
FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL
Madrid, Spain
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Admin & Financial support in ActionAid Spain
๐ What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18โ30 (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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc
๐ท Activity Details
Description
ActionAid Spain aims to achieve an active citizenship that fights against inequalities and for the recognition of human rights. It fights to eradicate gender-based violence, for migrants' rights and for climate justice. Join us at our headquarters in Madrid! You will have the chance to work hand in hand with the finance coordinator of the volunteer programme of Alianza. You will support the financial and administrative operations of international volunteering projects, ensuring the correct allocation and use of resources, and complying with applicable internal and external regulations. You will have the chance to support the elaboration of financial reports, ensure the correct physical archiving of all supporting documents, assisting in the preparation and monitoring of project budget, assist in the preparation of accounting documentation for internal and external audits, and others. You will become familiar with the administrative and financial management of projects
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will have the opportunity to live together with other volunteers of different nationalities in a shared flat. The accommodation costs and utility bills will be covered by the hosting organization and free Wi-fi will be provided. You will receive pocket money and food money per month as well as for transport. Travel costs from country of origin to the country of hosting organization will be covered by the organization itself and you will be covered by the Henner insurance.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive a training which will cover topics such as: introduction to Alianza por la Solidaridad, introduction to the European Solidarity Corps, responsibilities of the organisations, Youthpass, Henner insurance, motivations, cultural immersion, etc. In addition, you will participate in two Spanish National Agency trainings together with other international volunteers in Spain. In case language support is needed, the volunteer will have free access to online language training (OLS) and you will count with the support of other volunteers.
Participant profile
At Alianza por la Solidaridad we are looking for an outgoing, fiendly and curious person, and keen to meet knew people, socialise and experience a different culture. Motivation to collaborate and to acquire knowledge and skills related to the administrative and financial management of projects. Interest in developing administration, management and task planning skills. Knowledge of Spanish will be required as the work will mainly be in Spanish. Studies on careers related to Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields will be an asset. If you are migrant, live in rural areas, have limited economic support or any other donยดt hesitate to sign up, this opportunity is for everyone!
โ๏ธ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
๐ก 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
๐ Key Information
Activity dates
From 19/10/2026 to 19/06/2027
Activity location
Calle de Jaรฉn, 13, Madrid, Spain
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/09/2026 16:54
Project code
2026-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000401221
โ๏ธ 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 ifโฆ" decision guide. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54121_en
๐ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
๐ฉบ 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
๐ What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18โ35 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. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
๐ฐ Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (โฌ28โ1,735+), 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 โ note there is no salary. ๐ https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded