🧩 Project Overview
This European Solidarity Corps individual volunteering opportunity is implemented by STICHTING UCDEAN in cooperation with Askvoll Frivilligsentral, a volunteer service owned by the municipality of Askvoll, Norway 🇳🇴.
The project combines community support, social inclusion, and outdoor lifestyle, offering volunteers a unique chance to live and work in a small coastal municipality on Norway’s west coast while engaging with people of all ages.
Volunteers contribute to a wide range of educational, social, cultural, and intergenerational activities, while experiencing Norwegian coastal culture, nature, and everyday life.
🎯 Main Activities & Responsibilities
👶 Supporting activities in the local kindergarten and school
☕ Assisting with a language café and integration activities
🛍️ Helping in a second-hand shop and community initiatives
👵 Providing entertainment and support at the elderly home
🎨 Organising craft workshops and cultural activities
🥗 Supporting food delivery services for elderly people
💻 Assisting with digital learning platforms for seniors
📚 Supporting community activities at the local library and youth projects
🌍 Engaging in local volunteering networks and social initiatives
In addition, volunteers are encouraged to explore outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, and enjoying fjords, mountains, and coastal nature.
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Local Transport
🏡 Accommodation provided by Askvoll municipality in the centre of Askvoll
🛏️ Private bedroom with shared kitchen, laundry, and social areas
🧺 Fully equipped apartment with bed linens, towels, and kitchen tools
🚲 Bicycle provided for daily use
🚌 Work-related transport costs fully covered
🚗 Access to a car for leisure purposes (driving licence is a strong advantage)
🎓 Training & Support During the Activity
🤝 Continuous support from a personal supervisor
📘 On-Arrival Training for all ESC volunteers in Norway (November)
🥾 Social programme including hikes, cultural activities, and networking
🔄 Mid-Term Training usually held in February
🌱 Strong focus on personal development, skills, and competence building
👤 Participant Profile
🌦️ Enjoys outdoor life and is comfortable with all kinds of weather
🤝 Open, sociable, and enjoys working with people of all ages
🌍 Curious, proactive, and eager to experience new cultures
🎨 Mature, creative, adaptable, and able to work in a team
🌱 Respectful towards nature, community, and diversity
💬 Strong communication and social skills
🇳🇱 This opportunity is exclusively for volunteers living in the Netherlands
❗ Applications from volunteers not meeting this criterion will not be considered
📅 Activity Dates
📆 01 September 2026 – 30 June 2027
⏳ Application Deadline
📅 Not specified
🌍 Activity Location
🏙️ Askvoll, Norway 🇳🇴
👥 Activity Type
🤝 Individual Volunteering (European Solidarity Corps)
🌐 Eligible Countries
Netherlands 🇳🇱
🏷️ Activity Topics
🗳️ Citizenship and democratic participation
📚 Education and training
🎭 Creativity and culture
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49244_en
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