ESC: Volunteeting Teams - VolEUnteer in your City #3
Code: 49750 Copied
Greece
European Voluntary Service
Social work
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Volunteeting Teams - VolEUnteer in your City #3
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs- I.R.T.E.A. was created by specialized youth workers and experts and aims at becoming a strong Think Tank in Greece and South Europe, while bridging the gap between youth, policy making, society and labour market. With its consultative status to the European Parliament and policy making role at the European Institutions, I.R.T.E.A., aims to support young people, especially those who face a series of barriers, such as social and economic obstacles, and the Greek society in general.
Major goal of the organisation is to promote innovative actions and policies on European issues, structured and open dialogue between the civil society and EU officials and to foster civic engagement, youth active participation and European citizenship through its projects and activities.
I.R.T.E.A.’ s competitive advantages include the interaction with both the Greek and European student community, its expertise in both educational and non-formal learning activities, such as simulations of EU bodies, conferences and researches, its experience in demanding EU projects and the immediate contact with the decision- making centres and the labour market.
💼 What the programme involves
Our Volunteering Teams will take place in Athens Greece, 26 March - 9 April 2026 (+ 2 travel days), with motivated young people from EU Member States to engage local residents and youth around digital rights, active participation and civic engagement, and key EU youth priorities. Also, they will demonstrate how volunteering and solidarity underpin a stronger, more cohesive society.
The main thematic areas of the action include:
- Participation in democratic life
- Digital transition: tools, skills, and rights
- EU Youth Goals
Volunteers will contribute to
-the design and implementation of awareness campaigns and community activation via social networks and local interventions
-research and interviews on the topics of the project
-visits and activities’ implementation in cooperation with local stakeholders, mainly schools
-multicultural activities and training workshops
🏠 Accommodation on site
Travel costs to and from the activity site are covered by the Programme, following the European Solidarity Corps Guide and distances set by the European Commission’s Distance Calculator. After host approval, volunteers book their flights and claim reimbursement per the financial rules. Accommodation is provided by the hosting organization in gender-specific double or triple rooms, with breakfast included. Lunches and dinners are also covered.
🎒 Leisure activities
As part of the activity, volunteers will follow a programme of non-formal, experiential learning based on the YOCOMO Competence Model. Team-building sessions, integration workshops and intercultural events will foster team cohesion. The trainer will provide ongoing guidance across all tasks.
Indicatively, this will include:
- Campaign development & digital tools use
- Organising local events
- Conducting surveys & data analysis
- Drafting ideas for projects and initiatives
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: For this activity, we are looking for 10 international participants residing in EU-Member States who:
- Are between 18 and 30 years old
- Have a strong working knowledge of English
- Possess solid digital skills, including social media, computer use, and Microsoft Office
- Uphold the values of human rights, respect, solidarity, inclusion, and equality, with an open mind and creative spirit
- Are ready to work and interact in an international, multicultural environment
- Wish to engage in a creative process and take part in peer-to-peer learning
- have previous experience of working with young people (is beneficial but not a prerequisite)
Deadline: 15/02/2026 12:00
Deadline: 15/02/2026 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 ?
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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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
EL49750
26/03/2026 → 08/04/2026
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Deadline: 15/02/2026
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
Athens, Greece
Greece
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 22:11 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English