🌟 ESC Volunteering in Slovakia – Join the Catholic Youth Community Experience! 🇸🇰

💬 About the Project

Would you like to dedicate a few months to meaningful service while discovering the culture and community spirit of Slovakia? 🙌

The European Solidarity Corps project hosted by VIAC – Institute for Youth Support and Development in Trstená, Slovakia 🇸🇰, offers a unique opportunity for young people to volunteer in a Christian Catholic environment, support youth activities, and grow both personally and spiritually.

This 4-month volunteering experience combines community engagement, creativity, and cultural learning, welcoming open-minded young people ready to contribute and learn from daily life in a close-knit Catholic community. 🌿✨

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📍 Location

Trstená, Slovakia 🇸🇰
Volunteers will live in fully equipped shared flats in Trstená or Tvrdošín, two small and peaceful towns surrounded by the scenic nature of northern Slovakia.

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📅 Dates

🗓️ 12 January – 31 May 2026

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🎯 Main Activities

💫 Support youth programs, workshops, and local events
🎥 Create posters, videos, and visual materials for the organisation
🤝 Help with daily community work and educational activities
🎨 Contribute your creativity to promote solidarity and values
🌍 Participate in cultural exchange and faith-based initiatives

Through these activities, volunteers will experience teamwork, intercultural learning, and community-building while sharing Christian values in an inclusive environment.

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🧭 Training & Support

You’ll receive an onboarding orientation from VIAC’s team, plus on-arrival and mid-term training from the Slovak National Agency.
Mentors and staff will guide you through personal projects, reflection sessions, and cultural adaptation. 🌱

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🍽️ Accommodation & Living

• Shared accommodation (flats in Trstená or Tvrdošín)
• Pocket money and food allowance provided monthly
• Lunch can be arranged at the organisation
• Travel costs reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance rules

All basic living expenses are covered by the ESC programme. 💶

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👥 Who Can Apply

Open to young people aged 18–30 from the following countries:
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇱 Greenland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Ideal participants are:

• Open-minded and willing to learn
• Comfortable in a faith-based environment
• Creative and proactive
• Interested in working with children, teens, or social activities
• Basic English skills required (Slovak not mandatory)

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📅 Application Deadline

28 November 2025 – 23:59 (CET)

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🔗 Application Link

🌍 ESC Portal Listing
📖 More details: https://volunteering.ozviac.sk

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