Ajankohtaisia EU-tuettuja vapaaehtoistiimejä
23.3.2026
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Kuka voi hakea? Vapaaehtoistiimit on tarkoitettu 18-30 -vuotiaille. Rohkaisemme kaikenlaisista taustoista tulevia, Suomessa asuvia nuoria aikuisia hakemaan mukaan! Tiimeihin voi osallistua suomalaisia ja muita Suomessa jo asuvia nuoria aikuisia sekä myös myös muista EU-maista tulevia vapaaehtoisia.
Mitä maksaa? Vapaaehtoistiimit ovat Euroopan unionin tukemia, joten osallistujien matkakulut korvataan (välimatkataulukon mukaiseen maksimisummaan asti) , ohjelma, majoitus ja ruokailut järjestetään ja vapaaehtoiset saavat pientä taskurahaa. Osallistujalle itselleen ei siis tule juurikaan kuluja osallistumisesta.
Tulevia vapaaehtoistiimejä
ESC Volunteering team Create and Care in Berchum (Germany) 22.6-6.7.2026
Dates: 22/06/2026-06/07/2026
Location: Berchum (Hagen), near Dortmund, Germany
Tasks: The project will bring together 20 volunteers (18-30) from five countries (4 participants per country) to work with children and families in the local community, in cooperation with local Kitas. Together, the volunteers will prepare and run simple creative and educational activities such as games, arts, sports and small sustainability-related actions and a key highlight will be planning and organising a small children’s and family festival in Berchum.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at host organisation group house in Berchum, find more details here: https://www.eastwesteast.de/zib-berchum-buchungen/. It is a small house in a village with shared rooms.
Volunteer profile :18-30 years old with sufficient level of English (or German). Motivation to organise activities for children, no previous experience is required.
How to apply: Read more and Apply here
Deadline: 29/03/2026
"Sant Antoni’s Tower", Catalonia, 02.07. - 16.07.2026
About the organisation: The coordinating organization for the workcamps is Obre't Ebre. It is a non-profit association created in 2005. The main area of activity is in Terres de l'Ebre.
The main objectives of the association are to foster the social inclusion of young people, generate socio-community actions to foster social cohesion and the values of cooperation, tolerance, respect, and justice; foster participation to educate active citizens; and promote volunteering as a tool for social cohesion.
Project code: CAT11ESCVT/26
Dates: 02/07/2026 - 16/07/2026
Location: Tortosa, Catalonia
Tasks: The young volunteers will participate in the maintenance of the Sant Antoni Tower space in the municipality of Jesús (Tortosa, Catalonia).
With this project, the young participants will help with its maintenance: repaint doors, make posters, paint fences, and make stone constructions, as well as be able to get to know the local community where the project is developed in collaboration with other local partners. The main focus of the work will be repairing an ancient stone well that supplies water to the house. The well is built using the traditional dry-stone technique.
Volunteers will help restore its structure, paint the upper part and improve access to it, since it is also one of the most beautiful and emblematic features of Torre Sant Antoni.
Volunteers will conduct the following tasks:
- Break off the damaged stone from the wall and clean it.
- Replace it using mortar.
- Repaint the columns with the house’s color.
- Build a wooden door for the motor.
- Paint the railings that provide access to the well.
- Carry out a social action in the municipality, either environmental or social, in order to reconnect with the local community.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
"Rêve de Terre", Belgium, 12.06. - 26.06.2026
About the organisation: “Rêve de Terre” is a non-profit organization active in environmental education, located in the south of Belgium. Its usual activities include activities for schools (outdoor school, activities around local food, etc.), the organization of stays in the nature for children and of walks in the nature, the animation of workshops around the transmission and sharing of know-how, activities around a traditional bread oven and the support of permaculture gardens.
Project code: CBB0326ESC
Dates: 12/06/2026-26/06/2026
Location: “L’Hors Lieu” is located in the small village of Harsin, in the district of Nassogne, about 10 km by car from the small town of Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium.
Tasks: The non-profit organization “Rêve de Terre” has recently started occupying a new place of activity in the village of Harsin. It's a self-catering surrounded by a 2-hectare plot of land, where they work alongside another non-profit organization ("La Gatte d'Or," which promotes creative and artistic expression for all and animal-assisted therapy for people with disabilities).
The two organizations aim to transform this space into a rural community hub (called "l’Hors Lieu"): a place where artistic and agricultural activities (using ecological methods) support the social, cultural, and community network of the region. In short, a meeting place, in an inclusive spirit, for a more supportive and conscious society.
