Hokej klub Concordia 1906
Zagreb, Croatia
⭐️ Activity Title
Enhancing Solidarity in the Sport Club 2026
🌍 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
Join HK Concordia 1906, a field hockey club in Zagreb, Croatia, and help make sport more accessible to children and young people. Our project promotes solidarity, inclusion and healthy lifestyles, with a focus on young people with fewer opportunities, including children with disabilities and ADHD. Volunteers will support coaches during hockey sessions, help organise inclusive games, workshops and club events, and contribute ideas for community activities. Working alongside club staff, you will gain experience in teamwork, intercultural communication and supporting children through sport. You will also have opportunities to develop your own initiatives and reflect on your learning with a mentor. Become part of our club community and discover life in Zagreb while making a positive contribution.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will each have a private bedroom in a shared apartment in a house in a safe neighbourhood. Shared spaces include a bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room and garden. The activity venue is around 5 minutes away by bicycle or public transport, or 20 minutes on foot. A club member lives in the same house and can help with practical needs and settling into the community. Accommodation, food and local transport are covered. Pocket money and a contribution to return travel costs are provided in line with ESC rules.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive an introduction to the club, their tasks, child safeguarding and safe, inclusive sports activities. They will learn alongside coaches and receive ongoing practical guidance. A mentor will support their wellbeing, integration and learning, including reflection for Youthpass. Volunteers will take part in the relevant ESC training cycle and have access to online training and language support. They will develop skills in teamwork, intercultural communication, organising activities and supporting children with different needs.
Participant profile
We welcome young people aged 18–30 who enjoy sport, working with children and contributing to community life. We value motivation, reliability, patience, teamwork and an open-minded approach to people from different backgrounds and with different abilities. An interest in inclusion and a willingness to learn are important. Experience in field hockey, other sports or youth activities is welcome, but no coaching qualification is required. Volunteers should be willing to support club staff, share ideas and take initiative with guidance. Young people with fewer opportunities are encouraged to apply.
✍️ 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 43 week(s) during the period 01/10/2026 to 31/07/2027
Activity location
Zagorska 5, Zagreb, Croatia
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Physical education and sport
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 14/09/2026 23:59
Project code
2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000403348
⚖️ 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/54226_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
