•Must be between 18 and 30 years old (up to 35 for humanitarian aid volunteering).

•Must be a legal resident in an EU Member State or one of the participating partner countries.

•Must register on the European Youth Portal to apply for specific projects.

•Generally, no specific prior qualifications, educational background, or language requirements are needed, though some projects might have specific profile preferences.

The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funding programme that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer in projects that benefit communities around Europe and beyond. This link directs to the main database of open volunteering opportunities. Projects can last from 2 weeks up to 12 months and cover a wide range of topics including environment, health, inclusion, digital technologies, and culture. Applicants are encouraged to use the search filters to find projects matching their interests and availability.

•Full coverage of accommodation and food for the duration of the project.

•Reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses (up to a specific limit based on distance).

•Comprehensive health and liability insurance coverage.

•A small daily allowance (pocket money) for personal expenses, which varies depending on the host country.

•Access to free language support and training (Online Linguistic Support).