Centrum Wspolpracy Mlodziezy
Gdynia, Poland
βοΈ Activity Title
Media volunteer in youth organisation
π What is the European Solidarity Corps (ESC)? The ESC is the EU programme that funds young people aged 18β30 (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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc
π· Activity Details
Description
Our aim is to educate young people from Poland and the whole Europe by providing them non-formal local and international experience in learning by doing.β―We organize international youth meetings and trainings and work with local groups on their ideas within Erasmus+ Programme as well as support organizations involving ESC volunteers. Our ESC volunteer will act as an assistant to the coordinators of our activities, including especially support for the promotion. Thanks to that experience you can gain an experience in videos and photos making for social media, e.g. creating graphics, taking and processing photos, creating stories for social media or Youtube videos. While organizing the Erasmus+ activities, the ESC volunteer can also be involved in the projectβs management process.
To learn more about the project and the tasks,β―read the detailed information here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/531
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteer will be provided with: - accommodation in a rented flat, in 1-2 persons room shared with other volunteers - monthly pocket money and allowance - monthly budget for bus ticket in Gdynia.
Training during the activity
Volunteer is obliged to attend On-arrival Training and Mid-term Training organized by National Agency as well as trainings provided by the lead organization.
Participant profile
We are looking for a communicative, open-minded person who enjoys teamwork and is well-organized. Creativity, independence, and motivation to learn are very welcome. An interest in media production (filmmaking, photography) will be a great advantage. This opportunity is open to volunteers from EU countries as well as Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia. Activity shall start in November 2026 and last 10-12 months. Candidates interested in taking part in voluntary activity should fill in an application form available here: https://cwm.org.pl/wolontariat-miedzynarodowy/531
βοΈ 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-motivation-letter
π‘ 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/erasmus-application-tips
π Key Information
Activity dates
From 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2027
Activity location
Εw. Piotra 21/4, Gdynia, Poland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-2-PL01-ESC51-VTJ-000368174
βοΈ 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 ifβ¦" decision guide. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-vs-erasmus
π Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/54209_en
π 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/register-esc-portal
π©Ί 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-insurance
π What is ESC Humanitarian Aid Volunteering? It's the ESC strand (EVHAC) that sends people aged 18β35 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. π https://youthworkshub.org/esc-humanitarian-aid-volunteering
π° Is ESC volunteering fully funded? Yes for core costs: travel is reimbursed by distance band (β¬28β1,735+), 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 β note there is no salary. π https://youthworkshub.org/is-esc-fully-funded
