Set sail with VESSEL โ a dynamic ESC volunteering project in Olhรฃo, Portugal, hosted by MOJU โ Associaรงรฃo 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!
๐ก Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps โ Individual Volunteering
๐ข Host Organisation
MOJU – Associaรงรฃo Movimento Juvenil em Olhรฃo
๐ Location
Olhรฃo, Portugal
๐ Period
From 1 September 2025 to 30 May 2026
โณ Duration
21 weeks
๐ Fields
Social challenges, Education and training, Citizenship and participation, Creativity and culture
๐ฌ Language(s)
Portuguese (main language), English (recommended)
Portuguese language learning supported via EU Academy and extra classes
๐ฏ Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
Open to young people aged 18โ30 from:
๐ฆ๐น Austria, ๐ง๐ช Belgium, ๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria, ๐ญ๐ท Croatia, ๐จ๐พ Cyprus, ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic, ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark, ๐ช๐ช Estonia, ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland, ๐ซ๐ท France, ๐ฉ๐ช Germany, ๐ฌ๐ท Greece, ๐ญ๐บ Hungary, ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland, ๐ฎ๐น Italy, ๐ฑ๐ป Latvia, ๐ฑ๐น Lithuania, ๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg, ๐ฒ๐น Malta, ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, ๐ต๐ฑ Poland, ๐ต๐น Portugal, ๐ท๐ด Romania, ๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia, ๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia, ๐ช๐ธ Spain, ๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐งช 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
๐ 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.
๐ฉ Application info
๐ Apply via ESC Portal: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47746_en
๐
Application Deadline
31 August 2025 โ 13:00 CET
๐ฐ Compensation
โ๏ธ Travel reimbursement (based on Erasmus+ distance rules)
โ๏ธ Monthly food allowance
โ๏ธ Monthly pocket money
โ๏ธ Fully equipped shared flat near the city centre
โ๏ธ Trainings by the host and the Portuguese National Agency





