Who can take part in voluntary service projects?

24/04/12 13:16 CET

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The European Voluntary Service (EVS) enables young people to go abroad to provide unpaid service for a maximum of one year.
The scheme is open to young people 18-30 years old (and to disadvantaged young people 16-30).
Volunteers benefit from specific training, they receive board and lodging, insurance cover and a allowance for the duration of the project.

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