Dive into a 12-month ESC adventure at the Jugendzentrum Perg in Perg, Austria 🇦🇹 from 8 January 2026 – 7 January 2027! Become a cornerstone of our vibrant youth centre, empowering 11–20 year-olds through culture, sports, workshops & community projects—while living in the heart of Upper Austria’s welcoming town.
🎨 What You’ll Do
- 🤝 Youth Empowerment: Facilitate clubbing, concerts, theatre nights & sporting events 🏀🎭
- 🛠️ Workshop Leadership: Share your passions—crafting, cooking, coding, dance or photography 📸💃
- 🗣️ Info & Support: Guide teens to resources, mentor them in taking responsibility & problem-solving 🧩
- 🌍 Inclusion & Rights: Lead discussions on minority rights, equal access & active citizenship ✊
- 🔄 Erasmus+ Projects: Host youth exchanges, study visits & build international networks 🌐
🏠 Accommodation & Perks
- 🛏️ Private Room in a shared flat (max 2 volunteers) with kitchen, bathroom & garden
- 🚲 Bike & E-Scooter provided for easy local travel
- 🍽️ Meals at the youth club + weekend allowance
- 🚆 Klimaticket OÖ & ÖBB Vorteilscard for free regional & discounted national train travel
- 🌍 EU Travel support during holidays & Erasmus+ participation
📚 Training & Support
- 🎓 OEAD On-Arrival & Mid-Term Trainings in Schlierbach, Upper Austria
- 🗣️ Italian Online Courses & weekly language cafes
- 💡 Ongoing Mentoring from Jugendzentrum Perg staff and ESC coordinators
📅 Key Details
- Activity Dates: 8 January 2026 – 7 January 2027
- Deadline to Apply: 11 July 2025, 12:00
- Location: Waidhoferstr. 4, Perg, Austria
- Original Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47023_en
🌍 Eligible Countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Algeria, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Palestine, Serbia, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Curaçao, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Greenland, New Caledonia, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna, Aruba





