ESC: Design, Discover, Connect

Name: ESC: Design, Discover, Connect
Start: 2026-04-11
End: 2026-05-11
Location: Svelgen, Norway

Code: 50873 Copied

Norway European Voluntary Service Culture European Voluntary Service Culture Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The focus of this activity is on redesign and upcycling. Together, we collect old fabrics and used clothing from a local volunteer center and transform them into new, unique fashion pieces. You’ll create your own design, learn the basics of sewing and design, and bring your ideas to life—no prior experience required. At the end, you’ll take home a garment that’s not only sustainable but also tells your personal story. Creativity Meets Culture A special highlight is our collaboration with a local initiative for Nordic cultural heritage. Together, we’ll create costumes that blend historical elements with modern styles. This brings together traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural exchange—exciting, creative, and inspiring.

🏠 Accommodation on site

We’ll be staying together in a cozy hostel in Steinsholt, right on the shore of a small lake. Surrounded by peaceful nature, it’s the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and get creative. Forests, water, and fresh air included. Living together in the hostel creates space for conversations, cooking together, laughter, and genuine connections.

🎒 Leisure activities

Predeparture Training On-Arrival-Training

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Young people with fewer opportunities
Deadline: 06/04/2026 12:00

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

NO50873

11/04/2026 → 11/05/2026

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Deadline: 06/04/2026

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

Svelgen, Norway

Norway

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Norway Krone (NOK / kr)

Exchange rate

1 NOK = 0.094445 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 20:57 (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 Norwegian