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Topic: Volunteering Abroad

Mentoring under Construction | Image: Andreea Buzec

Learning & Development / Volunteering Abroad

Moving on! Mentoring under Construction | 2021

Mentoring under Construction is a community for mentoring practitioners within the European Solidarity Corps programme. Mentoring under Construction aims at identifying, adapting and implementing good practices on mentoring within the European Solidarity Corps programme. It is also a process to build and develop this community. After launching in 2020, the community moved on with it’s activities online. Read more

Learn to be a Mentor. Resources [Ian Schneider via unsplash.com]

Learning & Development / Volunteering Abroad

Learn to be a Mentor. Resources for Mentoring Volunteers

Mentoring is playing a key role in the support structure of volunteer opportunities organised within the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Programme. “Learn to be a Mentor” provides a collection of resources for mentoring volunteers. This includes approaches, methods, tools and recommendations for mentors working with volunteers. Read more

Volunteers in Poland [Alex Mihis via unsplash.com]

Living & Working Abroad / Volunteering Abroad

Resources for Volunteers in Poland

What do you need to know to start your voluntary service in Poland? – Check out information and resources for volunteering activities within the European Solidarity Corps (also known as European Voluntary Service) and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme: volunteering, learning and Youthpass, Poland, it’s history, places to see and travelling tips, learning the Polish language and working with children and youth. Read more

The undiscovered Country [Paul Gilmore via unsplash.com]

Learning & Development / Volunteering Abroad

The undiscovered country. Learning through experience during Volunteering Activities Abroad

European Programmes provide various non-formal learning experience: youth exchanges, youth initiatives and volunteering activities. These activities are based on learning through experience, which gives young people an opportunity to develop competences and one’s own personality. A perfect preparation for an unknown future. Read more

European Solidarity Corps [Coley Christine via unsplash]

International Youth Work / Volunteering Abroad

European Solidarity Corps: Volunteering Activities Abroad

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is an initiative from European Union which provides opportunities for young people to volunteer and/or work in projects that benefit people and communities around Europe. The programme is offering volunteer and occupational activities that support non-governmental organisations, local authorities or private companies in addressing challenging situations across the European Union. Read more