Volunteering
ESC Vacancy at Spin
Youth Work & LearningCommunication & Storytelling
30 Nov 2026 – 30 May 2027
Lisbon, Portugal
Open to: 34 countries
ESC Volunteering Projects in Portugal
4 ESC volunteering projects in Portugal are open for applications. Nearest deadline: 2 November 2026.
Volunteering
Volunteering at Kindergarten Crescer a Cores
Youth Work & LearningSolidarity & Community
30 Nov 2026 – 30 May 2027
Lisbon, Portugal
Open to: France, Italy, Spain
Volunteering
Volunteering Teams with the Portuguese Red Cross
Health & FoodSolidarity & Community
6 Jan – 12 Feb 2027
Cucujães, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Open to: France, Germany, Italy, Spain
Volunteering
Mediterranean Forest Conservation & Community Development
Environment & Climate
3 Jan – 15 Aug 2027
Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal
Open to: 16 countries
Questions & answers
How many ESC volunteering projects in Portugal are open right now?
4 ESC volunteering projects in Portugal are open for applications on Erasmus Search. The nearest deadline is 2 November 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+.