Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoispaikkoja Euroopassa

15.7.2025

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)

The Voluntary Year in the field of restoration and

preservation of historic parks and gardens, Brandenburg, Germany, 1.09.25 - 31.8.26

Project details in short: The project is conducted in cooperation with the German foundation for Monument Protection (Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz). The volunteers work in the preservation of cultural heritage, conservation and environmental protection on the castle ground of Castle Altdöbern.

About the organisation: ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation and one the largest and oldest volunteer service organisations in Germany. Each year we assist around 5.000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves and discover their own potential and strengths.

Tasks:

Locate historic parks paths and their restoration, maintenance
Reconstruction of historic water systems and water features
Reconstruction of park architectures, reconstruction of sight line
Brickwork, paving, natural stone work, woodwork
Gardening and park care tasks
Handling of a power saw, string trimmer,…

Volunteer profile:

Likes to work outdoors all year
Enjoys practical work
Flexible and interested in learning new skills
Is interested in living and working in an international group (shared flat, single bedroom

How to apply: Please contact Louisa.Birkner@ijgd.de

"No One Left Behind!" Empowering Children with Disabilities at school, France, 4.9.25 - 4.7.26

About the organisation: Support physical handicapped children at school and extra-school. The group is composed of teenagers btw 10 and 14 y.old. The mission will propose to bring some help to the children during classes, workshops like informatics, theatre, music, arts, mathematics… but also to the individual help for homework, help to write, support them in getting included in some “conventional classes” in the schools of the town.

Tasks: The volunteers can also value their own countries and cultures, through the organisation of meals, exhibitions, slide-shows about their countries. They can also create a workshop with the children around some personal skills they wants to share with them (initiation to foreign languages, puppets creation, European games, …). The volunteers will participate to the organisation of a collective project about Europe, together with the other European volunteers hosted in Redon, with a partnership between all the host organisations of the town.

Participant profile:

The volunteer should be available on the dates of the project (from September to the beginning of July). The volunteer should be interested in discovering the environment of children with disability, pedagogy, and the school system. We will expect from the volunteer to be enthusiastic, curious, willing to learn, to take and share initiative, to show responsability with children and teenagers with less opportunities. A2-B1 French to quickly communicate with a multi-professional team and families will be highly appreciated.

How to apply: European Youth Portal https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/38352_en

Application deadline: 21/07/25 23:59

Volunteering Opportunity in Youth Space VAGA, Vilnius, Lithuania, 01.08.2025 - 01.06.2026

About the organisation: Vilnius open youth center “Mes” is the largest open youth work center in Lithuania and consist of 7 open youth spaces. Vaga is just one of them.“Mes” focuses on open youth work - maintaining a safe space for youngsters from different backgrounds to socialize and spend their time after school, work, or university. The main aim of our organization is to get to know the youngsters and tend to their needs: organize workshops, help with homework or writing projects, organize summer camps, cook together etc.

Tasks: We place our volunteers in the shoes of a youth worker, so your responsibilities would look something like this:

Participating in open evenings (Monday to Friday 16:00-20:00);
Interacting with our visitors (young people from 14 to 29 y.o.);
Helping to organize movie nights, various tournaments, sleepovers etc.
Attending On arrival and Midterm trainings;
Helping execute summer camps;
Initiating a personal project (your own initiative)

Other info: You will be living close to the old town (10 min on foot), so there will be every opportunity to discover Vilnius by walking. Nonetheless, you will be provided with a Vilnius bus card for further explorations.

How to apply: Send your CV and motivational letter our e-mail: nv.jaunimo.erdve@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities at Center for People with Disabilities, Lithuania, 1.8. 25 - 31.5.26

About the organisation:

“Korys” is a day-center for people with various disabilities. The organization provides social care services for both adults and kids. “Korys” aims to empower individuals, foster their autonomy and change society’s attitude towards disability.

