European Neighbourhood Courtyards | ESC Volunteering in Poland (Fully Funded)

An open call for young people aged between 18 and 30 from across Europe who are willing to join a short-term volunteering project, which supports a high-level international event focused on economic cooperation, investment, and innovation. The ESC Teams Volunteering "European Neighbourhood Courtyards" takes place in Gdansk, Poland, from the 16th of June until the 6th of July 2026. This volunteering project is organised by "Regional Volunteer Center in Gdańsk" and funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps Programme.

About the Volunteering

In June 2026, Gdańsk will host an international meeting of representatives from governments, finance, and business sectors, focused on economic cooperation, investment, and partnership-building in areas such as infrastructure, energy, and new technologies.

Selected Volunteers will support the organization of the event by assisting with logistics, helping coordinate participants’ stay, and providing on-site support to guests. Their role will contribute to the smooth running of the event and ensure a welcoming environment for international participants.

Alongside the main activities, volunteers will also engage in local community initiatives in nearby neighborhoods. These will include organizing outdoor games and playground activities, supporting community integration, and assisting in neighborhood events. Volunteers will work with children through creative workshops, sports activities, and educational games, promoting active participation and informal learning. They will also contribute to ecological actions such as gardening, zero-waste initiatives, and environmental workshops, raising awareness about sustainability and responsible living.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Young people aged between 18 and 30, who are living in one of the following countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden).

- Have experience in local volunteering and willing to share it with others.

- Available for the full duration of the project (21 days + travel).

- Able to communicate in English at least at the B1 level.

- Ready to obtain a Criminal Records Certificate from your country before arriving in Poland.

Expenses and Benefits

- Volunteers will be accommodated in a dormitory or a shared flat with other volunteers

- You will receive pocket money (6 EUR per day) and food allowance

- Volunteers are covered by additional health insurance and will receive a city transport pass.

- The work office is located in the city center with good public transport connections

- The host organisation will cover economy flights according to the rules of the European Solidarity Corps Programme, according to the following limits;

• from 100 - 499 km: 211,00€ 
• from 500 - 1999 km: 309,00€
• from 2000 - 2999 km: 395,00€
• from 3000 - 3999 km: 580,00€
• from 4000 - 7999 km: 1188€
• more than 8000 km: 1735€

• Calculate your budget from HERE

IMPORTANT: 

• Keep all your travel documents and tickets for reimbursement. No documents = No reimbursement!
• Please send your travel proposal to the organisers by email and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!

- Participants are entitled to receive a YouthPass certificate after the project, where you are expected to self-assess your own learning, and you can add it to your CV. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 10th of May 2026

Arrival day: 16th of June 2026

Departure day: 6th of July 2026

How to apply?

Step 1: Sign in to your account on the European Youth Portal. If you don't have an account, create an account  as a YOUNG PERSON from HERE

Step 2: Visit the opportunity page on the European Youth portal and click "Apply." From this page, you must write your motivation letter in English.

Step 3: Fill out this application form as soon as possible 

More Details

For more details about the "European Neighbourhood Courtyards" volunteering Project, check the opportunity details on the ESC Portal from HERE 

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