Are you between 17 and 30 and willing to spend 6 MONTHS IN CYPRUS as an EVS volunteer?
How does it work?
An EVS project is a partnership between two or more promoting organisations. These organisations are responsible for recruiting volunteers for their project.
Volunteers participate in EVS through a Sending Organisation in the country where they live and a Receiving Organisation that receives and hosts them during their period of service.
Projects last 6 MONTHS and as a volunteer you can work in a wide range of fields, such as culture, youth, sports, children, cultural heritage, arts, animal welfare, environment, and development cooperation. At the end of your EVS period, you will receive a certificate confirming your participation and describing your project – the Youthpass.
You will receive free accommodation, food, insurance and pocket money. The only thing you might have to pay is a small part of your travel costs.
Overview
The European Voluntary Service (EVS) helps young people travel abroad to participate in volunteering projects.
As an EVS volunteer, you commit yourself to the work of an organization abroad. Volunteering projects can involve many different kinds of activities in areas such as youth work, cultural activities, social care or environmental protection. You volunteer on an unpaid and full-time basis.
What you have achieved and learned through volunteering is certified Europe-wide via the Youthpass recognition tool.
Volunteers already involved in EVS should read an Info Kit explaining what to expect and with information on the Youthpass and the insurance cover provided.
Access to Erasmus + Online Linguistic Support will help you learn the language that you volunteer in.
Duration
Volunteering activities last a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.
EVS opportunities are available in both Erasmus + Programme countries and Neighbouring Partner countries - meaning that you can volunteer outside of Europe too.
Conditions
You must be between the ages of 17 and 30 to volunteer.
Financial support
All essential costs related to your volunteering project are covered. You will be provided with accommodation, board and any local transport that you may need. You may also receive a small amount of 'pocket money'.
All volunteers are covered by insurance during their time abroad.