🇪🇪 ESC Volunteering in Estonia 💙 Community Support 🤲 Meaningful Social Impact

Introduction

This ESC volunteering opportunity in Estonia invites you to become part of a unique rural community where daily life is centered around inclusion, care, and shared growth. It’s an experience built on human connection, patience, and meaningful interaction.

About the Project

Maarja Village is a supportive community where adults with intellectual disabilities live and work together in a safe and engaging environment.

🏡 A community-focused living and working space
🤝 Supporting inclusion and social participation
🌍 Welcoming volunteers from diverse international backgrounds
💙 Emphasizing empathy, care, and shared experiences

Volunteer Role

Volunteers actively contribute to daily life and activities within the community.

🎨 Organizing arts, crafts, music, and sports activities
🪵 Supporting workshops like woodworking, clay, and gardening
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Assisting caregivers in daily routines
🎲 Spending quality time with residents through games and interaction
🌍 Sharing your own culture and experiences

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Accommodation, Food and Transport

The project ensures a comfortable and supportive living environment for volunteers.

🏠 Shared apartment within Maarja Village
🍽️ Monthly food and pocket money provided
🚍 Travel costs covered including arrival and return
🛏️ Fully equipped living space with necessary facilities

Training and Support

Volunteers receive continuous support and training throughout the project.

📍 On-arrival training organized by Estonian National Agency
📍 Mid-term training during the project
🛠️ On-site training for daily tasks and responsibilities

Participant Profile

This project is ideal for individuals who are open to community life and motivated to support others.

🌟 Open-minded and committed individuals
🤝 Strong team spirit and collaboration skills
🌱 Willingness to learn and grow
💬 Basic English communication skills
😊 Positive and flexible attitude

Activity Dates

📅 01 September 2026 – 30 June 2027

Location

📍 Havassaare 1, Kiidjärve, Põlva, Estonia

Eligible Countries

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

Application Deadline

📅 30 June 2026

Links

🌐 Official ESC Page: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51005_en
📧 Contact Email: richard@erinoor.ee
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/noorngo

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