Erasmus +

EVS -Youth In Action

Erasmus + the new program for education,

training, youth and sportIncluding previous programs like

Youth in Action, Erasmus and LLP to improve employability of the

youth as well as improving their language skills and flexibility.

EVS (EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE)

The aim of the European Voluntary Service (EVS) is to develop solidarity and promote active citizenship and mutual understanding among young people

How to become an EVS volunteer?You need to be aged between 17

and 30You need to choose your sending

organizationYou need to write down your

motivation letter and CV (in english)

You start to searchprojects all over theEurope that you areinterested in

You start sendingyour application toorganizations and hopefor the best ;)

How to write a motivation letter?

READ!information

about the project very carefully - what will the project be like?

what type of participants are the organisers looking for?

WRITE!what you studywhat you do in your lifewhat your hobbies are,

sports you dolanguages you speak

DON‘T FORGETmention why do you

want to go to THIS particular EVS project you're applying for

mention how can you contribute for a successful project

try to be creative and funny - capture the attention of your reader

Where can I find an EVS project?

database on the official website of the European Union(http://europa.eu/youth/evs_database)

YOUTHNETWORKS(www.youthnetworks.eu)

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More about EVS

3 partners: a volunteer, a sending organisation and a host organisation

Many themes: disability, education, gender equality, health, European awareness, environment, animal warfare...

Duration: short-term ( 2 weeks up to 2 months), long-term (2 up to 12 months)

What costs does EVS cover for you as a volunteer?

Your international travel 

Accommodation and food costs

A volunteer’s allowance – pocket money

Exceptional volunteer costs (medical attendance, additional preparation…)

Insurance

Be the change you want

to see in the world!