European Voluntary Service

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European Voluntary Service is the only European programme which allows you to have an experience abroad without having to invest a euro.

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IMPROVE YOUR CAPABILITIES

The European Voluntary Service is an outstanding possibility to expand your knowledge: working at a non-profit organization you can easily specialize in a new discipline, learn a language, get used to teamwork in a multicultural community, and among other skills improve your adaptability and problem solving expertise.

“THE WORLD IS A BOOK, WHO DOES NOT TRAVEL READS ONLY THE FIRST PAGE”

European Voluntary Service includes projects in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia: seize the opportunity to learn about the world around you with your own eyes and live an unforgettable experience at firsthand.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY

European Voluntary Service is a way to support the development of a community and contribute to a better world by providing your time and your energy to those who need it most.

LEARN ABOUT OTHER EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES

The Youth in Action programme offers young people also other opportunities for international mobility: youth exchanges and training courses are learning opportunities of short duration more easily accessible, but with an equally strong impact: take part in an intercultural experience and see for yourself!

 
TAKE A PART

TAKE A PART

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SUMMARIES

SUMMARIES

Look at all the photos and read experience summaries from other volunteers who had services in foreign countries…
ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS

All the information for the non-profit organizations, how they can host volunteers into their team…
ERASMUS+

ERASMUS+

Discover all the possibilities offered by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme…
INFORMATION

INFORMATION

For further infrmation, what is EVS, how does it work, rights and commitments in the voluntary service, timetables…

THE LATEST VOLUNTEER PROJECTS ABROAD

The latest international volunteer projects funded by EVS, all opportunities of going abroad immediately with the European Voluntary Service and the projects that are looking for candidates and the form to submit your application for volunteer projects in Europe.

European Voluntary Service

European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a long-term volunteer experience abroad. It enables young people aged 18 to 30 years to live up to 12 months in another country providing their service in a non-profit organization. The European Voluntary Service is funded by the European Commission within the Youth in Action Programme and aims to improve young people’ skills. The European Union support includes:
- full coverage of the costs of board and lodging of the volunteer;
- 90% refund of travel expenses;
- comprehensive health insurance for the entire period of volunteering abroad;
- Language training in the country of destination.

There are other international mobility programmes within the Youth in Action Programme, such as Youth Exchanges, that allow you to travel, learn about other cultures and have unforgettable experiences with the support of the European Commission.