The volunteers‘ help is needed to continue developing this site. They will work in the garden: preparing the soil, sowing and planting seeds. They will apply permaculture principles, guided by the expert advice of the "Rêve de Terre" facilitators. They will also build a herb tower (stacked vegetable planters that allow for the cultivation of plants with varying sunlight requirements in a small space). The volunteers will also carry out construction and renovation work on the self-catering building.
Volunteer profile:
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Summer ESC Volunteering Teams in Slovakia
Volunteering team: Bring happiness to social centre in Slovakia
Project code: ISL2602ESC
Dates: 12/07/2026-27/07/2026
Location: Prešov, Slovakia
Tasks: The volunteers will organize free time activities for young people with disabilities and seniors from the NGO Barlicka. The young people from Barlicka are 18+ years old. The activities will be organized during the daily summer camp – summer activities, trips, competitions, and games. Most of the young people and seniors are on the wheelchairs. The volunteers together with camp leaders will plan the activities and program for daily summer camp in advance. On the first work day volunteers will have short training how to manage the wheelchair and they will get information about young people and seniors from Barlicka. There are no special skills required. Important is motivation, empathy and proactive creation and organization of activities. The staff of social centre will be guiding the volunteers during the work. The working hours are from Monday to Friday divided as follows: 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:30. By participating to this project you contribute to reducing inequality within and among countries (UN SDG 10).
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Volunteering team: Stone & Story: Castle Renovation
Project code: ISL2603ESC
Dates: 05/08/2026-20/08/2026
Location: Kysak, Slovakia
Tasks: Volunteers will be helping with revitalizing the old ruins of the small Kysak Castle in eastern part of Slovakia. Kysak Castle was a medieval castle. Nowadays there are only ruins left underground. Be aware that you will not be able to see the castle. The town Kysak is trying to preserve cultural heritage. The goal of the camp will be to explore the foundations of the castle tower, which are located below the surface. The work will be part of the archeological research. The volunteers will also be involved in renovation work, cleaning the area, transport of the material (like sand, rocks, and water). The volunteers will learn about the history of the castles in Eastern Slovakia. In case, there will be a cultural event, the volunteer will help with its organization. There is possibility that the volunteers will help also at the other castle closed to Kysak Castle – Obisovce or Hanigovce Castle. No building and archeological experience are needed. The working hours will be from Monday to Friday, approximately 8:30 – 15:00, including a lunch break. By participating to this project, you contribute to protecting the local cultural heritage (UN SDG 11).
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Volunteering team: Monastery Makeover
Project code: ISL2604ESC
Dates: 21/08/2026-05/09/2026
Location: Kostolná-Záriečie, Slovakia
Tasks: The aim of the voluntary help is to renovate and revitalize the monastery's surroundings, which are used most of the year by young people from various communities across Slovakia, thereby improving the environment for all youth events. Focus of the help is manual work around the monastery and garden work. Volunteers will paint the fence in front of the main entrance and fences around the monastery. They will clean the garden, sidewalks, take care about the fruit trees and clean the surrounding of monastery as well. In case of bad weather volunteers will help with the day-to-day running of the accommodation facility, which includes regular cleaning of rooms, preparing rooms and changing bed linen, vacuuming and washing floors, furniture, and windows. Assist in the kitchen and laundry room, help with serving food and washing dishes. There are no special skills required. The working hours will be from Monday to Friday, approximately 8:30 – 15:00, including a lunch break. By participating to this project, you contribute to protecting the local cultural heritage (UN SDG 11).
