Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoispaikkoja Euroopassa

27.1.2026

Kenelle? Euroopan Solidaarisuusjoukot on ohjelma, joka sopii kaikille 18-30 -vuotiaille, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita oppimaan ja toimimaan vapaaehtoisena paikallisen yhteisön hyväksi toisessa Euroopan maassa. Vapaaehtoistyötehtäviin ei vaadita erityistaitoja tai koulutusta, mutta omia tietoja ja taitoja pääsee yleensä hyödyntämään. Euroopan Unionin tukema ohjelma on erinomainen mahdollisuus lähteä toiseen Euroopan maahan hankkimaan työkokemusta, kielitaitoa ja saamaan uusia kokemuksia. Ohjelmaan kuuluu majoitus, ruoka, matkatuki, taskuraha, vakuutus, kieliopetusta sekä valmennus ennen lähtöä ja jakson aikana. Ohjelman kesto on yleensä 2-12 kuukautta, suurin osa vapaaehtoispaikoista haluaa vapaaehtoisen 6-12 kuukauddeksi.

Euroopan Solidaarisuusjoukkojen lyhytkestoiset (alle 2 kuukautta) yksilöprojektit on tarkoitettu nuorille, joilla on erityistä tukea oikeuttavia haasteita kuten.terveysongelmat, oppimisvaikeudet, vähemmistöryhmään kuuluminen ja/tai taloudelliset, sosiaaliset tai maantieteelliset haasteet. Yleensä noin kaksi viikkoa kestävät Euroopan solidaarisuusjoukkojen vapaaehtoistiimit ovat sen sijaan avoimia kaikille 18-30 -vuotiaille, myös aiemmin Euroopan solidaarisuujoukkoihin osallistuneille.

Annamme mielellämme lisätietoja, puh. 044 416 5209 (myös Whatsapp)

Long-term volunteering in Sicily, Italy

About the organisation: Associazione InformaGiovani is a no-profit organisation founded in 2001 with the aims of promoting human and civil rights, active citizenship and youth empowerment, local and international volunteering as a tool for non-formal education, active participation and social inclusion. The association pursues the mentioned purposes through social voluntary work and information activities.

They currently have 2 open positions:

“Promoting Volunteering and Youth Participation” in Palermo, Sicily
Duration: 6 months, April–October 2026
Tasks: The volunteer will support activities related to youth information, volunteering promotion, and European mobility opportunities. Tasks include helping with volunteering camps and youth exchanges during the summer, contributing to the organisation of national and international youth projects, assisting with communication and administrative activities, and promoting ESC volunteering. The volunteer will also be encouraged to develop a personal project in line with their interests and the organisation’s work.
Volunteer profile: The call is open to young people aged 18–30 with previous volunteering experience, an interest in youth participation and social inclusion, and a good knowledge of English. Basic Italian is an asset but not required.
Deadline: 28th February 2026
For more information, check the European Youth Portal here.
“A New Hope: Volunteering in Caritas’ Social Centre” in Sant’Agata di Militello, Sicily
Duration: 6 months, the volunteer can start as soon as possible
Tasks: The volunteer will support the daily activities of the Caritas Social Centre, working with people with fewer opportunities through solidarity and social inclusion actions. Tasks include food and clothing distribution, support for solidarity events, community initiatives, and helping to organise a summer camp for local children and young people.
Volunteer profile: The project is open to young people aged 20–30 with previous volunteering experience, an interest in social inclusion and solidarity work, and the ability to work in a team. Motivation, adaptability, and communication skills are important.
Deadline: No deadline, apply anytime
For more information, check the European Youth Portal here.

Other info: Both ESC programmes cover accommodation, food allowance (€150 per month), pocket money (€6 per day), local transport, insurance, travel reimbursement, language support, training, and Youthpass certification. The sending costs are allocated to the supporting NGO for preparing for departure and providing ongoing support to the selected volunteers, as well as for visibility and disseminating activities.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal in the links above.

