ESC: Support for seniors and people with disabilities

Name: ESC: Support for seniors and people with disabilities
Start: 2026-06-01
End: 2027-05-15
Location: Cologne, Germany

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps support social care for older and disabled people in our facilities—for example, through creative group activities, day trips, or providing individual support in daily life. The European added value stems from intercultural exchange and active solidarity: The volunteers bring new perspectives and cultural insights while gaining valuable social experience. For the residents, this means participation, variety, and meaningful connections. The volunteers take on supportive roles in the social care of the residents. They assist with group and individual activities in the areas of physical activity, creativity, music, play, and daily routines. In doing so, they contribute their own ideas, promote intercultural exchange, and actively shape community life—always in close collaboration with the professional staff. Their contribution complements the existing team and noticeably enriches the social environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Meals: Meals are partially provided; for the remaining part, a meal allowance is paid. Accommodation: Furnished, private apartment with bathroom and cooking facilities. Volunteers receive a public transport ticket for local public transportation.

🎒 Leisure activities

Volunteers take part in ESC training seminars as well as additional seminars organised by the Cologne Volunteer Agency, the leading organisation.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Language skills: basic or good german
Deadline: 15/05/2026 00:00

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.

📷 Project photos

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📅 Available sessions

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01/06/2026 → 15/05/2027

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Deadline: 15/05/2026

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

Cologne, Germany

Germany

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:22 (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 German