ICDET / VOLUNTEERING & SOLIDARITY
Европейски
Корпус за солидарност
Volunteer. Grow. Make a difference.
Contribute to causes that matter, connect with people from different cultures and develop practical skills through meaningful community action.
Supporting communities. Creating opportunities. Growing together.
ABOUT THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS
Make a difference.
Discover what you can do.
The European Solidarity Corps is the European Union's programme for volunteering and solidarity. It connects young people with organisations and projects that benefit communities, promote inclusion and encourage cooperation.
Activities can focus on education, culture, the environment and other community needs. Participation is an opportunity to contribute, develop skills and learn alongside people with different experiences.
Standard volunteering and Solidarity Projects are for people aged 18–30. You can register from 17, but activities start from 18. Your country of residence and the specific opportunity determine eligibility.
Humanitarian Aid Volunteering is a separate ESC strand with an upper age limit of 35 and additional requirements. This page focuses on regular volunteering and ICDET's work.
Read the official ESC overview ↗HOW TO START
Start with your interests.
The ESC portal connects prospective volunteers with organisations. Build a profile that reflects your motivation and the causes you care about.
Register
Create your EU Login account and European Solidarity Corps profile through the official portal.
Build your profile
Add your interests and preferences. Keep your information up to date so organisations can understand your motivation.
Find a project
Explore opportunities and apply to suitable projects. Organisations may also contact you when your profile matches their activities.
Prepare to participate
Use the available online training and discuss the tasks, learning goals and support arrangements with the project team.
Registration does not guarantee a placement. The portal also connects participants with training and community resources; selection and practical arrangements are confirmed for each activity.
VOLUNTEERING IN ESC
Meaningful work. Shared experience.
Join the daily activities of an organisation in your own country or abroad. Volunteering combines a contribution to the community with non-formal learning and personal development.
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERING
Contribute to an organisation.
2 weeks–12 monthsWork with a host organisation on community-focused activities. Long-term placements last 2–12 months; shorter individual activities are also available under the programme rules.
TEAM VOLUNTEERING
Create change together.
2 weeks–2 monthsCollaborate with volunteers from different countries in a shorter, shared activity with a clear community purpose.
Volunteering is full-time, normally 30–38 hours per week. Duration, tasks, eligibility and support are specified in each opportunity. These are programme formats, not a list of currently available ICDET placements.
Check the official volunteering conditions ↗ESC & ICDET
Solidarity is part of who we are.
At ICDET, volunteering connects personal growth with social impact. We welcome international volunteers in Bulgaria, help young people in Bulgaria explore opportunities abroad, and connect participation with mentoring, training and follow-up.
Every volunteer contributes ideas, perspectives and experience to our community. Together, we support local action while developing lasting relationships across cultures.
VOLUNTEERING @ ICDET
Be part of everyday change.
Contribute to community projects in Bulgaria while gaining practical experience, discovering local culture and sharing your own. Activities depend on the specific project and the needs of the communities involved.
What volunteers do
Community activities
Contribute to educational workshops, cultural exchanges, environmental actions and local events.
Creative contribution
Support media, communication, training activities and project development through practical tasks.
Local collaboration
Work with schools, NGOs and communities, sharing ideas and international perspectives.
Inclusive initiatives
Contribute to solidarity activities that promote diversity, equal opportunities and participation.
What volunteers receive
Accommodation, food & local transport
Accommodation, meals or a food allowance, and necessary local transport are organised according to the project arrangements.
Pocket money & travel support
Volunteers receive pocket money. Travel support follows the programme limits, approved arrangements and documentation requirements; confirm these before booking.
Insurance & safety information
Applicable ESC insurance, practical safety information and project contacts are part of preparation. Coverage depends on the activity and your health insurance situation; it is not unlimited cover for every risk.
Language support & training
Language learning and relevant training support participation and cultural understanding. Online and in-person options depend on the activity and programme conditions.
Mentoring & supervision
Mentoring, task-related guidance and opportunities for reflection help volunteers develop skills and discuss their learning and wellbeing.
Preparation & follow-up
Preparation, ongoing support and reflection after the activity help participants apply their learning and stay connected with their communities.
ICDET INITIATIVE / SOLIDARITY & EDUCATION
GENiUS
Generational Schools of the Future
GENiUS is ICDET's European Solidarity Corps initiative dedicated to solidarity, inclusion and equal access to education.
It connects volunteers, learners and educational communities to develop meaningful learning opportunities and environments where every young person feels valued and supported.
Equal access to learning
Support students with disabilities in accessing meaningful educational opportunities and participating in shared learning activities.
Responsive educational support
Co-create tools, resources and approaches that respond to learners with special educational needs (SEN).
Opportunities to participate
Engage young people facing social, economic or geographical barriers, creating space for their voices and ideas.
Learning from one another
Peer-to-peer learning brings volunteers and participants together to exchange experience and create solutions collaboratively.
Creativity with a purpose
Solidarity and digital innovation help shape schools and youth spaces that are inclusive, inspiring and human-centred.
GENiUS connects ESC solidarity with ICDET's vision of the School of the Future: an educational environment where no one is left behind.
GET INVOLVED
Make solidarity part of your everyday life.
Tell us about your interests, availability and support needs. Contact ICDET about volunteering in Bulgaria, opportunities abroad or cooperation through GENiUS.
Programme information follows the official European Youth Portal. Check the specific opportunity for eligibility, dates, support and application conditions. Европейски корпус за солидарност