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Young Leaders ESC Volunteering Opportunity in Slovakia 🇸🇰

Join our transformative 10-month Erasmus+ European Solidarity Corps project in Trnava, Slovakia! Develop essential soft skills, gain international experience, and make a meaningful impact through youth education and community initiatives. Perfect for young changemakers aged 18-30 seeking personal and professional growth.

🌍 Participating Countries

Open to volunteers across all European Union countries. Eligible participants include: 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇰 Slovakia (Host Country).

📋 Key Details

  • Duration: 10 months (January – November 2026)
  • Location: Trnava, Slovakia 🇸🇰
  • Eligibility: Young adults aged 18-30 with English communication skills, digital literacy, and passion for youth development
  • Costs Covered:
    • 🍖 Food allowance: €200/month via bank transfer
    • 💰 Pocket money: €180/month via bank transfer
    • 🏠 Shared apartment accommodation
    • ✈️ Reimbursed travel costs (EU Distance Calculator)
    • 🩺 Health insurance (EHIC + Cigna ESC coverage)
    • 🗣️ Slovak language courses (4 hours/month)

🎓 What You’ll Learn & Gain

  • Leadership and teamwork through hands-on project management
  • Advanced communication and marketing skills
  • Business planning and community project development
  • Cross-cultural competence and ambassadorial experience
  • Youth Pass Certificate validating key competencies
  • Practical experience in non-formal education
  • Professional network in European youth work

🏠 Accommodation & Meals

  • 🏡 Shared apartments in Trnava with basic amenities
  • 🍽️ Self-catering with €200 monthly food allowance
  • 🛏️ Private bedrooms with shared common areas
  • 📶 High-speed internet provided

🎒 What to Bring

  • 📄 Valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
  • 👕 Comfortable clothing for workshops and outdoor activities
  • 💻 Personal laptop for digital tasks
  • 🧳 Warm clothing for Slovak winters (November-February)

  • 📱 Necessary adapters for EU power outlets

🚀 Additional Activities

  • 🏫 Soft skills workshops in local secondary schools
  • 💡 Community project incubation and development
  • 🗣️ International discussion clubs and cultural exchanges
  • 📱 Social media management and digital marketing
  • 🤝 Charity collaborations and humanitarian initiatives
  • 📚 Library-based critical thinking workshops
  • 👵 Intergenerational dialogue programs

📝 How to Apply

📄 Resources

✨ Why You Should Join

Transform your career trajectory while making real impact! This ESC opportunity offers unparalleled experience in youth empowerment, leadership development, and European citizenship. Gain transferable skills valued globally, build your international network, and earn a recognized Youth Pass Certificate. Experience Slovakian culture in the historic “Little Rome” of Trnava while contributing to meaningful community initiatives. Perfect for aspiring educators, project managers, and social innovators seeking to enhance their CV with hands-on international experience.