Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoispaikkoja Euroopassa

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 kuukaudeksi.

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.   

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Näin löydät mielenkiintoisia vapaaehtoispaikkoja

List of open projects, click to read more!

• Long-term volunteering in Greece

• Long-term volunteering in Lithuania

• Long-term volunteering in French-speaking Belgium

• Long-term volunteering in Italy

Long term ESC volunteering opportunity in Italy

About the organisation: LibrAzione it’s a social cooperative operating in the field of migration, social inclusion, culture, european projects and more. This is a youth information center providing ressoursces for the youth to find a job, make a CV and acces european opportunities. They also organise several events related to the youth and host a podcast every friday. Ravenna works in collaboration with the commune of Ravenna and the Europe Direct Romagna Office so you will also be in touch with them and their volunteer.

Tasks: The volunteer will be actively involved in a variety of initiatives, including:

• Supporting the Youth Information Centre.

• Managing and creating content for social media.

• Participating in local and international projects.

• Contributing to activities at the local Youth Center and hosting organization. 

Dates: Beginning of December 2026 – mid June 2027

Other info: Check the Infopack here.

Location: Ravenna, Italy

Volunteer profile: Selection is based solely on motivation—no prior knowledge or experience is required. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnic group, or income. Applicants are asked to attach a motivational letter to their application.

How to apply: Fill in the application form here.

Deadline: ASAP

Long-term volunteering in Greece

About the organisation: Hellenic Youth Participation, shortly HYP, is based in Athens, Greece and it stands for intercultural dialogue, non-formal education, mutual understanding and solidarity.

Tasks: The volunteers will: 1. support organizations in Athens with various activities (e.g. social kitchen, multicultural library) according to their interests, 2. create and deliver workshops to adults and teenagers, 3. support HYP's activities, 4. create online awareness campaigns about social issues for Instagram, create content for and manage social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), 5. organize local events (clean-ups, cultural workshops etc.), 6. create podcast episodes.

Dates: 14/01/2027-12/09/2027

Location: Athens, Greece

Other info: Check the Infopack here.

Volunteer profile: They are looking for 2 people who are: -interested in getting experience in youth and social organizations, -interested in non-formal education, -interested in organizing activities for teenagers, -able to communicate in English, -willing to be creative and engaged in the organization's activities, -willing to take initiatives, -willing to work in a multicultural team, -willing to create content and upgrade social media, -passionate and willing to learn, -willing to promote European opportunities, -ready to take responsibility.

How to apply: 1. Apply through the platform, here. AND 2. Fill out this form.

Deadline: 22/11/2026

Long-term volunteering in Lithuania

Šviesa

About the organisation: Šviesa provides day social care services for 74 people with mental, intellectual and complex disabilities from 18 years old. The day center is looking for 1 volunteer to help to implement different activities for people with disabilities.

Tasks: Volunteers will be invited to organize these activities together with social workers: • Music (individual, therapeutic activities, orchestra) • Theatre • Ceramics • Activities for people with severe disability • Sports • Club for discussions • Publishing monthly newsletter “ŠARKA” (“Magpie”) involving people with disabilities in this process • Various events and festivals organized in the day center and outside the day center (in the city) • Trips and excursions to the old town and other parts of Vilnius • Implementing the programme for developing and consolidating social skills in a natural environment

Dates:  01/12/2026 to 01/12/2027

Location:  Vilnius, Lithuania

Volunteer profile: The main criteria for choosing volunteers - a motivation to work with the target group of the hosting organization.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal here. 

Deadline: 06/11/2026

Little Ones Academy kindergarten

About the organisation: Little Ones Academy“ kindergarten has 4 groups of children of different ages (between 2 and 6 years old), 3 Lithuanian groups and 1 Ukrainian group, 50 children in total attend the kindergarten. 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 activities.

Tasks: 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 education 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.

Dates:  01/12/2026 to 01/12/2027

Location:  Vilnius, Lithuania

Volunteer profile: The main criteria for choosing volunteers - a motivation to work with the target group of hosting organization.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal here. 

Deadline: 06/11/2026

Sustainable Development Projects

About the organisation: Sustainable Development Projects is a beacon of sustainability, healthy lifestyles and green development in both the national and international arenas.

Tasks: Volunteers will assist in organizing activities with SDP's target groups: • Summer camps for children and youth • Study visits to various Lithuanian municipalities to explore good community practices • Camps for adults focused on topics such as agrotourism, advocacy, and more • Meetings with local communities • Medium and high-intensity physical activity sessions • Activities promoting a healthy lifestyle • Events aimed at preventing harmful habits • Their own mini projects, developed independently Administrative tasks include: • Publicizing project activities on social media • Writing articles • Creating video content and other digital design materials (using Canva or similar tools) • Intercultural cooperation with partner organizations abroad and support in finding new contacts • Day-to-day administrative tasks

Dates:  01/12/2026 to 06/11/2027

Location:  Vilnius, Lithuania

Volunteer profile: The main criteria for choosing volunteers - a motivation to work with the target group of hosting organization.

