🧑‍🦽 Volunteer in Belgium on a Long-Term ESC Project Supporting People with Disabilities at L’Essentiel 🫶🎨💬🇧🇪

Join a meaningful and inclusive ESC experience in Belgium! Support adults with disabilities through creative daily activities, contribute your ideas, and become part of a compassionate and inspiring community.

💡 Activity Type
European Solidarity Corps – Individual Volunteering

🏢 Host Organization
Association des Compagnons Bâtisseurs (CBB) – hosted by L’Essentiel asbl

📍 Location
Lasne, Belgium

📆 Period
01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026

⏳ Duration
12 months

📚 Fields
Social inclusion, disability support, arts, communication, well-being, creativity

💬 Language(s)
French (learning encouraged), English (basic communication)

🎯 Eligibility criteria (Who can apply?)
This opportunity is open to all young people aged 18–30 who are:
– Open-minded and motivated to volunteer in a disability-related setting
– Comfortable working with diverse individuals
– Willing to learn French and participate in intercultural exchanges
– Flexible, creative, and eager to share about their own culture
No prior experience, degree, or background is required!
Eligible applicants must be from: 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇾 Cyprus

🧪 Responsibilities / tasks
– Join the daily routine of L’Essentiel and support people with disabilities
– Engage in activities related to arts, culture, sports, and communication
– Help facilitate workshops and day programs
– Share your own ideas and co-create small projects with residents
– Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and social environment

🌟 Why to join?
– Live a deeply rewarding experience supporting others
– Build meaningful relationships with residents and team members
– Learn or improve your French in a practical setting
– Discover the Belgian countryside and social NGO sector
– Participate in trainings, seminars, and intercultural events

📩 Application info
Apply directly at the official opportunity page:
👉 https://compagnonsbatisseurs.world/activities/long-term/esc-volunteering/lessentiel/
Or view it on the ESC portal:
👉 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47105_en
🗓 Deadline: 15 July 2025 – 23:59

💰 Compensation
– Private room in shared house with other ESC volunteers (La Hulpe town)
– Shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room
– Monthly food and pocket allowance (self-managed)
– Free meals at L’Essentiel during working days (vegetarian-friendly)
– Bikes provided; transport by bus also available