Volunteering
Winter Activities with Young People
Youth Work & LearningCulture & Heritage
8–23 Dec 2026
Berlin, Germany
Open to: Finland, Germany, Romania, Serbia
ESC Volunteering Projects in Germany
12 ESC volunteering projects in Germany are open for applications. Nearest deadline: 31 October 2026.
Volunteering
Volunteering at the Sommerblut Cultural Festival 2027
Arts & CreativityCulture & Heritage+1
1 Jan – 30 Jun 2027
Cologne, Germany
Open to: 22 countries
Volunteering
Synergetic Entrepreneurship – Living Laboratory
Environment & ClimateEntrepreneurship & Skills
14 Nov – 8 Dec 2026
Küstriner Vorland, Germany
Open to: 39 countries
Volunteering
ESC in Kindergartens in Leipzig
Inclusion & DiversityYouth Work & Learning
1 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028
Leipzig, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
ESC at Europa-Haus Leipzig – International Work
Democracy & CitizenshipYouth Work & Learning+1
1 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028
Leipzig, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
ESC at Children’s and Youth Culture Centre JoJo
Arts & CreativityCulture & Heritage
1 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028
Leipzig, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
ESC at KAOS Kulturwerkstatt – International Youth Work
Youth Work & LearningCulture & Heritage
1 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028
Leipzig, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
ESC at Die VILLA Media Lab
Digital & MediaArts & Creativity
1 Mar 2027 – 29 Feb 2028
Leipzig, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
Deep into Life III
Environment & ClimateYouth Work & Learning
1–26 Dec 2026
Fahren, Zurow, Germany
Open to: 49 countries
Volunteering
Young Project Assistant for Intercultural Musical Encounters
Arts & CreativityCulture & Heritage
1 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2028
Weimar, Germany
Open to: 52 countries
Volunteering
Building Bridges, Creating Change – Social Inclusion of Migrants
Inclusion & DiversitySolidarity & Community
1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2027
Dortmund, Germany
Open to: 28 countries
Volunteering
Live the Beach-Volleyball Lifestyle in Hamburg
Sport & Outdoor
12 Jul – 12 Sept 2027
Hamburg, Germany
Open to: 13 countries
Questions & answers
How many ESC volunteering projects in Germany are open right now?
12 ESC volunteering projects in Germany are open for applications on Erasmus Search. The nearest deadline is 31 October 2026.
Who can volunteer with the European Solidarity Corps?
People aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for humanitarian aid volunteering. You can register on the European Solidarity Corps portal from age 17, but you must be 18 when the activity starts.
How long does ESC volunteering last?
Individual volunteering usually lasts from 2 to 12 months. Team volunteering and some shorter activities last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Is ESC volunteering paid?
Volunteering is unpaid, but the costs are covered: travel, accommodation, food and insurance. Volunteers usually also receive pocket money. Details differ by project, so check the call.
How do I apply for ESC volunteering?
Register on the European Solidarity Corps portal (youth.europa.eu/solidarity) and apply to the organisation’s call. Many organisers also use their own application form, which is linked on the project page.
Is the European Solidarity Corps part of Erasmus+?
No. The European Solidarity Corps is a separate EU programme for volunteering and solidarity projects. In most countries it is run by the same national agencies as Erasmus+.