Service national de la jeunesse
Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg
⭐️ Activity Title
The Animals of Noah's ark - Costume Making Edition
🌍 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
The "Service National de la jeunesse (SNJ)" (National Youth Service) is a state agency subordinate to the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. The SNJ's tasks include contributing to the creation of the legal framework, organizing educational programmes for children and young people, supporting young people in their transition to active life. One mission of the SNJ Centre Cinqfontaines is to raise awareness of anti-discrimination among young people. The story of Noah's ark offers a good opportunity to discuss this difficult topic with young people. In this story all animals have the right to go on board. From there, we can make the transfer to people and human rights. In the previous edition of the project, the volunteers wrote a script for a children's play based on the story of Noah's Ark. In this year's edition, the participants will create the costumes for the play.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be accommodated in the SNJ chalet Erpeldange-sur-Sûre and will sleep in shared rooms and use shared bathrooms. In the chalet, participants must purchase food for breakfast and dinner themselves (the costs will be covered) and will cook dinner together. The next supermarket is 10min.(by bus) away from the chalet. Lunch is always taken at the Atelier of SNJ in Colmar-Berg. Public transport is free of charge in Luxembourg.
Training during the activity
The first 3 days after the volunteer’s arrival are dedicated to an on-arrival training. This training will prepare the team as good as possible for the upcoming challenges. During that training, the social workers who organize this project will also be present. The participants work in the Atelier of SNJ in Colmar-Berg (about 20 minutes by bus from the chalet). There, the participants are supported by experts in the creation of the costumes.
Participant profile
The participants must have a basic level of English, should be autonomous enough to live on their own for most of the time. We are looking for participants who enjoy practical and creative work. The designs and sketches are already prepared, so the main task is to bring them to life. Activities include cutting and sewing fabric, using a sewing machine, assembling costume parts and decorating accessories such as hats or caps. Previous experience is not required, but can be an advantage. The participants should be motivated to invest their time in the foreseen project.
✍️ 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 10/11/2026 to 04/12/2026
Activity location
21, Porte des Ardennes, Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 04/10/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-LU01-ESC51-VTJ-000345829
⚖️ 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/54140_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
