🧭 About the Opportunity
This European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity takes place in Gijón, Spain, with Expoacción Organización Solidaria, a non-governmental organisation founded in 2006 and dedicated to social inclusion, education, and international cooperation.
The project focuses on supporting migrants, children, young people, and families at risk of social exclusion, with a strong emphasis on education, community participation, and equal access to opportunities. Volunteers will contribute to meaningful social programmes that promote inclusion, human rights, and active citizenship.
This opportunity is ideal for young people who want to gain hands-on experience in social work, migrant integration, education support, and community development.
🎯 Main Activities
🤝 Supporting programmes for migrants, children, and young people
📚 Assisting educational and social inclusion activities
🌍 Contributing to awareness-raising and community engagement actions
🎨 Supporting creative and cultural activities linked to social inclusion
🧠 Working in a values-based environment focused on equality, justice, and participation
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Financial Support
🏡 Accommodation provided in Gijón in a shared volunteer apartment
🛏️ Single rooms with shared common areas
🍳 Fully equipped shared kitchen
💶 Monthly pocket money provided
🛡️ Health insurance covered through the ESC programme
✈️ Travel costs reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance rules
🎓 Training & Support
📘 Two national trainings organised in cooperation with the Spanish National Agency
🇪🇸 Spanish language classes to support integration and participation
🤝 Continuous mentoring and organisational support throughout the activity
👤 Participant Profile
✔️ Aged 18–30
✔️ Motivated to work with people with fewer opportunities
✔️ Autonomous, proactive, and willing to learn
✔️ Strong interest in social inclusion, migration, and education
✔️ Good communication skills, flexibility, and teamwork mindset
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
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 🇸🇪
📅 Activity Dates
01 March 2026 – 01 September 2026
📅 Application Deadline
31 January 2026 (23:59)
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49301_en
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