Hellenic Youth Participation is taking an intern into its European projects team in Athens from 18 January 2027, and applications close on 31 October 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the listing against the organisation's own pages so you know what the placement covers and which claims are the organisation's own.
The placement suits someone who wants to see how EU funded youth projects are actually run day to day, rather than how they look in a call document.
The Organisation
Hellenic Youth Participation promotes human rights, intercultural dialogue and social inclusion through non formal education and experiential learning. It describes itself as an education and empowerment organisation connecting citizens locally, nationally and internationally, with a vision of a society in which each individual cares and acts.
🎯 Its actions focus on personal and professional development and on youth activism, through experiential, diversified and non formal activities.
🇪🇺 It coordinates and takes part in EU funded projects, including Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
🤝 It empowers local volunteering teams.
🏫 It organises local workshops, seminars and activities for teenagers, young adults and adults.
📊 Its own site claims ten years of experience and more than 40,000 programmes delivered. Those are the organisation's published figures rather than independently verified numbers.
What You Would Do
📋 Supporting the tasks and management of European projects and meetings.
📱 Creating content for social media.
🧩 Supporting other tasks of the organisation according to current needs.
That third line is the honest one. In a small NGO running EU projects, the work follows the deadlines of whichever project is live that month.
What You Would Take Away
🗣️ Communication, teamwork, time management, agility and attention to detail, developed in a multicultural environment.
🇪🇺 Direct experience of working with European programmes, which is the credential that opens the next role in this sector.
The Requirements
💶 Being eligible for an internship grant, whether through Erasmus placement, your university or another source. This is the first requirement on the list, not an afterthought.
🗣️ The ability to work in English, spoken and written, in an independent working style.
🌱 Willingness to learn, flexibility, and the readiness to take initiative and responsibility.
🤝 Comfort with both teamwork and individual work.
What Strengthens an Application
🙌 Experience in youth organisations, volunteering and organising events.
🎨 Experience with Canva and social media.
📑 Knowledge or experience of Erasmus+ KA1, KA2 and KA3, or of the European Solidarity Corps.
Terms
⏳ Six months, full time at 40 hours a week.
📅 The start date is 18 January 2027, and the organisation says it is flexible with dates.
🔁 It prefers long term collaborations of four months or more, and states that the more months you offer, the better.
💸 The placement is unpaid, under the Erasmus+ traineeship framework.
📚 Learning courses, training assistance and an internet connection are listed as what you receive.
Eligibility
🇪🇺 The listing hosts only candidates who do not require an additional work visa, meaning EU and EEA residents or people with existing residency.
📄 Your grant eligibility has to be in place before you apply, since it is a stated requirement rather than a preference.
According to Youth Works Hub's review, the organisation does not publish an OID, a PIC number or an Erasmus+ accreditation on its own site, so ask for those references when your university requests them for the learning agreement.
How to Apply
Applications go by email and the listing sets out exactly what to include: your CV and motivation letter, when you wish to start and for how long, and optionally a short video introducing yourself, which the organisation says is much appreciated. Stating a longer availability window improves your position, because the preference for four months or more is written into the listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the internship paid?
No. It is unpaid, and being eligible for an internship grant is a stated requirement.
How long is it?
Six months at 40 hours a week, with flexible dates and a preference for four months or more.
What kind of work would I do?
Supporting the management of European projects and meetings, creating social media content, and helping with whatever the organisation's current needs are.
Do I need Erasmus+ knowledge?
It is listed as an extra qualification rather than a requirement, alongside Canva and social media experience.
Is a video required?
No. A short self introduction video is optional and described as much appreciated.
When does it start?
18 January 2027, with flexibility on dates.
Deadline
⏳ 31 October 2026
The gap between the closing date and the January start is deliberate: it leaves time for grant paperwork with your university. Find more opportunities like this, explained in plain language, on Youth Works Hub.
Link
🔗 Organisation website: https://hellenicyouthparticipation.com/en/
📧 Applications, CV, motivation letter and availability: hypcommunications@gmail.com
