Volunteering under the European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps takes place in third countries where there are ongoing humanitarian aid operations. Projects must be in line with the humanitarian aid principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, as well as with the ‘do no harm’ principle.

The main objectives are facilitating the transition from the humanitarian response to long-term sustainable and inclusive development.

Who can apply

Any public or private entity, whether non-profit or profit making, local, regional, national or international, legally established in an EU Member State, a third country associated to the Programme or a third country not associated to the Programme where humanitarian aid activities and operations take place and where there are no ongoing international or non-international armed conflicts, or any international organisation.

Applicant organisations must hold a valid Quality Label for Humanitarian Aid volunteering at the application deadline and for the entire duration of the project.

Consortium composition 

At least 3 eligible participating organisations with a valid volunteering Quality Label for Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. It should include at least 2 support organisations from different EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme and at least one host organisation which is a separate legal entity with no affiliation to the support organisations taking part in the project.

Eligible participants

Young people between 18 and 35 years old who are legally residing in a EU Member State or in a third country associated to the Programme and who have registered in the European Solidarity Corps Portal and who have not yet participated in the European Solidarity Corps’ Humanitarian Aid individual volunteering.

The participant must have successfully completed the mandatory trainings organised by the Commission.

Duration of the project

Projects should last 12, 24 or 36 months 

Eligible activities

• Individual volunteering
• Volunteering teams
• Complementary activities

Venue of the activities

Activities have to take place in the country of one of the applicant organisations.

Where to apply 

To the Education and Cultural Executive Agency via the Funding and Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System.

Deadline: 16 April 2024, 17.00 (Brussels time)

For further details, please check the European Solidarity Corps Guide.