ESC: Community support & Culture
Code: 49176 Copied
Slovakia
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Community support & Culture
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
CONNECTUS is a new association working on different topics with different target groups. CONNECTUS staff has a long experience with working with young people (since 2000) and with volunteering programmes since 2008.
Activities in the areas:
- intercultural and environmental education;
- environmental protection;
- art and culture;
- supporting local community and local activities;
- non-formal learning;
- youth mobility;
Target groups:
- young people
- young people with less opportunities
- schools, local associations, art and music schools
- young adults
- environmental organisations
The main goal of CONNECTUS association is to support voluntary work and the principle of self-help in society, the integration of young people with fewer opportunities, the promotion of ecology, youth mobility, environmental protection and sustainable development.
These are achieved through active participation in European networks, in cooperation with public and private non-profit organisations, educational organisations and schools in Slovakia and abroad, in order to highlight the national and world cultural heritage and creativity and to promote free time of citizens, especially young people.
💼 What the programme involves
We are currently looking for 1–2 volunteers for our ongoing ESC project in the town of Holíč (Slovakia). The volunteers would be involved in various cultural and community-oriented activities, such as: supporting local cultural initiatives and associations (e.g., the local youth/leisure center),
assisting in the preparation of cultural events organized by the town, helping with the activities of our organization, youth work, supporting our social media and website.
We are searching for volunteers as soon as possible, ideally starting no later than 5 January 2026. The activity lasts until 31 May 2026.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation:
Volunteers stay in a new, modern apartment with:
• 1–2 people per room
• fully equipped kitchen
• bathroom + WC
• large garden and outdoor seating
It’s a comfortable and cozy place perfect for daily living.
Location:
Most places in Holíč are reachable on foot.
If travel is needed, local transport is fully covered.
Food:
Volunteers receive a food allowance + pocket money.
Occasionally, shared meals and food are also provided.
🎒 Leisure activities
During the ESC experience, volunteers will receive:
• On-arrival training and mid-term training provided by the National Agency
• Local orientation to get familiar with the town, project tasks, and partners
• Task-related training (event support, youth work, communication, digital skills)
• Regular mentoring sessions and personal development support
• Opportunities to join workshops, community events, and cultural activities
• Support in developing soft skills, teamwork, creativity, and project management
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated and proactive volunteers who are interested in cultural activities, youth work, and community engagement. The ideal volunteer should:
- be 18–30 years old (ESC requirement),
- have an interest in culture, creativity, community activities, and working with young people,
- be willing to support local associations and municipal cultural events,
- feel comfortable with basic digital tasks (social media, simple website updates, content creation),
- be open-minded, responsible, and able to work both independently and in a team,
- have at least basic English communication skills,
- be ready to take initiative and bring their own ideas to the project.
No specific professional background is required — motivation, willingness to learn, and interest in community work are most important.
We especially welcome volunteers who:
enjoy working with youth or children,
like organizing events or participating in cultural activities,
are creative (art, photography, video, music, etc.),
are flexible and open to new experiences.
Deadline: 22/12/2025 22:12
Deadline: 22/12/2025 22:12
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 ?
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.
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.
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SK49176
03/01/2026 → 31/05/2026
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Deadline: 22/12/2025
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
908 51 Holíč, Slovakia
Slovakia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:07 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Slovak