Eurodesk is a European youth information network created in 1990 to help young people experience the world and become active citizens. The network counts 38 Eurodesk Centres connected to over 3 500 local information providers in 36 European countries. Eurodesk is free of charge, which is one of its 10 key principles. Our guide on what Erasmus+ is and what the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is describe the two EU youth programmes, and which programme is right for you helps you pick a starting point.
Last updated: October 2026.
Can Eurodesk help you find an opportunity abroad?
Yes: Eurodesk is a go-to source for discovering exciting opportunities to learn, volunteer, or work abroad. To discover more about these opportunities, you can explore the Eurodesk thematic pages.
📚 Learning: scholarships, youth exchanges, training programmes, and travel grants.
🤝 Volunteering: information on work camps, volunteering and youth ambassador programmes.
💼 Working: internships, au pair opportunities, work exchanges, and entrepreneurship programmes.
🌱 Making a change: funding for youth-led projects, leadership programmes and global events.
🏆 Competing: competitions and awards.
If you already know what you are looking for, visit the Opportunity Finder. Eurodesk also lists the latest opportunities to learn, volunteer, work, create change, and compete abroad. Eurodesk mobility advisors are here for you whether you have a specific project in mind or are open to new experiences. If you are a professional working with young people, visit the Eurodesk Pro Area. Our guide on the role of youth workers explains who the people working with young people are.
Where does Eurodesk work, and how do you find your nearest office?
You will find your nearest Eurodesk info point on the Eurodesk interactive map. The members of Eurodesk are the 38 national Eurodesk offices present in 36 countries. The multipliers and ambassadors of Eurodesk are regional or local organisations working with young people, delivering youth information, and advising them on mobility opportunities. The multipliers and ambassadors of Eurodesk include youth information centres, youth organisations, educational institutions, and local governments. Our guide on which countries can take part lists where you can apply from, and opportunities for young people outside the European Union explains what is open to you if your country is not on that list.
Is Eurodesk free, and what can you expect from it?
Yes, Eurodesk is free of charge. The multipliers and ambassadors of Eurodesk offer free-of-charge services to young people and those supporting them.
Under its key principles, Eurodesk:
✅ Is free of charge.
✅ Provides neutral information.
✅ Enables access to local and regional info across Europe.
✅ Refers especially to financial support programmes.
Our guide on how to spot fake offers covers the warning signs of offers that ask you for money.
Is Eurodesk a website where you apply for projects?
No: Eurodesk is a trusted youth information network that helps you take the first step towards unforgettable experiences. For Youth Exchanges, Volunteering Teams, training courses, seminars and study visits, you apply to the call itself; the call may ask you to apply directly, or it may name a sending organisation in your country through which you have to apply, so you must read the details of each call. In the European Solidarity Corps, young people registered on the European Solidarity Corps Portal apply to the opportunities themselves; organisations do not usually send offers first. Our guide on how to apply for Erasmus+ or ESC takes the steps one by one, and how to register on the ESC Portal walks through the account.
How do you find Erasmus+ and ESC projects on Youth Works Hub?
Youth Works Hub has a Match page that finds projects suited to you. Using Match requires creating an account on the site; signing up with Google is available but not required. Opportunities on the site are grouped in categories, and the Erasmus+ projects and ESC projects each have their own category. Our guide on how to find Erasmus+ and ESC projects shows where the open calls are published.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eurodesk part of Erasmus+?
Eurodesk is funded through the Erasmus+ programme. Our guide on what Erasmus+ is explains the programme.
When did Eurodesk start?
Eurodesk began life in March 1990 as a small regional helpdesk in Edinburgh. Today, Eurodesk operates in 36 countries. Our guide on which programme is right for you helps you pick a starting point.
Is Eurodesk the same as the European Youth Portal?
No: Eurodesk is a European youth information network that also runs various information portals, including the European Youth Portal. Our guide on how to register on the ESC Portal walks through the account.
Start with your nearest Eurodesk info point
Open the Eurodesk interactive map for a person to talk to, then use Youth Works Hub Match to see which Erasmus+ and ESC projects fit you. The Youth Works Hub pages below cover the next steps.
Related pages: how to find Erasmus+ and ESC projects · how to apply for Erasmus+ or ESC · which programme is right for you · which countries can take part · opportunities for young people outside the European Union · how to spot fake offers
👉 ESC projects: youthworkshub.org/?tab=esc-projects
👉 Erasmus+ projects: youthworkshub.org/?tab=erasmus-projects
