The European Solidarity Corps
The ESK or European Solidarity Corps (formerly European Voluntary Service) is a programme for young people who would like to volunteer in an organization abroad. The program is funded by the European Union. At the same time, it is a partnership between two organizations, one of which acts as the sending organization and the other as the host organization. Volunteers are mainly deployed in the fields of culture, sport, youth and environmental protection.
Average duration of voluntary service: 6-12 months. However, there are short-term projects lasting 2 months, less frequently 3 weeks.
Framework data of the ESK
The ESK or European Solidarity Corps (formerly European Voluntary Service) is a programme for young people who would like to volunteer in an organization abroad. The program is funded by the European Union. At the same time, it is a partnership between two organizations, one of which acts as the sending organization and the other as the host organization. Volunteers are mainly deployed in the fields of culture, sport, youth and environmental protection.
Average duration of voluntary service: 6-12 months. However, there are short-term projects lasting 2 months, less frequently 3 weeks.
Financing of the ESK
- Accommodation and meals
- Health, accident and liability insurance
- Pocket money (depending on the host country)
- Language course (possibly online)
- Visa costs
- Travel costs (outward and return journey from the home country to the ESK country)
Advantages and objectives of the ESK
- Discovering a new culture
- Learning a new language for the volunteer
- invaluable experience
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The European Solidarity Corps is funded by the European Union.