Course Content
First module
Welcome to the European Solidarity Corps! In this first module, you'll be introduced to the ESC, its mission, and the values that underpin it. You'll learn about the importance of solidarity in Europe, the goals of the ESC, and what it means to be part of this vibrant community. We'll also give you a tool to brainstorm your initial steps in your new project, that will also serve as a reflection on your first impressions. Let’s get started on this exciting path toward making a positive impact in communities across Europe!
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What are the European Solidarity Corps?
Rights and responsibilities
Welcome to Your Online Volunteering Journey!
Fears, Expectations and Contributions
Second module
As you know, the European Solidarity Corps are based on non formal education: but what is it? In this module you'll learn more about it, and you'll start reflecting on the learning processes that can help you get the most from your project.
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Non formal learning
Formal vs Non Formal
What is formal? What is Non formal?
Compare the most important things you've learnt in life
Third module
In this module we'll continue reflecting on the learning process starting with an activity that helps you summarize your past experiences; then we'll take some time to pause and reflect on how you are feeling at this point of your project, and finally you'll have the chance to get in touch with your future self to start projecting on your after-ESC!
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The River of Learning
The Blob Tree Reflection
Letter to Your Future Self
Fourth module
This module will help you setting more precise learning goals and discover what learning style works best for you. In the end, we'll have another evaluation tool to check how every aspect of your life is going right now.
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What Do I Want to Learn?
Learning Style test
The Wheel of Life
Fifth module
Ever heard of Youthpass? Well even if you haven't, we're going to provide you with a recap! You'll find out what it is, what are its purposes and content, and you'll start noting down the things you've learnt or improved during your project. As in every module, we'll also help you take a pause, reflect on your last days/weeks and think of what you enjoyed, what can be improved and so on.
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Youthpass: what it is
8 competences
The Hand
Sixth module
Living as a European Solidarity Corps volunteer often means living in an intercultural, diverse environment, where effective communication is crucial. This is why we thought that non violent communication might help: in this module you'll learn the basics of it, even with some practical examples, and you can train it in your everyday life... even after the end of the project! We'll also provide you with another tool to evaluate your experience and reflect on it under different aspects.
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Nonviolent Communication basics
Assignments
Keep, Change, Start, Stop
Seventh module
You are now at half-project! We'll take advantage to keep exploring a path of personal development, particularly with the Ikigai assignment, and we'll give you the chance to reflect on the first half of your project with a reprise of an activity you did at the beginning: going back to it and updating it will help you evaluate it and find new motivation for the second half!
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Ikigai
Hot Air Balloon Update
Eighth module
The end of the project approaches, and it can still be an amazing opportunity to train your soft skills: do you know what they are? Find out more about them in this module!
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Soft skills: introduction and list
Soft skills test
Ninth module
In this module we'll provide you with some practical tip that, in our experience as and with European Solidarity Corps volunteers, we noticed are very valuable: time and money management. We hope you'll treasure them!
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Time management
Time management tips assessment
Money management
Money management tips assessment
Tenth module
Only two more modules to go, so we're curious about your learning process: this module will allow you to update your Youthpass and give us a periodic evaluation of your experience.
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Youthpass: competences update
Periodic evaluation
Eleventh module
Almost at the end of your project, we thought to help you end your journey of personal development and self-discovery with something that can make you reflect about yourself under a different light...
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16 personality types
Personality quiz
Twelfth module
We are getting at the end of your project, so before you finish we'd like to give you a few tools that can help you plan for the after-ESC: an analysis of your personal resources, a brainstorming about your possible future goals and paths... Thanks for having followed this journey, take advantage of this last tools before leaving us!
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Personal resources
10 Life Projects
Salami technique / Retro-planning
Final evaluation
Volunteer Mentoring Journey
About Lesson

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a European Union initiative that aims to provide young people with opportunities to volunteer or work in projects that benefit communities, both within and outside Europe. The initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to engage young people in addressing societal challenges, promoting solidarity, and fostering a sense of European identity.

Some key aspects of the European Solidarity Corps are:

  1. Target Group: The ESC is open to young people aged 18 to 30. They can participate in various activities related to social inclusion, environment, culture, education, health, and more.

  2. Types of Projects:

    • Volunteering Projects: These are full-time activities that can last from 2 to 12 months. Volunteers work on projects that benefit communities and help address societal challenges; they get a pocket money but not a salary.
    • Traineeships and Jobs: These are professional opportunities that can last from 2 to 12 months, where participants can gain work experience in different sectors.
    • Solidarity Projects: These are self-initiated projects led by groups of young people within their own country. These projects aim to address specific challenges or issues within the local community.

  3. Funding: The ESC is funded by the European Union, and participants receive financial support to cover travel, accommodation, meals, and other necessary expenses. For traineeships and jobs, participants may also receive a salary.

  4. Eligibility and Application: Young people from EU member states and other associated countries can apply to join the ESC. Applications are typically made through the European Youth Portal, where participants can search for available projects and opportunities.

  5. Goals:

    • Promote solidarity as a value.
    • Enhance young people’s skills and employability.
    • Support communities and organizations in need.
    • Foster a sense of European identity and cross-border cooperation.

The European Solidarity Corps is part of the EU’s broader youth strategy and works in conjunction with other programs like Erasmus+, aimed at youth development and mobility.

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