1) Overview
Are you ready for a life-changing experience in the Caribbean?
Tur Cos Ta Posibel is launching six new European Solidarity Corps (ESC) 3-month projects in Aruba starting September 2026 – offering young people from Europe the chance to live, learn, and contribute through sports, project management, childcare, and community work.
These placements combine hands-on experience with social impact, guided by passionate local mentors in one of the most inspiring islands in the world.
In the following page you’ll find informations about:
2) About ESC volunteering
3) The projects available
4) Who can apply, and what is covered
5) The recruitment process
6) The application
2) What is the ESC volunteering programme?
ESC Individual Volunteering projects offer young people aged 18–30 the opportunity to engage in long-term, full-time voluntary work abroad or in their home country, typically lasting from 2 to 12 months. These projects focus on addressing key societal challenges, such as social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and cultural development, while fostering personal and professional growth. Participants are fully supported with funding for travel, accommodation, meals, insurance, and pocket money, ensuring accessibility to all, including those with fewer opportunities. ESC Individual Volunteering allows participants to immerse themselves in a new culture, contribute meaningfully to a community, and gain valuable skills and experiences tailored to their interests and goals.
3) The projects available
Tur Cos Ta Posibel offers a variety of ESC Individual Volunteering opportunities that combine personal development, intercultural learning, and meaningful community engagement.
Childcare Project
Volunteers support local kindergartens, daycare centres, and after-school programmes for children aged 0–12. Activities may include assisting educators, organizing creative and educational workshops, supporting recreational activities, and helping create a positive environment for children’s development.
Sports and Leisure Activities in KIA Prison
Volunteers support recreational, educational, artistic, and sports activities within the correctional institution. The project aims to promote social inclusion, personal development, well-being, and positive engagement among participants through non-formal learning, creative workshops, and sports-based activities.
Organizational support in the Popcorn Club
Volunteers support the daily work of the organisation, contributing to project management, communication, and community activities. The project focuses on supporting Erasmus+ and ESC initiatives, hosting international groups, and strengthening social media and visibility. Through non-formal learning and practical tasks, volunteers help create meaningful community impact and strengthen the organisation’s work.
Organizational and community support in Tur Cos Ta Posibel
Volunteers become part of the Tur Cos Ta Posibel team, supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of local and international projects. Tasks may include assisting with Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps activities, supporting ESC team projects, helping organize community events and workshops, and preparing the spaces. We are interested in people who are skilled with social media and content creation. Through this project, volunteers gain valuable experience in project management, youth work, intercultural learning, and non-formal education while contributing to initiatives that create a positive impact in the local community.
Sports coach in Point Blanche prison
Volunteers support sports and recreational activities within Point Blanche Prison. The project aims to promote social inclusion, personal development, and well-being through sports-based sessions, team games, and non-formal learning activities. By encouraging participation, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles, volunteers contribute to positive engagement and rehabilitation in a structured environment.
Music teacher in Point Blanche prison
Volunteers support music and creative expression activities within Point Blanche Prison. The project aims to promote social inclusion, emotional well-being, and personal development through music-based workshops, group sessions, and non-formal learning activities. By encouraging creativity, self-expression, and collaboration, volunteers contribute to positive engagement and rehabilitation in a structured environment.
4) Who Can Apply & What’s Covered
For this project, you MUST meet the following criteria:
✅ Be aged 18–30 (prison projects +23)
✅ Live in an ESC programme country
✅ Be motivated to engage in social and creative community work (this is not a holiday)
✅ Have a valid European Solidarity Corps (ESC) participant number
All projects include:
✔️ Accommodation provided (shared volunteer housing)
✔️ Meals or meal allowance
✔️ Pocket money
✔️ Local transport
✔️ Travel costs reimbursed (based on ESC distance rules)
✔️ Full insurance & YouthPass certificate
5) The recruitment process
1️⃣ Apply online
Send your application (application form + short motivation letter + CV if available) to the email listed for your chosen project.
🗓️ Deadline: 21st of June 2026 by the end of the day
2️⃣ Pre-selection & invitations
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to join a Zoom call.
🗓️ 23rd of June 2026 by the end of the day
3️⃣ Selection Zoom (save the date)
Shortlisted candidates will meet with project coordinators (and other candidates) to finalise volunteer selection.
🗓️ 25th of June 2026 at 18:00 CET (check in your local time what this is)
4️⃣ Confirmation & travel preparation
Selected volunteers will receive their official offer and contract, followed by travel booking and pre-departure guidance.
🗓️ Final confirmation by 30th of June 2026
✅ NOTE: Projects will run from early September 2026 until December 2026, except for the sports coaching and music projects at Point Blanche Prison, which will run from August 2026 until the December 2026.
6) Apply Now
Please send your:
✔️ application form (link to download below)
✔️ motivation letter
✔️ and CV if you have one
by the 21st of June, to the email corresponding to each project below.
NOTE: If you wish to apply for multiple projects, send one email per project, explaining your motivation for each.
Where to send your application:
| Project | Send your application to: | With subject line: |
| Childcare project | ➜ tito@artisaruba.com | “TCTP2026 – Childcare” |
| Sport and leisure activities in KIA prison | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – KIA project” |
| Organizational support in the Popcorn Club | ➜ popcornclub1989@gmail.com | “TCTP2026 – Popcorn” |
| Organizational and community support in Tur Cos Ta Posibel | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – Community support” |
| Sports coaching in Point Blanche prison | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – Sports Point Blanche” |
| Music teaching in Point Blanche prison | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – Music Point Blanche” |
Projects organised by Tur Cos Ta Posibel and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union – The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.