EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS

Estamos poniendo el COR

Participate in an international volunteering experience in Bolivia, Guatemala or Peru

become part of the change

MOBILISED

Civic, social, cultural and political participation in situations of need

CONNECT

Exchange, cooperation and civic engagement in international contexts

GROW

Experience of training and involvement in supporting local associations

Who can apply?

The program is aimed at individuals with different backgrounds, skills, experiences, and training.
The only requirements are:

• Legally residing in an EU member State or a third Country involved in the program (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey, North Macedonia)
• Being between 18 and 35 years old
• Registering and completing the preparatory training on the European Youth Portal website. On the same site, you can apply for open positions
• Being available to depart in October 2024 for an 11-month stay in Bolivia, Guatemala, or Peru

What does the program cover?

• Basic costs such as round-trip flights to the host Country; costs for visas, vaccines, and medical check-ups before and after the experience (these expenses will be reimbursed during the volunteer period)
• Accommodation in the host country
• An monthly allowance for personal expenses
• Medical insurance
• Other support services, such as continuous training and language support
• Guidance and monitoring throughout the volunteer period by the host and support organizations

How does the preparatory training work?

In order to apply, it is mandatory to complete the preparatory training organised by the European Union. Here’s how to do it:

1. Access the EU Academy and register

2. Log in and go to the page dedicated to training for humanitarian volunteering

3. Complete the online training, pass the final test and enroll in the in-person training, also organized and funded by the European Union

Is additional training required before departure?

If you are selected to depart with ASPEm, you will participate in in-person training in Italy in October 2024. The training will last 5 days, will be conducted by ASPEm staff, and will cover specific topics necessary for the volunteer experience. The costs of the training will be covered by the organization.

How long does the experience last?

The stay in the host country is 11 months, with departure scheduled for October 2024.

Legendary

COR stands for Care of Rights
but for us it primarily stands for heart!

(COR is an abbreviation of corazòn, which means heart in Spanish)

Estoy poniendo mi COR which is valuable for both the organizations involved and the 19 young people who will leave in autumn for an international volunteering experience in Bolivia, Guatemala or Perù.

The organizations hosting the volunteers are particularly involved in the defense and promotion of human rights, gender equality, participation, and protection of vulnerable people.

All available positions

Want more information?

COR is part of the European Solidarity Corps programme

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme is one of the initiatives through which the European Union promotes youth mobility. To participate in international humanitarian aid volunteering, you must register with the European Solidarity Corps and complete a free training in the EU Academy.

European Youth Portal