Want to make a difference? Join the ranks of young volunteers and leaders shaping a better world through solidarity and action.
Volunteering is a fantastic chance to give back to your community, support causes you care about and develop as a person. Here are some benefits:
Support causes
you care about
Boost your
confidence
Help communities
in need
Solve global
challenges
Make friends from
around the world
Gain a fresh perspective
on the world
Support communities
in need
Boost your
confidence
Be part of the solution
to global challenges
Contribute to causes
you're passionate about
Develop leadership
abilities
Increase your
employability
Start a volunteering adventure tailored just for you! Participate in short-term work camps or long-term volunteering programmes, or become a youth ambassador and inspire others with your story. Whatever your preferences, there’s an opportunity for everyone!
If you cannot go abroad, you can also take part in online volunteering or join local initiatives. Explore our Euro-Brochure on Volunteering to learn more about volunteering and explore your options to volunteer.
Volunteering programmes offer structured opportunities to contribute your time and skills to support various causes, organisations, or communities.
Work camp opportunities offer short-term, international volunteering experiences that bring together diverse groups of volunteers to collaborate on community-driven projects.
Youth ambassador programmes offer young people the opportunity to make a positive impact. They typically involve representing youth perspectives on various issues.
Do you enjoy helping out and want to embark on a life-changing journey? Why not become an international volunteer?
The European Solidarity Corps offers volunteering opportunities for young people (18-30) in various areas, from environmental conservation to inclusion, while the Interreg Volunteer Youth programme supports solidarity between EU regions. As you will discover, different formats and durations are possible. In both cases, the EU provides comprehensive support for volunteers, including travel costs, accommodation, food, and even a small allowance for personal expenses.
Other international institutions, such as UNESCO, offer volunteering opportunities worldwide.
Some companies offer costly “ready-made” packages for volunteering abroad – be mindful, especially if the work involves children. You will not find these in our database.
Discover the latest volunteering opportunities on the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder and find additional information on the European Youth Portal.
Do you enjoy helping out and want to embark on a life-changing journey? Why not become an international volunteer?
Non-profit organisations like Service Civil International (SCI) arrange work camps worldwide for a fee. These camps usually bring together a group of young volunteers (14+) from different countries for a project aimed at helping a local community. They last 2 to 8 weeks and can take place worldwide.
You can check this article on the European Youth Portal, which lists different organisations that offer work camps, and browse our Opportunity Finder. If you cannot afford such experiences financially, check the Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges or the European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact and inspiring others? Why not become a youth ambassador for a cause that matters to you?
The European Union and international institutions, such as the United Nations, run several youth ambassador programmes, such as the European Climate Pact Ambassadors or the Pool of Young Journalists in Europe, which Eurodesk coordinates.
These programmes offer young people the chance to represent important causes, contribute to policy discussions, and access training and networking opportunities that will make them grow personally and professionally.
Discover the latest opportunities on the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder.
Do you enjoy helping out and want to embark on a life-changing journey? Why not become an international volunteer?
The European Solidarity Corps offers volunteering opportunities for young people (18-30) in various areas, from environmental conservation to inclusion, while the Interreg Volunteer Youth programme supports solidarity between EU regions. As you will discover, different formats and durations are possible. In both cases, the EU provides comprehensive support for volunteers, including travel costs, accommodation, food, and even a small allowance for personal expenses.
Other international institutions, such as UNESCO, offer volunteering opportunities worldwide.
Some companies offer costly “ready-made” packages for volunteering abroad – be mindful, especially if the work involves children. You will not find these in our database.
Discover the latest volunteering opportunities on the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder and find additional information on the European Youth Portal.
Do you enjoy helping out and want to embark on a life-changing journey? Why not become an international volunteer?
Non-profit organisations like Service Civil International (SCI) arrange work camps worldwide for a fee. These camps usually bring together a group of young volunteers (14+) from different countries for a project aimed at helping a local community. They last 2 to 8 weeks and can take place worldwide.
You can check this article on the European Youth Portal, which lists different organisations that offer work camps, and browse our Opportunity Finder. If you cannot afford such experiences financially, check the Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges or the European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact and inspiring others? Why not become a youth ambassador for a cause that matters to you?
The European Union and international institutions, such as the United Nations, run several youth ambassador programmes, such as the European Climate Pact Ambassadors or the Pool of Young Journalists in Europe, which Eurodesk coordinates.
These programmes offer young people the chance to represent important causes, contribute to policy discussions, and access training and networking opportunities that will make them grow personally and professionally.
Discover the latest opportunities on the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder.
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