Would you like to make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience and human connection? 🌿
Join the European Solidarity Corps project in Pombal, Portugal, and become part of a heartwarming initiative that promotes solidarity between generations and supports elderly people facing social isolation. 💬👵👴
Through your volunteer work, you’ll help create meaningful moments, foster intergenerational dialogue, and bring joy and companionship to seniors — while learning, growing, and connecting with others from across Europe. 🌍💙
🌟 About the Project
This project, implemented by Associação Nacional de Gerontologia Social, focuses on promoting solidarity, inclusion, and active ageing by involving young volunteers in community-based support for elderly people.
Volunteers participate in companionship, well-being, and inclusion activities, contributing to both the elderly’s happiness and their own personal development. The experience combines social responsibility and non-formal education, resulting in skill-building and cultural awareness.
Activity Dates: 1 October 2026 – 2 March 2027
Location: Pombal, Portugal 🇵🇹
Project Code: 2025-1-PT02-ESC51-VTJ-000347230
💬 Volunteer Tasks
As a volunteer, you will:
🤝 Support elderly people through social and recreational activities.
🎨 Help organise workshops, games, and creative sessions.
🗣️ Promote intergenerational dialogue and European solidarity.
🏡 Assist with daily routines and companionship visits.
💡 Encourage well-being and active participation in community life.
Your role will bring smiles, reduce loneliness, and make every day a little brighter for seniors — while developing empathy, teamwork, and leadership skills. 💞
🏡 Accommodation, Food & Support
🏠 Shared flats meeting Erasmus+ comfort and safety standards.
🍽️ Meals provided or monthly food allowance.
🚍 Local transport covered for all volunteering activities.
🧭 Continuous mentorship and intercultural support.
📘 Personal development through non-formal learning.
All expenses are fully covered under the European Solidarity Corps programme.
🎓 Training & Learning
Volunteers receive structured training on:
📚 Non-formal education, communication & volunteering ethics.
🩺 Active ageing, well-being, and first aid.
💬 Portuguese language and intercultural skills.
🪞 Personal reflection sessions & Youthpass certification.
This ensures your ESC experience is enriching, safe, and professionally valuable. 🌍🎓
👥 Participant Profile
We’re looking for motivated young people who are:
✅ Aged 18–30 years old.
✅ Passionate about helping others and community engagement.
✅ Empathetic, responsible, and team-oriented.
✅ Open to learning and adapting in multicultural environments.
✅ Interested in personal and social development.
Previous experience is not required — motivation, openness, and kindness are what matter most! 💙
📅 Application Details
🕒 Deadline: 1 January 2026 (00:59 CET)
🔗 Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/48995_en
⚠️ Important Notice
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💡 Final Note:
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