🇭🇺 ESC Volunteering in Hungary 🤝 Social Inclusion & Disability Support Experience 🇭🇺

🌍 Introduction

This is a deeply human project.

You’ll work directly with adults with intellectual disabilities, not just supporting them but actually becoming part of their daily life, activities and community.

This is about connection, empathy and real impact.

💡 Did You Know? 🌍 Pécs is one of Hungary’s cultural capitals and has a strong tradition of social projects and inclusive community initiatives.

🗓️ Activity Dates

📅 6 July 2026 – 31 August 2027

⏳ Application Deadline

📅 30 April 2027 23:00

🌎 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden

🛠️ Activities & Methodology

🤝 Supporting adults with intellectual disabilities
🎨 Participating in leisure and creative activities
🏠 Working in daycare centre or residential home
🎪 Joining workshops and social activities
👥 Supporting integration with students and community
💬 Daily interaction and companionship

💡 Did You Know? 🎓 ESC social inclusion projects focus on empowerment and autonomy, helping participants develop independence through everyday activities and social interaction.

🎯 Objectives

🤝 Promote inclusion and equal treatment
🧠 Support personal development of participants
🌍 Encourage acceptance and diversity
🎨 Use creative activities for development
🚀 Build empathy and social skills

🏠 Accommodation & Food

🏡 Shared apartment in Pécs
📶 Internet included
🍽️ Monthly food allowance
📱 Mobile subscription provided
🚌 Public transport pass
🚲 Bicycle available

💰 Financial Conditions

💸 Covered under ESC
🏠 Accommodation provided
🍽️ Food allowance provided
💶 Pocket money included

✈️ Travel

✈️ Travel covered according to ESC rules

📜 Certification

📄 YouthPass certificate

🎓 Training & Learning

📚 Pre-departure training by sending organisation
🧠 On-arrival and mid-term training
🤝 Ongoing support and mentoring
🎓 Additional training opportunities during and after project

👥 Participant Profile

👤 Open-minded and socially sensitive

🤝 Willing to work with people with disabilities
💬 Respectful and empathetic
🌍 Motivated to learn and grow
🎯 No prior experience required

🗣️ Working Language

🗨️ English

🌱 What You Will Experience

🤝 Real connection with people
🏠 Daily life in a social care environment
🌍 Living in a local Hungarian community
🎨 Meaningful and emotional experiences
🚀 Strong personal growth

⚠️ Important Notes

📌 Emotional and social engagement required
📌 Openness and patience are essential
📌 Real-life social work environment

📝 Application Method

📄 Apply via ESC official platform

🔗 Application Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50777_en

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