ESC: Community Outreach and Event Organisation

Name: ESC: Community Outreach and Event Organisation
Start: 2026-05-28
End: 2026-07-27
Location: Portugal

Code: 51438 Copied

Portugal European Voluntary Service Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The 'Community Outreach and Event Organization' activity engages volunteers from diverse European backgrounds in planning and delivering community events focused on key social, cultural, and environmental issues such as diversity, sustainability, and digital inclusion. Volunteers are involved in all stages, from concept development to logistics, promotion, and community engagement. The activity promotes social inclusion and solidarity by creating accessible events that involve local and marginalized groups. It fosters intercultural exchange, strengthens European identity, and encourages active citizenship. Participants also develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and project management, enhancing their employability and ability to work in diverse European contexts.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The organization ensures a safe and supportive environment for ESC volunteers in Évora. Volunteers stay in shared, fully equipped apartments, receive a meal allowance, and benefit from public transport access. Integration is supported through orientation, regular check-ins, language courses, and cultural activities. Health and safety are ensured via insurance and risk management, promoting well-being and a high-quality volunteering experience aligned with ESC standards.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers gain practical skills in project management, communication, and event organization while developing teamwork, leadership, and intercultural competences. The activity strengthens confidence, adaptability, and resilience, and expands professional networks, improving employability. It promotes social responsibility and European solidarity through community engagement on key societal issues. Learning is reinforced through reflection and recognition tools such as Youthpass, supporting personal growth and future opportunities.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We’re looking for volunteers with fewer opportunities. This means economic, social or geographical obstacles, educational difficulties and/or cultural differences; aged between 18-30. Moreover, we’re looking for volunteers interested in this project’s topic (Community Outreach and Event Organization), eager to learn more, share knowledge with Stairs and Levels Associação target groups in Évora and, of course, ready to bring amazing creative ideas! Volunteers should also be comfortable with living on their own, be adaptable to new situations and demonstrate good problem-solving skills and critical thinking. We will select the volunteers to this project according to the following criteria: motivation to acquire knowledge on the project’s topic; motivation to work with youth and contribute to the local community development; interest in working in a multicultural environment; ability to start, develop and implement their own activity ideas. After the preliminary selection, based on the application, candidates will be asked to provide their CV, 1 motivation letter and 1 letter of recomentadion.
Deadline: 09/05/2026 21:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

PT51438

28/05/2026 → 27/07/2026

Closed

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Deadline: 09/05/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Évora District, Portugal

Portugal

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Western European Summer Time

Local time: 21:29 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Portuguese