EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS

What is European Solidarity Corps

• Is an initiative of the European Union that gives you the opportunity to discover Europe through learning experiences.

•  Is a European Union funding program that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer and run their own solidarity projects for the benefit of communities across Europe.

• Is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe.

What European Solidarity Corps offers?

• Helps young people take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country. 

• Offers you the opportunity to participate in a travel experience , explore the diversity of Europe, learn about European cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent.

How does it works?

• Wait for it to happen

• Talk directly with organizations

• Young people wishing to engage in such activities need to register in the European Solidarity Corps portal

Who can join the ESC?

• All young people from 18 years old until 30 years old

• Only if you are 25 years old

• All young people from 16 years old until 25 years old

Who runs the Corps?

• Is managed by the European Commission

• European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

• National agencies

How many countries participate in ESC?

• 15

• 29

• 31

What are the goals of the ESC?

• Bring together young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges

• Build a society with more knowledge about Europe

• Collaborate with other countries

How many languages are used in the ESC?

• 28

• 24

• 31

Can people with disabilties do a ESC activity?

• Yes

• No

Would you like to participate in the ESC?

• Yes

• No

• I am not sure, I need more information