
🔷 Activity Details
Description
ONLY OPEN TO NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS FROM ÅMÅL. This position will be Flyttlaget. This location aligns with our Quality Label objectives by expanding the opportunities for volunteers to gain practical skills and experience in inclusive community work. By engaging with this facility, volunteers will develop empathy, communication skills, and hands-on experience in social care, ultimately increasing their employability and self-confidence.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The new volunteers will be national volunteers from Åmål. They will either have their own accommodation or live at home with their parents. They will receive food and pocket money and, depending on living conditions, financial support regarding that and other expenses as well. Åmål is a small town so local transportation is usually not needed. If we were to have a volunteer living in the rural area of Åmål, we would support the volunteer with a bus pass.
Training during the activity
The volunteer is entitled to join the on-arrival training in Stockholm and possibly a mid-term training.
Participant profile
We're looking for a curious person that want to try something new.
✍️ How do you write a motivation letter for ESC and Erasmus+? Research the project first, then follow a five-part structure that shows motivation, relevant skills and learning goals. This guide includes a full annotated example, how to adapt it per activity, and the mistakes that cause rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
💡 How do you prepare a strong Erasmus+ or ESC application? Read the call carefully, write specific motivation, show skills with examples, and state clear learning goals. This guide gives 10 practical tips plus the common mistakes that lead to rejection. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 03/09/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
www.amal.se, Åmål, Sweden
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-SE02-ESC51-VTJ-000347133
⚖️ What's the difference between ESC and Erasmus+? The ESC is for volunteering and solidarity, while Erasmus+ is broad learning mobility (study, training, youth exchanges). This guide compares age, funding, duration and application route, and includes a "choose this if…" decision guide. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54088_en
🔐 How do you register on the ESC Portal? You create an EU Login with two-factor authentication, then complete your profile on the official ESC Portal. This step-by-step guide also fixes common problems like "0 opportunities" and the country-list lock. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
🩺 What insurance do ESC volunteers get? Every ESC volunteer gets free group insurance (currently Henner) that complements the EHIC and covers medical, accident, hospitalisation, liability and travel. This guide explains what's insured, the coverage period (home-to-return plus two months) and how your organisation enrols you. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
🌍 What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18–35 to work full-time in countries outside the EU, after mandatory two-stage training. This guide details the training, the application steps and what's covered. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
💰 Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (€28–1,735+), and accommodation, food, local transport, insurance, language support and daily pocket money are covered. This guide gives the official 2026 figures and the honest travel-band caveat — note there is no salary. 👉 https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
