VEIL CORPS
The project “Volunteering experiences for inclusive learning: community relief, protection, sustainability – VEIL-CORPS” aims to promote, organize and implement volunteering activities to create quality learning experiences.
These volunteering activities aim to make a real difference in the work of youth centres and communities, carrying out activities in Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain, where there are young people who are socially or economically disadvantaged. They will also help local communities recover and become more resilient in the face of climate change-related risks, such as fires, floods and landslides.
The activities will take place over 24 months during which 20 different activities will be organized, involving a total of 206 volunteers. Among them, at least 70 will be young people with fewer opportunities and special needs.
The project is organized by a consortium of 13 partner associations from 8 countries (Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Ukraine), and two Italian institutions that will provide support: a juvenile justice office and a nature reserve.
At the end of the project, a booklet will be written that will collect the experiences of the participants and coordinators. This booklet will also offer information, ideas and suggestions for organizing effective group volunteering experiences.
The project is co-financed by the European Union under the European Solidarity Corps Program.
A video created by the volunteers of the VEIL project, capturing the history, people, and spirit of teamwork and inclusion at the Umoja-Enosi field.
Veil in Greece
A Field of Inclusion Possibilities
Volunteers will support activities around the Umoja-Enosi field, which hosts football teams of youth with immigrant background. Their tasks will focus on promoting inclusion in the community through football and other interactive initiatives. Volunteers will on one hand gather narratives from people connected to the field and use this material to create a video, with the help of a videographer, portraying the field’s story. On the other hand they will lead sports and creative activities to encourage interaction beyond football, and also organize a “children’s peace tournament,” to demonstrate football’s ability to convey values like co-existence. Both teams will also accompany the youngsters on excursions, including museum visits and a trip to a large football stadium. In the end a public event will be organized featuring the video presentation, tournament awards, and additional activities reflecting the volunteers’ interests.
Link to the Open Call : https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/45759_en
Photos Description: Presentation of the VEIL-CORPS 2025 Greek activity .
VEIL-CORPS Projects 2026 | Open Call for Volunteers
SCI Hellas invites you to discover the new VEIL-CORPS (European Solidarity Corps) projects for 2026. If you are 18–30 years old and interested in volunteering abroad, check out the opportunities below:
VEIL-CORPS: Summer School with Children
Location: Granada, Spain
Dates: 12/07/2026 – 27/07/2026
Take part in a summer school for children and teenagers (5–18 years old) through creative activities, games, and workshops. Volunteers support daily activities and accompany children during excursions.
More information & application:
https://www.e-vet.org/SN/?p=
VEIL-CORPS: Estiu a la Plaça
Location: Badalona, Spain
Dates: 05/07/2026 – 20/07/2026
Engage in community and creative activities promoting social inclusion. The project involves collaboration with the local community through sports, art, and intercultural actions.
More information & application:
https://youth.europa.eu/
VEIL-CORPS Almond Camp Mafia Free Interculture in Confiscated Space
Location: Mazzarino, Italy
Dates: 23/08/2026 – 07/09/2026
A socially impactful project combining agricultural work (almond harvesting) with cultural and inclusion activities. Volunteers contribute to transforming confiscated spaces into active community hubs.
More information & application:
https://youth.europa.eu/
VEIL-CORPS In Action for Land Protection!
Location: Leivi (GE), Liguria, Italy
Dates: 13/07/2026 – 28/07/2026
An environmental project focused on land protection and sustainability. Volunteers will work on maintaining forest paths, restoring soil structures, and supporting environmental monitoring activities.
More information & application:
https://youth.europa.eu/
VEIL-CORPS Green Beats: Penáguila’s Nature and Culture Revival
Location: Penáguila, Alicante, Spain
Dates: 01/09/2026 – 16/09/2026
Take part in environmental restoration, gardening, and creative activities in a rural mountain village, combining hands-on work with community engagement and cultural exchange.
More information & application:
https://youth.europa.eu/
VEIL-CORPS Another World is Possible
Location: Amarante, Portugal
Dates: 19/09/2026 – 04/10/2026
Participate in environmental restoration and maintenance of public spaces, along with creative interventions and community-based activities. Ideal for those who enjoy nature and practical work.
More information & application:
https://www.e-vet.org/SN/?p=
VEIL-CORPS Fair Play for All
Location: Kato Patisia, Athens, Greece
Dates: 23/08/2026 – 07/09/2026
A social inclusion project using theatre and sports to promote fair play and fight racism. Volunteers will create interactive activities and performances with children from multicultural backgrounds.
More information & application:
https://youth.europa.eu/
All projects are part of the ESC VEIL-CORPS initiative, co-funded by the European Union.
Photos Description: Presentation of the VEIL-CORPS 2026 Greek activity .
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