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International mobilities 44 45 TEXT: Angelika Jończyk

Employee exchanges

European Solidarity Corps and ambitions. There are indivi- still want to take part in the pro- These are just a few of the many
Most of the opportunities offe- dual and team volunteering. ject, you can check the so-called opportunities for international
red by the European Solidarity team volunteering. It lasts from exchange that you can take part

Corps are cross-border volun- Individual volunteering 2 weeks to 2 months and is also in. I hope this text will help you
teering. These projects are a It can last from 2 to 12 mon- full-time. The group consists of discover these possibilities and
great opportunity to help the ths. It is done full-time, i.e. 30 10 to 40 volunteers from at least choose the best one for you. If
local community, gain new skills, to 38 hours a week. It gives the 2 different countries. you still hesitate to decide to lea-
spend some time abroad, maybe opportunity to participate in the ve -> check out our video “How

even learn a language - but defi- daily work of an organization The European Solidarity Corps we got here?”
nitely come back with beautiful that actively works for the lo- is not only about volunteering. youtu.be/lrK_9rLE7kE
and unforgettable memories. cal community. Note: in some Check the job and internship

The European Solidarity Corps cases (participants with fewer offers here: europa.eu/youth/so-
volunteering program is open to opportunities or disabilities) you lidarity/young-people/trainees-
people aged 18-30 living in par- can take part in the project for a hips-jobs_en
ticipating and partner countries. shorter period of time - from 2
Project topics can range from weeks to 2 months.

environment, health, integration,
digital, culture, and sport, so it’s Team volunteering
not hard to find something that If you are not able to spend

fits your professional interests more than 2 months abroad, but

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