Set sail with VESSEL – a dynamic ESC volunteering project in Olhão, Portugal, hosted by MOJU – Associação Movimento Juvenil. Work alongside a passionate team delivering educational and creative activities to children and youth in underprivileged neighborhoods. This is your chance to grow, connect, and contribute to a supportive and inspiring community!
💡 Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering
🏢 Host Organisation
MOJU - Associação Movimento Juvenil em Olhão
📍 Location
Olhão, Portugal
📆 Period
From 1 September 2025 to 30 May 2026
⏳ Duration
21 weeks
📚 Fields
Social challenges, Education and training, Citizenship and participation, Creativity and culture
💬 Language(s)
Portuguese (main language), English (recommended)
Portuguese language learning supported via EU Academy and extra classes
🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Open to young people aged 18–30 from:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
- Assist with daily activities for children and teenagers
- Help with homework support and community engagement
- Deliver workshops and creative sessions
- Contribute your own project ideas
- Work in local youth centres inside neighborhoods
🌟 Why to join?
This experience offers deep intercultural learning, social engagement, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You'll live near the coast, work with a motivated youth team, and enjoy structured mentorship, language classes, and personal growth.
📩 Application info
🔗 Apply via ESC Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47746_en
📅 Application Deadline
31 August 2025 – 13:00 CET
💰 Compensation
✔️ Travel reimbursement (based on Erasmus+ distance rules)
✔️ Monthly food allowance
✔️ Monthly pocket money
✔️ Fully equipped shared flat near the city centre
✔️ Trainings by the host and the Portuguese National Agency
