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Description
The European Solidarity Corps, initiative created by the European Union that creates opportunities for
young people to volunteer or work in projects that benefit communities and people around Europe,
including their own country.
It is intended for youth between 18 and 30 years. Furthermore, solidarity is in the core of the project
and through solidarity, European youth is driven to their aspirations for a better Union. Furthermore,
the program offers volunteering, traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the EU
(European Commission, 2019).
Major achievements
- The inclusion of solidarity and cooperation among the youth Europeans.
- Accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities commitment to the benefit of communities
while acquiring useful experience and competences for their personal, educational, social, civic and
professional development, thereby improving their employability.
- Support to vulnerable people, response to social challenges an build an inclusive society.
- Additional opportunities to make a start into the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs
within their respective Member State or across borders.
