I can only recommend this experience which I personally really enjoyed! I progressed in languages (English, Spanish and basic Greek aha) and met great people that I could see again, in Portugal.
What is European volunteering?
The European Voluntary Service (formerly known as the European Voluntary Service) is a mobility scheme financed by the European Commission, in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps. It allows for a mobility experience in a European country. It allows the volunteer to engage in a mission of general interest within a non-profit organisation, a community or a public institution. Through European volunteering, the volunteer discovers another culture, can acquire new personal and professional skills and has a new and unique experience.
Le volontariat européen est ouvert à tous, sans condition de diplôme, et sans exigence d’un niveau d’anglais particulier.
- From 18 to 30 years old
- From 1 to 12 months. If you take part in a voluntary service for less than 2 months, you can do another longer mission afterwards. The total duration of the 2 missions must not exceed 14 months.
- The volunteer is provided with accommodation by the host organisation.
- A flat rate is available to provide transport to and from the host organisation. If the total cost of the trip exceeds this flat rate, the rest is at the volunteer's expense.
- The volunteer receives a monthly allowance for food and personal expenses. The amount varies according to the host country.
- Health and repatriation insurance is provided by the European Solidarity Corps.
- Participation fee: 150€ deposit (cheque not cashed) + 12€ annual membership to Eurocircle.
How to participate?
If you are interested in volunteering with Eurocircle, please contact our team and send us your CV and cover letter in English. For those who feel the need, our team will help you write in English! Call us directly to discuss.
The Eurocircle team will support you before, during and after your volunteering, and you will have a mentor and an activity coordinator on site to help you integrate into your host organisation and make the most of your placement. The host organisation assigns the assignments and takes care of the smooth running of your daily life during the volunteering period. Eurocircle is in charge of your preparation before departure, your follow-up during the assignment, and its valorisation upon return.
Contact
volontariat@eurocircle.info