Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoispaikkoja Euroopassa

31.7.2025

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)

Long-term Opportunities in Estonia Starting This Autumn, multiple locations and times, 31.8.-

Tallinn Food Bank – Support for Families in Need
Volunteers will assist with sorting and distributing food packages, organizing logistics, and supporting awareness campaigns about food waste and social responsibility.
Apply here – Tallinn Food Bank
Linnupesa Kindergarten – Creative Work with Children in Tallinn
Volunteers will engage in daily activities with children aged 1.5–7, support creative learning, and bring intercultural experiences to the kindergarten environment.
Apply here – Linnupesa Kindergarten
Maarja Küla – Community Living with Adults with Disabilities
Located in South Estonia, this placement offers a unique chance to support adults with intellectual disabilities in daily activities, workshops, and social events.
Apply here – Maarja Küla
Vindi Kindergarten – Creative Work with Children in Tallinn
Volunteers will join the daily activities of a lively kindergarten, supporting educational and play-based activities for children aged 1.5 to 7 years and introducing elements of their own culture.
Apply here – Vindi Kindergarten
Lauliku Kindergarten – Intercultural Learning in Tallinn
This opportunity involves working in a multicultural kindergarten environment, helping with classroom support, creative learning methods, and cultural exchange activities with young children.
Apply here – Lauliku Kindergarten
Lille Youth Center – Youth Engagement in Tartu
Volunteers will be actively involved in supporting non-formal education activities, organizing workshops, and promoting youth participation and inclusion at a dynamic youth center.
Apply here – Lille Youth Center

Volunteer profile:

These placements are ideal for young people who want to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful causes, and live an unforgettable adventure in Estonia.

Roots of Change, Italy, 1.9.25 - 28.5.26

Associazione Regen ETS is looking for eco-conscious volunteers for a six-month long volunteering opportunity!

This project offers young people the chance to experience a sustainable lifestyle while actively contributing to agroforestry, eco-building, environmental education, and community engagement.

Activities include:

Agroforestry and permaculture practices
DIY eco-building projects
Biofertilizer production
Community workshops and environmental education
Communication and content creation (e.g., social media)

Participant profile:
People aged 18–30 who are:

Interested in sustainability, inclusion, and intercultural learning
Proactive, open-minded, and team-oriented
Basic knowledge of English or Italian is required

Location: Palombaio (Bitonto), Italy

Dates: From 01/09/2025 to 28/05/2026

How to apply: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/47618_en

More info: download the infopak below

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

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 projects in Poland starting September, Poland

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.

Long-term Opportunities in Poland Starting This Autumn, Gdańsk, Poland, multiple starting days, 25.8.-

Volunteering for Fundacja Nova ( local Neighborhood Club in Gdańsk) – 1 volunteer
Dates: 25.8.25 - 5.5. 26 (with possibility to prolong to August).
About the organisation: Established in 2009, the NOVA Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, community development, and social inclusion.
Link to the Page of Fundacja Nova - https://fundacjanova.org.pl/
FB of Fundacja Nova - https://www.facebook.com/fundacjanova.org
Volunteer profile: Our projects are generally open to young people who want to become volunteers. Previous work experience and qualifications (especially in kids animation or in contact with seniors) may be useful but not necessary. We are looking for dynamic, creative, sociable, responsible and patient people. You should also be keen to work with different target groups especially seniors and kids. Participants MUST be interested in working in VOLUNTARY FIELD. Knowledge of Canva, Adobe, Google Ads, photography is an asset. As volunteers will also conduct activities for kids we search for candidates without criminal records and addictions. Due to Polish Law volunteer will need to have certificate of no criminal record from his National Criminal Register.
More info and how to apply: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/44879_en

Volunteering in our office Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk – 1 volunteer
Dates: 25.8.25 - 5.5.26 (with possibility to prolong to August).
About the organisation: Aim of RCWG is to promote the idea of volunteering and civic engagement for the benefit of organizations, institutions, and individuals,as well as to provide comprehensive support for people interested in such activities.
Volunteer profile: Our projects are generally open to young people who want to become volunteers. Previous work experience and qualifications (especially in kids animation or in contact with seniors) may be useful but not necessary. We are looking for dynamic, creative, sociable, responsible and patient people. You should also be keen to work with different target groups especially seniors and kids. Participants MUST be interested in working in VOLUNTARY FIELD. Knowledge of Canva, Adobe, Google Ads, photography is an asset. As volunteers will also conduct activities for kids we search for candidates without criminal records and addictions. Due to Polish Law volunteer will need to have certificate of no criminal record from his National Criminal Register.
More info and how to apply: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/44872_en

Volunteering in local kindergarten – 1 volunteer
Dates: 1.9.25 - 31.3.26 (with possibility to prolong to).
Tasks: Your main tasks will be supporting teachers and instructors to prepare classes, school performances, decorations, assisting during the trips and additional activities. Also, it's important for us that you share with children your country's culture: cuisine, history, language- using different creative, non-formal learning methods, conduct games and animations. Each volunteer's schedule is prepared individually together with the coordinator from the kindergarten. You can be active in areas corresponding to your hobbies and interests.
Volunteer profile: We are looking for someone with experience working with children aged 3-6 who will enthusiastically and actively support daily activities in the kindergarten. The ideal volunteer is creative, open, and able to easily connect with both children and adults. Kindergartens values teamwork, patience, and a positive attitude towards young children. Artistic skills, such as a passion for visual arts or music, are highly appreciated as they can enrich the educational and creative activities for the children. At least basic knowledge of English is mandatory. As volunteers will also conduct activities for kids we search for candidates without criminal records and addictions. Due to Polish Law volunteer will need to have certificate of no criminal record from his National Criminal Register.
More info and how to apply: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/44882_en

Long term Volunteering in Jugendwerk in Stuttgart, Germany, 3.11.25 - 31.10.26

About the organisation:

Jugendwerk der AWO Württemberg Jugendwerk der AWO organizes non-formal learning activities, summer camps and international youth exchanges for young people.

Tasks:

We are looking for a volunteer to join us in our office, host intercultural events, be part of seminars, summer camps, youth exchanges and much more!

Volunteer Profile:

Motivated to work with young people, Drivers license, Basic German skills (A2 required)

How to apply: Fill in the application https://forms.gle/fJTbXhDsZ7LSXscx7

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.

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!