Erasmus EVS Youth In Action Erasmus the new

Erasmus + � the new program for education, training, youth and sport �Including previous

EVS (EUROPEAN VOLUNTARY SERVICE) The aim of the European Voluntary Service (EVS) is to

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

�You start to search projects all over the Europe that you are interested in

READ! �information about the project very carefully - what will the project be like?

WRITE! �what you study �what you do in your life �what your hobbies are,

DON‘T FORGET �mention why do you want to go to THIS particular EVS project

Where can I find an EVS project? �database on the official website of the

More about EVS � 3 partners: a volunteer, a sending organisation and a host

What costs does EVS cover for you as a volunteer? �Your international travel �Accommodation

Be the change you want to see in the world!

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Erasmus + EVS Youth In Action

Erasmus + � the new program for education, training, youth and sport �Including 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 30 �You need to choose your sending organization �You need to write down your motivation letter and CV (in english)

�You start to search projects all over the Europe that you are interested in �You start sending your application to organizations and hope for 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 study �what you do in your life �what your hobbies are, sports you do �languages you speak

DON‘T FORGET �mention 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_databa se) �YOUTHNETWORKS (www. youthnetworks. eu) �Facebook

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…)

Be the change you want to see in the world!