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Idrija, Slovenia
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
ROOMIFY - !! URGENT CALL !!
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
The rooms and most of the spaces in our Youth centre Idrija and Hostel Idrija have been renovated by ESC volunteers throughout the years. The rooms are currently a blank canvas that needs some warmth, some life. They only have a name, but they are missing a story. We will be creating a story with discarded materials, as we are trying to be as nature-friendly as possible. Youth center Idrija will host a group volunteering project. 16 volunteers from all over Europe will help with their creativity and ideas to create a more welcoming spaces in our hostel for future generations. Our hostel is not just a hostel, it is a space for people with fewer opportunities. We give them a chance to be included, to have a safe space to grow, to gain skills for life; it is a space for young people to start with their first work experience. Do you want to be a part of a story of creating opportunities for people with fewer opportunities?
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The accommodation will be provided at Hostel Idrija, a youth hostel managed by Idrija Youth Centre. Hostel is located 5 min walk from the historical town centre and features an amazing view with a spacious summer terrace. Rooms will be shared by 2 or 3 volunteers, while the kitchen, living room area and bathrooms will be shared by the whole group. You as a group will be responsible for the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Slovenia is easily accessible. Each volunteer is entitled to a reimbursement of travel costs if using public transport.
Training during the activity
The volunteering activities will be carried out from 6 to 8 hours a day, totalling between 30 and 38 hours per week. Mentors and trainers will ensure a smooth working process and will be available to volunteers for everything during the activity. You will be guided through the entire process of EXPLORING, PLANNING and CREATING the rooms and BRINGING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE.
Participant profile
We are looking for and welcoming everyone who is willing to learn something new and give a little bit of themselves into something bigger. Looking for someone who likes learning new things, likes to create, likes DIY, likes working with various materials, likes working in a team, is open-minded. The project offers a flexible and supportive space to learn, try new things, and co-create with our team
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 08/10/2026 to 23/10/2026
Activity location
Ulica IX. korpusa 17, Idrija, Slovenia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaรงao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/09/2026 17:00
Project code
2026-1-SI02-ESC51-VTJ-000015982
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/54228_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
