Volunteering and Internships
Volunteering and Internships
Volunteering is an opportunity to use your time and skills to help others without any compensation. Why is it important to develop a culture of volunteering? Its development has several goals. Firstly, people develop the ability to help others, that is, it helps to become more humane, secondly, young people learn the culture of work, volunteering is unpaid work.
Volunteering will help you:
- Make a real difference in the causes you volunteer for
- in gaining new experience and skills
- Increase your employability, show future employers that you are adaptable, brave and have life experience
- Meet new friends from different countries
- Leave the comfort zone
- Find a sense of direction (for further study or career)
- Become more independent
- Appreciation and better understanding of other cultures
The European Youth Portal provides information in your country and at European level about opportunities and initiatives of interest to young people living, studying and working in Europe.
The European Youth Portal addresses young people, but also other stakeholders working in the field of youth (youth organisations, youth workers, etc.).
Help local people and communities across Europe by participating in a volunteering project.
internship
The Eurodesk network offers internship opportunities aimed at improving the skills and career prospects of young people. Internships provide hands-on experience in a variety of areas, including communication, project management, and international collaboration.
By participating in Eurodesk internships, young people can gain practical knowledge, develop professional networks and immerse themselves in a diverse cultural environment. A Eurodesk internship is a gateway to personal and professional growth, contributing to a deeper understanding of the importance of European integration and active citizenship.
TRAINEESHIP AT THE EU INSTITUTIONS
Be an intern for the next EU Bluebook program - 5-month paid internships are announced twice a year for young people.
EURES TARGETED MOBILITY SCHEME
Find a job or internship in Europe, Norway and Iceland. The duration of the work is at least 6 months, and the internship is 3 months.