Long-term volunteering in Poland, starting September 2026

Dates: starting September 2026, till mid-August 2027

About the organisation: Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu (SPW) is an NGO organising International workcamps, coordinating mid- and long-term voluntary projects in Poland and sending Polish young people to participate in projects abroad.

They currently have 5 open positions:

Volunteering in a Kindergarten in Pułtusk - 4 volunteers
Tasks: The four volunteers of SPW in Pułtusk (two per each kindergarten) help in organizing everyday activities and assist teachers but are also invited to take the initiative and promote the development of workshops, presentations and other activities designed to introduce their culture and language to the group. The kindergarten is open from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, but the main activities take place from 9 AM to 3 PM, which are volunteers' working hours. During this time, they will be taking part in all kinds of activities, including excursions, outdoor activities and language classes.
Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries, preferably female. For this project, SPW asks volunteers to be patient, willing to work with children, creative and reliable. Having a "certificate of no criminal record" is required in order to work with children.
Volunteering in a Public library in Przasnysz - 2 volunteers
Tasks: Here the volunteers support the staff in the preparation and running the activities and manage the library’s social media channels (such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube). They are also invited to develop their own initiatives, especially if they add some intercultural dimension to the library program.
Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries, only female. Interest in Polish culture and literature is an important aspect.
Volunteering in a Public library in Pomiechówek - 1 volunteer
Tasks: The volunteer is invited to collaborate on tasks such as arranging books and the online promotion of the library. The volunteer is also encouraged to organize meetings and events for the local community, as well as to visit kindergartens and schools to promote reading and intercultural education.
Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. This volunteer should be interested in literature, history and culture in order to make the most of the experience.
Volunteering in a Rehabilitation Center in Helenów (Warsaw) - 4 volunteers (2 for hippotherapy, 1 for vocational school, 1 for boarding school)
Tasks: Helenów focuses its efforts on providing education, treatment and welfare for people with disabilities. The volunteers for hippotherapy are responsible for leading horses during the hippotherapy sessions that the Centre has been organizing for more than 20 years. They are also in charge of supporting the therapists and cleaning the animals. The volunteer in the vocational school collaborates by guiding the residents of the Centre in workshops related with topics such as art and cooking. The volunteer for the boarding school takes care of supporting kids in creative activities that take place after school time, supervising kids during lunch and dinner and helping them with their homework.
Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries.
Volunteering in a Culture Center in Pomiechówek - 1 volunteer
Tasks: The volunteer acts as a part of the team by supporting regular classes (that may include painting and handicraft classes, theater workshops, language courses, yoga sessions), events run by the Centre and intercultural and artistic activities proposed by the volunteer themselves.
Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old from EU countries. This person must be motivated to work with people of all ages (from small children to seniors) and able to work independently. Being interested in activities such as art, music, dance and theater is also important.

How to apply: Send your CV and motivation letter to esc@spw.ngo

You can find detailed description of the projects in the infopack here.

Deadline: no deadline, apply anytime :)

Long-term volunteering in Vilnius, Lithuania

About the organisation: European Voluntary Service Association “SALTES” is a nongovernmental organization with the goal of strengthening and promoting non-formal education, volunteering at national and international level and cultural cooperation. SALTES also seeks to provide young people an opportunity for self and professional development through active involvement in non-formal based activities.

They currently have 5 open positions:

