Erasmus+ is the European program for education, training, youth and sports approved and in force until 2020. The Erasmus + program includes several activities related to the mobility of people, including the European Voluntary Service (EVS).

EVS is a learning opportunity in the field of non-formal education, in which young volunteers improve or acquire skill for their personal, educational and professional development, as well as their social integration. It is an attractive program whereby you can learn by doing and have fun at the same time.

You will undertake your volunteer activity in a country other than your country of residence. This unpaid activity must be carried out full time, for a certain period, for the benefit of the local community. Throughout the volunteer project all expenses will be covered and something more …

At the end of the EVS, all2help will make sure you receive the Youthpass. Through the Youthpass certificate, the European Commission ensures that the learning experience acquired through the program is recognized as an educational experience and a period of non-formal learning. The Youthpass certificate describes what the participants have done in their project and the skills they have acquired. This certificate will be signed by your host organization.

Volunteer projects provide the opportunity to perform a task for the benefit of the community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of all kind organizations. There are many types of projects and you are to find one for you. First, you must choose the subject that interests you and where you would like to do it. all2help will help you find it and successfully participate.

• Social: caring for the elderly, workshops with children, workshops with immigrants, assisting disable people, personal and socio-educational development of youth, inclusion of the disadvantaged …
• Educational: support classes for children with special needs, library assistance, language training, music school support, sports activities, cultural activities, ICT support, media literacy …
• Environmental: environmental education, rural development, cleaning of forests and river channels, garbage collection, documentation of paths, tourist signage, nature learning center, renewable energy, recycling …
• Cultural heritage: recovery of historical artistic heritage, promotion of traditional holidays and  local products …

All projects must be approved by the Erasmus+ program.

The duration of the projects typically vary between 2 and 12 months. Young people with fewer opportunities can carry out voluntary projects with a minimum duration of two weeks.

In the projects, you can participate individually, or in groups of up to 30 volunteers.

A European Voluntary service is not:

• Occasional, unstructured, part-time volunteering.
• An internship in an enterprise.
• A paid job; it must not replace paid jobs.
• A recreation or tourist activity.
• A language course.
• Exploitation of a cheap workforce.
• A period of study or vocational training abroad.

If you have an open mind, a positive attitude and are between 17 and 30 years old, you can undertake a European Voluntary Service. The countries in which you can carry out a project are:

• The 28 member countries of the EU.
• Norway, Turkey, Iceland, Switzerland, Republic of Macedonia.
• Euro-Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia).
• Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia).
• Eastern and Caucasian countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia).

Participation does not depend on your academic background. You are also not required to know the host country language, although it always helps.

The European volunteer service can only be done once; Except if your previous project had a duration of less than two months, so it is important that you choose well. Previous participation in an Erasmus program is not a barrier. We highly recommend EVS for those who have already experience an Erasmus program.

What are you waiting for to become a European volunteer? We will help  you to take all steps to participate successfully.

As a volunteer, you will have to play an active role in setting up your EVS project and perform the tasks included in the agreement for 30 – 35 hours per week. Take advantage of the time and enjoy. You will be entitled to two consecutive free days per week (unless you agree to another arrangement with the host organization) and two days of holidays per month.

You are expected to be respectful and sympathetic with the environment in which you volunteer and follow the rules and organizational structure of your host country.

During your volunteer activity, we recommend you attend all the training opportunities provided, they are not an obligation but an opportunity, do not miss them and take advantage of them, including: a) a welcome training for volunteers lasting 2 months or more, and b ) An intermediate evaluation, in the case of voluntary services lasting 6 months or more. You will also participate in the annual EVS event, in which you will have the opportunity to learn, have fun and meet other volunteers.