ESC: Save the best

Name: ESC: Save the best
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2027-11-30
Location: Zutphen, Netherlands

Code: 53170 Copied

Netherlands European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Social work +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Save the best

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will support several local community projects focused on sustainability, social inclusion and practical help for residents. At the second-hand shop and recycling project, volunteers help with sorting, cleaning, repairing and presenting donated goods. They support the shop, assist with customer contact and contribute to reuse, recycling and upcycling activities. At Het Dagelijks Bestaan (HDB), volunteers help with growing vegetables, preparing soup and meals, baking bread and delivering food to local residents. Through this work, they also offer social contact and help reduce loneliness in the neighbourhood. At Buurtservice Perspectief, volunteers support practical tasks for residents, such as garden maintenance, small household jobs, cleaning up public spaces and helping with local neighbourhood initiatives. All activities are carried out under supervision. These tasks give volunteers practical work experience, social skills and a better understanding of local community.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be accommodated in shared housing in Zutphen. Each volunteer will have their private room and will share facilities such as the kitchen, bathroom and living areas with other volunteers. Food support will be provided through a weekly food allowance. Volunteers will also receive weekly pocket money, paid according to the European Solidarity Corps rules and agreed arrangements. Local transport related to the volunteering activities will be reimbursed,Volunteers are expected to use the most affordable and sustainable transport options, such as bicycle, bus or train.

🎒 Leisure activities

During the ESC project, volunteers must attend the mandatory On-Arrival and Mid-Term Trainings. The dates are fixed and cannot be changed. These trainings support learning, personal development and reflection during the project. Volunteers can also follow an online Dutch course and attend weekly Dutch lessons at the Library in Zutphen together with other participants.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The project is open to young people aged 18 to 30 from European Solidarity Corps programme countries. Participants should be motivated to contribute to local community work, social inclusion and sustainability. No specific education or work experience is required, but volunteers should be willing to learn, work together with others and take part in practical daily activitiesThe project is especially suitable for participants who want to gain work experience, improve their social and practical skills, learn about Dutch community projects and live in an international group setting. We welcome participants with fewer opportunities and will provide guidance, structure and personal support during the project.
Deadline:

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

NL53170

10/10/2026 → 30/11/2027

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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

Zutphen, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 20:53 (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 Dutch