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The European Solidarity Corps is an Erasmus+ project financed by the European Union. The initiative offers young people (18 to 30 years old) the opportunity to contribute to society, make a difference and gain valuable experience through volunteering, traineeships and projects across Europe. The aim is to promote solidarity and social cohesion among young Europeans, and to foster their active citizenship skills.

Are you interested in volunteering for one year at QUEST through the European Solidarity Corps programme?

Are you 18-30 year-old and interested in education? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural environment? Do you want to learn how a non-profit organisation works and are you ready to experience Brussels life?

Keep an eye on our Work with us page to find out when we’ll open our next round of applications.

what they say

Volunteering for a year at QUEST was a learning journey all the way. It enabled me to better define my path in the areas that interest me (education and ecology), to consolidate my skills in advocacy, sociocracy, project writing and implementation, and to gain an insight into the complex and fascinating world of alternative pedagogies. I am very grateful to have been able to witness and participate in the fast evolving processes of the NGO, in a caring working atmosphere.

Mathilda Diaz

Former ESC volunteer, currently QUEST employee

My adventure as a ESC with QUEST was a beautiful journey where I had the opportunity to learn how to bring a project to life, reflecting on education and its transformative potential. As a volunteer I was able to gain an overview of all the NGO operations, participated in trainings and cooperated with an amazing team. This experience has been of great inspiration for me!

Sara Bentass

Former ESC volunteer, currently QUEST employee

Participating in the European Solidarity Corps is always an adventure; it's a gamble where you're not sure how it'll turn out, but you decide it's the right time to take the plunge. Spending eight months in Brussels with an NGO specializing in democratic education didn't seem like the perfect fit for me, but I can confidently say that it has been an experience from which I've learned things I never imagined I would, and I've had the opportunity to meet people and visit places that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. It's not just about the professional experience and knowledge I've gained from QUEST, but also about the treatment I've received, the people I've met, and, above all, about being introduced to a completely different world of which I was previously unaware. Eight months at QUEST offered so much, but for me, it felt too short. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!

Dario Cabornero Boch

Former ESC volunteer

My year in Brussels with QUEST was a beautiful adventure! I had the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about communication and content creation, and to be part of a community of people passionate about education. It was a year full of shared QUEST ups and downs, challenges and discoveries, and working on new skills together. I found the experience incredibly inspiring! Thank you

Agata Bernatek

Former ESC volunteer

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