ESC: ESC at Maarja Village

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Estonia European Voluntary Service Social work European Voluntary Service Social work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Maarja Küla is a heartwarming community in South Estonia, where adults with intellectual disabilities live, work, and grow together. Since 2004, they’ve welcomed volunteers from 15+ countries — and now, it’s your turn! You will: Create and lead arts, crafts, music & sports activities Support daily workshops (wood, clay, gardening, art…) Assist caregivers and prepare materials for activities Spend meaningful time with residents — play games, share your culture, enjoy the moment This project offers not only a unique living experience in a international setting, but also the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. No special skills needed — just your open heart, patience, and curiosity to live in a unique rural community. Volunteering duration: September 2026 until June 2027 (10 months). Dates are flexible. If you are curious, visit our Instagram: instagram.com/noorngo or contact [email protected]

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteer will live in a shared apartment with other volunteers in Maarja Village equipped with everything necessary for living, including kitchen and sleeping equipment. Volunteer will be provided with monthly pocket and food money. Transportation costs necessary for work (including travelling to Estonia and back) are covered by coordinating organisation.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteer will receive on-arrival and mid-term training organised by Estonian National Agency. Other necessary training for work related skills is provided to the volunteer on-site.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Ideal participant is committed to the project, open-minded and good team member. We also value positivity, flexibility and willingness to learn. Basic English is necessary.
Deadline: 30/06/2026 23:59

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

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01/09/2026 → 30/06/2027

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Deadline: 30/06/2026

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

Kiidjärve, Põlva County, Estonia

Estonia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:07 (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 Estonian Russian