Upcoming volunteer projects

Red Cross Portugal is searching for volunteers!

• Available dates:

  • September 2026 to January 2027

    • In Braga or Guimaraes

  • January 2027 to May 2027

    • In Cucujaes or Sanguedo

• The main tasks will be:

  • Promoting inclusion and social participation through activities for all ages

  • Using non-formal education and learning by doing

  • Support community initiatives and bring in your own ideas!

Project description

Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to kincso.varga@youthbridgesbudapest.org

Last available volunteering place by AHA in Austria!

• The opportunity is planned for 1 year

• The volunteer will support open youth and cultural work in Bregenz

• The main tasks will include:

  • Take part in the life of youth centers and join "street work"

  • Participate in projects with diverse topics, such as democracy, anti-racism, gender, gardening or sports

  • Help by cultural events and parties

Detailed description

Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to esc-application@aha.or.at

Previously Tünde also took part in a project by AHA, read her testimony here

Obre't Ebre is searching for 8 volunteers, starting in September!

• The projects last 9 months or 1 year

• There are opportunities in:

  • A public library

  • In the youth department and youth information point of the town hall

  • At the Cáritas, which supports people in difficult situations

  • In a second-hand shop, where broken goods also get repaired

  • Accompany children and young people and support their education, especially with migration backgrounds

  • A public secondary education center

  • A non-profit youth association

  • An ecological agriculture initiative

If you would like to get to know more or apply to the projects, write an email to kincso.varga@youthbridgesbudapest.org

Previously Aleksandra also took part in a project coordinated by Obre't Ebre, read her testimony here

Become a volunteer at one delegation of Solidarites Jeunesses!

• The projects start around Sept/Oct and last 1 year

• The volunteers will:

  • Experience rural, farm lifestyle and perform manual tasks (such as renovation works)

  • Take part in heritage conservation initiatives

  • Immerse in community living and build connection in the local community

  • Become group leaders for camps

Information about all opportunities

Apply by sending an email to kincso.varga@youthbridgesbudapest.org, with your CV included

Previously Laci also took part in a project organized by Solidarites Jeunesses, read his testimony here

Be part of a team volunteering at Comune di Padova!

• The project has fixed dates and will last 2 weeks

• The volunteers will learn about sustainability and climate change

  • Afterwards they will give their knowledge further to others

• They will participate in interactive workshops and practical, local activities (such as urban cleaning, organizing a swap party)

Detailed information

Application form

Group volunteering with 15 young participants, organized by Die Villa!

• The duration is 2 weeks

• The volunteer group will:

  • Help by the restoration of an old manor house and its surroundings

  • Do manual work with various materials, learn about gardening

  • Cook together

  • Go on outings to the surrounding area, such as to Dresden

Infopack

Application form

Deadline: 2 August 2026

Connect with nature at Vegetarium Community in Bulgaria!

• The project will start in June and last 3,5 months (till September-October)

• The volunteers will live a community life, they will help the local community and support eco-projects

• They will learn about sustainability, renovation work and healthy lifestyle

Find out more about the project and apply here

Previously Márk also took part in a project at Vegetarium, read his testimony here

Join InCo Molfetta and explore the Apulia region of Italy!

• There is 1 project starting ASAP:

  • 12 months, supporting work activities, leisure time and learning with autistic youth

• 4 projects starting in September:

  • 8,5 months supporting activities with elderly people

  • 9-10 months helping schools and working with students aged 6-14

  • 9-10 months, supporting everyday activities in a school with 14-19 year-olds

  • 6 months working on a social farm

Find the descriptions of the opportunities and the application process here

Join Gepec and live next to a beach in Spain!

• The project lasts 6 months

• Gepec is an ecological association, mainly focused on environmental protection

• The volunteers will:

  • Help by conservation of biodiversity

  • Take over media and communication tasks

  • Maintain the property (farm) where the accommodation is located (restoration, gardening, taking care of chicken)

Find out more and apply

Previously Kara also took part in a project at Gepec, read her testimony here

Long-term project at Vidusdaugava's NGO in Latvia!

• September 2026 - January 2027

• • The main task will be organizing an English club for locals and Ukrainian refugees

  • Also other workshops according to your interests are welcome

More information and application

Deadline: 30 August 2026

Na Slunci is looking for volunteers to join their rural community!

• Different timelines:

  • September - December 2026, 4 months

  • September 2026 - September 2027, 1 year

  • 1 - 15 September 2026, 2 weeks

• The volunteers will be active in the Forest Kindergarten, Forest Club (3-6 years) and Leisure Club (6-12 years)

• They will help with outdoor and creative activities, and with organizing summer camps

Further information

Application form

Join Check-IN and experience September in Portugal!

• 1-month duration

• The volunteers will:

  • Help communication and promotion of European opportunities

  • Develop non-formal workshops about European Youth Goals, EU values and active citizenship

  • Build a connection with the local community, from children to elderly

Further information

Apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to kincso.varga@youthbridgesbudapest.org

Previously Dóri also took part in a project at Check-IN, read her testimony here

Deadline: 28 July 2026

Become a volunteer with Naturkultur, starting this autumn!

• All opportunities are for 1 year

• 3 available projects:

  • Kulturzentrum Schlachthof

    • Sept 2026 - Aug 2027

    • Supporting media-related workshops and camps, production of videos and audios

  • Tagesförderstatte Friedehorst

    • Sept 2026 - Aug 2027

    • Group-oriented offers for severely and multiply disabled adults

  • Local connections volunteer

    • Oct 2026 - Sept 2027

    • Build the network and connections of Naturkultur with other local organizations

You can find detailed descriptions and application forms on the aforementioned links

Deadline: 19 July 2026