Want to make a difference? Join young volunteers and leaders who contribute to shaping a better world.
Volunteering is a fantastic chance to give back to your community, support causes you care about and develop as a person. Participate in a work camp or volunteering programme, or become a youth ambassador. Whatever your preference, there’s an opportunity for everyone!
If you cannot go abroad, you can take part in online volunteering or join local initiatives. Learn more in our Euro-Brochure on Volunteering.
Do you enjoy helping others and want to be part of creating positive change? 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. For both, the EU covers your costs.
Other international institutions, such as UNESCO, offer volunteering opportunities worldwide.
Some companies offer costly “ready-made” packages for volunteering abroad; beware, especially if it involves working with children. These programmes are not 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 working with others and lending a hand to benefit local communities? Try an international work camp!
Non-profit organisations such as Service Civil International (SCI) offer work camp opportunities worldwide for a fee. They bring together groups of young volunteers (ages 14 and up) from various countries for 2 to 8 weeks to assist with community projects.
You can check the article on the European Youth Portal, which lists various organisations offering work camps, and browse our Eurodesk Opportunity Finder for more information.
If you cannot afford such experiences financially, check the Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges or the European Solidarity Corps volunteering projects, for which the EU covers most of the costs.
Passionate about making a difference? Why not become a youth ambassador for a cause that matters to you?
International organisations, such as the European Union, run several youth ambassador programmes, including the European Climate Pact Ambassadors and the Pool of Young Journalists in Europe, which Eurodesk coordinates.
You will have the chance to represent causes, participate in policy discussions, and benefit from training and networking opportunities that will help you grow both personally and professionally.
Discover the latest opportunities on the Eurodesk Opportunity Finder.
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Whether you have a specific project in mind or are open to new experiences, Eurodesk mobility advisors are here for you! You will find your nearest Eurodesk info point on our interactive map.
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