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Online Course on the European Solidarity Corps
E-learning
6 October - 30 November 2025 | Ireland
A free and open online course from 6th Oct. to 30th Nov. for everyone interested in the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Programme. During the 8-week course, you will discover how you can use ALL the opportunities that the programme has to offer.
This online course will help you discover the full range of opportunities offered by the European Solidarity Corps, enabling you to start making a difference today.
Enrol now! NO application and NO selection are required, and you will gain immediate access to the course by using this link: https://hop.saltonetwork.eu/courses/esc
To begin, you will need to create a HOP account if you have not previously used the platform.
The course materials are available in English, with most content also translated into Spanish, Italian, German and Turkish.
You can access the online content at any time from 6 October to 30 November 2025. In addition, we offer live webinars and networking opportunities taking place throughout October 2025.
This Massive Open Online Course offers opportunities to explore:
- The essentials of the European Solidarity Corps
- How to create impact at personal, organisational and community levels
- Practical ways to recognise learning acquired through project experiences
- Steps to initiate Volunteering Projects
- The essence of a Solidarity Project and the main steps to get started
- How to prepare an application for an ESC grant and how to obtain a Quality Label
- Opportunities within Humanitarian Aid activities
- Ways to support young people during European Solidarity Corps projects
- Networking with fellow course participants
We will organise 2 webinars for participants to meet live!
1. Thematic webinar on Recognition of Learning, acquired through Solidarity Corps experiences, 14th October, 16:00 - 17:30 CET (Brussels time)
2. Networking webinar to meet potential project partners on 30th October, 15:00 - 16:30 CET (Brussels time)
Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded with Open Digital Badges and a Youthpass certificate.
Follow the course updates on https://www.facebook.com/moocsolidarity and https://www.instagram.com/moocsolidarity
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This course is coordinated by the SALTO European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre, hosted by Leargas, National Agency for Erasmus+ in Adult Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Youth and Sport.
The content is developed by the team of course facilitators and developers from the NGO "AWERO" in cooperation with various external experts and researchers.
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Your kind of training?
Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 5 October 2025 Date of selection: 6 October 2025Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14017
This E-learning is
for 300 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Other countries in the world , 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/about-us/
Co-organiser(s):
- SALTO European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre (SALTO Resource Centre)
Contact for questions:
MOOC Solidarity Team
E-Mail:
Phone: 00000000
Costs
Participation fee
0
Accommodation and food
The course is totaly for free. There are no extra fees for getting Open badges or Youthpass certificate.
Travel reimbursement
No travel needed, it's an online course.