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Spring ESC Volunteering Teams in France
Volunteering team: A Garden to Read
Project code: SJ/ESC04
Dates: 20/04/2026 - 4/05/2026
Location: La Ferté Alais, France
Tasks: During this workcamp, you will participate in the creation of a new reading space in the garden of the Ballancourt media library. The Ballancourt media library has a small piece of abandoned garden covered in brambles. During this project, you will transform this space into a new reading area intended for the village children. You will build wooden benches and tables, as well as decorative elements, so that residents and children can read in a pleasant, friendly, and ecological environment.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Volunteering team: On the Roman Bridge
Project code: SJESC05
Dates: 22/04/2026 - 5/05/2026
Location: Molières, France
Tasks: IImmerse yourself in the municipalities of Molières and Puycornet by taking part in a workcamp dedicated to enhancing the Pont du Vert, a 12th-century bridge that is now partially collapsed and overgrown with vegetation. Working in small groups under the guidance of the municipality’s technical supervisors, you will restore both the upper part and the façades of the structure by reinforcing it and removing invasive plants (grasses, brambles and shrubs) that weaken it. As the work takes place on a centuries-old monument requiring agility and caution, we are looking for serious participants. All safety measures will be ensured by the municipal teams, although some areas of the bridge are elevated (up to 4 m). Alongside the restoration work, participants will work in pairs on a rotating basis to manage the camp kitchen, preparing balanced, seasonal meals for the whole group.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Volunteering team: The Spring Vegetable Garden
Project code: SJ/ESC06
Dates: 14/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
Location: Montendre, France
Tasks: During this workcamp, you will actively take part in the daily life of the Maison and its various activities: collective living (cooking, cleaning, organization, etc.), intercultural exchanges (meeting local residents and association volunteers), and more. The objective of this workcamp is to raise awareness and build knowledge about sustainable development through exchanges and intergenerational knowledge transfer. The work will mainly consist of maintaining and developing the Maison’s spring vegetable garden (sowing, transplanting, hoeing, watering, harvesting, processing), as well as preparing the soil for seasonal planting. You will also take part in the maintenance of compost bins, the phytosanitary pond, the chicken coop, the insect hotel, bat nesting boxes, and the bamboo grove.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Volunteering team: A Green House for the Cévennes' Garden
Project code: SJ/ESC10
Dates: 10/06/2026 - 24/06/2026
Location: Finiels (hamlet of Mont Lozère), France
Tasks: You will be involved in constructing a wooden geodesic dome that will serve as a greenhouse for the community garden run by the association. This dome’s shape offers several advantages: it uses less material than a rectangular structure to cover the same area, it is wind-resistant (common at high altitudes), it captures light from all angles, and it prevents snow from accumulating on the roof (useful in winter). A technical supervisor will share their knowledge of wooden construction and guide you through building this structure during dedicated work sessions (25 hours/week).
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
"Protecting Heritage I at Clermont-l'Hérault", France, 01.05. - 15.05.2026
About the organisation: Concordia France is a national non-governmental and non-profit organisation has been promoting peace and intercultural exchanges through international voluntary service projects since 1950. The local host is the town of Clermont-l'Hérault and local associations that promote the discovery of local heritage.
Project code: CONCF-33402A-ESC
Dates: 01/05/26-15/05/26
Tasks: The municipality wants to maintain its trails on the hill overlooking the town for the enjoyment of hikers. Discover the rich heritage of the municipality, such as the capitelles (dry stone huts). Your work will consist of enhancing the site by renovating these capitelles, carrying out small landscaping works, and installing engaging signage. This work is essential for maintaining the trail while allowing visitors, walkers, and curious people to come and discover this rich heritage.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
"Mountain community empowerment 1", Italy, 21.04. - 06.05.2026
About the organisation: The camp is made in collaboration with the association ALA. Since 2009, ALA association has been working to develop the rural area where it is based, revitalizing the spaces it occupies. Over the years, it has transformed abandoned structures into vibrant community hubs, welcoming both locals and international youth, who have been an integral part of the renovation process. The mountains play a central role in the community, serving for years as a space of active work aimed at making them more accessible through trail cleaning and marking. Through non-formal education and a learning by doing approach, the association offers a place to explore and challenge ourselves, discover our limits, and celebrate our strengths.
Project code: LUNARESC01
Dates: 21/04/2026-06/05/2026
Tasks: The workcamp will focus on restoring the mountain hut and its surroundings, while also supporting the organization of an annual May 1st music festival. Participants will engage in hands-on tasks, contributing to both the upkeep of the space and the logistics of a public event. The first part of the camp will involve a variety of maintenance activities, from artistic and painting projects to wood collection and manual work, allowing room for creativity and responding to the immediate needs of the site. The second part will focus on festival preparation, with participants helping in logistics, cooking, setting up the space, and organizing workshops. Volunteers will work for 7 hours a day, with two rest days during the project.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Early ESC Volunteering teams in Rixensart, Belgium
About the organisation: The Fedasil reception center for asylum-seekers in Rixensart hosts individuals or families who have requested asylum in Belgium. They hope, with this request, to get refugee status which will allow them to stay legally in the country. These people have fled situations of war, persecution, discrimination or environmental disasters. The life of the Fedasil center of Rixensart reflects these individual tragedies and the hopes of the residents.
There are two open applications:
Volunteering team: Fedasil Sugny I
Project code: CBB0126ESC
Dates: From 25/04/2026 to 09/05/2026
Description: an opportunity for volunteers to engage with asylum seekers at the Fedasil centre in Sugny through activities with children, gardening, painting, and organizing donations, bringing a positive dynamic to the residents’ daily lives.
Tasks: The volunteers will work in several teams, which will likely be joined by residents of the center. On the one hand, they will participate in maintaining the residents' living environment (gardening and outdoor work, building benches, decorating a mural, DIY projects, tidying up, etc.). On the other hand, they will propose and participate in activities with the residents (numerous cooking workshops, sports, themed evenings, etc.), particularly with the children.
