The European Solidarity Corps (formally known as European Voluntary Service) is the new European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.
You have to be 18-30 years old to take part (you can apply when you’re 17).
More information on the European Solidarity Corps for participants can be found here.
European Solidarity Corps is a partnership between a sending organisation in the volunteer’s home country, a receiving organisation in the destination country, and the volunteer. Both organisations have to be approved (known as ‘accredited’) by the Erasmus+ National Agency in their country. Click here to know more about the project and the Irish National Agency, Leargas.
Thanks to Erasmus+ funding, we have been hosting European volunteers at Galway Community Circus since 2013. We have so far hosted 20 ESC volunteers from Romania, France, Hungary, Spain, Palestine, Italy, Belgium, Germany, UK and Czech Republic.
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European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps is a European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.
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FOR YOUTH
Youth Circus
Youth Circus is our membership-based circus arts education programme for children and young people ages 5-24.
FOR ADULTS
Adult Circus
Our adult circus classes for ages 18+ allow the opportunity to learn more about your body, movement and self-awareness.
FOR COMMUNITIES
Social Circus
We offer accessible and inclusive circus outreach sessions and programmes for schools, youth and community groups to help develop self-confidence and social skills.