European Solidarity Corps

Interested people can participate mainly as volunteers or by starting local solidarity projects.

It is a program to promote volunteering and solidarity among European youth through funding to cooperation organizations.

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Volunteering plays a fundamental role in social cohesion.

Volunteering is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and protecting and developing European values. The context and policies need to reflect and facilitate this.

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On 5 December 2018, Padova was announced as a European Volunteering Capital 2020.  Source:CEV

CEV calls for applications for the title of European Volunteering Capital Competition 2021.

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Source: EVC Sligo 2017

CEV calls for applications for the title of European Volunteering Capital Competition 2020. 

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Manon Levrey, first European Solidarity Corps volunteer.

The IVY's (Interreg Volunteer Youth) first volunteer explains her experience as an Interreg Reporter. 

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European Solidarity Corps participants.

The European Solidarity Corps, a new European Union initiative, brings young people to build a more inclusive society, supporting vulnerable people and responding to societal challenges.

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European Solidarity Corps / Image: ESC Facebook page

More than 24,000 youngsters have already registered online to be part of a solidarity-related project.

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European Volunteering Capital 2019 / Photo: CEV

CEV calls for applications for the European Volunteering Capital Competition 2019.

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