Kállósemjéni Diákokért és Ifjakért Egyesület
Kállósemjén, Hungary
⭐️ Activity Title
Long-term Volunteering in Hungary
🌍 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
We are looking for responsible, motivated and proactive volunteers who genuinely want to work with children and contribute to educational, community and creative activities.
This project is not for people who are only looking for travel opportunities or free time. We expect active participation, initiative and a serious attitude.
We are specifically searching for:
- 2–3 experienced activity leaders in music, board games, robotics/STEM, creative workshops or sports activities
- 2 volunteers with kindergarten qualifications
- 2–3 English teachers or English teaching students
Experience in the following areas is an advantage:
• teaching
• workshop leading
• mentoring
• youth work
Main responsibilities:
• organising and leading activities for children
• supporting community and educational programmes
• creating creative and interactive sessions
• actively working with local communities and teams
We are looking for people who are:
• reliable and emotionally mature
• comfortable working with children
• team oriented and communicative
• creative and independent
• ready to commit seriously for the duration of the project
Applicants from all ESC countries are welcome.
To apply, please send:
• your CV
• your motivation letter
• relevant certificates or experience
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will be accommodated in rented houses and rooms provided by the host organisation in Kállósemjén. Volunteers will stay in single or double rooms. The accommodation facilities include a shared kitchen, bathroom, garden and free Wi-Fi. Depending on the assigned accommodation, the bathroom will be shared by several volunteers and can be locked to ensure privacy.
Volunteers will receive a daily allowance of EUR 15, covering both food allowance and pocket money. The allowance will be paid in cash. As the accommodation facilities have equipped kitchens, volunteers will be able to prepare their own meals.
Travel costs will be covered from the European Solidarity Corps project budget in accordance with the applicable distance band. Volunteers arriving at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport will travel to Kállósemjén by public transport. The host organisation will provide detailed travel instructions and assistance with planning the journey. Visa-related costs, where applicable, will also be covered by the project budget.
Training during the activity
The volunteers will develop their skills mainly through practical, non-formal learning during their daily activities. They will gain experience in working with disadvantaged children and in planning and organising sports activities, handicrafts, board games, cooking workshops, cultural events, environmental activities, excursions and bicycle tours. This practice-based learning will help them improve their teamwork, communication, creativity, intercultural competence and activity-management skills.
Participant profile
We are looking for responsible, motivated and proactive volunteers who are genuinely interested in working with children and contributing to educational, community-based and creative activities.
This opportunity is intended for participants who are ready to take an active role in the project. It is not suitable for applicants who are mainly interested in travelling or having free time. We expect initiative, regular participation, reliability and a serious commitment throughout the entire volunteering period.
Minimum Requirements (Please Read Before Applying)
Applications that do not meet at least one of the following requirements will not be considered.
To be eligible, you must have at least one of the following:
- Proven experience leading activities with children in areas such as music, robotics/STEM, board games, creative workshops, sports, or similar educational activities.
- Qualifications or studies in nursery education, early childhood education, kindergarten teaching, or pedagogy.
- Qualifications or studies in English teaching or be currently studying to become an English teacher.
- Previous experience working with children, either professionally or through volunteering, youth work, teaching, mentoring, or educational programmes.
Please do not apply if:
- You have no experience working with children.
- You are applying mainly to travel or spend time abroad.
- You are not comfortable leading activities and interacting with children on a daily basis.
- You are unable to communicate confidently in English.
Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will be automatically rejected.
Main responsibilities
Volunteers will be expected to:
- organise and lead activities for children
- support educational and community programmes
- create engaging, creative and interactive sessions
- cooperate actively with local staff, volunteers and community members
- contribute ideas and take initiative in the preparation and implementation of activities
We are looking for applicants who are:
- reliable and emotionally mature
- comfortable and confident when working with children
- team-oriented and communicative
- creative, flexible and able to work independently
- open to intercultural learning
- prepared to make a serious commitment for the full duration of the project
Applicants from all countries eligible for the European Solidarity Corps are welcome.
Contact:
yassine.bennani@kdiediakok.com
✍️ 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
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/11/2026 to 01/11/2027
Activity location
Kállósemjén, Hungary
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Education and training
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 00:00
Project code
2026-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000400618
⚖️ 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/54147_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
