1. Erasmus +
EVS - Youth In Action

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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 ;)

6. How to write a motivation letter?

7. READ!
information about the project very carefully - what will the project be like?
what type of participants are the organisers looking for?

8. WRITE! what you study what you do in your life
what your hobbies are, sports you do
languages you speak

9. 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

10. Where can I find an EVS project?
database on the official website of the European Union (
YOUTHNETWORKS (
Facebook

11. 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)

12. 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…)
Insurance

13. Be the change you want to see in the world!