ZAVOD ZA MLADINO, ล PORT IN TURIZEM TRBOVLJE
Trbovlje, Slovenia
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Autumn in the city
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
๐ 10 people. One team. One shared experience.
This is a ESC project in Trbovlje, Slovenia, where 10 young people from different countries come together to create their own shared volunteering experience.Youโll spend autumn discovering Trbovlje, working with local people and organisations, trying new things and turning your ideas into action.
โจ What could you be up to?
๐จ Co-creating workshops and holiday activities for children & young people
๐ฅ Creating fun videos, photos and social media content
๐ฟ Exploring nature and outdoor activities
๐ฐ Helping prepare a traditional Slovenian chestnut picnic
๐ค Connecting with local organisations and the community
๐ Sharing your culture, ideas and everyday life with other volunteers
Bring your energy, curiosity and ideas. The rest youโll create together. โค๏ธ
Our fb site:https://www.facebook.com/zmstrbovlje
๐ฉ Stay tuned! Weโll get back to everyone about the selection and the possibility of joining the project after 22 September.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Information on allowance:
-Allowance/pocket money: EUR 5/day
-Food allowance: EUR 200 EUR per month
-Rooms in the ZMล T hostel โ bed in dormitory, corner with a workbench, shared kitchen and bathroom with toilet.
Kitchen and bathroom are shared with other volunteers form dormitory. https://zmst.si/hostel/
Training during the activity
Youthpass key competencies.
Participant profile
We are looking for motivated, active, adaptable, kind, helpful, reliable, and creative participants who like to work alone or in a team and who will cooperate with local young people in local activities in the city.
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 24/10/2026 to 16/11/2026
Activity location
Ulica 1. junija 18, Trbovlje, Slovenia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 12:00
Project code
2024-1-SI02-ESC51-VTJ-000198259
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/54216_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
