Massive Open Online Course on European Solidarity Corps 2025
A free and open online course, which is already OPEN from 6th Oct. to 30th Nov. for everyone interested in the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). During the 8-week course, you will discover how you can use ALL the opportunities that the ESC has to offer.
Description
This online course will help you discover the full range of opportunities offered by the European Solidarity Corps, enabling you to start making a difference today.
Enrol right away (the course is already open).
NO application and NO selection are required, and you will gain immediate access to the course by using this link: https://hop.saltonetwork.eu/courses/esc
To begin, you will need to create a HOP account if you have not previously used the platform.The course materials are available in English, with most content also translated into Spanish, Italian, German and Turkish.
Get a glimpse into the course -
You can access the online content at any time from 6 October to 30 November 2025.
This Massive Open Online Course offers opportunities to explore:
- The essentials of the European Solidarity Corps
- How to create impact at personal, organisational and community levels
- Practical ways to recognise learning acquired through project experiences
- Steps to initiate Volunteering Projects
- The essence of a Solidarity Project and the main steps to get started
- How to prepare an application for an ESC grant and how to obtain a Quality Label
- Opportunities within Humanitarian Aid activities
- Ways to support young people during European Solidarity Corps projects
- Networking with fellow course participants
Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be awarded with Open Digital Badges and a Youthpass certificate.
Follow the course updates on https://www.facebook.com/moocsolidarity and https://www.instagram.com/moocsolidarity
This course is coordinated by the SALTO European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre, hosted by Leargas, National Agency for Erasmus+ in Adult Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Youth and Sport, and co-financed by the Italian and Austrian National Agencies.
The content is developed by the team of course facilitators and developers from the NGO "AWERO" in cooperation with various external experts and researchers.
Accommodation and food
no costs as it is taking place online.
Participating countries
Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
Working language
Participation fee
The course is totaly free.
Travel reimbursement
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