Programmes

European Solidarity Corps

Ready for a life-changing adventure and the chance to make a real difference? Joining the European Solidarity Corps can be your next big move!

UN Youth Volunteers

The United Nations Youth Volunteer programme is designed for motivated individuals aged 18-29 who are eager to contribute to development and peace initiatives worldwide.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) is based in Bonn, Germany, with around 300 staff members at headquarters. In 2024, there were over 14,600 UN Volunteers deployed in some 170 countries around the world. UNV has offices in New York and Tokyo, six regional offices in Amman, Bangkok, Dakar, Istanbul, Nairobi and Panama City, and 60 Field Units. Toily Kurbanov is the Executive Coordinator of UNV.

More information and organisations active in this field

Authority for youth and civil society issues

Develop yourself, work as a volunteer! If you are between 17 and 30 years old, you can volunteer through the European Solidarity Corps. Volunteer work can last from 2 weeks to 12 months. There are no requirements for grades or previous experience. The programme is aimed at all young people.

Eurodesk Sweden

Eurodesk is a European network aimed at young people with information on opportunities to study, volunteer and work in Europe. The network currently consists of 38 national partners and over 1200 local contact points (Eurodesk multipliers) in 36 countries. MUCF is a national partner in Sweden and is thus responsible for coordinating Swedish contact points.

Interesting links

Volunteering and traineeships (Sida's website)

Sida's (Sweden's aid agency) collection of organisations and programmes with Swedish connections offering volunteer and internships around the world