Volunteering
YOU COMPOSE: Balkan Hotspot Media Lab
YOU COMPOSE: Balkan Hotspot Media Lab is a European Solidarity Corps volunteering project in Thessaloniki, Greece from 2 November to 16 December 2026 for young people aged 18–30 from 17 countries. Applications closed on 24 September 2026.
Key details
- Type
- Volunteering (European Solidarity Corps)
- Dates
- 2 Nov – 16 Dec 2026 · 45 days
- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Who can apply
- Aged 18–30, from 17 eligible countries (listed below)
- Deadline
- 24 Sep 2026 (closed)
- How to apply
- Online application form
Questions & answers
Who can apply to YOU COMPOSE: Balkan Hotspot Media Lab?
Young people aged 18–30 who live in one of the 17 eligible countries listed on this page.
When is the application deadline?
Applications closed on 24 September 2026.
How do I apply?
Use the application form on this page. The host organisation selects the participants.
Details are taken from the organiser's call and infopack. Please check the infopack before applying.
Eligible Countries
AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusDenmarkFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsPortugalRomaniaSpain
Description
ESC team volunteering exploring digital content creation through articles, videos, photography, social media campaigns, radio shows, podcasts and the Balkan Beats volunteer magazine. You will also support media-literacy workshops, promote composting and recycling, create a community compost point and contribute to campaigns against violence against women and for youth participation. No previous media experience is required – motivation, curiosity, teamwork and a basic level of English are enough. Open to young people aged 18–30.