Tasks:

Spending time with people who have disabilities, assisting the staff in the day-center & assisting in group activities. For more information visit: https://nckorys.lt/en/

Other info:

Volunteers are a very important part of our chapter. Our center moto is ,,Help me one time and maybe another time i will do it myself“. If you are willing to make a change to someone's life, be their friend, a supporter and a hand to land, we are looking just for You!

How to apply: Read more about the project and apply at this link !

Join us and experience the joy of helping another, Remember - Helping others also helps you!

6-month ESC volunteering in Pavia, Italy starting September 2025

Activity Description
In Babele, activities are equally divided between learning and volunteering, following a learning-by-doing approach. Volunteers will welcome people to the reuse space, help organize it when needed, and lead environmental workshops for children. They will also support back-office tasks, assist in European projects and local initiatives, and help young people with homework and studying.
These activities promote personal growth, environmental awareness, intercultural understanding, and community engagement.

Values
Babele promotes equal opportunities, intercultural understanding, solidarity, cooperation, and environmentally friendly practices. These values are central to Babele's mission of building a more inclusive and open society.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be provided with shared accommodation close to the city center of Pavia. They will receive 330 euros/month (pocket money + food allowance) and local transportation arrangements will be provided for commuting to activity sites.

Training during the opportunity
Volunteers will benefit from both On Arrival Training (organized by the Italian National Agency) and task-specific training provided by the hosting organization. This dual support ensures volunteers are well-equipped and feel empowered in their roles.

Participant Profile
We are looking for 2 motivated volunteers aged 18–30. No prior experience or qualifications are required—only a strong motivation to participate!
Selection is based on motivation only, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or financial situation. A motivational letter will be requested as part of the application.

Infopack:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lr_U4_WtF-NMJnOy6cqCU2V0NX7AU9CM/view?usp=sharing

To apply, please use the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/eE4mi8E3TPJDxP5G7

Long-term volunteering in Romania from October 2025

ACT for Community

The objective of the project is to provide personal and professional opportunities for 300 students in Craiova by implementing non-formal development programmes and workshops centered around 3 interweaving topics: solidarity and social inclusion, active citizenship and eco-friendly behaviours.

Volunteer tasks: Some of the activities include: to help implementing several needs analysis methods such as surveys, panel, round table discussions and role plays; to facilitate workshops using non-formal methods; to design solidarity initiatives/projects; to run volunteering promotion campaigns and activities at local level.

Dates: 10 months - From October 2025 to July 2026

Location: Craiova, Romania

How to apply: Prepare a CV (preferably using the Europass model, and a motivation letter, and send them to officengo.act@gmail.com.

SPW projects, Poland, September 2025 - August 2026

About the organisation: Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu (SPW) is an NGO founded in 1993 whose principal activities are related with organizing International workcamps, coordinating mid- and long-term voluntary projects in Poland and sending Polish young people to participate in analogous projects abroad. They are currently looking for volunteers for six projects.

Education, Rehabilitation and Welfare Centre ‘Helenów’ (Warsaw)

4 Volunteers
Take part in Hippotherapy Sessions or support activities in the Vocational and Boarding schools of a center for kids with disabilities.

Central Office of SPW (Warsaw)

2 Volunteers
Take care of the communication and graphic design of SPW by working in the central office of the NGO in Warsaw.

Municipal Kindergartens in Pułtusk

4 Volunteers
Help the teachers of the kindergartens numbers 4 and 5 of Pułtusk and teach your language to the children of this town.

Cultural Centre of Pomiechówek Commune

1 Volunteer
Organize activities, workshops, and language classes in the Culture Center of this little Mazovian town.

Public Library of Pomiechówek Commune

1 Volunteer
Volunteer in the Public Library while contributing to the bustling cultural life of Pomiechówek.

Municipal Library in Przasnysz

2 Volunteers
Take part in the activities organized by the Public Library of this town and share your interests with their residents.

How to apply: Check SPW's website for the projects' infopacks. You can contact esc@spw.ngo for more information.

Deadline: Volunteers are recruited until a suitable candidate is found.

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!