Voluteering at Kindergarten "Mamos delne"
Dates: From 06/04/2026 to 05/04/2027
Tasks: As a volunteer, you will be helping kindergarten teachers to implement different activities for kids, organize events, workshops and etc. You will also have a space to share your own ideas, projects, activities.
For more information, check the European Youth Portal page here.
Volunteering at Kindergarten "Little ones academy"
Dates: From 23/02/2026 to 22/02/2027
Tasks: Volunteers often work closely with teachers to assist in various STREAM activities. This may include helping with lesson preparation, setting up learning materials, and supporting children during the activities. Volunteers may assist with hands-on science experiments, building projects, or other STEM-related tasks. In some cases, volunteers may provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for children who need extra support. Volunteers may work with kindergarten staff to plan and organize healthy living activities, such as physical fitness routines, nutrition educational sessions, and mindfulness exercises. They can help create lesson plans and gather necessary materials. During physical activities, volunteers help ensure the safety of children by supervising them closely, etc.
For more information, check the European Youth Portal page here.
Volunteering at SOS Children's Village in Vilnius
Dates: From 21/02/2026 to 20/02/2027
Tasks: SOS Children’s Village hopes to help families to learn to look after themselves so that they can live independently in the long-term. The children’s day centre is created for children growing in families at social risk or in poverty. 25 children on average have an opportunity to visit our Day Care Centre every working day. Here the volunteers will help them do homework, play, interact, participate in group activities and attend cooking lessons.
For more information, check the European Youth Portal page here.
Volunteering at Vilnius Waldorf Open school
Dates: From 06/03/2026 to 05/03/2027
Tasks: The Waldorf Open School is a non-governmental school created by parents and teachers and based on the Waldorf pedagogy. The volunteer will help to create a space where children and young people reveal their natural powers, develop their abilities/skills, and prepare to be able to achieve their own goals in life.
For more information, check the European Youth Portal page here.
Volunteering at Vilnius Mickūnų kindergarten
Dates: From 01/03/2026 to 01/03/2027
Tasks: "Vilniaus r. Mickūnų kindergarten" is a modern and inclusive early childhood education institution. Their main aim is to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for young children, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Their main activities include early childhood education, interactive learning programs, cultural and language development and collaboration with parents and the local community. The target group consists of children aged 1.5 to 6 years, along with their families, ensuring a holistic approach to education and well-being.

How to apply: Send your CV and a Motivational Letter to saltes.volunteers@gmail.com

Deadline: Apply ASAP

"Pavia calls Europe", Volunteering in Pavia, Italy, starting mid-February or mid-March

Location: Pavia, Italy

Dates: 4.5 or 5.5 months, from February 12th or March 20th until the end of July 2026

About the organisation: The project is hosted by Babele ODV and coordinated by PiGreco-SEMI di intercultura APS. Babele ODV stands for intercultural dialogue, non-formal education, support to families and social cohesion. The association works in community centers, youth centers, schools and summer camps, carrying on different projects on interculture, prejudices, antiracism, recycling, environment and urban cohesion in the peripheries of the town.

Tasks: As a volunteer you will support the local reuse space and its daily activities, organize and animate environmental workshops for children, assist with back-office tasks and European initiatives and help young people with homework and study activities.

Volunteer profile: 18-30 from EU countries. No specific experience is required — motivation and willingness to learn are what matter most!

How to apply: Fill in the application form.

Deadline: 31 January 2026

For more information, read the infopack.

Long and short-term volunteering in Catalonia, Spain

Location: Badalona, Catalonia

About the organisation: La Rotllana is a non-profit association based in the city of Badalona. Their mission is to contribute to the personal and social development of children, adolescents and young people through non-formal education by offering opportunities, support for youth, and are committed to community development.

They currently have 3 open positions:

Volunteering in the Socio-sportive division - for 1 year
Dates: January 2026 - January 2027
Tasks: As a volunteer, you will focus on sport as an inclusion tool for youngsters. You will also be will be involved in other youth participation - take part in the organisation, proposals and realization of new activities open to local community and inspire youth to volunteer. You will work within a team with the staff of professionals and other volunteers of La Rotllana.
Volunteering for the Youth clubs and summer activities division - for 153 days
Dates: April 2026 - August 2026
Tasks: Your task will be to take part in all the activities proposed in the youth center, the local high schools and participate in La Rotllana's summer activities. You will also be a part of the organisation, proposals and realization of new activities open to local community and inspire youth to volunteer. Spanish knowledge is necessary for this project as you will be working directly with the young people of the community.
Volunteering in the Summer activities division - for 59 days
Dates: June 2026 - August 2026
Tasks: During your volunteering, you will participate in all the proposed summer activities(summer camps and Summer's square). You will join the organisation, proposals and realization of new activities open to local community and inspire youth to volunteer. Spanish knowledge is necessary for this project as you will be working directly with the young people of the community.

