🇮🇪 Erasmus+ Online E Learning by Ireland 🤝 Massive Open Online Course on the European Solidarity Corps 🎓

Description

A free, open online course for anyone interested in exploring the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). During the course, you will discover how you can use ALL the opportunities that the Programme has to offer.

Want to volunteer abroad, start a local solidarity project, or host young volunteers? Join our free online course on the European Solidarity Corps.

This self-paced online course shows you everything the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers, from volunteering abroad to launching your own project, so you can start making a difference right away.

Who is it for? Young people (18–30) who want to volunteer or run a Solidarity Project Youth workers, mentors and organisations planning to host, send or support volunteers Anyone curious about how the ESC works

What you’ll learn? The essentials of the European Solidarity Corps How to create impact for yourself, your organisation and your community How to start a Volunteering Project or a Solidarity Project How to apply for an ESC grant and get a Quality Label Opportunities in Humanitarian Aid activities How to support young people during their ESC projects How to recognise and make visible what you learn along the way

You’ll also connect with fellow participants from across Europe.

Open live webinar "Pathway and Support on Becoming Solidarity Corps Volunteer": 6th of November, 12:00–13:30 CET (Brussels time) Experienced mentors will share practical advice on where to apply, how to write your CV, how to present yourself and how to find a sending organisation. Register to get your personal join link: https://bit.ly/esc-volunteer

Practical information The course is already running. Join any time; the course runs until 29 November; new participants are enrolled every week. To enrol, create a free account on the HOP online learning platform: https://hop.saltonetwork.eu/ Language: English, with most content also available in Spanish, Italian, German and Turkish Certificate: Complete the course to earn Open Digital Badges and a Youthpass certificate Get a taste of the course in our new 2026 video: https://youtu.be/8HN4_GvZshU Follow us for updates: Facebook | Instagram

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The course is coordinated by the SALTO European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre, hosted by Léargas (the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps), and co-financed by the Italian and Austrian National Agencies. Content is developed by the course team at NGO “AWERO”, together with external experts and researchers.

Activity details

Activity type

E-learning

Activity dates

12-29 November 2026

Location

HOP Online Platform, Ireland

Application deadline

11 November 2026

Selection date

12 November 2026

Participants

300

Recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches

Working language

English

Organiser

Costs

Participation fee

It's totally for free.

Accommodation and food

It's an online course.

Travel reimbursement

It's an online course, no travel needed.

Looking for participants from

55 countries can apply. The activity takes place in HOP Online Platform, Ireland.