Reference documents and resources
The European Solidarity Corps Guide
Older versions:
- 2022 European Solidarity Corps Guide (version 2 of 04/02/2022), including the Corrigendum of 04/02/2022 (only available in English)
- 2022 European Solidarity Corps Guide
- 2021 European Solidarity Corps Guide (version 2 of 05/05/2021), including the Corrigendum of 05/05/2021 (only available in English).
- 2021 European Solidarity Corps Guide
- 2020 European Solidarity Corps Guide
- 2019 European Solidarity Corps Guide
- 2018 European Solidarity Corps Guide
Annual work programme
The annual work programme provides information on the implementation and funding of the European Solidarity Corps.
Guide for experts
The Guide for experts sets out guidelines on how grant applications managed by the National Agencies and Quality Label applications are assessed.
Implementation guidelines - Erasmus+ and European Solidarity
- Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Inclusion and Diversity Strategy
- Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes digital strategy - Publications Office of the EU
- Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps green transition and sustainable development strategy - Publications Office of the EU
Decision on lump sums, unit costs and flat-rate financing
Annexes to the Decision authorising the use of lump sums, unit costs and flat-rate financing for volunteering and Solidarity Projects covered by the European Solidarity Corps provides a detailed description of the unit costs.
Communication, dissemination and visibility requirements for beneficiaries
In line with the grant agreement, all beneficiaries must use the EU emblem in their communication to acknowledge the support received under EU programmes.
- Communicating and raising EU visibility - European Commission
- Use of the EU emblem
- European Solidarity Corps Communication toolkit
Check out all communication material for organisations
Interim evaluation of the European Solidarity Corps (2021-2027)
- Interim Evaluation of the European Solidarity Corps 2021-2027 (COM(2025) 144 final of 01.04.2025)
- Staff working document accompanying the interim evaluation of the 2021-2027 European Solidarity Corps and final evaluation of the 2018-2020 European Solidarity Corps (SWD(2025) 75 final of 01.04.2025)
- Staff working document accompanying the final evaluation of the 2014-2020 EU Aid Volunteers Initiative (SWD(2025) 76 final)
- Interim evaluation for the 2021-2027 European Solidarity Corps, final evaluation for the 2018-2020 European Solidarity Corps and final evaluation for the 2014-2020 EU Aid Volunteers Initiative - Publications Office of the EU
Regulation
The Regulation 2021/888 setting out the legal framework for the European Solidarity Corps programme, adopted on 20 May, confirmed the new generation of the Corps for 2021-2027 with a budget of EUR 1.009 billion.
Distance calculator
Distance calculator helps organisations calculate individuals’ travel distances to determine the grants for which they are eligible for Volunteering Projects managed by the national agencies (excluding Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas and Humanitarian Aid Volunteering). Please see Programme guide for more details about applicable distance bands.
This tool is not designed to tell individuals how much funding they should receive. The level of the support for travel cost depends on several factors including the administrative costs incurred by the participating organisations. Organisations may either transfer the funds directly to participants or arrange and provide their travel tickets.
To use the calculator
- Start typing a place name in the ‘Start’ box. A list of possible place names will appear. Click on the correct one.
- Do the same thing with the ‘End’ box.
- Press the ‘Enter’ key on your keyboard. The distance in kilometers will appear.
You must type in the name of a specific city, town, or village - not just a country.
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- Calculate a distance
- Type or right-click on the map to set the start and destination addresses.
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