Volunteer profile: 18 - 30 years old, with experience in volunteering in contexts of social exclusion, who really likes working with children and young people, is flexible and interested in our activities. The volunteer doesn’t need to have a particular qualification but must be interested in social media and communication and be motivated to engage in support of the mission of the organization.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal: for 59 days, for 153 days, for 1 year.

Deadline: 12 January 2026 (for 1 year) and 30 January 2026 (for short-term projects)

Volunteering in a kindergarten in Gdansk, Poland, starting ASAP

Location: Gdańsk, Poland
Dates: projects starting ASAP/December 2025/March 2026 to November 2026

About the organisation: Regionalne Centrum Wolontariatu w Gdańsku (RGWG) is an intermediary organisation between volunteers and organisations that need volunteer support. RGWG promotes the idea of volunteering, implements projects to activate local communities and aim at changing the perception of volunteering - from the notion of social assistance activities to an informed citizen attitude.

Tasks: As a volunteer you will help the kindergarten staff, assist in arts and crafts workshops, storytelling, music, and outdoor play. You will help ensure the health and safety of children by implementing appropriate health practices, supervising activities both indoors and outdoors, and adhering to regulations and policies related to child care. You will also be preparing and implementing your own activities about your country trough cultural presentation and language lesson.

Volunteer profile: 18-30 years old during the project , respectful and supportive of cultural diversity, fluent and communicative in English with a strong motivation to work with children aged 3-6 years old and an enthusiastic and energetic attitude.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal. You can find the infopack here

Deadline: ASAP

Long-term volunteering in ICJA office in Berlin, Germany

Location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: starting 11 January 2026 (7 months), two more starting in August 2026 (1 year)

About the organisation: ICJA is a non-profit organisation, which coordinates long-term volunteering in Germany and abroad. The organisation aims to facilitate respectful and open interactions between people from different cultures and religious backgrounds. Their exchange program is an educational cooperation and a fruitful exchange between volunteers coming from all over the world.

Tasks: Your tasks will be mostly administrative, such as general administration and research work, assisting with the application process, communicating with participants, translating texts and application documents, preparing project descriptions of the ESC projects. You will also conduct online workshops/seminars for the ESC volunteers and organise meetings with them.

Volunteer profile: For this position you need to have a very good knowledge of German (B2/C1) as part of the job will be conducted in German and English (B1/B2-C1) is mandatory. Applicants should have an interest in administrative tasks as well as in transcultural topics and global learning, be open-minded and motivated, be open to work in a responsible and independent way - ability to work in a team and have a knowledge of Office Programs (especially Outlook, Word and Excel).

How to apply: Send your CV and motivation letter to esc@icja.de

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Miten ESC-vapaaehtoispaikkoihin haetaan?

Kerro hakemuksessa, miksi haluat vapaaehtoiseksi juuri hakemaasi projektiin. Paikat täytetään sopivan vapaaehtoisen löydyttyä, joten kannattaa hakea mahdollisimman nopeasti. Paikkoihin haetaan yleensä Euroopan nuorisoportaalin kautta.

Voit halutessasi hakea useampaan paikkaan samalla kertaa. Nämä paikat ovat erinomaisia mahdollisuuksia päästä nopeasti tekemään mielekästä vapaaehtoistyötä esimerkiksi välivuoden ajaksi!

Jos haluat lisätietoa tai apua paikkojen haussa, ota meihin yhteyttä sähköpostitse hakemukset@alli.fi tai puhelimitse (myös WA) 044 4165209. Autamme mielellämme!