How to apply: Apply through the European Youth Portal here. 

Deadline: 06/11/2026

Long-term volunteering in French-speaking Belgium 

La Maison Des Jeunes – Ciney

About the organisation:  La Maison des Jeunes, aka MJ Ciney, gives youngsters from 12 to 26 opportunities to engage in social, cultural and artistic activities. They encourage youngsters to become responsible citizens and to actively participate in society. It is located in the courtyard of St Roch Castle, in the middle of the town’s pretty park. For more than 30 years, MJ Ciney has been recognized as a Youth Centre by the Wallonia-Brussels’ Federation.

Tasks: As a volunteer, you will be involved in activities with young people (12-26 years old) that the Youth House organises in the region of Ciney. Youngsters are usually teenagers and young adults (12-26) going to different local schools. You will support the team in preparing and implementing these community projects.

Dates: A.S.A.P.-31/08/27

Location: Ciney, Belgium

Volunteer profile: 

• Highly motivated for volunteer work, work in the field of inclusion and youth work

• Open-minded and proactive

• Willing to learn more about educational and playful activities

• Open to work with different groups: children, teenagers, young adults from different social backgrounds and life experiences

• Able to take initiatives: you will look for ideas and inspirations for playful and educational activities, you are encouraged to share your personal interests and culture with the youngsters

• Interested in hanging out with youngsters

How to apply: Create a profile on the ESC portal AND fulfill the form on the website

Deadline: No deadline – first come first served.

Gamedella Youth Club - Rochefort

About the organisation: 
Gamedella has two main aims :

• as an organisation recognised as “homework club” : to support the intellectual development, social emancipation, cultural access and the citizenship learning and participation for children from 4 to 15 years old

• as a youth centre recognised by the French community of Belgium: to support the development of an active, critical, in solidarity and responsible citizenship among young people from 12 till 26 years old by putting them into a situation of responsability and learning, by encouraging them to participate into the social, political, cultural and economical aspects of the life within the society.

Tasks: 

Concretely, Gamedella fulfills its aims by organising:

Weekly activities:

• After school support for children less than 12 years old. Children receive support to do their homework from local volunteers, but also come to do fun activities;

• Free time at the youth center for more than 11 years old where young people get to hang out together ;

• Theatre, music, media and cooking workshops for more than 11 years old once a week;

• Projects aiming at providing a service to the community on fridays

During school holidays :

• Summer camps (residential or not);

• Thematic or creative/athletic and cultural weeks

• Excursions

• Free time at the youth center. 

Dates: 01/02/27-31/01/28

Location: Rochefort, Belgium

Volunteer profile: 

• We are looking for someone who is willing to work with children and teenagers.

• The main language, especially with our target groups, is French, so a basic/intermediate level of French is welcome. In case you don’t speak french, we ask you to commit to start learning the language even before your arrival, as it will impact on your relationships with the young people.

• The volunteer will also have to show a motivation and a will to learn new things and contribute with their own ideas. Some initiatives and flexibility is welcome as well.

How to apply: Create a profile on the ESC portal AND fulfill the form on the website

Deadline: No deadline – first come first served.

Accueil Famenne

About the organisation: Accueil Famenne is a non profit organisation whose social aim is to welcome, accompany and support people whose basic needs are barely or not met, without any distinction of origins or believes. It aims to promote fraternity, solidarity, equality and social justice in Rochefort and surroundings.

Tasks:  The volunteers will be involved in the three aspects of Accueil Famenne's activities :

• The hosting venue "L'élan": The hosting venue is a shelter for people experiencing social difficulties and victims of domestic and/or intra-family violence. This service helps people recover and maintain their independence and balance in a more sustainable way.

• The food bank:  it provides support to part of the population of Rochefort. The distribution of food parcels is managed by local volunteers twice a week.

• The second hand shop "Li Gurnî": is run by two employees supported by 14 local volunteers. Li Gurnî operates entirely on donations. People can drop off their items directly at the store or use a free home pickup service.

Dates: 1/02/2027-31/01/2028

Location: Rochefort, Belgium

Volunteer profile: 

• Motivated to join our project

• Sincere interest for our activities

• Interested in learning french (for better interaction with the beneficiaries)

• Willing to discover and to learn, open minded to try new things

• Willing to work with your hands in a social setting

• Willing to share ideas and creativity

• Sensitive to the privacy and intimacy of the people living in the hosting venue “L’Élan”

How to apply: Create a profile on the ESC portal AND fulfill the form on the website

Deadline: No deadline – first come first served.

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