Volunteering team: Fedasil Rixensart I
Project code: CBB0226ESC
Dates: From 26/04/2026 to 9/05/2026
Description: volunteers will support asylum seekers at the Rixensart reception center, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for residents.
Tasks: Volunteers will share their time between animation of the center's residents (especially the children and teenagers living there) and maintaining the center's outside areas, including its vegetable garden. They may also be asked to do some other small tasks, such as helping to sort clothes donated to the center.
Half the time, volunteers will organize and lead activities for the center's residents, particularly children and teenagers. Some examples could be: group games, creative and artistic workshops, board games, walking excursions, going to the swimming pool, sports, movies, cultural visits, etc. The other half of the time, volunteers will work outside to make the center's environment more pleasant for residents. For example, they will plant and sow flowers, remove weeds, or help out in the center's vegetable garden.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
Deadline: No deadline, apply ASAP!
ESC VTHPA Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea
Description: Concrete Deeds for the Baltic Sea (CoDe Sea) -VTHPA aims at making people around the Baltic Sea region more aware of their sea being one of the most polluted seas in the world and creating collective action to share information how to protect the sea. Read more here!
There are two open applications:
Volunteering team: Baltic Sea World Village, Helsinki, Finland.
Dates: From 05/05/2026 to 20/05/2026
Description: Volunteers will learn about the Baltic Sea, the measures taken to protect it and what is needed to be done. The volunteers will share information on the Baltic Sea and also take part in litter clean ups and other environmental actions together with the local population. The project location is in Helsinki, Finland, the accommodation is in a shared flat.
Tasks: Volunteers will share information on the Baltic Sea and participate in litter clean ups and other environmental actions. The volunteers will work several days with the World Village festival, a large sustainable event open for all raising global challenges and solutions, increases people’s understanding and provides concrete ways to take action to create change. The volunteers of the festival will carry out different tasks related to setting up the event. During the festival days volunteers are needed in the cleaning team snd recycling team . After the festival, the volunteers work with take-down work.
How to apply: Read more and apply here
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Volunteering team: ESC VolTeam Baltic Sea Nõva Estonia
Dates: From 07/05/2026 to 22/05/2026
Description: Partner organisation EstYES has organised local and international youth camps in picturesque little village of Nõva at seashore in the North-West of Estonia together with the sport club Lukas Basket for about 15 years. Every year around 200 youngsters enjoy the dynamic camp program offering various sport-like activities as well as some voluntary work for the local community. The camps season begins at the end of June, but before it everything has to be well prepared. To make this work done ESC volunteers are invited to join the preparations for the season.
Tasks: Voluntary work will include painting of wooden huts and some community buildings, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beaches, seashore and old park from garbage, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, planting trees, collecting herbs, etc. The environmental work will be organised in cooperation with the local forestry department and municipality of Nova.
How to apply: Read more and apply here
Deadline: 15/03/2026
"Paesello Pride: supporting a LGBTQIA+ festival", Italy, 26.07-10.08.2026
About the organisation: Circo pace e bene is a cultural association that carries out activities of various types aimed at the most vulnerable people in the Milena area (children, people with disabilities, young people, the elderly, the unemployed, migrants). The organization mainly carries out artistic and cultural activities and realizes different projects to raise awareness in schools of all levels. The association was founded in 2015 in Milena, Sicily, by a group of local people with experience in volunteering and international mobility. The aim of the association is to encourage locals to be active in order to bring about the changes they want to see. The association represents a breakthrough for the locals and the territory where it is located, through their commitment and support. Its work contributes to the enrichment of Sicilian culture and territory. The NGO runs a space called Magazzino in Milena, which is used to promote cultural events, festivals, active participation and advocacy.
Project code: IG26-ESC09
Dates: 26/07/2026 - 10/08/2026
Tasks: Volunteers will support the 3rd edition of the Paesello Pride Week (3–8 August, San Giovanni Gemini and Cammarata), a week-long series of events promoting LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility, culminating in the Paesello Pride. Before and during the festival, volunteers will help prepare and organise event spaces, assisting with cleaning, arranging areas for workshops, talks, parades and gatherings, and supporting the general logistics of the festival. During the events, volunteers may help welcome participants, support the management of workshops and meetings, assist with parades and community activities, and contribute to the promotion and documentation of the festival, including social media content. Through their involvement, volunteers will actively contribute to a unique rural LGBTQIA+ festival, supporting community engagement, visibility, and local initiatives that foster inclusion, diversity, and social change.
How to apply: Follow the instructions on this page.
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