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Massive Open Online Course on European Solidarity Corps 2026
E-learning
12-29 November 2026 | HOP Online Platform, Ireland
Want to volunteer abroad, start a local solidarity project, or host young volunteers? Join our free online course on the European Solidarity Corps.
This self-paced online course shows you everything the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) offers, from volunteering abroad to launching your own project, so you can start making a difference right away.
Who is it for?
- Young people (18–30) who want to volunteer or run a Solidarity Project
- Youth workers, mentors and organisations planning to host, send or support volunteers
- Anyone curious about how the ESC works
What you’ll learn?
- The essentials of the European Solidarity Corps
- How to create impact for yourself, your organisation and your community
- How to start a Volunteering Project or a Solidarity Project
- How to apply for an ESC grant and get a Quality Label
- Opportunities in Humanitarian Aid activities
- How to support young people during their ESC projects
- How to recognise and make visible what you learn along the way
- You’ll also connect with fellow participants from across Europe.
Open live webinar "Pathway and Support on Becoming Solidarity Corps Volunteer": 6th of November, 12:00–13:30 CET (Brussels time)
Experienced mentors will share practical advice on where to apply, how to write your CV, how to present yourself and how to find a sending organisation.
Register to get your personal join link: https://bit.ly/esc-volunteer
Practical information
- The course is already running. Join any time; the course runs until 29 November; new participants are enrolled every week.
- To enrol, create a free account on the HOP online learning platform: https://hop.saltonetwork.eu/
- Language: English, with most content also available in Spanish, Italian, German and Turkish
- Certificate: Complete the course to earn Open Digital Badges and a Youthpass certificate
Get a taste of the course in our new 2026 video: https://youtu.be/8HN4_GvZshU
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The course is coordinated by the SALTO European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre, hosted by Léargas (the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps), and co-financed by the Italian and Austrian National Agencies. Content is developed by the course team at NGO “AWERO”, together with external experts and researchers.
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Your kind of training?
Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 11 November 2026 Date of selection: 12 November 2026Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/15509
This E-learning is
for 300 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Trainers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Volunteering mentors, Youth coaches
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
Leargas, National Agency for Erasmus+ in Adult Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Youth and Sport (National Agency)
https://www.leargas.ie/european-solidarity-corps/
Contact for questions:
MOOC Solidarity Team of Facilitators
E-Mail:
Phone: 000000000
Costs
Participation fee
It's totally for free.
Accommodation and food
It's an online course.
Travel reimbursement
It's an online course, no travel needed.