Open Doors Budapest | ESC Team Volunteering Project in Hungary (Fully Funded)

An open call for 30 young people aged between 18 and 30 from ESC program countries who are willing to join a 2-week ESC Volunteer Camp in Budapest, Hungary, to join the "Open Doors Budapest" project. The Volunteer Camp is organized by Salva Vita Foundation from January 21 to February 3, 2025. The project is funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme and covers accommodation, meals, pocket money, and travel expenses. 

About the Volunteering 

"Open Doors Budapest" is a 2-week ESC volunteer camp organized by Salva Vita Foundation in Budapest! This unique program brings together young people aged 18–30, with and without disabilities, to learn from each other and practice essential everyday life skills that support independent living.

During the weekdays, volunteers will work together on improving and maintaining our inclusive community space through activities like gardening, cooking, cleaning, and small repairs. Alongside the practical work, we’ll focus on personal growth, teamwork, and building a supportive community. The camp offers a safe, welcoming environment where inclusion and cooperation are key. It’s a great chance to be part of a close-knit and meaningful experience this summer.

You can spend your weekdays beautifying Szeglet and its surroundings, discovering yourself, spending valuable time with your peers, and gaining work experience. The number of participants is limited to 9 (7 Hungarians and 2 foreigners), so the community works as a small, cohesive team. 

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Young people aged between 18 and 30 years old with or without special needs 

- Young people with disabilities are welcome to attend. In the case of participants with disabilities, an accompanying person who speaks English and the participant's language is also expected to attend. The program covers the accompanying person's accommodation, meals, and travel expenses.

- Able to stay the whole duration of the project. 

Expenses and Benefits

- The participation is free of charge.

- Accommodation and meals will be provided for participants from abroad.

- Pocket money of 7 EUR/ day to support your personal expenses. 

- You also have the possibility to receive individual support, whether it's mentoring, coaching, or personal assistance, psychological support, etc. 

- Travel costs are reimbursed according to the official Distance Calculator, based on the distance between the volunteer’s place of residence and the project venue. Reimbursement is made after the activity is completed.

· from 0–99 km = 23€

· from 100–499 km = 180€

· from 500–1,999 km = 275€

· from 2,000–2,999 km = 360€

· from 3,000–3,999 km = 530€

· from 4,000–4,999 km = 820€

- Volunteers are entitled to receive a youthPass certificate after finishing the project as proof of their learning.

Timeline

Application deadline: No application deadline, apply ASAP 

Arrival day: 21st of January 2026

Departure day: 3rd of February 2026 

How to apply?

To join, you must fill out this form: https://forms.gle/svu8mF6WTaGqQWM86 ASAP, as the selection of the participants will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

More Details

For more details, check the opportunity page on the ESC portal from HERE

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