Youth Space ECHO: European Solidarity Corps Volunteer Opportunity in Graz, Austria 🇦🇹
🌟 Experience an unforgettable year supporting youth initiatives in Graz! This fully-funded Erasmus+ project invites Spanish volunteers aged 18-30 to join the vibrant ECHO Youth Centre – a multicultural hub providing creative workshops, sports activities, educational support, and community events for young Austrians. Gain valuable skills while making a lasting impact!
🇪🇺 Participating Countries
- Spain 🇪🇸
- Austria 🇦🇹
🗓️ Key Details
- Dates: September 2025 – September 2026 (11-12 months)
- Location: Graz, Austria
- Who can apply: Youth 18-30 years old residing in Spain 🇪🇸
- Application Deadline: 13 July 2025 at 14:00h
- Costs Covered: Travel ✈️, accommodation 🏠, meals 🍽️, activities, health insurance 🩺, pocket money 💶, language training
📚 What You’ll Learn & Gain
- Youth work skills in multicultural environments
- Workshop facilitation and project organization 👩🏫
- German language practice (with provided courses)
- Technical and creative skills in repair cafés 🛠️
- On-Arrival and Mid-Term training from Austrian National Agency
- Team collaboration in international settings
🏡 Accommodation & Meals
- Accommodation: Private room in student dormitory
- Meals: Food allowance provided
- Transport: Bicycle 🚲 or public transportation ticket included
- Workspace: Access to creative workshops (wood/metal) and music spaces
🎒 What to Bring
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- Enthusiasm for youth work and cultural exchange
- Ideas for workshops and projects
- Openness to learn German
- Proactive attitude and team spirit 🤝
⚽ Additional Activities
- Weekly “Repair Cafés” ♻️ promoting sustainability
- Sports tournaments (foosball, billiards, table tennis)
- Community kitchen events and celebrations 🎉
- Gender-specific empowerment activities
- Group crafts and creative projects
📩 How to Apply (Residents of Spain only)
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- Send email to: almenaras.esc@gmail.com
- Subject: “VOLUNTEER ECHO”
- Attach in English:
- Your CV
- Motivation letter
- Completed Application Form
- Infopack: ECHO Youth Centre Information Package
✨ Why You Should Join
- 🚀 Develop professional skills in youth work and project management
- 🌍 Immerse yourself in Austrian culture while living abroad
- 🤝 Build international friendships and professional networks
- 🎓 Receive formal training and language education
- 💪 Make a tangible difference in young people’s lives
- 💰 Fully-funded experience with no financial burden