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) 5-6 month projects in Aruba starting January 2026 — offering young people from Europe the chance to live, learn, and contribute through art, sports, animal care, 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) The projects available
3) Who can apply and what is covered
4) The recuitment process
5) The application
2) The projects available
💃 Dance project at Popcorn
Join Popcorn Blub to support creative workshops, performances, and community dance activities with local youth.
🎨 Art project at Artisa
Be part of Aruba’s contemporary art hub assisting with exhibitions, creative workshops, and cultural outreach.
Projects with detainees at KIA – the Correctional Institute of Aruba
🎨 Arts project at KIA
Support creative workshops where KIA detainees explore self-expression through painting, sculpture, and crafts.
🎵 Music project at KIA
Assist in music sessions and performances designed to foster confidence, discipline, and collaboration.
3) Who Can Apply & What’s Covered
For this project, you MUST meet the following criteria:
✅ Be aged 18–30
✅ 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
4) The Recruitment Process
1️⃣ Apply online
Send your application (form + short motivation letter + CV if available) to the email listed for your chosen project.
🗓️ Deadline: 9 November 2025
2️⃣ Pre-selection & invitations
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to a short online information session about the project and living in Aruba.
🗓️ Invitations sent between 10–15 November 2025
3️⃣ Selection Zoom (save the date)
Shortlisted candidates will meet with project coordinators (and other candidates) to finalise volunteer selection.
🗓️ 20 November 2025 at 12:00 (Aruba time)
4️⃣ Confirmation & travel preparation
Selected volunteers will receive their official offer and contract, followed by travel booking and pre-departure guidance.
🗓️ Final confirmation by 23–24 November 2025
✅ Projects begin in early January 2026 and last approximately 5.5 months (except Donkey Sanctuary – Date to be confirmed).
5) Apply Now
Please send your
✔️ application form (link to download below)
✔️ motivation letter
✔️ and CV if you have one
by the 9th November, 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: |
| Arts Project – ArtisA | ➜ tito@artisaruba.com | “TCTP2026 – Art/Artisa” |
| Animal Care – Donkey Sanctuary | ➜ naomi@arubandonkey.org | “TCTP2026 – Donkey Sanctuary” |
| Dance Project – Popcorn | ➜ popcornclub1989@gmail.com | “TCTP2026 – Popcorn” |
| Arts Project – KIA | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – KIA/Arts” |
| Music Project – KIA | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – KIA/Music” |
| Sports Project – KIA | ➜ info@turcostaposibel.eu | “TCTP2026 – KIA/Sports” |
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.