Volunteering through EVS provides young people with an intercultural learning experience, encouraging social integration and increasing employability.
Local communities are strengthened by the experience of European partnership - exchanging cultural knowledge and good practice, increasing awareness and understanding of international youth work.
EVS is not:
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A paid job, it must not replace paid jobs |
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A recreation or tourist activity |
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An internship in an enterprise |
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A period of study or vocational training abroad |
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Are you a young person aged between 18 (by the start date of the project activity) to 30 interested in volunteering in Europe for up to 12 months, with no cost to you?
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Are you a non-profit organisation located in a Programme Country or in South East Europe wishing to send or host EVS volunteers? |
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All volunteers are entitled to a Youthpass certificate on completion of an EVS placement.
The certificate is based on behavioural competencies and is record of volunteer achievements. This validates the volunteering experience and is useful when approaching employers.
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